New Delhi, October 27, 2022 – Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022 – The Ministry of Defence has announced 419 vacancies in Material Assistant (MA) posts for undergraduates. The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) commenced an online application for the post on October 23, 2022, and the last date for application is November 12, 2022.
Candidates need to visit the official website of AOC – aocrecruitment.gov.in to register themselves for the application process. The monthly salary of the selected candidates will be from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300.
Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022 – General Overview
| Recruitment Drive | Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022 |
|---|---|
| Application Starting Date | October 23, 2022 |
| Application Closing Date | November 12, 2022 |
| Post | Material Assistant (MA) |
| Vacancies | 419 |
| Registration Process | Online |
| Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | aocrecruitment.gov.in |
Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022 – Eligibility Criteria and Age Relaxation
Eligibility Criteria
- Undergraduate candidates in any discipline from any recognized university are eligible to apply.
- Candidates with a Diploma in Material Management are eligible.
- Candidates with a Diploma in Engineering in any field from any recognised institution are eligible.
- Candidates must be between the age of 18 to 27 years.
Age Relaxation
The age limit for reserved categories has been extended. Details are mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 years |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) (OBC) | 13 years |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Serviceman (ESM) | 3 years |
| Meritorious Sports Persons | 5 years |
Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022 – Vacancies
Reservation-wise Vacancies
| Category | Available Posts |
| Unreserved (UR) | 171 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 42 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 113 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 62 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 31 |
| Total | 419 |
| Other Reserved Category | Available Posts |
| Ex-Serviceman (ESM) | 41 |
| Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) | 20 |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 16 |
Region/State-wise Vacancies
| Region | State/UT | Available Posts |
| Eastern | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur | 10 |
| Western | Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana | 120 |
| Northern | Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh | 23 |
| Southern | Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu | 32 |
| South Western | Rajasthan, Gujarat | 23 |
| Central West | Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand | 185 |
| Central East | West Bengal, Jharkhand, Sikkim | 26 |
| Total | – | 419 |
Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022 – Selection Process, Required Documents and Syllabus
Selection Process
- Candidates must appear for the recruitment test first.
- Candidates will be then shortlisted based on their online applications.
- AOC will then scrutinize the online applications to shortlist the candidates.
Required Documents
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Latest passport size photograph
- Class 10th passing certificate
Syllabus
| Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Duration of Exam |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | – |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 | – |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 | – |
| English Language & Comprehension | 50 | 50 | – |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hours |
Note: Extra 20 minutes will be provided to visually handicapped candidates.
How to Apply for the Ministry of Defence Recruitment 2022?
- Candidates are required to visit the official website of Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) – aocrecruitment.gov.in.
- Then, they need to click on the “Candidate Login/Sign Up” tab.
- After a new window opens, candidates are required to provide their “Login Name”, “Password” and “Captcha” and click on the “Create Account” tab if they are not yet registered.
- Registered candidates can enter the mentioned information and click on the “Login” tab to continue with the application process.
- Candidates can download the “AOC requirement 2022” application form.
- They can also take a printout of the form for their future reference.
Note: To download the official AOC notification, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the eligibility criteria for Defence Ministry Recruitment 2022?
Undergraduate candidates from a recognized university in any discipline are eligible for the post of Material Assistant (MA).
What is the last application date for the material assistant (MA) post in the Defence Ministry 2022 recruitment?
The last date to apply for the post of Material Assistant (MA) in the Defence Ministry 2022 recruitment is November 12, 2022.
What is the salary of a Material Assistant (MA) in 2022?
The Ministry of Defence is offering a pay scale of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 monthly for the post of Material Assistant (MA).
