Ordnance Factory Kanpur ITI Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Ordnance Factory Kanpur, a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd. under the Ministry of Defence, for 151 tenure based posts including Machinist, Examiner (Engg), Electrician/Wireman, Fitter, Welder and other trades on contract basis. Eligible candidates with Matriculation plus NTC/NAC from NCVT in relevant trades and age between 18 and 35 years can apply offline till 08 April 2026 by sending the duly filled application form to the Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Kanpur. Selected ITI personnel will be engaged initially for 1 year, extendable up to 4 years, with consolidated monthly pay based on Basic Pay 18,000 (7th CPC Level-1) plus DA, along with HRA (if quarters not provided), EPF and other admissible benefits as per scheme.
Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 - OverviewAdvertisement
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| Recruitment Name | Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 for Tenure-Based ITI Posts |
| Organization | Ordnance Factory Kanpur, a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL), Govt. of India Enterprise |
| Advertisement Numbers | Advt. No. OFC/FTC/RECT/2026/01 (116 Machinist) and OFC/FTC/RECT/2026/02 (35 Trades) |
| Post Names | Machinist (SS), Examiner (Engg), Electroplater, Machinist, Heat Treatment Operator, Fitter General, Electrician/Wireman, Welder |
| Total Vacancies | 151 posts (116 Machinist + 35 other trades) |
| Job Type | Tenure-based posts on contract basis |
| Contract Period | Initially 1 year, extendable up to maximum 4 years based on factory requirement and individual performance |
| Essential Qualification | Matriculation (Class 10th) plus National Trade Certificate (NTC) / National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) in relevant trade issued by NCVT, as per SRO |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years for General candidates as on last date of receipt of application; age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC‑NCL, Ex‑Servicemen and PwD as per Govt. rules |
| Remuneration | Consolidated monthly salary including Basic Pay Rs 18,000 (Level‑1 as per 7th CPC) plus Dearness Allowance; 3% annual increase subject to satisfactory performance |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on NCTVT/NCVT marks, Trade/Practical Test, and Document Verification in order of merit |
| Application Mode | Offline - application form to be downloaded, printed, filled and sent by post |
| Application Fee | Rs 100 for applicable candidates; SC/ST, Ex‑Servicemen and PwD candidates exempted; fee via Demand Draft in favour of ORDNANCE FACTORY KANPUR |
| Official Website for Notice & Form | https://aweil.in/notice |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 08 April 2026 |
| Place of Posting | Ordnance Factory Kanpur (OFC), Field Gun Factory Kanpur (FGK) and allied units as per requirement |
Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Notification PDFs for Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 are available on the AWEIL notice page under the titles “ADVERTISEMENT FOR TENURE BASED POSTS ON CONTRACT BASIS (Advt.No.OFC/FTC/RECT/2026/01)” for 116 Machinist posts and “ADVERTISEMENT FOR TENURE BASED POSTS ON CONTRACT BASIS (Advt.No.OFC/FTC/RECT/2026/02)” for 35 ITI trades posts.
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| Ordnance Factory Kanpur Machinist 116 Posts Notification PDF (Advt. 01/2026) | Download Notification PDF |
| Ordnance Factory Kanpur ITI Trades 35 Posts Notification PDF (Advt. 02/2026) | Download Notification PDF |
Ordnance Factory Kanpur Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 151 vacancies will be filled on tenure-based contract for various ITI trades under the Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026, including 116 Machinist posts and 35 posts in other trades.
Ordnance Factory Kanpur Machinist Vacancy 2026 (Advt. 01)
| Post | Total Vacancies | Place of Posting |
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| Machinist (SS) | 116 | Ordnance Factory Kanpur (OFC – 100 posts) & Field Gun Factory Kanpur (FGK – 16 posts) |
Ordnance Factory Kanpur Trades-wise Vacancy 2026 (Advt. 02)
| Sl. No. | Trade Name | Total Posts | Required NTC/NAC Trade |
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| 1 | Examiner (Engg) | 14 | NAC/NTC in Machinist, Turner & Miller Trade |
| 2 | Electroplater | 01 | NAC/NTC in Electroplater Trade |
| 3 | Machinist | 03 | NAC/NTC in Machinist Trade |
| 4 | Heat Treatment Operator | 03 | NAC/NTC in Forger & Heat Treator Trade |
| 5 | Fitter General | 02 | NAC/NTC in Fitter Trade |
| 6 | Electrician / Wireman | 08 | NAC/NTC in Electrician / Wireman Trade |
| 7 | Welder | 04 | TIG/MIG Welder |
| Total Ordnance Factory Kanpur Trades Posts | 35 | ||
Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment Notification Year | 2026 |
| Start Date to Apply for Ordnance Factory Kanpur ITI Posts 2026 | Offline applications invited from date of advertisement publication |
| Last Date for Receipt of Ordnance Factory Kanpur Application Form 2026 | 08 April 2026 |
| Contract Period (Initial Engagement) | 1 year from date of engagement |
| Maximum Tenure for Contract | Up to 4 years from date of engagement, subject to factory requirement and performance |
Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 for 151 tenure-based ITI posts must satisfy all eligibility conditions related to nationality, age, educational qualification and reservation as on the last date of receipt of application.
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Age Limit: 18 to 35 years for General candidates as on the last date of receipt of application.
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST (only against posts reserved for SC/ST), 3 years for OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) against OBC reserved posts, Ex‑Servicemen – period of military service plus 3 years, PwD – 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST).
- Educational Qualification (common for all trades): Matriculation (Class 10th) along with National Trade Certificate (NTC) / National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT in the relevant trade as per SRO.
- Documents Required: Class 10th Board certificate/marksheet as proof of date of birth, valid NTC/NAC certificate, caste/category certificate, Ex‑serviceman/PwD certificate (if applicable) and other documents issued by competent authorities.
- Other Conditions: Candidates must meet all terms and conditions of the advertisement; incomplete, ineligible or false applications are liable to be rejected without notice.
Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age Relaxation | Conditions |
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| SC / ST | 05 years | Applicable only for posts reserved for SC/ST candidates |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) | 03 years | Applicable only for posts reserved for OBC candidates |
| Ex‑Servicemen | Period of military service + 03 years | As per Government of India rules |
| PwD (General) | 10 years | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years | PwBD candidates belonging to OBC category |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years | PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST category |
Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 Application Form
The offline application process for Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 for 151 tenure-based ITI posts has started, and the last date for receipt of the Ordnance Factory Kanpur application form by post is 08th April 2026. Eligible candidates must download the prescribed form from the official notice section at aweil.in/notice, fill it neatly in block letters, attach all required documents and the applicable Demand Draft, and ensure their Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 Application Form reaches the Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Kanpur before the closing date.
Download Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 Application Form
Salary
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For all tenure-based ITI posts (Machinist and other trades), the consolidated monthly salary is based on Basic Pay of Rs 18,000 at 7th CPC Level‑1 plus applicable Dearness Allowance (DA) as per Government rules.
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The pay is treated as consolidated for contract employees, and an annual increase of 3% on the Basic Pay is admissible during the tenure, subject to satisfactory performance in half‑yearly evaluations.
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Remuneration is calculated at the rate of 1/30th of Basic Pay plus DA for 8 hours of work per day, and proportionate deductions are made for unauthorised leave or absence; contract personnel are also eligible for company holidays at par with regular employees.
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If company quarters are not provided, HRA is payable, and where quarters are allotted, licence fee is deducted at rates applicable to regular workmen.
Selection Process
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Selection for all 151 tenure-based ITI posts is purely merit-based, combining NCTVT/NCVT marks and Trade/Practical Test performance.
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First, candidates are shortlisted for Trade/Practical Test on the basis of total marks obtained in the NCTVT/NCVT exam; the cut‑off percentage for calling candidates is decided by Ordnance Factory Kanpur.
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A Trade/Practical Test is then conducted for the relevant trade (Machinist, Examiner, Electrician, etc.) at Ordnance Factory Kanpur to assess hands‑on skills.
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The final merit list is prepared using combined scores with 80% weightage to NCTVT/NCVT exam marks and 20% weightage to the Trade/Practical Test.
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Candidates placed in merit are called for Document Verification, where all original certificates and eligibility conditions are checked; if some candidates are rejected at this stage, additional candidates in order of merit may be called until all notified posts are covered.
Application Fees
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The application fee is Rs 100 per candidate, to be paid via Demand Draft in favour of “ORDNANCE FACTORY KANPUR” for both advertisements.
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SC/ST, Ex‑Servicemen and Physically Handicapped (PwD) candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
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The fee must be enclosed with the offline application form in the prescribed manner; applications without the required fee (where applicable) are liable to be rejected.
How to Apply Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 (151 Posts)
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Applications are accepted offline only for all 151 tenure-based ITI posts under Ordnance Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026.
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Candidates must download and print the prescribed application form format from the official notice section of the AWEIL website (aweil.in/notice) as given in the two recruitment advertisements for 116 Machinist posts and 35 trades posts.
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Fill the application form in block letters, carefully entering personal details, educational qualifications (10th and NTC/NAC), trade applied for, category, and contact details as required in the format.
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Attach self-attested copies of:
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Class 10th certificate/marksheet (as proof of date of birth)
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NTC/NAC certificate in the relevant trade
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Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD), Ex‑serviceman documents, etc., if applicable
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Any other documents specified in the notifications.
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Paste the required photograph on the form and enclose two extra self‑attested passport-size photographs as instructed.
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Prepare the application fee Demand Draft of Rs 100 (where applicable) in favour of “ORDNANCE FACTORY KANPUR”; SC/ST, Ex‑Servicemen and PwD candidates are exempt from the fee.
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Place the filled form, DD and documents in an envelope clearly superscribed with the relevant post, for example:
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“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MACHINIST (SS) ON CONTRACT BASIS” (for 116 Machinist posts), or
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“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ‘TRADE NAME’ ON CONTRACT BASIS” (for Examiner, Electrician, etc.).
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Send the envelope by post to: The Chief General Manager,Ordnance Factory Kanpur,Kalpi Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208009, ensuring it reaches on or before 08 April 2026; applications received after the last date or incomplete/unsigned are liable to be rejected.
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