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

All dates and the examination schedule above are tentative, as stated in the notification. Candidates are advised to regularly check https://sbcrecruitment.in for updates and corrigenda.

SBC Visakhapatnam has announced a total of 9 vacancies (subject to variation) across four Group 'C' posts. Note: Posts of FED(OG) and CMTD(OG) are identified as NOT suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The vacancies shown are provisional and may be reduced/increased or even made nil without assigning any reason.

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.

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.

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: No relaxation in age limit will be provided unless the category is filled appropriately in the relevant column of the online application form.

The Computer Based Test (CBT) will consist of bilingual (Hindi/English, except General English) multiple choice questions, over a duration of 120 minutes. Minimum Qualifying Marks (Aggregate): UR - 35%, OBC - 30%, All other categories - 25%.

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 q

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 examinat