Indian Army DG EME Group C (Multiple Trades) – Offline Recruitment 2024

Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME), Indian Army invites applications for Group C civilian posts across various Army Base Workshops and Static Workshops in India. This is an offline application recruitment drive for a total of 625 vacancies across clerical, technical, skilled trades, and support roles.

Application Window: 28 December 2024 to 17 January 2025 (offline submission by post).

Open Positions (Vacancy Snapshot)

• Lower Division Clerk (LDC) – 56
• Fireman – 28
• Tradesman Mate – 228
• Fitter (Skilled) – 27
• Electrician (Power) (Highly Skilled-II) – 1
• Vehicle Mechanic (Armed Fighting Vehicle) (Highly Skilled-II) – 90
• Cook – 5
• Storekeeper – 9
• Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) – 13
• Machinist (Skilled) – 13
• Armament Mechanic (Highly Skilled-II) – 4
• Stenographer Grade-II – 1
• Washerman – 3
• Electrician (Highly Skilled-II) – 32
• Pharmacist – 1
• Fire Engine Driver – 1
• Welder (Skilled) – 12
• Telecom Mechanic (Highly Skilled-II) – 52
• Engineer Equipment Mechanic (Highly Skilled-II) – 5
• Barber – 4
• Upholster (Skilled) – 1
• Tin and Copper Smith (Skilled) – 22
• Moulder (Skilled) – 1
• Vehicle Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) (Skilled) – 15
• Draughtsman Grade-II – 1

Responsibilities

Responsibilities vary by trade/posting. Typical duties may include:

• Performing workshop/maintenance activities for vehicles, equipment, armament, electrical systems, or telecom systems (technical and trade roles).
• Executing skilled fabrication/repair tasks as per trade standards (e.g., fitter, welder, machinist, tin & copper smith, upholster, moulder).
• Supporting administrative and clerical operations including documentation, registers, filing, and data handling (LDC/Storekeeper/Stenographer).
• Providing essential services such as cooking, washing, barbering, and general support duties (Cook/Washerman/Barber/MTS/Tradesman Mate).
• Fire safety and emergency response duties for Fireman/Fire Engine Driver roles, including drills and equipment readiness.
• Following safety protocols, quality standards, and instructions from supervisors/authorized officers.

Requirements

Age Limit

• Fire Engine Driver: 18 to 30 years
• All other posts: 18 to 25 years
• Age relaxation as per Indian Army DG EME Group C recruitment rules.

Educational/Technical Qualification (Post-wise Highlights)

• LDC: 12th pass; typing test (English 35 wpm / Hindi 30 wpm).
• Fireman/Tradesman Mate/MTS/Cook/Washerman/Barber/Fire Engine Driver: 10th pass (additional trade proficiency/experience as applicable).
• Skilled/Highly Skilled-II technical roles: 12th pass with relevant ITI in the specified trade (e.g., Electrician, Motor Mechanic, Fitter, Telecom Mechanic, Machinist/Turner/Mill Wright/Precision Grinder, etc.).
• Stenographer Grade-II: 12th pass; dictation 10 min @ 80 wpm and transcription (English 50 min / Hindi 65 min) on computer.
• Pharmacist: 12th pass + 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy.
• Draughtsman Grade-II: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Fire Engine Driver: 10th pass + 3 years driving experience.

Selection Process

• Shortlisting of applications
• Written examination
• Skill Test / PET & PST (post-wise, where applicable)
• Document verification
• Medical examination

Application Fee

• General/EWS/OBC: ₹0
• SC/ST/Female: ₹0

How to Apply (Offline)

1. Download the application form from the official advertisement/Indian Army website.
2. Fill the form clearly and completely.
3. Attach self-attested copies of required documents (educational certificates, category certificate if applicable, disability certificate if applicable).
4. Include a self-addressed envelope with a ₹5 postal stamp.
5. Send the application by ordinary post to the unit address specified in the official advertisement.
6. Write on the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________”.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with Indian Army workshops and support establishments.
• Structured work environment with defined roles and trade specialization.
• Selection through a standardized recruitment process (written/skill/medical as applicable).
• Government role benefits as per applicable rules for the post and establishment.

About the Company

The Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME) is a technical arm associated with maintenance and engineering support for the Indian Army. DG EME supports operational readiness through repair, overhaul, and technical services delivered via Army Base Workshops and Static Workshops across India.

Official Website: https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/