MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Headquarters Dakshin Bharat Area

Island Grounds, Chennai-600 009

Applications are invited from Male/Female candidates for the recruitment 

to the under mentioned posts at Headquarters Dakshin Bharat Area, Island 

Grounds, Chennai-600009 and Station Headquarters, Chennai - 600009.


Ser 

No

Name 

of Post Pay Scale No. of 

Vacancies

Reserved for

SC ST OBC EWS UR

Total

1. LDC PB Rs 19,900/- 

PML - 2 and other 

allowances as per 

Govt. Orders

01 - - - - 01 01


2. Cook PB Rs 19,900/- 

PML - 2 and other 

allowances as per 

Govt. Orders

02 - - - - 02 02


3. MTS (Messenger)

PB Rs 18,000/- 

PML - 1 and other 

allowances as per 

Govt. Orders

07 

(06+01)

01 - 04 01 01 07


4. MTS

(Gardener)

PB Rs 18,000/- 

PML - 1 and other 

allowances as per 

Govt. Orders

02 - - - - 02 02


1. Place of Written Test, Skill Test and Typing Test: Island Grounds, 

Chennai - 600 009 (Tamil Nadu).

2. Age Limit:

 (a) UR(For both Male / Female) - 18-25 Years 

 (b) SC/ST (For both Male / Female) - 18-30 Years 

 (c) OBC (For both Male / Female) - 18-28 Years (Those who produce 

non-creamy layer certificate (OBC Category) will only be considered 

for against OBC quota)

 (d) EWS (For both Male / Female) - The benefit of reservation under EWS 

can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate 

issued by the prescribed Authority. The Officer who issues the 

certificate should verify all relevant documents following due process 

as prescribed by the respective State / UT. Person who are not covered 

under the reservation scheme for SCs/STs/OBCs and whose family has 

gross annual income below Rs 8 Lakhs. Income shall also include 

income from all sources, i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, 

etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application. Persons 

whose family does not own or possess any of the following assets, 

irrespective pf the family income:- (i) 5 acres of agricultural land and 

above, (ii) Residential flat of 1000 sqft. and above, (iii) Residential plot 

of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities, (iv) Residential 

plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified 

municipalities.

 (e) ESM - Service rendered in Army/Navy/Air Force shall be deducted from 

actual age and resultant age should not be exceeding the maximum 

age limit i.e. 25 Yrs prescribed for the post by more than three years.

3. Qualification:

(a) 12th Class or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board or 

University (For the post of LDC).

(b) Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification from recognised board (For 

the post of Cook and MTS).

(c) Must have knowledge of Indian Cooking and proficiency in trade (For the 

post of Cook)

(d) No weightage will be given for higher qualification.

(e) Scheme of examination - the examination will consist of written test only. 

Questions will be objective type.

(f) Written examination will be conducted for filling up these posts as it 

involves induction to Group ‘C’ posts.

(g) All candidates will be tested for physical fitness and written examination.

(h) Only physically fit candidates to apply (Medical fitness certificate to be 

attached from an authorised Govt. Hospital Doctor)

(j) Typing Test (For the post of LDC only) : English Typing @ 35 w.p.m 

on computer (or) Hindi Typing @ 30 w.p.m. on computer. (35 words 

per minute and 30 words per minute corresponding to 10500/9000 

KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions each word.

4. One Candidate can apply for only one post under any category / 

reservation. Applications received from same candidate for different posts 

are liable to be rejected.

5. The SC/ST/OBC candidates who apply against Gen (UR) vacancies are not 

eligible for the age and other concessions meant for SC/ST/OBC.

6. Central Government Civilian Employees must furnish “No objection 

certificate” from their employer / office at the time of the skill test else 

their candidature will be cancelled.

7. Method of Selection (For the post of MTS and Cook):

(a) Written Test: The written test consists of four papers. Total time allowed 

for the written examination-2 Hours. The maximum marks for each paper 

is given below:-

 (i) General Intelligence & Reasoning - (25Qs, 25 Marks)

 (ii) English Language - (50Qs, 50 Marks)

 (iii) Numerical Aptitude - (25Qs, 25 Marks) 

 (iv) General Awareness - (50Qs, 50 Marks)

(b) Skill Test : Call letters for Skill Tests will be issued to the shortlisted 

candidates, for posts of LDC and Cook only after clearing the written 

examination and the merit list will be prepared after qualifying the skill 

test. Selection will be made strictly on final merit basis.

(c) A written test will be held which will havequestions of the level of Class 

10th/12th/ITI as per essential educational qualification of respective post. 

Candidates appearing for written test would also be subjected to skill/ 

practical test wherever applicable. Medium of written test will Hindi / 

English only.

8. Method of Selection (For the Post of LDC):

(a) Tier - I : Written Test

 The written test will consists of four papers. Total time allowed for the 

written examination - 60 minutes. The maximum marks for each paper is 

given below:-

(i) Reasoning ability - (25Qs, 50 Marks)

(ii) English Language - (25Qs, 50 Marks)

(iii) Quantitative Aptitude - (25Qs, 50 Marks)

(iv) General Awareness - (25Qs, 50 Marks)

(b) Tier - II : Session I (2 Hours and 15 minutes)

Section - I : (One Hour)

(i) Mathematical Abilities - (30Qs, 90 Marks)

(ii) Reasoning and General Intelligence - (30Qs, 90 Marks)

Section - II : (One Hour)

(i) English Language and Comprehension - (40Qs, 120 Marks)

(ii) General Awareness - (20Qs, 60 Marks)

Section - III : (15 Minutes)

(i) Computer Knowledge Module - (15Qs, 45 Marks)

(c) Tier - II : Session II (10 minutes)

Typing Test : English Typing @ 35 w.p.m on computer (or) Hindi Typing @ 

30 w.p.m. on computer. (35 words per minute and 30 words 

per minute corresponding to 10500/9000 KDPH on an average 

of 5 key depressions each word.

9. The appointment will initially be on a temporary basis and likely to 

become permanent after successful completion of probationary period for 

two years. The initial appointment will be at Headquarters Dakshin Bharat 

Area, Island Grounds, Chennai - 600 009 and Station Headquarters, 

Chennai - 600 009. Thereafter the individual is likely to be posted 

anywhere in India. The above posts are subject to all India Service 

Liability including field service.

10. How to apply: Application in the prescribed format duly completed in 

all aspects with attested copies of relevant certificates should be sent to 

the Presiding Officer C/o Officer Commanding Troops, Headquarters 

Dakshin Bharat Area, Island Grounds, Chennai - 600 009 to reach 

within 21 days from the publication of this advertisement through 

by post / courier. No application will be accepted in person.

11. The following documents should be attached with the application 

form:-

 (a) Two copies of recent passport size photographs one attested on 

reverse by Gazetted Officer and attached in a separate cover and 

should be pasted on the application form at the appropriate place 

and attested by a Gazetted Officer.

 (b) Attested copies of certificates and testimonials in proof of age/date of 

birth/educational qualifications and experience, (if any) etc.

 (c) Attested copies of SC/ST and OBC Non Creamy Layer certificate in the 

prescribed form issued by competent authority as required by the 

Central Govt.

 (d) Discharge certificate for Ex-servicemen where applicable.

 (e) EWS certificate for EWS where applicable.

 (f) Two self-addressed envelope of the size of 23cms x 10 cms and affix 

Rs 25/- postal stamp on each envelope.

12. The application and the other documents should be arranged in the 

following order and tightly tagged or stapled on the left hand side top 

corner:-

 (a) Additional Photograph (b) Application Form (c) Attested copies of 

certificates (d) Self Addressed envelopes duly affixing Rs 25/- postal 

stamp on each envelope

13. The closing date of receipt of applications will be within 21 days from 

the date of publication of this advertisement. Upper age limit of 

candidates will be calculated based on closing date of application. This 

office will not be responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit/

courier. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected without any 

communication to the candidates. The date, time and venue of the 

examination shall be intimated later.

14. No TA/DA will be paid to candidate for appearing in the written 

examination.

15. Submission of application does not vest the candidates any right to be 

called for written examination / other related test.

16. No interim correspondence with regards to the status of application(s) 

will be entertained.

17. Any legal cases arising out this recruitment will be subject to 

Chennai High Court jurisdiction.

18. General Instructions:

(a) Application without the specified copies of certificates as directed in the 

instructions will be rejected and no other inquiry / correspondence will 

be entertained.

(b) Incomplete / Ineligible applications will be deemed invalid and rejected 

without intimation to the candidate. Only the eligible and selected 

candidates will be called for the written examination and further tests.

(c) Candidates whose application is received in time and found complete / 

eligible in all respects during scrutiny will be called for test.

(d) It is made clear that merely fulfilling the basic essential qualification 

requirement does not automatically entitle a person to be called for test. 

The selection will be made strictly on the merit basis. The decision of 

appointing authority regarding selection/rejection will be final. It is also 

made clear that numbers of posts / vacancies are tentative and recruitment 

process can be cancelled/postponed/suspended/terminated by the 

Headquarters Dakshin Bharat Area without any prior notice / assigning 

any reasons at any stage due to administrative reason.

(e) Selected candidates will be given appointment letter by concerned authorities 

subject to verification of character and antecedents from concerned District 

Magistrates and medical fitness from medical authorities.

(f) In the event of their failure to produce original / essential documents after 

skill test, the candidature is liable to be rejected. Documents relating to 

essential education / higher education / Experience certificate will be 

checked after skill tests. The original Caste Certificate / Character 

Certificate will be checked after the skill tests.

(g) If the candidate produces false certificate / fabricated documents 

inaccurate or tempered information then he will be disqualified / 

dismissed from service, if appointed inadvertently.

(h) Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidates. No enquiry or 

correspondence will be entertained.

(j) Obtaining support for his candidature through unfair means shall 

disqualify the candidature.

(k) Candidate found resorting to any irregular or improper means in 

connection with his candidature for the selection and any other reason as 

observed by the Board of Officers then application will be rejected.

(l) The Appointing Authority / Selection Board has right to short list 

applications without assigning any reason and change the number of 

vacancies / reservation status anytime before selection. No representation 

will be entertained on this account.

(m) In case the large numbers of applications are received, the department 

reserves the right to screen applications on the basis of percentage of 

marks obtained in the exam of essential qualifications so as to reduce 

the applicants called for written test. A Benchmark percentage may be 

fixed depending on the number of applications.

19. Warning: All candidates are warned to be careful from the self-styled-

agents and also requested to inform Headquarters Dakshin Bharat Area, 

Chennai against any malpractice seen / observed by them.

20. Job Description:

(a) The post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC). The under mentioned duties will 

be performed by the LDC:-

 (i) Marking references and page numbers on letter (ii) Taking action on 

letters (iii) Typing (iv) Maintenance of registers etc. (v) Maintenance 

of files (vi) Sealing of classified letters and documents.

(b) The post of Cook. The under mentioned duties will be performed by the Cook:-

 (i) Cook must have knowledge of basic principles of cooking.

 (ii) Before starting of work he should ensure that the kitchen and all 

utensils under utilisation are clean.

 (iii) Proper cleaning of cereals and other food stuff prior to cooking.

 (iv) Correct mixing and use of masalas without any wastage.

 (v) Storing of water for cook house as per requirement.

 (vi) Preparation of food for jawans as per the menu.

 (vii) Correct use, care and maintenance of all utensils and cooking apparatus.

 (viii) To carry out the work assigned to them from time to time by his 

superiors.

 (ix) Before leaving the cook house, he should ensure that all utensils used 

are properly cleaned and kept in their respective places and the entire 

cook houseis neat and well laid out.

(c) The post of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS). The under mentioned duties will be 

performed by the MTS:-

(i) Physical maintenance of records of the Section.

(ii) General cleanliness & upkeep of the Section / Unit.

(iii) Carrying of files & other papers within the building.

(iv) Photocopying, sending of FAX etc.

(v) Other non-clerical work in the Section / Unit.

(vi) Assisting in routine office work like diary, dispatch etc., including on 

computer

(vii) Delivering of dak (outside the building).

(viii) Watch & Ward duties.

(ix) Opening & closing of rooms.

(x) Cleaning of rooms.

(xi) Dusting of furniture etc.

(xii) Cleaning of building, fixtures etc.

(xiii) Work related to his ITI qualifications, if it exists.

(xiv) Driving of vehicles, if in possession of valid driving licence.

(xv) Upkeep of parks, lawns, potted plants etc.

(xvi) Any other work assigned by the superior authority.

APPLICATION FORM

(To be filled in English only)

Post applied for : ________________

1. Examination Centre:HQ Dakshin Bharat Area, Island Grounds, 

Chennai-600 009.

2. Name in full (in BLOCK letters) : ____________________________

3. Father’s/Husband’s Name : _______________________________

4. Date of Birth in Christian Era (DD/MM/YY) : ____________________ 

Age as on closing date application : Years ___ Months __ Days ___

5. Gender : Male _______ Female ________

6 Marital Status : Married __________ Unmarried ___________

7. Are you citizen of India : Yes _________ No __________

8. Religion / Caste : ____________________________

9. Reservation Category in which applied for (tick (✓) the appropriate 

one) : SC / ST / OBC / EWS / UR

10. Identification Marks :

(a) _________________ (b) ___________________

11. Permanent address (in Block letters) with PIN Code Number: 

______________________________________________________

12. Mailing address (in BLOCK letters) with PIN Code Number : 

______________________________________________________

13. Educational Qualification from Matriculation / X Std

Ser 

No Qualification University / 

Board

Subject 

Studied

Percentage 

of Marks 

obtained

Remarks

14. Experience (if any) / particulars of previous employment of similar job.

Ser 

No

Name & full 

address

of employer

Designation 

/ duties of 

post

Scale of 

pay

Period of Employment

From To

DECLARATION

I here by declare that the information furnished in the application are true, 

complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am fully aware 

that in the event of any of the said information furnished by me being found 

false or incorrect at any stage, my candidature / appointment is liable to be 

summarily cancelled / terminated without any notice or compensation.

Date …………… Signature of Candidate .……………………..

Place …………... Name …….…………………………………..

_________________________________________________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Checklist

(a) Photograph attested by Gazetted Officer is affixed. 

(b) Application is in prescribed format completed in all respects. 

(c) Attested copies of Educational Certificates attached. 

(d) Attested copies of SC/ST and OBC Certificates with 

non-creamy layer & EWS certificates as applicable. 

(e) Identification Marks be clear and visible.