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).
Apply status: OPEN until 14 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) at sbcrecruitment.in. Applications started 22 August 2026. Fee payment also closes on the same day and time.
Current focus (9 September 2026): only a few days remain before the 14 Sep 23:00 deadline. Finish registration, uploads and fee early — portal traffic rises near close. CBT remains tentatively October 2026.
SBC Visakhapatnam Group C 2026 · Posts: 9 · Advt: 3201/2026 · Status: OPEN — apply by 14 Sep 2026, 23:00 · CBT: Oct 2026 (tentative) · Portal: sbcrecruitment.in
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Apply only on sbcrecruitment.in — read Advt 3201/2026 PDF before paying the fee
Apply Online — SBC Recruitment Portal Download Official Notification PDFWho this guide is for
Use this page if you:
- Have 10th + ITI/NAC (Fitter / Electrician) or a valid HMV/LMV licence + experience matching Advt 3201/2026
- Want Visakhapatnam / MoD R&D Group C apply steps, fee and CBT pattern
- Need the official sbcrecruitment.in link before the 14 Sep close
Do not use this page to:
- Apply after 14 Sep 2026, 23:00 (window closes)
- Treat 9 provisional seats as guaranteed vacancies
- Skip the PDF trade/licence match and hope DV will fix it
Easy Applications is an independent desk — not Ship Building Centre / MoD.
What we verified
We point to Advt No. 3201/2026 on sbcrecruitment.in (portal + PDF 200 as of 9 September 2026): apply 22 Aug – 14 Sep 2026 (23:00), 9 Group C posts, fee ₹350 (exempt SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women), CBT tentatively October 2026. Seat counts and exact trade wording confirm only in the live PDF.
Why This SBC Vizag Notification Matters
- Workplace is Visakhapatnam (with All India Service liability)
- Mix of ITI/trade and driver posts under MoD R&D
- Transparent CBT pattern already printed in Advt 3201/2026
- Fee exemption for SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women
- Tentative CBT window in October 2026
Only 9 seats (provisional). Competition can still be high — apply only if your trade/licence truly matches the PDF.
Official 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) — OPEN (few days left as of 9 Sep) |
| 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 |
FED(OG) and CMTD(OG) are not suitable for PwBD. Seat counts are provisional and may change.
Salary Explained Simply
These are 7th CPC Level posts (not a flat “stipend”):
| Post | Pay level (as notified) | Simple meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Handler (Electrician) | Level 1 | Entry Group C matrix pay |
| Construction Assistant ‘A’ / CMTD (OG) | Level 2 | Next step above Level 1 |
| Fire Engine Driver (OG) | Level 3 | Higher among these four |
On joining you typically get basic pay of the level + DA + HRA/transport (as admissible) under Central Government rules for that centre. Exact take-home varies with posting, allowances and deductions — treat the Level as the official anchor, not third-party “in-hand” guesses.
Eligibility + Examples
Age limit
- 18 to 27 years as on the closing date of online applications (14 September 2026)
- DOB proof: Matriculation / SSC only
- Relaxations: ST +5 years (reserved posts); PwBD +10 years; departmental candidates as per Advt
Age calculation example:
Closing date 14 Sep 2026, max age 27 (UR-style band). A candidate born on 15 September 1999 is generally still within 27 years on 14 Sep 2026; someone born on 13 September 1999 may have already completed 27 years — check the exact completed-years rule in Advt 3201/2026 before you apply. Minimum age 18 means DOB on/before 14 September 2008 in the usual “completed 18 years” reading — confirm from the PDF.
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.
Example (Fitter): 10th + ITI Fitter + 2 years workshop experience → CA’A’ path.
Example (Electrician): 10th + ITI Electrician → CH path (experience not listed the same way as Fitter — follow PDF).
Example (FED): Valid HMV licence + 3 years HMV driving + 10th → Fire Engine Driver line (SC/OBC seats as notified).
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 exam 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
Syllabus Overview
The advertisement points to standard Group C CBT themes rather than a long chapter list:
- General Intelligence: analogies, series, coding, classification, spatial / non-verbal basics
- General Awareness: India polity/economy/current events, defence/shipyard awareness at a basic level
- Quantitative Aptitude: arithmetic, percentages, ratio, time-work, elementary algebra/geometry
- Trade syllabus (CA’A’ / CH): ITI-level Fitter or Electrician topics — tools, safety, drawings, materials, basic calculations
- General English (drivers): grammar, vocabulary, comprehension at Matric level
Use your ITI notes + a standard SSC-style reasoning/quant book; drivers should add licence / road sense / vehicle mechanism practice for the later skill/endurance stage.
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
- Open sbcrecruitment.in.
- Download and read Advt No. 3201/2026 PDF.
- Register with a working mobile and email.
- Fill personal, education, trade/licence and experience details carefully.
- Select three preferred exam cities.
- Upload photo / signature / documents as required.
- Pay the fee online (if not exempt).
- Submit and save the acknowledgement / application number.
Apply separately for each post if applying for more than one — and pay fee separately where applicable.
Documents to Keep Ready
- 10th / SSC certificate (DOB)
- ITI / NAC / trade certificates (as applicable)
- Experience certificates with clear dates
- Valid driving licence(s) for FED / CMTD (HMV / LMV as required)
- Caste / EWS / PwBD / ESM certificates (if claimed)
- Photo ID and recent photograph
- Fee payment proof (if paid)
Mistakes to avoid now
- Waiting until 14 Sep 23:00 for first registration attempt
- Applying without matching ITI + experience vs licence + experience in the PDF
- Using a DOB proof other than Matric/SSC when the Advt insists on it
- Paying fee when you are exempt (or skipping fee when you are not)
- One application for multiple posts (need separate applications + fees)
- Ignoring All India Service liability
- FED/CMTD candidates skipping physical/driving readiness for the skill/endurance stage
Prep Tips
- Finish the online form early; use remaining weeks for CBT mocks
- Fitter/Electrician: revise trade 40-mark area heavily
- Drivers: balance English + GA + quant + reasoning (25 each)
- Keep licence and experience papers ready for DV
- Track admit card updates on sbcrecruitment.in after application closes
FAQ — SBC Visakhapatnam Group C 2026
What is this recruitment?
SBC Visakhapatnam Advt 3201/2026 for 9 Group C Fitter, Electrician, Fire Engine Driver and CMT Driver posts.
Is apply still open on 9 Sep 2026?
Yes — till 14 September 2026, 23:00 hrs (few days left).
How many vacancies?
9 (provisional), category split as in the vacancy table.
What is the fee?
₹350 (+ taxes/charges) if not exempt; SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women exempt as per PDF.
Age limit?
18–27 as on online closing date, with printed relaxations.
Selection?
CBT for all; skill/endurance (qualifying) for FED & CMTD.
CBT pattern?
100 MCQs / 120 minutes — trade-heavy for CA’A’/CH; English instead of trade for drivers.
Where to apply?
Only sbcrecruitment.in.
Is posting only Vizag?
Workplace is SBC Visakhapatnam, with All India Service liability.
When is CBT?
Tentatively October 2026 — confirm on admit card / portal.
Quick Recap
| Item | Takeaway |
|---|---|
| Status | LIVE — apply by 14 Sep 2026, 23:00 |
| Posts | 9 Group C (Fitter, Electrician, FED, CMTD) |
| Fee | ₹350 (many categories exempt) |
| Exam | CBT (Oct 2026 tentative) + skill/endurance for drivers |
| Portal | sbcrecruitment.in |
| Advt 3201/2026 |