Ordnance Factory Chanda (OFCH) — Ministry of Defence
The Ordnance Factory Chanda (OFCH) has issued an official recruitment notification for Graduate & Technician Apprentice, announcing a total of 140 vacancies located in Maharashtra. The closing date for submission of online application forms is 09 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Degree or Diploma in relevant engineering streams or B.Sc/B.Com/BCA and be within the prescribed age limit of Minimum 14 years; no upper age limit, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of ₹10,900 - ₹12,300. The selection procedure comprises Merit-based on final year degree/diploma marks. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Last Date to Apply |
09 Jul 2026
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| Post Name | Graduate & Technician Apprentice |
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| Total Vacancies | 140 |
| Qualification | Degree or Diploma in relevant engineering streams or B.Sc/B.Com/BCA |
| Age Limit | Minimum 14 years; no upper age limit |
| Salary | ₹10,900 - ₹12,300 |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selection Process | Merit-based on final year degree/diploma marks |
Prescribed Age: 14–27 Years (As on 09 Jul 2026)
Ordnance Factory Chanda (OFCH), a division of Munitions India Limited under the Ministry of Defence, has released a recruitment notification for 140 apprenticeship positions. The engagement is for a one-year training duration under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is not a permanent employment offer; candidates are selected based on academic merit without a written examination.
| Post Category | Trade/Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) | Mechanical, Electrical, Civil | 45 |
| Graduate Apprentice (General) | B.Sc, B.Com, BCA | 45 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | Mechanical, Electrical, Civil | 50 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the specific academic requirements before submitting their application. The selection is based on the final year marks obtained in the qualifying degree or diploma.
Critical Eligibility Conditions: Candidates must have completed their qualifying examination within the last 5 years. Individuals with more than one year of prior work experience are ineligible. The minimum age for candidates is 14 years; there is no upper age limit specified.
Selected apprentices receive a fixed monthly stipend, shared between the unit and the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Mumbai:
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed offline format. No online application portal is available for this recruitment.
Q: Is there a written exam for this recruitment?
A: No, selection is based purely on the merit of marks secured in the final year of the qualifying degree or diploma.
Q: Can I apply if I have 2 years of work experience?
A: No, candidates with one year or more of previous work or training experience are ineligible.
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