Ship Building Centre SBC Recruitment 2026: Ship Building Centre (SBC), Visakhapatnam, a work centre under the Ministry of Defence (R&D), has released Advertisement No. 3201/2026 for recruitment to General Central Service Group ‘C’ Technical and Non-Technical posts. The recruitment includes Construction Assistant ‘A’ (Fitter), Construction Handler (Electrician), Fire Engine Driver (Ordinary Grade) and Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) posts. A total of 09 vacancies are notified through the advertisement.
The online application process will be conducted through the official SBC recruitment portal. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 22 August 2026 to 14 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM. The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for October 2026. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise qualification, age limit, driving experience and other conditions before applying.
SBC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 3201/2026 |
| Post Category | General Central Service Group ‘C’ |
| Total Vacancies | 09 |
| Job Type | Technical / Non-Technical |
| Job Location | All India Service Liability |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Age Limit | 18–27 Years |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| CBT Date | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Start Date | 22 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 September 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Official Recruitment Website | sbcrecruitment.in |
SBC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 22 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14 September 2026 up to 11:00 PM |
| Computer Based Examination | October 2026 (Tentative) |
SBC Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹350/- + Applicable Charges |
| SC | Exempted |
| ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Exempted* |
| Women | Exempted |
The fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit or Debit Card and UPI. The advertisement states that the fee is non-refundable. Ex-Servicemen who have already secured regular Central Government employment after availing reservation benefits are not eligible for the fee waiver.
SBC Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| Construction Assistant ‘A’ | 03 | 10th/SSC pass under 10+2 system + ITI/NAC or equivalent in the required trade + 2 years’ experience in the required trade |
| Construction Handler | 02 | 10th/SSC pass under 10+2 system + ITI certificate in the required trade |
| Fire Engine Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 03 | Valid Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Licence + knowledge of motor mechanism + 3 years’ experience driving heavy motor vehicles + 10th pass + physically fit for strenuous duties |
| Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 01 | Valid Motor Car/LMV Driving Licence + knowledge of motor mechanism + 3 years’ experience driving a motor car + 10th pass; Heavy Vehicle Licence is desirable |
The vacancies are provisional and subject to variation. The Fire Engine Driver and CMTD posts are identified as not suitable for PwBD according to the advertisement.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Construction Assistant ‘A’ (Fitter) | 03 | — | — | — | — | 03 |
| Construction Handler (Electrician) | 02 | — | — | — | — | 02 |
| Fire Engine Driver (OG) | 02 | — | 01 | — | — | 03 |
| CMTD (OG) | 01 | — | — | — | — | 01 |
| Total | 08 | — | 01 | — | — | 09 |
SBC Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 27 years. The crucial date for determining age will be the closing date for receipt of online applications, i.e. 14 September 2026. The Matriculation/SSC certificate issued by the concerned Education Board will be accepted as proof of date of birth.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| ST | 05 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Departmental Candidates | Up to 40 years |
| Departmental ST Candidates | Up to 45 years |
Age relaxation is subject to the conditions and Government of India rules specified in the advertisement.
SBC Recruitment 2026 Salary
The posts carry the following 7th CPC Pay Levels:
| Post | Pay Level |
| Construction Assistant ‘A’ | Level 2 |
| Construction Handler | Level 1 |
| Fire Engine Driver (OG) | Level 3 |
| Civilian Motor Transport Driver (OG) | Level 2 |
The advertisement specifies the Pay Level under the 7th CPC but does not provide a separate consolidated salary figure.
SBC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists primarily of a Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates applying for Construction Assistant ‘A’ and Construction Handler will appear in the CBT, with no Endurance/Skill Test for these two posts.
For Fire Engine Driver (OG) and CMTD (OG), candidates will first be shortlisted on the basis of CBT merit for the applicable Endurance/Skill Test. The Endurance/Skill Test is qualifying in nature, while the final provisional merit is based on CBT marks, subject to qualifying in the applicable test.
Selection Stages
- Online Computer Based Test
- Endurance Test – Fire Engine Driver
- Skill Test – Fire Engine Driver
- Skill Test – CMTD
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Provisional Appointment
SBC Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The CBT will contain 100 multiple-choice questions and will have a duration of 120 minutes. Questions will be bilingual in Hindi and English, except General English.
Construction Assistant ‘A’ & Construction Handler
| Subject | Questions |
| General Intelligence | 20 |
| General Awareness | 20 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 |
| Trade Syllabus | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Fire Engine Driver & CMTD
| Subject | Questions |
| General Intelligence | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 |
| General English | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Duration: 120 Minutes.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| UR | 35% |
| OBC | 30% |
| All Other Categories | 25% |
SBC Recruitment 2026 Endurance & Skill Test
Fire Engine Driver Endurance Test
Candidates for Fire Engine Driver will be shortlisted for the Endurance Test in a ratio of at least 1:15 based on CBT merit. The qualifying Endurance Test includes:
- Carrying filled sand and water buckets for 100 metres in 45 seconds
- 20 Squats (Uthak Baithak)
- 15 Push-ups
- 15 Bent-Knee Sit-Ups
Fire Engine Driver Skill Test
The Skill Test includes practical driving of DCP and Water Fire Tenders, knowledge of road rules and symbols, vehicle checks, motor mechanism, maintenance, emergency drills, first aid, firefighting procedures, spare/tool identification and related practical activities. Candidates must also demonstrate tyre-changing ability, rectify minor defects and perform daily vehicle routines.
CMTD Skill Test
The CMTD Skill Test includes driving on ramp and road, knowledge of road rules and symbols, vehicle checks, motor mechanism, driving of heavy/light motor vehicles, inspection of oil/coolant/water, vehicle cleanliness, defect inspection, lubrication and minor adjustments. There is no Endurance Test for CMTD.
SBC Recruitment 2026 Syllabus
The CBT syllabus covers General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and the prescribed Trade/General English sections.
General Intelligence: Questions may cover similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, figure classification, number series and analytical functions.
General Awareness: Questions may cover current events, everyday observation, India and neighbouring countries, sports, history, culture, geography, economics, polity, Indian Constitution and scientific research.
Quantitative Aptitude: Topics include number systems, whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, tables/graphs, mensuration, time and distance and time and work.
Trade Syllabus: Construction Assistant ‘A’ questions will test ITI-level knowledge of the relevant trade including NAC/working-level knowledge, while Construction Handler questions will test ITI-level knowledge of the relevant trade.
General English: For Fire Engine Driver and CMTD, questions cover basic English language, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, fill in the blanks, spelling errors and error spotting.
SBC Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application:
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Scanned signature
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Birth Certificate/Matriculation/SSC certificate
- Highest educational qualification certificate
- ITI/NAC certificate, wherever applicable
- Experience certificate, wherever applicable
- Ex-Servicemen certificate/undertaking, if applicable
- PwBD disability certificate, if applicable
- Medical certificate for use of scribe, where applicable
- Own-scribe undertaking, where applicable
- Any other applicable certificate/document
The advertisement specifies file-size requirements for several uploaded documents, including photograph, signature, caste certificate and educational qualification proof.
How to Apply for SBC Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official SBC recruitment website. Before submitting the form, candidates should read the recruitment guidelines and ensure that they possess the prescribed qualification and other eligibility requirements. Applicants need to enter their personal, educational and other details, upload the required documents and pay the examination fee where applicable.
Candidates should use a valid and active mobile number and email ID throughout the recruitment process. After final submission, candidates should take a printout of the application form for their records. The application printout does not need to be sent to SBC. Candidates should also ensure that the admit card is carried to the examination venue along with an original valid photo identity proof.
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