- Recruitment Type: Contractual (1-year initial tenure, extendable up to 2 years with performance review).
- Posting Location: Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur (a unit of AWEIL, Kanpur).
- Application Mode: Offline only (no online applications accepted).
- Selection Process: Based on NCTVT/NCVT trade test scores and an interview conducted by AWTM, Ichapur.
- Reservations: As per government norms for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories.
- No TA/DA provided for application submission or interview attendance (except for SC/ST candidates during document verification).
- No medical insurance, housing rent allowance, or other benefits provided for contractual employees.
AWT
Active Listing
🎓 ITI
🎓 Diploma
Various Technical and Skilled Contractual Vacancies
Academy of Weapon Technology & Management, Ichapur (A Unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited)
Total Vacancies
40
Job Location
Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur (Uttar Pradesh), India
Apply Deadline
02 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Academy of Weapon Technology & Management, Ichapur (A Unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited) (AWTM) |
| Job Category | Defense |
| Eligibility Qualification | ITI (iti), Diploma (diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 40 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | As per CPC Level-1 (Government norms). Basic pay + DA (1/30th of basic + DA) for 8-hour workdays. Performance-based increments (3% annual raise for satisfactory performance). |
| Age Limits | 18 to 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • General/OBC: ₹100/- (via Demand Draft payable to 'Ordnance Factories Institute of Learning, Ishapore' at State Bank of India, Khapore Branch, IFSC: SBIN0001797). • SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD: Exempted from fee. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Trade certificate (NAC/NTC) issued by NCTVT (National Council of Training in Vocational Trades) in the relevant trade.
- Age Limit (as of 02-Nov-2026): 18 to 35 years (relaxations applicable as per government rules).
- Age Relaxations:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (plus age as on date of retirement)
PwD (PH): 10 years (SC/ST), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (General)
ESM (Ex-Servicemen with Saving): 3 years
Jammu & Kashmir/Mizo/Assam: 5 years (if applicable)
- Age Limit (as of 02-Nov-2026): 18 to 35 years (relaxations applicable as per government rules).
- Age Relaxations:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (plus age as on date of retirement)
PwD (PH): 10 years (SC/ST), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (General)
ESM (Ex-Servicemen with Saving): 3 years
Jammu & Kashmir/Mizo/Assam: 5 years (if applicable)
⚙️ Selection Process
- Step 1: Candidates must have passed the NCTVT/NCVT trade test in the relevant trade.
- Step 2: Shortlisted candidates (based on trade test scores) will be called for an interview conducted by AWTM, Ichapur.
- Step 3: Final merit list will be prepared based on 80% weightage to NCTVT/NCVT trade test scores and 20% weightage to interview performance.
- Step 4: Document verification will be conducted for shortlisted candidates (up to 10 times the number of vacancies).
- Step 5: Selection will be based on trade proficiency, experience (if any), and adherence to eligibility criteria.
- Step 2: Shortlisted candidates (based on trade test scores) will be called for an interview conducted by AWTM, Ichapur.
- Step 3: Final merit list will be prepared based on 80% weightage to NCTVT/NCVT trade test scores and 20% weightage to interview performance.
- Step 4: Document verification will be conducted for shortlisted candidates (up to 10 times the number of vacancies).
- Step 5: Selection will be based on trade proficiency, experience (if any), and adherence to eligibility criteria.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD
📂 Required Documents
- Trade Certificate: NAC/NTC certificate from NCTVT in the relevant trade.
- Age Proof: Birth certificate or 10th-class mark sheet (for age verification).
- Caste Certificate: If applicable (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories).
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate: If applicable (for age relaxation).
- Demand Draft: For application fee (if applicable).
- Passport-sized Photographs: Two recent passport-sized photographs with name and trade written on the back.
- Experience Certificate: If applicable (for posts requiring experience).
- Disability Certificate: If applicable (for PwD candidates).
- Age Proof: Birth certificate or 10th-class mark sheet (for age verification).
- Caste Certificate: If applicable (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD categories).
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate: If applicable (for age relaxation).
- Demand Draft: For application fee (if applicable).
- Passport-sized Photographs: Two recent passport-sized photographs with name and trade written on the back.
- Experience Certificate: If applicable (for posts requiring experience).
- Disability Certificate: If applicable (for PwD candidates).
💳 Application Fee Details
• General/OBC: ₹100/- (via Demand Draft payable to 'Ordnance Factories Institute of Learning, Ishapore' at State Bank of India, Khapore Branch, IFSC: SBIN0001797).
• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD: Exempted from fee.
• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD: Exempted from fee.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the contractual technical posts at Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur?
There are a total of 40 vacancies for various technical and skilled trades under the recruitment drive by AWTM, Ichapur.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the AWTM recruitment for contractual posts?
The last date to submit applications is 02-Nov-2026. Applications must reach AWTM, Ichapur by this date.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment, and how much is it?
Yes, the application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC candidates. SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to these contractual posts?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as of 02-Nov-2026. Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates.
Q.
How will the selection process work for these posts?
Selection will be based on 80% weightage to NCTVT/NCVT trade test scores and 20% weightage to an interview conducted by AWTM, Ichapur. Document verification will follow for shortlisted candidates.