Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment 2022: Apply for 383 Vacancies

Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment 2022: The Indian Army has officially released the recruitment notification for 383 vacancies at the 36 Field Ammunition Depot. The available roles include Tradesman Mate, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Fireman, Material Assistant, MTS (Gardener), MTS (Messenger), and Draughtsman. This guide covers the complete selection process and essential recruitment details as per the official announcement.

Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment Notification

The official eligibility criteria and application forms were released on 10th June 2022 at www.indianarmy.nic.in and www.ncs.gov.in. Interested candidates should review the detailed 36 Field Ammunition Depot recruitment notification provided via the link below to ensure they meet all requirements before applying.

Download Official Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment Notification PDF

Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment 2022- Overview

The Indian Army is filling 383 positions, including Tradesman Mate, LDC, Fireman, and other support roles for the 36 Field Ammunition Depot. The key recruitment highlights are summarized in the table below.

Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment 2022- Overview
Organisation	Indian Army
Posts	Tradesman Mate, LDC, Fireman, Material Assistant, MTS (Gardener & Messenger), and Draughtsman
Vacancies	383
Department	36 Field Ammunition Depot
Category	Govt. Jobs
Registration	Till 1st July 2022
Application Mode	Offline
Salary	Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 29,200/-
Official website	www.indianarmy.nic.in and www.ncs.gov.in

Indian Army 36 FAD Vacancy 2022

The Indian Army has announced a total of 383 vacancies for the 36 Field Ammunition Depot. Below is the detailed breakdown of positions available for recruitment.

Posts	Vacancies
Tradesman Mate	237
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	09
Fireman	86
Material Assistant	07
MTS (Gardener)	30
MTS (Messenger)	08
Draughtsman	06
Total	383

How to Apply for Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment 2022?

Applications must be submitted via Registered, Speed, or Ordinary Post only; in-person submissions will be rejected. Clearly mark your envelope with the text “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _____________________”. The deadline for receipt of applications is 21 days from the date of publication, concluding on 01st July 2022.

Documents to be attached with Application Form

Candidates must attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents to their application:

(a) Two recent, self-attested passport-sized photographs (one on the application form and one on the Acknowledgment Card).

(b) Attested copies of the following mandatory certificates:

(i) Educational qualification certificates.

(ii) Date of birth verification.

(iii) Caste certificate, if applicable.

(iv) Discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen or NOC for currently serving Defense personnel nearing the completion of their service term.

(c) Medical certificate (in the prescribed format) issued by a government medical board, confirming disability percentage (40% or higher) where applicable.

(d) A self-addressed envelope with Rs 25/- worth of postal stamps affixed.

Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment 2022- Eligibility

Candidates must fulfill the specific education, age, and experience requirements to be eligible for the 36 FAD vacancies. Please review the detailed eligibility criteria for each post below.

Indian Army 36 FAD Education Qualification

Please verify the post-specific educational qualifications required before submitting your application form.

Posts	Education Required
Tradesman Mate	Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board.
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	12th Class Pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University
Fireman	Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board.
Material Assistant	Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. OR a diploma in Material Management from a recognized institution. OR an engineering diploma in any relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
MTS (Gardener)	Matriculation pass or equivalent from recognized board.
MTS (Messenger)	Matriculation pass or equivalent from recognized board.
Draughtsman	(i) Matriculation (10th pass) or equivalent from a recognized board/university. (ii) Two-year diploma/certificate in Draughtsmanship (Civil) from an ITI or equivalent recognized institution. Desirable: One year of relevant experience in the field.

Indian Army 36 FAD Age Limit

The standard age limit for candidates applying for Tradesman Mate, LDC, Fireman, MTS, and Draughtsman roles is 18 to 25 years.

The age limit for Material Assistant applicants is 18 to 27 years.

Upper Age Relaxation details:

Category	Age Relaxation
OBS	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
ESM	Total service rendered in armed force + 3 years
PH (UR)	10 years over and above age relaxation for caste, if applicable.
PH (SC)	15 years
PH (ST)	15 years
PH(OBC)	13 years

Physical Requirement for Fireman

(i) Minimum height (without shoes): 165 cm.

(ii) Chest (unexpanded): 81.5 cm.

(iii) Chest (expanded): 85 cm.

(iv) Minimum weight: 50 kg.

Indian Army 36 FAD Selection Process

Selection for the 36 FAD posts includes a Physical Endurance Test (PET) and a written examination. Higher qualifications do not grant extra weightage. See the selection process table for details.

Posts	Stage 1	Stage 2
Tradesman Mate	Physical Test	Written Test
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	Written Test	Typing Test
Fireman	Physical Endurance Test	Written Test
Material Assistant	Written Test	--
MTS (Gardener)	Written Test	--
MTS (Messenger)	Written Test	--
Draughtsman	Written Test	--

Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment Exam Pattern 

The difficulty level of the written exam will align with the educational requirements (Matriculation, Intermediate, or Graduation).

Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment Exam Pattern
Subjects	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	25	Exam Duration: 2 hours. (20 minutes extra allotted for visually handicapped candidates).
Numerical Aptitude	25	25
General English	50	50
General Awareness	50	50
Total	150	150

Physical Test for Tradesman Mate

Physical test requirements: (i) 1.5 km run in 6 minutes. (ii) Endurance test: carrying a 50 kg sandbag for 200 meters within 100 seconds.

Physical Endurance Test for Fireman

Physical test requirements: (i) 1.6 km run in 6 minutes. (ii) Carrying 63.5 kg over 183 meters in 96 seconds. (iii) Long jump: clearing a 2.7 m ditch. (iv) Vertical rope climbing: 3 meters.

Typing Test for LDC

Candidates who qualify for the written test will proceed to the typing proficiency stage (English: 35 WPM or Hindi: 30 WPM).

Indian Army 36 FAD Recruitment 2022- Salary

The salary structure for all recruited positions is provided in the table below. Review the Indian Army 36 FAD pay scales here.

Posts	Pay Scale
Tradesman Mate	Rs. 29,200/-
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	Rs. 19,900/-
Fireman	Rs. 19,900/-
Material Assistant	Rs. 18,000/-
MTS (Gardener)	Rs. 18,000/-
MTS (Messenger)	Rs. 18,000/-
Draughtsman	Rs. 25,500/-