The Ordnance Factory Chanda, a unit of Munitions India Limited under the Ministry of Defence, has released its 2026 notification for one-year practical training under the Apprentices Act. A total of 140 seats are open across Graduate Apprentice (Engineering Streams), Graduate Apprentice (General Streams), and Technician Apprentice (Diploma Holders) categories. Unlike most government apprenticeship drives that run online, this recruitment requires applications to be submitted offline in the prescribed format, which is a detail many candidates miss until the final week.

Based on official notification by Ordnance Factory Chanda. Verified: June 2026.

Quick Eligibility Check

Selection is based purely on merit of final year examination marks, so there is no written test to prepare for in this recruitment.

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Important Dates

Since applications must be posted or submitted offline rather than online, candidates near Chandrapur should personally confirm submission rather than relying on postal timelines close to the deadline.

Vacancy and Category Analysis

Across all three categories, the Unreserved (UR) group gets the largest single share at 49 of the 140 total seats, followed closely by OBC at 38 seats. The reservation pattern is identical in structure across both Graduate Apprentice streams (UR-16, OBC-12, SC-7, ST-3, EWS-5, PwBD-2), while the Technician Apprentice stream carries slightly higher numbers in every category given its larger base of 50 seats. PwBD candidates have 2 reserved seats in each of the three streams, totalling 6 seats overall. Since this is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act rather than a permanent recruitment, official applicant volume data from past cycles is not published, so a reliable competition ratio cannot be estimated. Category-wise selection will depend on the relative volume of qualified applicants from each stream’s eligible candidate pool in the Chandrapur/Vidarbha region, where this notification is most likely to be circulated first.

Stipend Details

This is a fixed monthly stipend under the Apprentices Act, not a salary structure, so there is no Basic Pay, HRA, DA, or NPS deduction involved as with regular government recruitment. The application form further specifies that this stipend amount is shared equally between Ordnance Factory Chanda and BOAT Mumbai, at roughly half each. Beyond the stipend, the main benefit of this scheme is the one-year structured practical training certificate, which is recognised for future apprenticeship and entry-level job applications in similar government and defence-sector roles.

Application Fee

Not mentioned in official notification. Candidates advised to check official notice for any fee requirement at the time of application.

Age Limit

The notification sets the minimum age at 14 years with no maximum age limit at all, which is unusually open compared to most government recruitment where OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, and PwBD 10 years of relaxation on a capped upper limit. Since this notice doesn’t enforce an upper age boundary, no relaxation table applies; the deciding eligibility factor here is years since qualification, not age in years.

Eligibility Criteria

Final year students are explicitly eligible to apply, since the notification states selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in the final year examination of Degree/Diploma itself. The most common mistake for this post type is candidates with more than one year of prior job or training experience applying anyway; the notification clearly excludes them. Equivalent qualifications are not addressed in the notification, so candidates with non-listed equivalent degrees should confirm directly with Ordnance Factory Chanda before applying.

Selection Process

Selection for all three apprentice categories is purely merit-based, determined by the percentage of marks obtained in the final year Degree or Diploma examination. There is no written test, interview, or skill trial mentioned in this notification, which makes academic performance the only factor candidates can control at this stage.

Your first 7 days after applying:

1. Download and print the application format exactly as shown in the notification, including the photograph box and tick-box sections
2. Collect attested copies of your Date of Birth (SSLC), Degree/Diploma marksheets, and category certificate if applicable
3. Get two recent passport-size photographs – one to affix on the form, one to submit loose with your signature on the front
4. Fill in your percentage of marks accurately, since this is the actual basis of selection
5. Post or hand-deliver the completed offline form to the Chief General Manager’s office at Ordnance Factory Chanda, Chandrapur, well before 9 July 2026

Exam Syllabus

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application format from munitionsindia.in
2. Print the form clearly on A4 paper
3. Fill in personal details in block letters as specified
4. Tick the correct apprentice category (Graduate or Technician) and discipline option
5. Affix one recent passport-size photograph on the form
6. Attach attested copies of all required certificates
7. Sign the declaration section and the loose photograph copy
8. Send or submit the completed form offline to the Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Chanda, Chandrapur – 442501, before the last date

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stipend for OFCh Apprentice 2026?

Approximately ₹12,300 per month for Graduate Apprentices and ₹10,900 per month for Technician Apprentices. This is a fixed stipend under the Apprentices Act, shared equally between Ordnance Factory Chanda and BOAT Mumbai. Candidates should note this is not a salary with deductions.

What is the last date to apply and how do I apply?

The last date to submit the offline application is 9 July 2026. As per the notification, candidates must apply only in the prescribed offline format available at munitionsindia.in. Start preparing documents early since postal submission can take time.

How many total vacancies are there and what are the post names?

There are 140 total vacancies across Graduate Apprentice (Engineering Streams) – 45, Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) – 45, and Technician Apprentice (Diploma Holders) – 50. Each category has its own discipline-wise split listed in the notification. Candidates should choose only one category and discipline on the form.

What is the minimum educational qualification required?

Candidates need a final year or passed Degree in Engineering/Technology, or a Degree in a General Stream such as B.Sc, B.Com, or BCA, or a Diploma in Engineering/Technology. As per the notification, selection is based on the marks obtained in this final year examination. Final year students currently appearing are explicitly eligible.

Is there an age limit for this recruitment?

The minimum age is 14 years and there is no upper age limit specified in the notification. Based on the notification, the real eligibility constraint is time since qualification, not age. Candidates should instead focus on the 5-year post-qualification window rather than age relaxation.

Can final year students apply for this apprenticeship?

Final year students are eligible, since selection is explicitly based on marks obtained in the final year examination. Candidates with final year results still pending should monitor their result declaration date closely. According to the notification, no separate written test exists, so academic performance is the only deciding factor.

What documents are required with the application?

Attested copies of Date of Birth proof (SSLC), Degree/Diploma marksheets, and category certificate where applicable are mandatory. Under the notification’s explicit terms, missing any of these documents leads to rejection of the application. Candidates should also prepare two photographs – one affixed, one loose and signed.

Is prior work experience allowed for this apprenticeship?

Candidates with more than one year of job or training experience after their qualification are not eligible. As per the notification, the experience window is capped strictly at one year post-qualification. Candidates close to this limit should calculate their exact months of experience before applying.