Ordnance Factory Itarsi CPW Recruitment 2026
265 Tenure Based Posts — Apply Offline
Ordnance Factory Itarsi (OFI) — a defence production unit of Munitions India Limited functioning under India's Ministry of Defence — has opened applications for 265 contractual Chemical Process Worker (CPW) posts on a tenure basis. The work involves skilled handling and production of military-grade explosives and ammunition at the Itarsi facility in Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh. Applicants with a valid NAC in AOCP or any of the notified feeder trades may submit their applications offline. The completed application packet must physically arrive at OFI no later than 21 days from the date this advertisement appeared in Employment News.
| Organisation | Ordnance Factory Itarsi — A Unit of Munitions India Limited (MIL), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Tenure Based CPW (Chemical Process Worker) — Skilled |
| Total Vacancies | 265* — subject to change on approval by competent authority |
| Job Location | Ordnance Factory Itarsi, Dist. Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh — 461 122 |
| Contract Duration | Initially 1 year; extendable up to a maximum of 4 years based on factory requirement and individual performance |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 19,900 + DA (Central DA as applicable) |
| Skill Level | Skilled |
| Job Profile | Manufacturing and handling of military explosives and ammunition |
| Application Mode | Offline — by post only |
| Application Fee | NIL — no fee for any category |
| Last Date | Within 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News |
| PWD Eligibility | Post not identified for PWD candidates — PWD category is not eligible |
| Official Websites | munitionsindia.in | ddpdoo.gov.in |
| Post | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | Ex-SM | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenure Based CPW (Skilled) | 108 | 39 | 39 | 53 | 26 | 26 (Horizontal) | 265* |
| Grand Total | 108 | 39 | 39 | 53 | 26 | 26 | 265 |
- Candidates in the 3rd and 4th preference brackets are only invited for the Trade Test once it is confirmed that higher-preference AOCP applicants cannot fill all advertised seats. A cut-off on NAC marks may be used to manage the number of feeder trade call-ups.
- Any feeder trade candidate who makes it through will be required to attend a mandatory training programme at OFI Itarsi — 1 month of classroom/in-house training followed by 2 months on the production floor — prior to being assigned regular duties. A certificate issued on completion is accepted at every factory across the MIL group.
- Feeder trade applicants must enclose a signed Undertaking/Consent form (provided as part of the application set) confirming their readiness to work as Tenure Based CPW at OFI Itarsi.
| Category | Age Relaxation Available | Effective Upper Age |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years — only for posts reserved for SC/ST | 45 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years — only for posts reserved for OBC | 43 years |
| Ex-Serviceman | Period of Military Service + 3 years | Calculated individually |
Offline Application Screening
Every application that arrives within the 21-day window is reviewed against the basic eligibility checklist — age as on the reference date, required NAC trade, correct category, and a complete set of enclosures. Any packet arriving after the deadline, or one that is incomplete in any respect, is set aside without further consideration.
Trade Test / Practical Test — 100 Marks
Eligible applicants receive an email call-up for a Trade Test / Practical Test worth 100 marks. This evaluation is scheduled to take place roughly within a month after the application window closes. When feeder trade (4th preference) numbers are very large, OFI may apply a NAC mark cut-off to trim the call-up list down to a manageable size before the test day.
Merit List — NAC 80% + Trade Test 20%
Rankings are assigned using a two-part score: NAC certificate marks contribute 80% of the total, while Trade Test performance contributes the remaining 20%. When two candidates land on the exact same combined score, the deadlock is broken by checking four factors in sequence — OFI Itarsi ex-apprentice status first, then ex-apprentice of any other Ordnance Factory, then the higher raw NAC score, and finally the older date of birth.
Document Verification at OFI Itarsi
Merit-listed candidates — capped at the exact number of notified seats per discipline and category — are summoned to OFI Itarsi for in-person verification of all original documents. Eligibility is formally confirmed only at this point. Should a candidate be turned away for presenting incomplete or invalid paperwork, the next person in line on the merit list is invited to fill that slot.
Contractual Engagement
Successful candidates sign a formal contract of engagement — starting at one year and renewable to a ceiling of four years. Feeder trade entrants go through a structured induction first: one month of in-house sessions at OFI followed by two months working alongside experienced personnel on the shop floor, before taking on independent duties as a Chemical Process Worker.
- Use the official form available on munitionsindia.in or ddpdoo.gov.in. Write every entry in capital (BLOCK) letters — cursive or mixed-case writing is not acceptable.
- Label the outside of your envelope with: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TENURE BASED CPW PERSONNEL ON CONTRACT BASIS" — written or printed clearly so it stands out.
- Address the envelope to: The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Itarsi, District Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh — 461 122
- Record two different, active email addresses in the form. Every communication from OFI — shortlists, test dates, call letters — travels by email alone. No physical letters are dispatched.
- Keep both email accounts and your mobile number accessible until the recruitment concludes completely.
- Make it a habit to visit munitionsindia.in and ddpdoo.gov.in at regular intervals — candidate lists go live there first, even before emails reach you.
Download the Application Form
Head to munitionsindia.in or ddpdoo.gov.in to download both the application form and the complete recruitment notification. Set aside time to read the notification from start to finish — pay particular attention to the eligibility rules, the preference order, and the general conditions before you put pen to paper.
Fill the Form in Block Letters Only
Print the form and complete every field using capital letters only. You will need to enter your personal data, your age as calculated on 27/03/2026, your reservation category, the name of your NAC trade, your NCTVT/NCVT batch number, details of any earlier training or jobs, two identification marks on your body, two separate working email addresses, and your current mobile number. No field should be left empty.
Paste Photograph & Attach All Documents
Glue (do not use a staple pin) a recent, self-attested passport-size photograph into the box printed on the form. Take the spare photograph and write your full name and date of birth clearly on the blank side. Gather all required supporting documents — age proof, academic certificates, NAC certificate, community certificate (if applicable), and whichever Appendix form applies to your category — and self-attest each photocopy before attaching them.
Post to CGM, Ordnance Factory Itarsi — Within 21 Days
Seal everything inside an envelope and mark it on the outside: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TENURE BASED CPW PERSONNEL ON CONTRACT BASIS". Send it by post to: The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Itarsi, District Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh — 461 122. The packet must be in OFI's hands no later than 27 March 2026 — which is 21 days from the publication date. Do not wait until the final day; post it early to absorb any transit delays.
