Overview
Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu (a unit of Munitions India Limited) invites applications for engagement of Tenure Based CPW (Central Public Works) Personnel on contract basis. This recruitment offers 50 skilled positions in defence manufacturing sector with opportunities for ITI qualified candidates.
Organization: Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu (Munitions India Limited)
Total Vacancies: 50 Posts
Post Type: Tenure Based CPW Personnel (Skilled)
Job Type: Contract/Tenure Based (1 year, extendable up to 4 years)
Application Mode: Offline (Hard Copy + Email)
Official Website: ddpdoo.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | As per Employment News |
| Start of Application | From date of first appearance in Employment News |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15 days from first appearance in Employment News |
| Trade Test/Practical Test | Will be notified to shortlisted candidates via email |
⚠️ Note: If the last date falls on a factory holiday, the next working day will be considered.
📍 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 50
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 22 |
| OBC | 13 |
| SC | 07 |
| ST | 03 |
| EWS | 05 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Horizontal) | 05 |
| Total | 50 |
Post Name: Tenure Based CPW Personnel (Skilled)
Work Location: Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu
Important Notes:
- PwD candidates are NOT eligible for this post
- Vacancies may increase or decrease based on factory requirements
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Essential Qualification:
- Basic Education: Matriculation (10th Pass)
- Technical Qualification: NAC/NTC (National Apprenticeship Certificate/National Trade Certificate) issued by NCTVT (now NCVT) from Government/Private (Government affiliated) institutes or Government ITI
Preferred Trade:
- AOCP (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant) – Candidates with AOCP (NCVT) will be given preference
Feeder Trades (if AOCP candidates not available):
- IMCP (Industrial Maintenance Chemical Plant)
- MMCP (Maintenance Mechanic Chemical Plant)
- LACP (Laboratory Assistant Chemical Plant)
- PPO (Pump Operator)
- Fitter General
- Machinist
- Turner
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Electrician
- Electronic Mechanic
- Boiler Attendant
- Mechanic Industrial Electronics
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic
Desirable Qualification:
- Ordnance Factories training/experience in manufacturing and handling military explosives and ammunition
Training: Selected candidates will undergo compulsory in-house training on safe handling of explosives, safety norms, and Do’s & Don’ts as per factory requirements.
💰 Salary Details (per month)
Basic Pay: ₹19,900 + DA (Dearness Allowance as per Central Government rates)
Additional Benefits:
- HRA (House Rent Allowance) – if factory quarters not available
- EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund)
- Employee’s Compensation Coverage
- Bonus (as applicable)
- Night Duty Allowance (if deployed on night shifts)
- Risk Allowance (where applicable)
Contract Duration:
- Initial engagement for 1 year from date of joining
- Extendable up to 4 years based on factory requirement and individual performance
- Either party can terminate with 1 month notice or pay in lieu of notice
🎯 Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in the following stages:
- Shortlisting: Based on marks secured in NCVT (cut-off decided by factory management)
- Trade Test/Practical Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for trade test via email
- Merit List Preparation:
- Weightage: NCVT marks 80% + Trade Test marks 20%
- Final merit list will be prepared based on combined marks
- Document Verification: Candidates will be called in merit order for verification of original documents
⏳ Age Limit
Age Criteria (as on closing date of application):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years (for General/Unreserved candidates)
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years (for reserved posts) |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years (for reserved posts) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of Military Service + 3 years |
📑 How to Apply
Application Process:
Step 1: Download Application Form
- Download the application form from the official notification PDF
- Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS (capital letters only)
Step 2: Attach Documents
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates
- Paste one recent self-attested photograph on the form
- Attach one extra self-attested photograph
Step 3: Prepare Envelope
- Write clearly on the envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TENURE BASED CPW PERSONNEL ON CONTRACT BASIS”
Step 4: Send Hard Copy
- Send the complete application by post/courier to:
The Chief General Manager
Cordite Factory
Aruvankadu, The Nilgiris District
Tamil Nadu – 643 202
Step 5: Send Soft Copy (Email)
- Scan the complete application set (form + all documents)
- Email to: [email protected]
⚠️ IMPORTANT:
- Both hard copy AND soft copy must be submitted
- Hard copy must reach the factory address before the last date
- If hard copy is not received in time, application will be rejected
- Email is only for receipt of applications, not for queries
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Candidates must attach self-attested copies of the following documents:
- Date of Birth Proof (10th certificate/Birth certificate)
- Educational Qualification Certificates (10th marksheet and certificate)
- NCVT Certificate & Marksheet (NAC/NTC – MANDATORY)
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates from competent authority)
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates, if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (for EWS category candidates)
- Experience Certificate (if any, especially Ordnance Factory experience)
- Two recent passport-size photographs (self-attested)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
Note: All documents should be self-attested. Original documents will be verified at the time of document verification stage.
📘 Important Links
| Document/Link | URL/Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Application Form | Included in the notification PDF |
| Email for Soft Copy | [email protected] |
| Postal Address for Hard Copy | The Chief General Manager, Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu, The Nilgiris – 643202, TN |
Important Instructions:
- This is NOT a permanent/regular job – it’s a tenure-based contract position
- Selected candidates will NOT attain regular employee status
- Read the complete official notification before applying
- Incomplete applications or applications without required documents will be rejected
- No TA/DA will be provided for trade test or document verification
- Keep checking your email regularly for updates on trade test dates



