Army Canteen Jobs 2026: No Application Fee, Group C Posts for 10th & 12th Pass

Finally friends, a very big and exciting good news has arrived for all of you. The Army Canteen Recruitment 2026 official bumper notification has been released, and the application process is now active.

This is a golden opportunity for candidates who want to get a job in the Army Canteen in 2026. The recruitment will be conducted for Group C posts, and multiple vacancies have been announced.

👉 Both Male and Female candidates can apply
👉 All India Recruitment – candidates from any state of India are eligible
👉 No application fee
👉 No running / no physical test
👉 Direct recruitment

If you have passed 10th, 12th, or Graduation, then you are eligible to apply.
Minimum qualification is 10th pass, and no percentage requirement has been mentioned.

Army Canteen Recruitment 2026 – Important Highlights

• Recruitment Year: 2026

• Organization: Army Canteen

• Post Type: Group C

• Job Location: All India

• Application Mode: Offline

• Application Fee: ₹0 (Free for all categories)

• Gender Eligibility: Male & Female

• Physical Test: No

• Running Test: No

• Uniform: Yes, uniform will be provided

Army Canteen Vacancy 2026 – Post Details

Multiple posts are available, including:

• Housekeeping Staff

• Chowkidar (Watchman)

• MTS (Multi Tasking Staff)

• LDC (Lower Division Clerk)

• Billing Clerk / Sales Clerk

• Smart Card Clerk

• Other Clerk Posts

👉 This is a Group C recruitment with many posts, so candidates from different educational backgrounds can apply.

Educational Qualification

• Housekeeping / MTS / Chowkidar:

  • Minimum 10th Pass

• Clerk Posts (LDC, Billing Clerk, Smart Card Clerk, etc.):

  • 10th / 12th Pass

  • Typing Skill required (only for clerk posts)

⚠️ Typing test is only for clerk posts, not for all positions.

Age Limit (As on 10 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 40 Years

✅ Candidates who are 17+ (turning 18 in a few months) can also apply
✅ Age relaxation is applicable as per rules
⚠️ Age will be calculated up to 10 January 2026 only

📌 Important Note:
Many applications get rejected because candidates do not calculate age correctly. Please calculate carefully before applying.

Height Requirement (Only Height, No Physical Test)

There is NO running, NO physical efficiency test.
Only height measurement will be done.

General Area:

• Male: 165 cm

• Female: 155 cm

North India Zone (Height Relaxation):

• Male: 160 cm

• Female: 150 cm

👉 If you are not sure which zone your state belongs to, you can check before applying.

Required Documents

Before applying, keep the following documents ready:

• Passport size photographs (6–20 photos, light background)

• Educational certificates & mark sheets

• Aadhaar Card (details must match documents)

• Central Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC, if applicable)

• Domicile Certificate (Residence Proof)

• Valid Mobile Number & Email ID

⚠️ Central Government caste certificate is mandatory for Army/Defence recruitments.

Selection Process – Army Canteen Recruitment 2026

1. Written Examination

   • Total Marks: 100

   • Total Questions: 100

2. Skill / Typing Test

   • Only for Clerk posts

3. Medical Examination

4. Document Verification (DV)

5. Final Merit List & Joining

Exam Syllabus

The written exam will include:

• General Knowledge (GK)

• General Mental Ability (GMA)

• Reasoning

• Hindi & English

👉 Detailed chapter-wise syllabus should be prepared properly.

How to Apply – Offline Application Process

• Application Mode: By Post (Offline)

• Last Date to Apply: 10 January 2026

Steps:

1. Download and print the application form

2. Fill all details carefully (no mistakes)

3. Paste photo & sign properly

4. Attach all required documents

5. Send the form via Speed Post / Registered Post to the Army Canteen Headquarters address mentioned in the notification

⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect forms may be rejected.