ORDANANCE FACTORY TRICHY
TRADESMAN
Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
73
10th, ITI
Contract Basis
Online
21 September 2025
Short Note
Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli has released the recruitment notification to fill the 73 Tradesman Posts. This online facility will be available in the Official website @ https://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/ from 22.08.2025 to 21.09.2025. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli Tradesman 2025 notification and verify their eligibility.
Current Notification in detail:
Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli Tradesman Notification - Overview
Employer Name: | Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli |
Job Category: | |
Job Title: | Tradesman |
Job Type: | Contract Basis |
Duration: | One Year (Extendable) |
Vacancies: | 73 Posts |
Job Location: | Trichy |
Starting Date: | 22.08.2025 |
Last Date: | 21.09.2025 |
Apply Mode: | Online |
Official Website: |
Job Title & Vacancy Details:
1. Turner | 06 Posts |
2. Fitter(Electronics) | 06 Posts |
3. Grinder | 08 Posts |
4. Machinist | 24 Posts |
5. Painter | 03 Posts |
6. Welder | 03 Posts |
7. Chemical Process Worker | 03 Posts |
8. Electroplater | 03 Posts |
9. Examiner | 08 Posts |
10. OMHE | 01 Post |
11. Millwright | 02 Posts |
12. Electrician | 04 Posts |
13. Fitter(G) | 01 Post |
14. Fitter(Refrigeration) | 01 Post |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
1.For all the posts (except Welder, Examiner, Operator Material Handling Equipment, Chemical Process Worker) | a. Passed Matriculation (10th) or its equivalent examination and;b. (NCTVT) certificate [i.e. NAC or NTC in the relevant trade failing which by I.T.I or its equivalent Diploma/Certificate. EQUIVALENT/IDENTICAL TRADES* Electronics and Electronics Mechanics can apply against the post of Fitter (Electronics) being identical trades.* Maintenance Mechanic can also apply for Millwright also |
2. For the post of Welder | a. Passed 8th or 10th class from a recognized board and;b. National Council of Trades for Vocational Training Certificate in the trade of Welder failing which by I.T.I or equivalent Diploma / Certificate holder. |
3. For the post of Examiner | a. Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination and;b. National Council of Trades for Vocational Training Certificate in the trades of Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Grinder failing which by I.T.I or equivalent Diploma / Certificate holder. |
4. For the post of Chemical Process Worker | a. Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination and;b. National Council of Trades for Vocational Training Certificate in the trade of Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) failing which by I.T.I or equivalent Diploma / Certificate holder. |
5. For the post of Operator Material Handling Equipment | a. Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination and;b. National Council of Trades for Vocational Training Certificate in the trade of Crane Operationsc. Having Heavy Vehicles license and having knowledge on operations of Cranes /Fork Lifts/battery trucks and heavy machinery excavators (like JCB..etc)NOTE: The Degree and Diploma in Engineering will not be accepted as basic qualification for this purpose. |
Age Limit: (As on 21.09.2025)
1. Tradesman | Between 18 and 35 years |
Age Relaxation:
For SC/ ST Applicants: | 5 years |
For OBC Applicants: | 3 years |
For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: | As per Govt. Policy |
Pay Scale:
1. Tradesman | Rs.19900 + DA applicable (Approx. Rs.30,845/- subject to fulfilling of conditions) |
Selection Method:
1. Marks scored in the NCTVT (NCVT) and Trade Test |
2. Practical test |
How to Apply?
Candidates are required to apply through online https://www.aweil.in/notice and to click on the OFT Contractual engagement of technical posts. After applying online, take print out and forward the application through Speed Post to “The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu -620016.” In an envelope along with relevant supporting documents as mentioned in the online application. The envelope must be clearly superscripted as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “Tradesman” ON CONTRACT BASIS.
Important Dates:
Starting Date of Application: | 22.08.2025 |
Last date for Submission: | 21.09.2025 |
Last date for Receipt Of Hard Copy Of Applications: | 29.09.2025 at 05.00 PM |
Official Notification & Online Application Form:
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About the Employer
Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli (OFT) is a key defense manufacturing unit located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.1 It plays a significant role in providing small arms and other weapons to the Indian armed forces and paramilitary units.2
Key Aspects of OFT:
Parent Organization: OFT is a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), which is one of the seven new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) formed in 2021 as part of the corporatization of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).3 The factory operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.4
Product Portfolio: OFT is primarily a small arms factory, but its product range has expanded over the years to include heavier weapons and systems. Its major products include:
Small Arms: This is the factory's core specialization.5 It manufactures various rifles, carbines, and machine guns, including the INSAS rifle (the standard-issue rifle of the Indian Army), the Trichy Assault Rifle (TAR) which is used by paramilitary forces and state police, and different caliber sporting rifles.6
Specialized Weapons: The factory has developed and manufactures several specialized weapons, such as the Vidhwansak anti-material rifle, which is used by the Border Security Force (BSF).
Heavy Machine Guns and Autocannons: OFT manufactures a range of heavy machine guns, including those mounted on tanks (like the Arjun Main Battle Tank) and on ships.7 It also produces autocannons for use on aircraft (like the GSh-23 aircraft cannon) and armored vehicles.8
Grenade Launchers: The factory produces various grenade launchers, including under-barrel grenade launchers for rifles and multi-grenade launchers.9
Remote-Controlled Weapon Systems: OFT has been at the forefront of manufacturing indigenously developed and technology-transferred systems like the Stabilized Remote Control Gun (SRCG) for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.10 This system allows an operator to fire a weapon from a safe, remote location on a vessel.11
Strategic Importance: Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli is a crucial component of India's defense industrial base. Its ability to indigenously produce a wide variety of small arms and other weapons reduces the country's dependence on foreign imports and supports the "Make in India" initiative.
*source: google gemini