DGAFMS Group C Eligibility by Post
DGAFMS Group C eligibility varies across the civilian posts listed in the 2025 advertisement. An Accountant can qualify through a recognized Commerce degree or through the specified Class 12 and experience route. For a Lab Attendant, the notice requires matriculation or equivalent with Science. A post may also have a qualifying skill condition that you need to prepare for separately.
For 2025, the closing date of 6 February 2025 was the reference date for age and essential qualifications. Start with the post you plan to apply for, then check each condition on the matching notice. Use the official DGAFMS recruitment portal for candidate instructions and later calls. A new cycle can change reference dates, qualifications or acceptable evidence.
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DGAFMS Group C eligibility by post
Post | Standard age | Main entry qualifications in the 2025 notice |
|---|---|---|
Accountant | Up to 30 years | Recognized Commerce degree or Class 12 or equivalent with two years of specified public-sector cash, accounts and budget work |
Stenographer Grade II | 18 to 27 years | Class 12 or equivalent and the prescribed shorthand skill |
Lower Division Clerk | 18 to 27 years | Class 12 or equivalent and the prescribed typing speed |
Store Keeper | 18 to 27 years | Class 12 and one year of eligible stores and accounts experience |
Photographer | 18 to 27 years | Class 12 or equivalent and a photography diploma |
Fireman | 18 to 25 years | Matriculation or equivalent plus physical, endurance and firefighting conditions |
Cook | 18 to 25 years | Matriculation or equivalent and trade proficiency |
Lab Attendant | 18 to 27 years | Matriculation or equivalent with Science as a subject |
Multi-Tasking Staff | 18 to 25 years | Matriculation from a recognized board |
Tradesman Mate | 18 to 25 years | Matriculation or equivalent or qualifying ex-service trade route, with specified trade competency or apprenticeship |
Washerman | 18 to 25 years | Matriculation or equivalent and trade proficiency |
Carpenter and Joiner | 18 to 25 years | Matriculation or equivalent, prescribed trade training route and three years of relevant experience |
Tinsmith | 18 to 25 years | Matriculation or equivalent, prescribed trade training route and three years of relevant experience |
The Store Keeper experience rule concerns duties and employer type. Check the full list of qualifying organizations and any discretionary provision against the advertisement. For Photographer, a diploma is essential and relevant experience is desirable. Lab Attendant experience was described as preferred. Keep those labels separate when you assess whether you can apply.
Age relaxations in the 2025 notice
Category or status | Notice provision |
|---|---|
OBC | Three years |
SC or ST | Five years |
Eligible candidates with disability | Ten years, with a further five years for SC or ST or three for OBC under the notice |
Qualifying ex-servicemen | Apply the specified deduction for service, then check the adjusted age against the prescribed maximum plus three years |
Eligible Central Government civilian employees | Up to 40 years, or 45 for SC or ST, subject to the service condition |
Eligible widows, divorcees and judicially separated women who have not remarried | Up to 35 years, or 40 for SC or ST |
The notice specified at least six months of continuous service after attestation for the ex-servicemen rule. The Central Government civilian employee provision required at least three years of regular and continuous service by the closing date. Verify eligibility for the relevant post, permissible combinations and certificate requirements before relying on a relaxation.
Skill, physical and documentary checks
Lower Division Clerk and Stenographer
For LDC, the 2025 computer typing thresholds were 35 words per minute in English and 30 in Hindi. Manual typewriter thresholds were 30 and 25 respectively. Stenographer Grade II candidates had ten minutes of dictation at 80 words per minute and a separate transcription limit based on language and equipment. See the DGAFMS Group C exam pattern for how these requirements fit into selection.
Fireman and trade roles
Fireman candidates must read the complete physical standards and endurance conditions, including any hilly-area height relaxation. The notice also required firefighting training of at least 30 working days at a State fire service or government-recognized institute. Check your original training certificate for the provider and duration. Arrange suitable supervision for practical training. For other trade roles, confirm which competence, apprenticeship or experience records match the specific row.
Documents to match with your application
Age and identity. Check that your name and date of birth agree across the proof of age, registration and application.
Qualification. Keep originals for the required board, degree or trade certificate. Keep transcripts where the subject must appear on record.
Experience. Check start and end dates, trade or duties, and employer identity. Ask for corrected evidence early if these details are missing.
Reservation or service claims. Use the form and competent authority required by the notice for your category or service status.
Use the DGAFMS Group C overview for cycle dates and the syllabus guide to map preparation. When comparing Testkart practice material, use the qualification level of your post. Keep an eligibility checklist alongside your Testkart study plan, especially if you have applied for more than one role with different requirements.
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