SBC Visakhapatnam Group C Recruitment 2026

Qualification: 10th pass plus trade certificate (ITI/NAC) or valid driving license with relevant experience, depending on post

Construction Assistant 'A' (Fitter): Secondary School Certificate (10th Standard pass under 10+2 system); ITI/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) or equivalent in the required trade; 2 years' experience in the trade. Construction Handler (Electrician): Secondary School Certificate (10th Standard pass under 10+2 system); Certificate from a recognised ITI in the required trade. Fire Engine Driver (Ordinary Grade): Valid driving license for heavy motor vehicles; knowledge of motor mechanism and ability to remove minor defects; at least 3 years' experience driving a heavy motor vehicle; pass in 10th standard from a recognized Board; must be physically fit for strenuous duties. Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade): Valid driving license for motor cars and light motor vehicles; knowledge of motor mechanism and ability to remove minor defects; at least 3 years' experience driving a motor car; pass in 10th standard from a recognized Board. Desirable: valid driving license for heavy vehicles. Nationality: Candidate must be a Citizen of India. SSC certificates from recognized Boards are accepted as proof of 10th standard qualification. Higher qualifications beyond the prescribed requirement do not entitle any additional benefit or pay parity.

18 to 27 years as on closing date of online application

• Passport-size colour photograph (light background)
• Signature on plain white paper in black ink
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Birth Certificate/Matriculation/SSC certificate as proof of date of birth
• Highest educational qualification certificate
• ITI/NAC or trade certificate, as applicable
• Valid driving license (for FED/CMTD posts)
• Experience certificate in the relevant trade/driving
• Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD-related certificates (if applicable)
• Valid photo ID proof for examination (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving License/Voter's Card/Bank Passbook with photo)

1. 1Online Computer Based Test (CBT) for all posts (CA'A', CH, FED-OG, CMTD-OG)
2. 2For Construction Assistant 'A' and Construction Handler, final merit is based on CBT score only (no additional test)
3. 3For Fire Engine Driver (OG), CBT-qualified candidates are shortlisted (minimum 1:15 ratio) for a qualifying Endurance Test followed by a qualifying Skill Test
4. 4For Civilian Motor Transport Driver (OG), CBT-qualified candidates are shortlisted (minimum 1:15 ratio) for a qualifying Skill Test
5. 5Endurance/Skill Test is qualifying only; final merit for FED/CMTD is based on CBT score, subject to qualifying in the respective test(s)
6. 6Tie-breaking: older candidate (by date of birth) ranked higher; if still tied, alphabetical order of first name
7. 7Document verification and medical examination for provisionally selected candidates

The Computer Based Test consists of 100 bilingual (Hindi/English, except the General English section) multiple-choice questions to be attempted within 120 minutes. The subject combination differs by post — CA'A' and CH candidates are tested on a Trade Syllabus section in place of General English. Minimum qualifying marks are fixed at 35% for UR, 30% for OBC, and 25% for all other categories. Exact marks per question have not been specified in the source notification.

As this recruitment covers technical trade posts and driver posts, the Trade Syllabus section for Construction Assistant 'A' and Construction Handler is expected to align with the ITI curriculum for Fitter and Electrician trades respectively. Candidates preparing for Fire Engine Driver and Civilian Motor Transport Driver posts should also brush up on basic vehicle mechanism knowledge, since the selection additionally involves practical skill and endurance evaluation beyond the CBT.

Visit the official recruitment website at https://sbcrecruitment.in. Carefully read the detailed notification and guidelines before starting the application. Keep scanned copies ready: passport-size photograph, signature, caste certificate (if applicable), birth/matriculation certificate, educational qualification proof, and Ex-Servicemen/PwBD certificates (if applicable). Register on the portal using a valid and active email ID and mobile number, as these cannot be changed later. Fill in the online application form and select up to three preferred examination city choices. Pay the applicable fee online through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before the last date. Submit the completed application and download/print a copy for personal records; do not send the printout to SBC(V).

Introduction Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam, operating under the Ministry of Defence's Research & Development division, has announced a recruitment notification for 9 Group 'C' posts spanning technical trades and driving roles. This recruitment, issued under Advertisement No. 3201/2026, is aimed at filling positions of Construction Assistant 'A', Construction Handler, Fire Engine Driver, and Civilian Motor Transport Driver at its Visakhapatnam facility. Vacancy Overview The total vacancy count of 9 is distributed as follows: Construction Assistant 'A' (Fitter) — 3 posts, Construction Handler (Electrician) — 2 posts, Fire Engine Driver (Ordinary Grade) — 3 posts, and Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) — 1 post. Reservation benefits apply to the driver-category posts as per prescribed government norms, and the organisation has noted that these figures may be revised before final recruitment is completed. Eligibility Candidates need a 10th standard pass certificate as the baseline qualification for all four posts. Beyond this, Construction Assistant 'A' aspirants require an ITI/NAC certificate in the Fitter trade with two years of experience, and Construction Handler aspirants need an ITI certificate in the Electrician trade. Fire Engine Driver applicants must hold a valid heavy motor vehicle license with three years of driving experience and sound knowledge of vehicle mechanics, while Civilian Motor Transport Driver applicants need a valid light motor vehicle/car license with similar experience and mechanical knowledge. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Age Limit The age limit for all four posts is set between 18 and 27 years, computed as on the closing date of the online application. Relaxations are available for ST candidates (5 years), persons with benchmark disabilities (10 years), and departmental candidates with qualifying central government service (up to 40 or 45 years depending on category). Salary Selected candidates will be placed on the 7th CPC Pay Matrix — Level 2 for Construction Assistant 'A' and Civilian Motor Transport Driver, Level 1 for Construction Handler, and Level 3 for Fire Engine Driver — consistent with Group 'C' central government pay structures. Selection Process All applicants must appear for a Computer Based Test comprising 100 questions across General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and either a Trade Syllabus section (for Construction Assistant 'A' and Construction Handler) or General English (for Fire Engine Driver and Civilian Motor Transport Driver). While CBT performance alone determines merit for the technical trade posts, candidates for the two driver posts must additionally clear a qualifying Endurance Test and/or Skill Test after being shortlisted based on CBT rank. Application Process Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official portal, sbcrecruitment.in, by registering with a valid email ID and mobile number, filling in personal and educational details, uploading the required scanned documents in the prescribed format, choosing preferred exam cities, and paying the applicable fee online before the deadline. Important Dates The online application process began on 22 August 2026 and will remain open until 14 September 2026 (till 23:00 hrs) for both form submission and fee payment. The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled for October 2026, with exact details to be communicated via admit card. Conclusion This SBC Visakhapatnam Group C recruitment offers a focused opportunity for ITI-qualified tradespersons and experienced heavy/light vehicle drivers to join a Ministry of Defence work centre in a stable, pensionable government role. Eligible candidates are encouraged to review the qualification requirements carefully, prepare necessary documents in advance, and complete their online application well before the 14 September 2026 deadline.