Ordnance Factory Chanda Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 140 Graduate & Technician Apprentice Posts

Candidates who want the key facts in one place can refer to the summary below before going through the detailed eligibility, stipend, and application sections. This recruitment is for one-year apprenticeship training, not for a permanent job, and selection is based purely on academic merit. The table covers the post category, recruiting organization, total vacancies, last date, and application mode.

The official notification for OFCH Apprentice Recruitment 2026 specifies only one critical date for candidates to track: the closing date for submitting the offline application. There is no separate notification date, online registration window, or written exam date mentioned in the source notification, since selection does not involve a written test.

The 140 total vacancies are spread across three apprentice categories, each further divided by trade or discipline. Graduate Apprentice (Engineering Streams) and Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) each carry 45 posts, while Technician Apprentice (Diploma Holders) carries 50 posts. The trade-wise split below tells candidates exactly how many seats exist for their specific qualification.

Eligibility for OFCH Apprentice Recruitment 2026 depends on which of the three apprentice categories a candidate is applying for, since each category requires a different academic background. All categories share common conditions on prior experience and the time gap since qualifying, in addition to a uniform age rule. Candidates applying under this category must have passed their final year degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil discipline from a recognized university. Selection is made purely on the merit of marks scored in the final year degree examination, with no separate written test. This category is open to candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc), Commerce (B.Com), or Computer Application (BCA) from a recognized university. As with the engineering streams, the final selection is decided by the percentage of marks obtained in the q

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD (persons with disabilities) candidates is applied separately within each of the three apprentice categories rather than as one combined pool. The table below breaks down how many of the 140 total seats are reserved for each category against the Unreserved (UR) seats.

Apprentices selected under OFCH Apprentice Recruitment 2026 receive a fixed monthly stipend that is shared equally between Ordnance Factory Chanda and the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Mumbai. The stipend amount depends on whether a candidate is selected as a Graduate Apprentice or a Technician Apprentice. In-Hand Salary Calculator 2026

Candidates wondering whether there is a written exam for this recruitment can note that OFCH Apprentice Recruitment 2026 does not involve any written test or interview. Selection is made entirely on the basis of merit of marks obtained in the final year examination of the qualifying Degree or Diploma. After the application window closes, OFCH will scrutinize the submitted forms for completeness and eligibility before preparing a merit list based on academic performance. Submission of offline application by the candidate within the deadline. Scrutiny of application forms and attached documents by OFCH. Preparation of a merit list based purely on final year Degree/Diploma marks. Verification of original certificates for shortlisted candidates. Joining as an Apprentice for the one-year training period.

Applications submitted without the correct supporting documents are liable to be rejected, so candidates should prepare attested copies in advance. The notification specifies a clear list of certificates and photographs that must accompany the application form. Self-attested copy of Date of Birth proof (SSLC/Matriculation certificate) Self-attested copies of Degree/Diploma mark sheets for all years Self-attested copy of SC/ST/OBC category certificate, if applicable One recent passport-size photograph affixed on the application form One additional loose photograph, signed by the candidate on the front