Army DGEME Udhampur Recruitment 2026: The Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DGEME) invites applications from Indian nationals for direct recruitment to Group C posts at 14 EME Bn Comd, Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, as published in Employment News 20-26 December 2025. Available positions include 1 vacancy for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) under Unreserved category and 1 for Cook (MER) under Unreserved category, with examination center at the same unit in Udhampur. Essential qualifications require 12th pass with typing speed for LDC and Matriculation with Indian cooking knowledge for Cook; age limit is 18-25 years (with relaxations), pay as per 7th CPC, and applications must reach within 21 days via ordinary post in prescribed format.
Army DGEME Udhampur Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruitment Board | Indian Army |
| Recruitment Unit | 14 EME Bn Comd Udhampur |
| Post | Group C |
| Application Last Date | 09 January 2026 |
| Salary | 20200 Starting |
| Official Website | https://www.indianarmy.nic.in/home |
Army DGEME Udhampur Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Application Started | 22 December 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 09 January 2026 |
| Application Fees | 0/- All Candidates |
| Application Mode | Offline |
Army DGEME Udhampur Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
- Age Limit: 18-25 Years UR/ Gen
- 18-28 Years OBC
- 18-30 Years SC/ ST
Army DGEME Udhampur Recruitment 2026: Education Qualification
| Post | Vacancy | Qualification |
| LDC | 01 | Passed in 12th class from a recognized Board or University. Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English on computer or 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer (equivalent to 10500/9000 key depressions per hour with an average of 5 key depressions per word). |
| Cook | 01 | Matriculation (10th) pass or equivalent. Must have knowledge of Indian cooking and proficiency in the trade. |
| MER | 01 | Pass in 10+2 with certificate from a recognized ITI in Fitter Trade or grade; or Armed Forces personnel / Ex-servicemen from the appropriate trade with minimum Grade I.Desirable: National Council for Training in Vocational Trades (NCVT) certificate from Directorate General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. |
Army DGEME Udhampur Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Skill/ Trade Test
- Medical
- Document
- Joining
Army DGEME Udhampur Recruitment 2026: Document List
Document to sand With the Application
- Matriculation certificate or Municipality Birth Certificate (for proof of date of birth).
- Mark sheets and certificates of the educational qualification required for the post applied for (10th/12th/ITI etc.).
- Certificates of any desirable qualifications, if applicable.
- Caste / category certificate: SC, ST, OBC (Non‑creamy layer) or EWS, if claiming reservation.
- Disability certificate showing 40% or more disability, issued by competent authority, for PwBD candidates.
- Discharge certificate for Ex‑Servicemen.
- Original NOC from present employer/competent authority for Government servants and serving Armed Forces personnel.
- Copy of Aadhaar Card and any other identity proof mentioned in the form (PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, etc.).
- One self‑addressed envelope with Rs. 5 postal stamp affixed.
- Two recent self‑attested passport size photographs (with name and mother’s/father’s name on the back).
Document to Produce in Original at document Verification
- Original matriculation/birth certificate.
- Original educational and desirable qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Original SC/ST/OBC (Non‑creamy layer)/EWS certificate, if applicable.
- Original disability certificate (for PwBD).
- Original discharge certificate (for Ex‑Servicemen) and NOC (for Government/PSU/Armed Forces employees).
- Original address proof such as Passport, Ration Card, Voter ID or Driving Licence.
Army DGEME Udhampur Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- To apply for these posts, type your application neatly on A4 size paper in the prescribed format given in the advertisement.
- Enclose a self‑addressed envelope (10.5 cm × 25 cm) with a Rs. 5 postal stamp, along with self‑attested copies of all required certificates and two recent passport‑size photographs.
- Put everything in one sealed envelope and clearly superscribe on the top: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __”.
- Send the application only by ordinary post to the unit address mentioned against the post (14 EME Bn Comd, Udhampur for these vacancies).
- Ensure that your Aadhaar‑linked mobile number, email ID and correspondence address written in the form are correct and remain active for future communication.
- Applications must reach within 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News (28 days for specified remote areas).
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Q1: What are the posts and total vacancies in DG EME Udhampur recruitment?
There are three Group ‘C’ posts: Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Cook and Medical Equipment Repairer (MER) HS‑II. Each post has 1 vacancy, so the total number of vacancies is
Q2: What is the age limit and age relaxation for these posts?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 25 years for all posts. Age relaxations are given as per Central Government rules for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex‑servicemen, departmental candidates and certain women candidates.
Q3: What is the educational qualification for LDC, Cook and MER posts?
LDC requires 12th pass with prescribed typing speed on computer. Cook requires 10th pass and knowledge of Indian cooking with trade proficiency. MER HS‑II requires 10+2 with ITI (Fitter) or relevant Armed Forces trade experience, with NCVT certificate as a desirable qualification.
Q4: How will the selection process be conducted?
First, applications are shortlisted based on essential qualifications. Then candidates will appear for an offline OMR‑based written test of 150 marks, followed by skill test and/or physical test (where applicable) for those who qualify in the written exam.
Q5: How can candidates apply for this recruitment?
Candidates must type the application on A4 size paper in the prescribed format, attach required documents and a self‑addressed stamped envelope, and send it by ordinary post to 14 EME Bn Comd, Udhampur. Applications must reach within 21 days (28 days for specified remote areas) from publication in Employment News.
