Great chance for technical and non-technical youth to join Indian Army civilian roles! The Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME), Indian Army released recruitment for Group C civilian posts in 2025. Total vacancies: 194 (various trades like Mechanic, Clerk, Tradesman, etc.).
This is a stable defence civilian job with good pay, allowances, pension, medical benefits, and job security in Army workshops/units. Applications were offline – closed on 24 October 2025. If you applied, wait for admit card/exam updates (notified soon)!
Key Highlights of Indian Army DG EME Group C 2025
- Total Vacancies: 194 (some sources combine with other units for 263 total)
- Post Names & Examples (with approximate vacancies):
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC): 39
- Tradesman Mate: 62
- Vehicle Mechanic (Armed Fighting Vehicle): 20
- Telecom Mechanic: 16
- Machinist: 12
- Storekeeper: 12
- Fireman: 7
- Electrician: 7+3
- Fitter: 4
- Others (Welder, Upholster, Washerman, Cook, Tin & Copper Smith, etc.): Remaining
- Pay Scale: Varies by post (Pay Level-1 to Level-5) – Starting basic pay ₹18,000–₹29,200 + DA, HRA, etc. In-hand salary approx. ₹25,000–₹50,000 initially (depending on post/location).
- Job Location: Various DG EME establishments/units across India.
Important Dates Table (As of February 2026)
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Early October 2025 |
| Application Start | 04 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Send Application | 24 October 2025 (Closed) |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified soon |
| Exam / Test Date | To be announced (written/skill test likely) |
| Final Results | After selection process |
Note: Offline mode only – no online apply now. Check official site for any further notices or related recruitments.
Eligibility Criteria – Easy Check
- Educational Qualification (post-wise):
- 10th (High School/Matric) pass: For Tradesman Mate, Cook, Washerman, Fireman, etc.
- 12th (Intermediate) pass: For LDC, Storekeeper, etc.
- ITI Certificate in relevant trade (NCVT recognized): For Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, etc.
- Some posts require specific trade experience or IIT certificate.
- Age Limit (as on 24 October 2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 25 years (Fire Engine Driver: 18–30 years)
- Age Relaxation: As per govt rules (SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwD – extra years).
- Physical Standards (for some posts):
- Height: Minimum 165 cm
- Chest: Minimum 81.5 cm (with 3.5 cm expansion)
- Weight: Minimum 50 kg
- Medical fitness required.
Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
- Application Screening (offline forms received).
- Written Exam (objective type – GK, Reasoning, Maths, Trade-specific).
- Skill/Trade Test (for technical posts).
- Document Verification & Medical Examination.
- Final merit list.
How to Apply (Offline – Closed)
- Download form from official notification PDF (available on indianarmy.nic.in or related unit sites).
- Fill details, attach self-attested copies (education certificates, age proof, caste if applicable, photos).
- Send via Registered/Speed Post to the specified address in notification (unit-wise).
- No fee mentioned (free for most categories).
Tip: Applications were post-specific – send to correct unit address only.
Important Official Links (Must Bookmark!)
- Official Indian Army Website: https://indianarmy.nic.in/ or https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/ (check Civilian/Defence Civilian section for notifications)
- DG EME / Related Notifications: Search “Group C Recruitment” or “DG EME Civilian Posts 2025” on indianarmy.nic.in
- Detailed Notification PDF: Download from indianarmy.nic.in (look under Careers/Recruitment or unit-wise PDFs)
- For updates: Check indianarmy.nic.in regularly or Employment News.
This recruitment offers secure civilian jobs in Indian Army workshops with defence perks! If you applied, prepare for written/skill tests (focus on trade knowledge & basics). For future Group C recruitments (2026 cycles), monitor official sites.
