SBC Visakhapatnam Group C Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Fire Engine Driver, Construction Handler and More Posts

Overview

Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam (Ministry of Defence, R&D) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Construction Assistant 'A' (CA'A'), Construction Handler (CH), Fire Engine Driver-OG (FED-OG), Civilian Motor Transport Driver-OG (CMTD-OG) (9 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 14 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs).

Key Details

Organization: Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam (Ministry of Defence, R&D)
Qualification: Post Code: Educational/Technical Qualification CA'A': (i) Secondary School Certificate (10th Standard pass under 10+2 system); (ii) Industrial Training Institute (ITI)/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) or equivalent in the required trade; (iii) Two years' experience in the required trade CH: (i) Secondary School Certificate (10th Standard pass under 10+2 system); (ii) Certificate from a recognised Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the required trade FED (OG): (i) Valid driving license for heavy motor vehicles; (ii) Knowledge of motor mechanism (able to remove minor defects); (iii) At least 3 years' experience driving a heavy motor vehicle; (iv) Pass in 10th standard from a recognized Board; (v) Must be physically fit and capable of performing strenuous duties CMTD (OG): (i) Valid driving license for motor cars and light motor vehicles; (ii) Knowledge of motor mechanism (able to remove minor defects); (iii) At least 3 years' experience driving a motor car; (iv) Pass in 10th standard from a recognized Board. Desirable: valid Driving License for Heavy Vehicles SSC from recognized Boards will also be considered for 10th Standard proof. No weightage is given for additional qualifications beyond those prescribed in the Recruitment Rules; possession of higher academic/technical qualifications does not entitle a candidate to claim higher pay parity or any other benefit beyond what is admissible for the applied post. Nationality: A candidate must be a Citizen of India.
Vacancies: 9
Advertisement No: 3201/2026
Posted: 22 Aug 2026
Last date to apply: 14 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs)

Important Dates

Application Start Date	22 Aug 2026
Application Last Date	14 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Online Application Start Date	22 Aug 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Online Applications	14 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	14 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Tentative Schedule of Computer Based Examination (CBT)	October 2026
Departmental Candidates (3 years regular & continuous Central Govt. service as on closing date)	Up to 40 years of age; ST candidates up to 45 (40+5) years of age, subject to the past service being useful for efficient discharge of duties in the category of posts

Important Links

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Eligibility

Post Code: Educational/Technical Qualification CA'A': (i) Secondary School Certificate (10th Standard pass under 10+2 system); (ii) Industrial Training Institute (ITI)/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) or equivalent in the required trade; (iii) Two years' experience in the required trade CH: (i) Secondary School Certificate (10th Standard pass under 10+2 system); (ii) Certificate from a recognised Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in the required trade FED (OG): (i) Valid driving license for heavy motor vehicles; (ii) Knowledge of motor mechanism (able to remove minor defects); (iii) At least 3 years' experience driving a heavy motor vehicle; (iv) Pass in 10th standard from a recognized Board; (v) Must be physically fit and capable of performing strenuous duties CMTD (OG): (i) Valid driving license for motor cars and light motor vehicles; (ii) Knowledge of motor mechanism (able to remove minor defects); (iii) At least 3 years' experience driving a motor car; (iv) Pass in 10th standard from a recognized Board. Desirable: valid Driving License for Heavy Vehicles SSC from recognized Boards will also be considered for 10th Standard proof. No weightage is given for additional qualifications beyond those prescribed in the Recruitment Rules; possession of higher academic/technical qualifications does not entitle a candidate to claim higher pay parity or any other benefit beyond what is admissible for the applied post. Nationality: A candidate must be a Citizen of India.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years • Maximum Age: 27 years The crucial date for determining age is the closing date for receipt of online application. Only Matriculation/SSC certificate issued by the concerned Education Board will be considered as proof of Date of Birth. Age Relaxation: Category: Age Relaxation ST: 5 years (applicable for reserved post only) PwBDs: 10 years Departmental Candidates (3 years regular & continuous Central Govt. service as on closing date): Up to 40 years of age; ST candidates up to 45 (40+5) years of age, subject to the past service being useful for efficient discharge of duties in the category of posts No relaxation in age limit will be provided unless the category is filled appropriately in the relevant column of the online application form.

Application Fee

Category: Application Fee General/UR/OBC/EWS (not exempted): Rs. 350/- (excluding applicable taxes and charges) SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen (eligible)/Women: Exempted Fee is payable online via net banking or Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI. Ex-Servicemen who have already secured regular civil-side employment under Central Government after availing ESM reservation benefits are NOT eligible for fee waiver and must pay as per their respective category. Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for any other examination. Candidates applying for multiple posts must pay the examination fee separately for each post. A fee of Rs. 200/- per objection applies for challenging the question paper/provisional answer key.

Exam Pattern

Selection Process

• All applicants (CA'A', CH, FED-OG, CMTD-OG) must appear in the online Computer Based Test (CBT). • There is no Endurance Test/Skill Test for CA'A' and CH applicants; the final provisional merit for these posts is based on CBT merit only. • For FED(OG): candidates are shortlisted in a ratio of at least 1:15 (vacancy:shortlisted) based on CBT merit for a qualifying Endurance Test (carrying filled sand & water buckets 100m in 45 seconds, 20 squats, 15 push-ups, 15 bent-knee sit-ups), followed by a qualifying Skill Test (driving tests, vehicle mechanism knowledge, tyre-changing, minor repairs, firefighting awareness, etc.). • For CMTD(OG): candidates are shortlisted in a ratio of at least 1:15 based on CBT merit for a qualifying Skill Test (driving on ramp/road, road rules, vehicle mechanism knowledge, routine vehicle checks). There is no Endurance Test for CMTD(OG). • Skill Test/Endurance Test is qualifying in nature only; the final merit list for FED(OG) and CMTD(OG) is based on CBT merit, subject to qualifying in the respective test(s). • In case of a tie in aggregate marks, it is resolved first by Date of Birth (older candidate ranked higher), and if still tied, by alphabetical order of first names. • Provisional appointment is strictly based on relative merit position in the CBT, subject to document verification, medical examination, and other requirements.

How to Apply

• Visit the official recruitment website: https://sbcrecruitment.in • Read the guidelines carefully before filling the online application form. • Keep scanned copies ready of: passport-size colour photograph (100-150 KB, light background), signature on plain white paper in black ink (80-150 KB), caste certificate (if applicable, 100-1000 KB), Birth Certificate/Matriculation/SSC certificate, highest educational qualification proof, Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), and PwBD-related certificates (if applicable). • Register and fill in the online application form, providing a valid and active email ID and mobile number (no change allowed once entered). • Select up to three choices of examination cities from the list provided. • Pay the applicable examination fee online via net banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, before the last date. • Submit the application and take a printout for personal record; do not send the printout to SBC(V). Only one online application per post is allowed per candidate. Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate, complete applications and pay fees separately for each post.

Important Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted; no other mode of application is permitted. • Mistakes made while filling the online application form cannot be corrected by SBC(V) after final submission. • Applicants must not submit multiple applications for the same post; if submitted due to unavoidable circumstances, the application with the higher registration number will be considered. • Candidates should carry the Admit Card printout along with an original, valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving License/Voter's Card/Bank Passbook with photograph) to the examination venue; Ration Card and Learner's Driving License are not accepted. • The name on the Admit Card must exactly match the name on the photo ID; any mismatch will result in the candidate not being allowed to appear for the examination. • Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets, including Bluetooth devices, are banned within examination centre premises; possession (even switched off) is considered use of unfair means and may lead to debarment and criminal proceedings. • Candidates working in Central Government must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) when demanded, failing which their candidature will be cancelled. • TA/DA is not admissible for the CBT and Skill Test; candidates must make their own arrangements for lodging/boarding. • Facility of scribe/compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) is available for eligible PwBD/PwD candidates as per the prescribed medical certificate and undertaking formats, d…

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Application Start Date: 22 Aug 2026; Application Last Date: 14 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs); Online Application Start Date: 22 Aug 2026; Last Date for Receipt of Online Applications: 14 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs); Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 14 Sep 2026 (23:00 hrs); Tentative Schedule of Computer Based Examination (CBT): October 2026; Departmental Candidates (3 years regular & continuous Central Govt. service as on closing date): Up to 40 years of age; ST candidates up to 45 (40+5) years of age, subject to the past service being useful for efficient discharge of duties in the category of posts

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