- Ordnance Factory Itarsi, under the Ministry of Defence, invites applications for 50 Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) positions for one-year practical training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- This is a training engagement only—no job offer after completion.
- Stipend: Rs. 12,300 per month during the apprenticeship.
- Offline applications must be submitted in the prescribed format via post to the Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh 461122.
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Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) Recruitment 2026
Ordnance Factory Itarsi, a unit of Munitions India Limited (Ministry of Defence)
Total Vacancies
50
Job Location
Ordnance Factory Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh 461122
Apply Deadline
29 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Ordnance Factory Itarsi, a unit of Munitions India Limited (Ministry of Defence) (OFI) |
| Job Category | Defense |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.A. (ba), B.Sc. (bsc), B.Com. (b.com.), BBA (bba), BCA (bca) |
| Number of Vacancies | 50 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 12,300 per month (stipend for one year). |
| Age Limits | Minimum 18 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned in the advertisement. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, or BA from a recognized State or Central university. Engineering, pharmacy, or other professional degrees are not eligible.
- Experience: Fresh graduates only—no training or job experience of one year or more after obtaining the degree.
- Degree validity: Must have passed the degree within the last two years (as of application date).
- No prior apprenticeship: Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 are ineligible.
- Age: Minimum 18 years on the date of application; no upper age limit (effective ceiling is the two-year degree validity rule).
- Reservations: Vacancies reserved as follows: UR (25), SC (7), ST (10), OBC-NCL (8), PwD (OH: 1, MD: 1).
- Experience: Fresh graduates only—no training or job experience of one year or more after obtaining the degree.
- Degree validity: Must have passed the degree within the last two years (as of application date).
- No prior apprenticeship: Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 are ineligible.
- Age: Minimum 18 years on the date of application; no upper age limit (effective ceiling is the two-year degree validity rule).
- Reservations: Vacancies reserved as follows: UR (25), SC (7), ST (10), OBC-NCL (8), PwD (OH: 1, MD: 1).
⚙️ Selection Process
- Merit list: Prepared based on degree percentage marks (aggregate of all years).
- Document verification: Selected candidates must submit original documents for verification.
- Police verification and medical examination: Mandatory before training begins.
- Document verification: Selected candidates must submit original documents for verification.
- Police verification and medical examination: Mandatory before training begins.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General
SC
ST
OBC-NCL
PwD
SC
ST
OBC-NCL
PwD
📂 Required Documents
- Proof of date of birth (SSC/10th certificate).
- Mark sheets of all years of the qualifying degree.
- Degree certificate (as per the qualifying degree).
- Caste certificate (if claiming SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD reservation).
- Affidavit (if applicable) confirming no training/job experience of one year or more after degree and no prior apprenticeship.
- One recent passport-size photograph (self-signed across the front).
- Attested copies of documents (recommended for safety, though the English version does not mandate attestation).
- Mark sheets of all years of the qualifying degree.
- Degree certificate (as per the qualifying degree).
- Caste certificate (if claiming SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD reservation).
- Affidavit (if applicable) confirming no training/job experience of one year or more after degree and no prior apprenticeship.
- One recent passport-size photograph (self-signed across the front).
- Attested copies of documents (recommended for safety, though the English version does not mandate attestation).
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee mentioned in the advertisement.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Ordnance Factory Itarsi Graduate Apprentice recruitment?
There are a total of 50 vacancies for Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) positions at Ordnance Factory Itarsi.
Q.
What is the stipend for the Graduate Apprentice role at Ordnance Factory Itarsi?
The stipend for the one-year apprenticeship is Rs. 12,300 per month.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, the advertisement does not mention any application fee for the Ordnance Factory Itarsi Graduate Apprentice recruitment.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Ordnance Factory Itarsi Graduate Apprentice recruitment?
The last date to submit applications is 29 October 2026 (within 21 days of publication in Employment News).
Q.
What qualifications are eligible for this apprenticeship?
Eligible qualifications are B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, or BA from a recognized State or Central university. Engineering or pharmacy degrees are not eligible.