Ordnance Factory Bhandara invites applications from Fresher Graduates and Diploma holders for the engagement of Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentices for Apprenticeship training filling up 49 vacancies under the Apprentice Act, 1961 (as amended 1973, 2014 and 2019). The last date for submission of applications is 13th July 2024. The OF Bhandara, a unit of Munitions India Limited, Government of India Enterprise, Ministry of Defence, is located at Bhandara, Maharashtra – 441906.
OF Bhandara Recruitment 2024 – 49 Apprentice Posts
Name of Post |
Total Vacancies |
Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) |
40 |
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering Streams) |
02 |
Technician Apprentice (Diploma Holders) |
07 |
OF Bhandara Apprentice Vacancy 2024 (Discipline Wise)
✔️ Graduate Apprentice (Engineering Streams): Chemical – 01, Mechanical – 01.
✔️ Graduate Apprentice (General Streams): BA – 12, B.Com – 04, B.Sc. – 20, BCA – 02, BHM – 02.
✔️ Technician Apprentice (Diploma Holders): Chemical – 02, Electrical – 02, Electronics – 01, Mechanical – 02.
OF Bhandara Apprentice Age Limit
The minimum age limit is 14 years and there is no upper age limit. However, candidates between the age of 14-18 years are not eligible to sign the Contracts, being the minor. Their Contracts are required to be signed by their Guardians.
OF Bhandara Apprentice Stipend
✔️ Graduate Apprentice (Engineering Streams): ₹ 9000/- per month
✔️ Graduate Apprentice (General Streams): ₹ 9000/- per month
✔️ Technician Apprentice (Diploma Holders): ₹ 8000/- per month
OF Bhandara Apprentice Eligibility Criteria
Graduate Apprentices:
(a) A Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a statutory University.
(b) A Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by an Institution empowered to grant such Degree by an Act of Parliament.
(c) Graduate Examination of Professional Bodies recognized by the Central Government as equivalent to a degree.
(d) Only candidates who have completed their Graduate (Engg.) through regular (full-time) mode are eligible for apprenticeship training.
Technician Apprentices:
(a) A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government.
(b) A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a University.
(c) A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by an Institute recognized by the State Government or Central Government as equivalent to (a) and (b) above.
(d) Only candidates who have completed their Diploma through regular (full-time) mode are eligible for apprenticeship training.
General Stream Graduate Apprentices:
(a) A Degree granted by a statutory University, an Institution empowered to grant such Degree by an Act of Parliament, or a Graduate Examination of Professional Bodies recognized by the Central Government as equivalent to a degree in a relevant field.
OF Bhandara Apprentice Selection Process
The Apprentice selection will be based on the merit list prepared on marks obtained by the Graduate/ Technician in the Final Year (i.e. aggregate of all years) Examination and Document Verification followed by Medical Examination and Police Verification Report.
Merit List |
Documents Verification |
Medical Examination |
How to Apply OF Bhandara Recruitment 2024
Eligible and Interested candidates may apply in the prescribed application format. Completed application along with self-attested copies of required documents addressed to the following address by ordinary post.
The Chief General Manager,
Ordnance Factory Bhandara (Unit of Munitions India Ltd.)
Maharashtra – 441906.
The postal cover superscripting the envelope with Application for Graduate/Technician/General Stream Graduate Apprenticeship Training in O.F. Bhandara”.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 13/07/2024 (Saturday).