The Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME), a branch of the Indian Army, has announced a new recruitment for the post of Barber in 2026. This government job notification invites eligible candidates to submit their offline applications for the single vacancy, with detailed eligibility, selection process, age criteria, and application guidelines.
? Recruitment Overview – DG EME Barber 2026
- Organization: Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (Indian Army DG EME)
- Post: Barber
- Vacancies: 01
- Job Location: Static Workshop, Indian Army DG EME, Sri Vijaya Puram
- Application Mode: Offline
- Official Website: indianarmy.nic.in
? Important Dates
- Offline Application Period: Starts from the date of advertisement publication
- Last Date: 21 days (standard) or up to 28 days for candidates from remote areas such as Assam, Northeast, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and other specified regions.
Note: The closing date is calculated from the date of publication in Employment News. If the deadline falls on a holiday, the next working day becomes the cut-off.
? Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Matriculation pass (10th) from a recognized board
- Proficiency in barber trade work is essential
- Desirable: Minimum 1 year of experience in barber trade.
Age Limit
- 18 to 25 years as on the last date of application submission
- Age relaxations apply for:
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (10 years)
- SC/ST (15 years), OBC (13 years)
- Ex-Servicemen (rules apply based on service length)
- Departmental candidates with 3+ years’ service may receive up to age 40 (45 for SC/ST)
? Salary & Pay Scale
- Pay Matrix Level-1: ?5,200 – ?20,200 with Grade Pay ?1,800/- as per Indian Army norms.
? Selection Process
The selection procedure for the DG EME Barber post is comprehensive and includes: