Overview
The Indian Army DG EME has announced recruitment for two posts—Cook and Barber—at Mhow (452441). Eligible candidates with matriculation or equivalent can apply offline by sending a self‑addressed envelope to the specified address. The application deadline is 06‑03‑2026, with a 21‑day receipt window (28 days for certain northeastern states). Selection involves an offline written test and a skill test, followed by document and biometric verification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Army Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME)
- Qualification
- Matriculation pass or equivalent. Cook: knowledge of Indian cooking; Barber: proficiency in barber trade.
- Vacancies
- 2
Important Dates
| application_submission_deadline | 06-03-2026 |
| application_receipt_deadline | 21 days from publication of advertisement (including Sundays and holidays) |
| application_receipt_deadline_assam | 28 days from publication of advertisement (including Sundays and holidays) for Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Mhow, 452441: Cook: 1; Barber: 1
Selection Process
Written test (offline OMR based, 150 marks, negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer) followed by a qualifying skill test. Successful candidates undergo document verification, biometric verification, and final selection by the committee.
How to Apply
Prepare the application form offline as per the prescribed format., Fill in all required details and attach necessary documents (ID proof, educational certificates, NOC if applicable, etc.)., Place the application in a self‑addressed envelope (size 10.5 cm x 25 cm) with a Rs 5 stamp., Superscribe "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____" on the envelope., Send the application via ordinary post to the address mentioned in the advertisement., Await the issuance of an admit card for the written test., Attend the written test (two hours, bilingual, OMR based)., If qualified, attend the skill test., Provide original documents for verification and biometric capture., Wait for final selection notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Indian Army DG EME Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 02 Cook, Barber Posts?
application submission deadline: 06-03-2026; application receipt deadline: 21 days from publication of advertisement (including Sundays and holidays); application receipt deadline assam: 28 days from publication of advertisement (including Sundays and holidays) for Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
What is the age limit?
18 to 25 years (with category‑specific relaxations for SC/ST/OBC‑NCL, PwBD, ESM, disabled, departmental candidates, widows, divorced women, etc.)
What is the selection process?
Written test (offline OMR based, 150 marks, negative marking 0.25 per wrong answer) followed by a qualifying skill test. Successful candidates undergo document verification, biometric verification, and final selection by the committee.