Ordnance Factory Itarsi Recruitment || Ordnance Factory Itarsi (OFI), under Munitions India Limited and the Ministry of Defence, has invited offline applications from eligible ITI/NAC qualified candidates for 135 Tenure-Based Chemical Process Worker (CPW) positions on a contract basis. The initial engagement is for one year, extendable up to four years depending on factory requirements and candidate performance.
Ordnance Factory Itarsi Recruitment || – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ordnance Factory Itarsi (OFI) |
| Post Name | Chemical Process Worker (CPW) |
| Total Vacancies | 135 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh |
| Contract Period | 1 year (extendable up to 4 years) |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 June 2025 |
| Selection Process | NAC Merit (80%) + Trade Test (20%) + Documents |
| Application Fee | Nil |
Ordnance Factory Itarsi Recruitment || Vacancy
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 58 |
| OBC-NCL | 14 |
| SC | 23 |
| ST | 36 |
| EWS | 04 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 13 |
| Total | 135 |
Ordnance Factory Itarsi Recruitment || Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As on 30/05/2025):
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR | 18 to 40 years |
| OBC-NCL | Up to 43 years |
| SC/ST | Up to 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service + 3 years |
Note: PwBD candidates are not eligible for these posts.
Ordnance Factory Itarsi Recruitment || Educational Qualification:
National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in AOCP Trade from NCVT/NCVET.
Preference to:
Ex-Apprentices of Ordnance Factories (AOCP trade).
Candidates with experience in military explosives/ammunition manufacturing.
Ordnance Factory Itarsi Recruitment || Selection Process
| Stage | Weightage |
|---|---|
| NAC Marks | 80% |
| Trade Test (100 marks) | 20% |
| Document Verification | Qualifying |
Trade Test cut-off will be set by OFI.
In case of tie: preference to OFI Ex-Apprentices → other OF Ex-Apprentices → higher NAC marks → older candidate.
How to Apply :
Eligible candidates must submit a hard copy application in the prescribed format.
Required Documents:
Date of Birth proof
Educational Qualification certificates
NAC in AOCP Trade certificate
Apprenticeship certificate (Ordnance Factories/Govt./Private)
Experience certificate (if any)
Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)
Declaration (Appendix-I/II for OBC-NCL/Ex-Servicemen)
Bank details form (for SC/ST TA claim)
Two passport-size photographs (one pasted, one loose with name & DOB)
Submission Address:
The Chief General Manager,
Ordnance Factory, Itarsi,
District: Narmadapuram,
Madhya Pradesh – 461122
Superscribe on the envelope:
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TENURE BASED CPW PERSONNEL ON CONTRACT BASIS”
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication | To be Notified |
| Closing Date to Apply | 02 June 2025 |
| Tentative Trade Test Date | Within 1 month of application deadline |
Important Links
Detailed Notification PDF : Click Here
Download Application Form : Click here
This is a great opportunity for AOCP trade-qualified candidates to work in a prestigious defence production unit. Interested candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and submit their applications before 2nd June 2025.
