OF Itarsi Apprentice 2026 : Apply for 50 Trainee Posts
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Important Schedule & Dates
| Online Application Starts | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 29 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Available before exam |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | Direct merit selection on degree/diploma marks |
Application Fee
Nil (Exempted for all candidates)
Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Age Limit & Criteria
Minimum 18 Years as on application date (No upper age limit)
Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.
Official Important Links
Access the authorized board portals and download official gazettes.
Full Notification Details
Ordnance Factory Itarsi, a unit of Munitions India Limited under the Ministry of Defence, has released a recruitment circular for 50 Graduate and Diploma Apprentice positions. Eligible engineering degree and diploma holders can register on the NATS portal and forward offline applications before 29 October 2026.
Recruitment Highlights & Vacancy Overview
Ordnance Factory Itarsi, located in Narmadapuram district, Madhya Pradesh, has invited applications for 1-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Vacancies cover Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil engineering disciplines alongside General stream graduates. Apprentices receive practical industrial training inside high-security defence ordnance manufacturing units.
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
For Graduate Apprentices: Four-year Degree in Engineering/Technology or regular Bachelor's Degree in Science/Commerce/Arts from a recognized institution.
For Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Three-year State Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. There is no upper age limit. Candidates who completed their degree more than 3 years ago or already underwent apprenticeship are not eligible.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Selection is made strictly on merit based on aggregate percentage scored in the qualifying degree or diploma examinations.
There is no written test or interview. Shortlisted candidates undergo medical fitness examination and certificate verification.
Application Fee & Payment Mode
No application fee or registration charge is payable by any applicant.
Direct Official Action Links
Candidates must download and read the official recruitment notification PDF before submitting applications. Access verified direct links below to apply online safely without third-party redirects.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in.
Obtain your verified 16-digit NATS candidate enrolment number.
Download the prescribed bio-data application format from the official notification PDF.
Fill in personal particulars, academic qualifications, and NATS registration ID.
Attach self-attested photocopies of degree/diploma marksheets, 10th certificate, caste certificate, and a non-conviction affidavit.
Send the envelope superscribed with Apprentice Application to the General Manager, Ordnance Factory Itarsi, District Narmadapuram, MP 461122 before 29 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common candidate queries for OF Itarsi Apprentice 2026
What is the application deadline for Ordnance Factory Itarsi Apprentice 2026?
Completed offline application forms must reach the Ordnance Factory Itarsi recruitment desk within 21 days of notice release, by 29 October 2026.
What is the monthly stipend for Graduate Apprentices at OF Itarsi?
Graduate Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300, while Technician Diploma Apprentices receive Rs. 10,400 per month.
Is there any written examination for OF Itarsi Apprentice selection?
No, selection is 100 percent merit-based on aggregate percentage obtained in the qualifying degree or diploma examinations.
Is NATS registration mandatory before submitting the application?
Yes, candidates must hold an active enrolment number on the Ministry of Education NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) before applying.
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Rajeshwar Verma
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