Ship Building Centre (SBC), Visakhapatnam under the Ministry of Defence (R&D) has invited online applications under Advertisement No. 3201/2026 for 9 Group ‘C’ posts — Construction Assistant ‘A’ (Fitter), Construction Handler (Electrician), Fire Engine Driver (Ordinary Grade) and Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade).
Online registration runs from 22 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) at sbcrecruitment.in.
SBC Visakhapatnam Group C 2026 · Posts: 9 · Advt: 3201/2026 · Apply: 22 Aug – 14 Sep 2026 · CBT: Oct 2026 (tentative) · Portal: sbcrecruitment.in
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Apply Online — SBC Recruitment Portal Download Official Notification PDFOfficial Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply online | sbcrecruitment.in |
| Advertisement PDF (3201/2026) | advertisement sbc_2026.pdf |
Only online applications are accepted.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam (MoD — R&D) |
| Advertisement | 3201/2026 |
| Cadre | General Central Service Group ‘C’ (Technical / Non-Technical, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Total vacancies | 9 (subject to variation) |
| Location | Visakhapatnam (All India Service liability) |
| Apply online | 22 Aug – 14 Sep 2026 (23:00) |
| CBT (tentative) | October 2026 |
| Official site | sbcrecruitment.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 22 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Last date for online fee payment | 14 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Computer Based Examination (tentative) | October 2026 |
Dates are tentative as stated in the notification — check the portal for corrigenda.
Vacancy Snapshot — 9 Group C Posts
| Post code | Post (trade) | Pay level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA’A’ | Construction Assistant ‘A’ (Fitter) | Level 2 | 3 (UR) |
| CH | Construction Handler (Electrician) | Level 1 | 2 (UR) |
| FED (OG) | Fire Engine Driver (Ordinary Grade) | Level 3 | 3 (SC-2 · OBC-1) |
| CMTD (OG) | Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) | Level 2 | 1 (SC) |
| Total | — | — | 9 |
Soft note: FED(OG) and CMTD(OG) are not suitable for PwBD. Seat counts are provisional and may change.
Eligibility
Age limit
- 18 to 27 years as on the closing date of online applications
- DOB proof: Matriculation / SSC only
- Relaxations: ST +5 years (reserved posts); PwBD +10 years; departmental candidates as per Advt
Educational / technical qualification (summary)
| Post | Essential (confirm PDF) |
|---|---|
| CA’A’ (Fitter) | 10th pass + ITI/NAC (or equivalent) in trade + 2 years trade experience |
| CH (Electrician) | 10th pass + recognised ITI certificate in trade |
| FED (OG) | Valid HMV licence + motor mechanism knowledge + 3 years HMV driving experience + 10th pass + physical fitness for strenuous duties |
| CMTD (OG) | Valid licence for motor cars / LMV + mechanism knowledge + 3 years car driving experience + 10th pass · Desirable: HMV licence |
Nationality: Indian citizen. Higher qualifications do not entitle higher pay for these posts.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR / OBC / EWS (not exempted) | ₹350 (+ taxes / gateway charges) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Exempt (see ESM re-employment note in PDF) |
Fee once paid is non-refundable. Separate fee for each post if applying for multiple posts.
Selection Process
- Online CBT for all four posts
- No endurance/skill test for CA’A’ and CH
- FED(OG) & CMTD(OG): shortlisted from CBT → Endurance / Skill Test (qualifying only)
- Final provisional merit = CBT merit (subject to skill/endurance qualification where applicable) + document verification
CBT pattern (100 questions · 120 minutes)
| For CA’A’ / CH | Qs | For FED / CMTD | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 20 | General Intelligence | 25 |
| General Awareness | 20 | General Awareness | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 |
| Trade Syllabus | 40 | General English | 25 |
| Total | 100 | Total | 100 |
- Bilingual (Hindi/English) except General English
- Minimum aggregate: UR 35% · OBC 30% · Other categories 25%
- Normalisation if CBT is multi-shift
How to Apply Online
- Open sbcrecruitment.in.
- Download and read Advt No. 3201/2026 PDF.
- Register and fill the online form carefully.
- Select three preferred exam cities.
- Upload photo / documents as required.
- Pay the fee online (if not exempt).
- Submit and save the acknowledgement.
Apply separately for each post if applying for more than one.
Documents to Keep Ready
- 10th / SSC certificate (DOB)
- ITI / NAC / trade certificates (as applicable)
- Experience certificates
- Valid driving licence(s) for FED / CMTD
- Caste / EWS / PwBD / ESM certificates (if claimed)
- Photo ID and recent photograph
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Disclaimer
Easy Applications (EasyApplications.in) is not affiliated with Ship Building Centre Visakhapatnam or the Ministry of Defence. This page is an independent rewrite of Advertisement No. 3201/2026. Vacancy numbers are provisional. Eligibility, fee and selection rules in the official PDF always prevail. Apply only on sbcrecruitment.in.
Summary: SBC Visakhapatnam Group C Recruitment 2026 offers 9 posts (Fitter, Electrician, Fire Engine Driver, CMT Driver). Apply online 22 August – 14 September 2026 (23:00) at sbcrecruitment.in. CBT tentatively October 2026. Read Advt 3201/2026 before paying the fee.