OFC Kanpur ITI Trade Recruitment 2026 — 151 Vacancies

About This Job

Ordnance Factory Kanpur (OFC) has released notification for 151 tenure-based ITI trade posts across two advertisements. Candidates who have passed Matriculation (10th) with NTC/NAC from NCVT in the relevant trade can apply by post. The last date to send your application is 08 April 2026. You will earn a consolidated monthly pay starting from Rs. 18,000 (Basic Pay) under 7th CPC Level-1, plus Dearness Allowance and HRA.

Ordnance Factory Kanpur (AWEIL) ITI Trade Recruitment 2026 - 151 Posts

Ordnance Factory Kanpur, a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 151 tenure-based posts under two separate advertisements: 116 Machinist (SS) posts under Advt. No. OFC/FTC/RECT/2026/01, and 35 posts across 7 different ITI trades under Advt. No. OFC/FTC/RECT/2026/02. These are contract positions at OFC Kanpur, Field Gun Factory Kanpur (FGK), and Small Arms Factory (SAF). No written exam is required for this recruitment -- selection is based on your NCVT marks and a practical trade test. If you hold an ITI certificate in trades like Machinist, Fitter, Electrician, Welder, or Examiner, this is a solid opportunity to work in one of India's oldest defence production units.

Vacancy Breakdown by Trade

Advertisement 01 (OFC/FTC/RECT/2026/01):

• Machinist (SS): 116 posts (OFC: 100, FGK: 16)

Advertisement 02 (OFC/FTC/RECT/2026/02):

• Examiner (Engineering): 14 posts
• Electrician/Wireman: 8 posts
• Welder (TIG/MIG): 4 posts
• Machinist: 3 posts
• Heat Treatment Operator: 3 posts
• Fitter General: 2 posts
• Electroplater: 1 post

Category-wise Breakdown (Advt 01 -- 116 Machinist):

• General (UR): 49
• OBC: 31
• SC: 17
• EWS: 11
• Ex-Serviceman: 11
• ST: 8

Category-wise Breakdown (Advt 02 -- 35 Posts):

• General (UR): 25
• OBC: 6
• SC: 2
• EWS: 1
• ST: 1
• Ex-Serviceman: 3

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) along with a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) in the relevant trade.
• Relevant Trades (Advt 01): Machinist trade for all 116 posts.
• Relevant Trades (Advt 02): Examiner (Engg) requires NTC/NAC in Machinist, Turner, or Miller trade. Electroplater requires Electroplater trade. Machinist requires Machinist trade. Heat Treatment Operator requires Forger and Heat Treator trade. Fitter General requires Fitter trade. Electrician/Wireman requires Electrician/Wireman trade. Welder requires TIG/MIG Welder certification.
• Nationality: You must be an Indian citizen.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 35 years old as on the last date of receipt of application (08 April 2026).
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (only for posts reserved for SC/ST).
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (only for posts reserved for OBC).
• Ex-Serviceman: Period of Military Service + 3 years.
• PwD (General): 10 years relaxation.
• PwD + SC/ST: 15 years relaxation.
• PwD + OBC: 13 years relaxation.
• Only your Class 10th Board Certificate/Marksheet will be accepted as proof of date of birth.

Salary

• You will receive a consolidated monthly salary with a Basic Pay of Rs. 18,000 under 7th CPC Level-1.
• Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid as per current government rates on top of basic pay.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid if factory quarters are not provided.
• You will be covered under EPF (Employees' Provident Fund) as per government guidelines.
• An annual increment of 3% on basic pay will be given each year based on satisfactory performance.
• You will be eligible for Company Holidays on par with regular employees and 12 days paid leave per year.
• The contract is initially for 1 year, extendable up to 4 years based on performance and factory requirements.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 100
• SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / PwD: No fee (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Demand Draft (DD) in favour of "ORDNANCE FACTORY KANPUR"

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this recruitment. Selection is based on your ITI marks and a practical trade test:

1. NCVT Marks Evaluation (80% Weightage): Your marks scored in the NCVT/NCTVT exam will carry 80% of the total weightage. A cut-off percentage for shortlisting to the trade test will be decided by OFC Kanpur based on total NCVT marks.
2. Trade Test / Practical Test (20% Weightage): Shortlisted candidates will be called for a practical trade test conducted by Ordnance Factory Kanpur. This carries 20% of the total weightage.
3. Document Verification: Candidates qualifying in the merit list (NCVT + Trade Test combined) will be called for document verification in order of merit, limited to the number of vacancies per category.
4. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must pass a medical fitness test before joining.

Tie-Breaking Rule: In case of equal marks, preference goes to (i) Ex-Trade Apprentice of OFC Kanpur, FGK and SAF, (ii) Ex-Trade Apprentice of other Ordnance Factories, (iii) Higher NCVT marks, (iv) Elder candidate by date of birth.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official AWEIL website at aweil.in/notice to download the notification and application form.
2. Print the prescribed application form and fill it in Block Letters only.
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, age proof, caste certificate, experience certificate, etc.).
4. Attach two extra passport-size photographs (self-attested on the back).
5. Prepare the application fee Demand Draft of Rs. 100 (if applicable) in favour of "ORDNANCE FACTORY KANPUR".
6. Write clearly on the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Trade Name] ON CONTRACT BASIS".
7. Send the complete application by post to: The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Kanpur, Kalpi Road, Kanpur, U.P. PIN - 208009.
8. Make sure your application reaches before 08 April 2026. Late applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by Post): 08 April 2026
• Trade Test Date: To be announced

• Operate precision machining equipment including lathes, milling machines, and CNC machines as per factory requirements
• Follow technical drawings and blueprints to manufacture defence components to exact specifications
• Handle quality inspection of machined parts using measuring instruments and gauges
• Maintain assigned machines and tools in proper working condition through regular cleaning and basic upkeep
• Work in shifts as per the production schedule, typically 8 hours per day for 6 days a week
• Follow all factory safety protocols, wear protective gear, and report any hazards immediately
• Keep accurate records of production output, material usage, and job completion status
• Assist senior technicians and supervisors in meeting daily and weekly production targets