GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD
ORDNANCE FACTORY RECRUITMENT CENTREOFRC
ADVERTISEMENT No. 1457

Highlights of the advertisement are given below, for complete details visit https://www.ofb.gov.in/uploads/Documents/e16a189ba7c652c4d9b22ce033f05c82.pdf

Closing date of submission of On-line Application: 09/02/2020(11.59 pm)

Online applications are invited from Indian citizens for engagement of 56th Batch (for Non-ITI & ITI candidates) of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and amendments thereof in Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories located in different States across India. The number of vacancies is approx. 6060 including 3847 ITI and 2219 Non-ITI, as part of OFB’s Skill India Mission.

Candidates who have already applied through the Government of India portal, www.apprenticeship.gov.in are necessarily required to re-apply through the link given on OFB website: www.ofb.gov.in. 

Posts:  Apprentices
Trade: 

(i) NON-ITI MACHINIST
State: Madhya Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Grey Iron Foundry Jabalpur
No. of posts: 05, out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(ii) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Madhya Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Grey Iron Foundry Jabalpur
No. of posts: 03, out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(iii) EX-ITI MACHINIST
State: Madhya Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory, Itarsi
No. of posts: 07, out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(iv) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Madhya Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory, Khamaria, Jabalpur
No. of posts: 12, out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(v) NON-ITI FITTER
State: Madhya Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory, Katni
No. of posts: 04, out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(vi) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Madhya Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Vehicle Factory Jabalpur
No. of posts: 20, out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(vii) EX-ITI MACHINIST
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Ambajhari, Nagpur
No. of posts: 123 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(viii) NON-ITI PLUMBER
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Bhandara
No. of posts: 10 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(ix) EX-ITI CARPENTER
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Bhandara
No. of posts: 04 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(x) EX-ITI MACHINIST
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Bhandara
No. of posts: 02 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xi) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Chanda, Chandrapur
No. of posts: 10 out of which 02 for Visually Impaired

(xii) EX-ITI MACHINIST
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Chanda, Chandrapur
No. of posts: 13 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xiii) MACHINIST(GRINDER)
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune
No. of posts: 02 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xiv) EX-ITI TURNER
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Varangaon
No. of posts: 14 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xv) EX-ITI MACHINIST
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Varangaon
No. of posts: 40 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xvi) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune
No. of posts: 120 out of which 02 for Visually Impaired

(xvii) EX-ITI MACHINIST
State: Maharashtra
Name Of Factory: Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune
No. of posts: 120 out of which 02 for Visually Impaired

(xviii) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Orissa
Name Of Factory: AOrdnance Factory Badmal, Bolangir
No. of posts: 18 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xix) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Tamil Nadu
Name Of Factory: Heavy Alloy Penetrator Project, Tiruchirapalli
No. of posts: 23 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xx) NON-ITI MACHINIST
State: Tamil Nadu
Name Of Factory: Heavy Vehicles Factory Avadi , Chennai
No. of posts: 36 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxi) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Tamil Nadu
Name Of Factory: Heavy Vehicles Factory Avadi , Chennai
No. of posts: 83 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxii) EX-ITI MACHINIST
State: Tamil Nadu
Name Of Factory: Heavy Vehicles Factory Avadi , Chennai
No. of posts: 20 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxiii) NON-ITI MACHINIST
State: Uttar Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Kanpur
No. of posts: 49 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxiv) NON-ITI FITTER
State: Uttar Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Kanpur
No. of posts: 35 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxv) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Uttar Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Kanpur
No. of posts: 47 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxvi) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Uttar Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Muradnagar
No. of posts: 54 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxvii) EX-ITI TURNER
State: Uttar Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Muradnagar
No. of posts: 30 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxviiii) NON-ITI MACHINIST
State: Uttar Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Small Arms Factory Kanpur
No. of posts: 18 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxix) NON-ITI FITTER
State: Uttar Pradesh
Name Of Factory: Small Arms Factory Kanpur
No. of posts: 20 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxx) EX-ITI FITTER
State: Uttarakhand
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Dehradun
No. of posts: 19 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxxi) EX-ITI ELECTROPLATER
State: Uttarakhand
Name Of Factory: Opto Electronic Factory Dehradun
No. of posts: 11 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxxii) NON-ITI MACHINIST
State: West Bengal
Name Of Factory: Gun and Shell Factory, Cossipore
No. of posts: 54 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxxiii) NON-ITI FORGER AND HEAT TREATER
Ex-ITI Electrician
Ex-ITI Fitter
Ex-ITI Machinist
Ex-ITI Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
Ex-ITI Turner
Ex-ITI Welder (G&E)
State: West Bengal
Name Of Factory: Metal and Steel Factory Ishapore
No. of posts: 248 out of which 03 for Visually Impaired

(xxxiv) EX-ITI FITTER
State: West Bengal
Name Of Factory: Ordnance Factory Dum Dum, Kolkata
No. of posts: 07 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

(xxxv) NON-ITI MACHINIST
State: West Bengal
Name Of Factory: Rifle Factory Ishapore, Kolkata
No. of posts: 69 out of which 01 for Visually Impaired

Total No. of posts : 40 for Visually Impaired

Candidates who have already applied through the Government of India portal, www.apprenticeship.gov.in are necessarily required to re-apply through the link given on OFB website: www.ofb.gov.in.

AGE LIMIT: Between 15 to 24 years

Age Relaxation: 10 years for PwD candidates.
Qualifications: 
For Non-ITI Category: Should have Passed Madhyamik (class X std or equivalent) as on date of notification for applying with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and with 40% marks in Mathematics and Science each.

For ITI Category: Should have passed relevant trade test from any institute recognized by NCVT or SCVT or any other authority specified through Gazette notification of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship/Ministry of Labour and Employment with duration as per the Apprentice Act 1961 plus passed Madhyamik / Class X std or equivalent (Minimum 50% aggregate marks both in Matriculate / Class X std and ITI). The relevant trade to be considered will be strictly on the basis of Schedule I of Apprentice Act 1961 (and amendments thereof).

The candidates are advised to gather specific information about the Ordnance Factory, where one intends to apply to, by visiting the link http://ofb.gov.in > OUR UNITS > under Factories. This will give an idea to the candidate about the location, products, facilities available in the specific Ordnance Factory

HOW TO APPLY:
Candidate must apply 'online' ONLY directly through the link given on website: www.ofb.gov.in. No other format of application shall be entertained. Candidates are required to read the instructions indicated in the advertisement thoroughly before submitting their application.

While filling up the application form through website, the applicant must be ready with the following – i. Recent clear soft/scanned copy of colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm taken not later than three months from the date of application, JPG/JPEG/PNG/BMP format, 100 DPI, size of the file should be between 20 kb-70 kb). ii. Clear scan picture/images of signature by the candidate on white paper with black/blue ink pen (size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG/PNG/BMP format, 100 DPI, size of the file should be between 20kb - 30kb). iii. Clear Scanned picture of Left Thumb Impression (LTI) by the candidate on white paper with blue ink shall also be uploaded (size 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm, JPG/JPEG/PNG/BMP/GIF format, 100 DPI, size of the file should be between 20kb-30kb).
iv. 12 digit Aadhaar Card Number. The candidates not having Aadhaar Number but who have enrolled for Aadhaar, can enter first 14 digit Enrolment ID printed on the Aadhaar enrolment slip. v. Legible scanned copy of following original documents in pdf or JPG/JPEG format with size 100 KB to 200 KB: a) Scanned copy of Identity Card in the absence of Aadhaar b) SSC (Matriculation / 10th Standard) or its equivalent mark sheet. c) Certificate for proof of date of birth (10th Standard or its equivalent Matriculate certificate or mark sheet indicating date of birth or school leaving certificate indicating date of birth). d) Consolidated mark sheet for all semesters of the relevant ITI Pass trade against which applied / Provisional National Trade Certificate indicating marks. e) National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or Provisional National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT / SCVT for ITI pass candidates f) Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates, wherever applicable. For OBC NonCreamy layer candidates, the candidates should also upload their OBC Non creamy layer certificate issued in last three years. g) Physical Disability certificate, in case of PH/PWD candidate issued by the competent Medical Board/ Authority.

Candidates are not required to send any hard copy of application form/any document to the respective Factory/unit/OFRC. Hence candidates are not required to take print out of application form. This will help in saving paper and environment. However, soft copy of candidate’s application form in PDF format will be emailed to candidate’s registered email ID after final submission of application.

No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PWD/FEMALE/TRANSGENDER candidates.

HELPDESK For any problems being faced while submitting Online Application, candidates should first refer to FAQ. If the doubt / problem still persists, candidates can click on ‘Helpdesk’ hyperlink on the website and submit his/her problem by providing registration no., email-id and problem in detail. Candidates can also call on helpdesk telephone number 1800 120 7699 from 10:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. on all days (including Sundays and holidays).

Candidates are required to regularly check website (www.ofb.gov.in) for start of submitting online applications, for any updates and changes.