Key Summary
Organisation: Indian Army, Directorate General of Electronics & Mechanical Engineers (DG EME)
Posts: Group C — multiple trades including Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Fireman, Vehicle Mechanic (AFV), Tradesman Mate, Cook, Welder, etc.
Total Vacancies: 194
Application Mode: Offline (send filled application by post)
Vacancies & Post-Wise Breakdown
Here is the approximate / official distribution of posts among different trades:
Post Name Number of Vacancies*
Lower Division Clerk (LDC) ~ 39
Tradesman Mate ~ 62
Vehicle Mechanic (AFV), Highly Skilled-II ~ 20
Fireman ~ 7
Machinist (Skilled) ~ 12
Telecom Mechanic (Highly Skilled-II) ~ 16
Storekeeper ~ 12
Electrician (Power) / Electrician Highly Skilled-II ~ 7 (power + HS-II)
Fitter (Skilled) ~ 4
Welder (Skilled) ~ 3
Upholster (Skilled) ~ 3
Washerman ~ 2
Cook 1
Tin & Copper Smith (Skilled) 1
Engineer Equipment Mechanic 1
Telephone Operator / Operator Grade II ~ 1
- Some numbers vary slightly in different sources; check the official notification for exact counts.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 25 years
Relaxation in age for reserved categories: SC / ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), Persons with Benchmark Disability etc.
Educational / Trade Qualifications:
LDC, Storekeeper: 12th pass
Fireman: Matriculation (10th pass)
Tradesman / technical trades (Mechanic, Electrician, Machinist, Welder, etc.): Relevant ITI certificate + in some cases 12th pass qualification.
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay band: ₹ 5,200 – ₹ 20,200 per month (Grade Pay differs by post)
Level in Pay Matrix / Grade Pay details are per post/trade as per notification.
Application & Important Dates
Event Date
Notification Released ~ 30 September 2025
Offline Application Start Date 4 October 2025
Last Date to Submit Application 24 October 2025
For some regions (NE, J&K, Lakshadweep, remote areas) last date may extend by a few more days
Selection Process
Written Test (Objective / OMR based) for all applicants.
Skill / Trade Test wherever applicable (for technical trades)
Physical / Medical examination (if required depending on post)
Document verification.