Ministry of Defence Recruitment (Govt of India) 2026

Ministry of Defence Syce Recruitment 2026 - Offline

Brief Information

Ministry of Defence, Government of India has released a recruitment notification for the post of Syce in 61 Cavalry, Jaipur (Group C). Total 12 vacancies (EWS-04, OBC-07, ST-01). Candidates who have passed Matriculation (10th) and are conversant with Syce duties are eligible. Apply offline before the last date (21/28 days from Employment News publication). Key details such as age limit, qualification, pay scale, syllabus, and application proforma are provided below. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications by post to the given address.

Overview

Organization/Department	Ministry of Defence (61 Cavalry, Jaipur)
Post Name	Syce (Group C)
Qualification	Matriculation (10th) + conversant with Syce duties
Age Limit	18-25 (EWS), 18-28 (OBC), 18-30 (ST) [as per rules]
Apply Mode	Offline (by post)
Last Date (General)	21 days from Employment News publication
Last Date (Remote areas)	28 days from Employment News publication
Apply Fees	Nil (No fee mentioned)
Salary (Monthly)	Pay Matrix Level-1: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 + allowances
Job Location	Jaipur & New Delhi (61 Cavalry)
Official Website	mod.gov.in
Join on Whatsapp	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group

Age Limit (as on last date of application)

• EWS: 18 to 25 years
• OBC: 18 to 28 years
• ST: 18 to 30 years (as per general norms)
• Relaxation: For Government Servants as per rules

Qualification & Experience

Essential:

• Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Must be conversant with the duties of Syce (maintenance and feeding of horses, saddlery equipment, cleaning of stables).

Important Dates

Date of Publication in Employment News	To be notified (base date for calculation)
Last Date for Application (General)	21 days from publication
Last Date (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul & Spiti, Pangi, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep)	28 days from publication
Exam Date	To be notified (call letter)

Vacancy Details

S.No.	Category	Number of Vacancies	Pay Scale
1	EWS	04	Level-1 ₹18,000-56,900
2	OBC	07	Level-1 ₹18,000-56,900
3	ST	01	Level-1 ₹18,000-56,900
Total		12

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Selection Process

1. Screening of applications (based on matriculation marks, if required)
2. Written Examination (offline, objective type, 150 marks)
3. Medical fitness & verification of character/antecedents

Written Exam Syllabus & Marks

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	25
General Awareness	25	25
General English	25	25
Numerical Aptitude	25	25
Trade Specific (Syce duties)	50	50
Total	150	150

Duration: 2 hours; Bilingual (English & Hindi); No re-evaluation.

How to Apply (Offline Mode)

1. Type application on A4 size paper as per prescribed format given in the advertisement.
2. Attach extra passport size photograph, self-addressed envelope (size 10.5 cm x 25 cm) with ₹5 postal stamp, and self-attested copies of educational certificates, age proof, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable).
3. Superscribe envelope: "Application for the Post of Syce for 61 Cavalry".
4. Send by ordinary post to:
   Est Branch Headquarters, Armoured Corps Centre & School, Ahilyanagar – 414002
5. Incomplete applications or without envelope/photograph will be rejected.
6. For working in Central/State Govt/PSUs: attach NOC at the time of selection.

Note: No admit card will be sent if application is rejected/late. Department not responsible for postal delay.

Important Instructions / EWS Certificate

• EWS benefit requires Income & Asset Certificate issued by Competent Authority (DM/ADM/Collector/Tehsildar/SDO etc.)
• All posts temporary but likely permanent; Probation 2 years.
• All India Service Liability.
• Medical fitness & character verification mandatory.
• No TA/DA for examination; candidates to arrange own boarding.
• Original certificates must be produced at the time of written test.
• Selection committee can fix minimum qualifying marks.
• Department reserves right to cancel vacancies without notice.

Important Links

Official Notification (PDF)	Download Notification (Available at mod.gov.in)
Apply Offline	Use Prescribed Format given in notification
Social	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group
Messaging	Telegram Group YouTube Channel
Social	Facebook Page Instagram Page X (Twitter) Account

Note: Always verify details in the official notification before applying.