Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The Academy of Weapon Technology and Management (AWTM), Ichapur — a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), a Government of India PSU under the Ministry of Defence — has issued Advertisement No. 01/Hiring-GSF/AWTM/2026-27 inviting offline applications for 40 tenure-based technical posts on a contractual basis at Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur. The vacancies cover six ITI trades — Electrical Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Electroplater and Heat Treatment Operator — and are open to candidates who hold Matriculation plus an NTC or NAC certificate issued by NCTVT. Applications must be sent by post to AWTM, Ichapur within 30 days from the date the advertisement is published in Employment News.
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Electrical Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Electroplater, Heat Treatment Operator (tenure-based, contractual) |
| Organization | Academy of Weapon Technology and Management (AWTM), Ichapur — a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Recruitment is for Gun and Shell Factory (GSF), Kashipur. |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 01/Hiring-GSF/AWTM/2026-27 |
| Location | West Bengal — place of posting is Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur (Kolkata); applications are received at AWTM, Ichapur, District 24 Parganas (North) |
| Total Vacancies | 40 posts (UR 28, SC 6, ST 0, OBC 5, EWS 1) |
| Qualification | Matriculation plus National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCTVT, in the trade prescribed for the post |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on the last date for receipt of applications Check your age eligibility → |
| Contract Period | 01 year initially on a full-time contractual basis, extendable up to a maximum of 02 years (01 year original + 01 year extension) after evaluation and review |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting on NCTVT marks → Trade Test / Practical Test → Merit List (80:20) → Document Verification → Medical Fitness Test |
| Pay Scale | Consolidated monthly remuneration at CPC Pay Matrix Level-1 basic pay plus Dearness Allowance, with a 3% annual increment |
| How to Apply | Offline only — send the printed application form by post to the Chief General Manager, AWTM, Ichapur |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | AWEIL Notice Board (aweil.in) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement number | Advt. No. 01/Hiring-GSF/AWTM/2026-27 |
| Application start date | From the date the advertisement is published in Employment News |
| Last date for receipt of applications | Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Trade Test / Practical Test date | Not specified in notification — only shortlisted candidates will be informed in due course by post or e-mail |
| Document verification date | Not specified in notification |
Note: The notification fixes the closing date relative to the Employment News publication date rather than as a calendar date. Candidates should check the AWEIL notice board regularly for the exact date and for any corrigendum.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS and all other candidates | ₹100/- |
| SC / ST | Nil — exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil — exempted |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Nil — exempted |
| Mode of payment | Demand Draft drawn in favour of ORDNANCE FACTORIES INSTITUTE OF LEARNING, ISHAPORE |
Vacancy Details
Trade-wise vacancies and the NAC / NTC trade required
| S. No. | Name of Trade | Total Posts | NAC / NTC Trade Required for the Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Fitter | 04 | Electrical Fitter |
| 2 | Mechanical Fitter | 14 | General Fitter (Mechanical) |
| 3 | Machinist | 06 | Machinist |
| 4 | Turner | 07 | Turner |
| 5 | Electroplater | 06 | Electroplater |
| 6 | Heat Treatment Operator | 03 | Forger and Heat Treater |
| Total | 40 | — |
Category-wise reservation
| Trade | Total Posts | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fitter | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Fitter | 14 | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Machinist | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Turner | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Electroplater | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Heat Treatment Operator | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 40 | 28 | 6 | — | 5 | 1 |
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD is applied as per extant orders. The official notification also carries the horizontal reservation figures for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen — candidates should refer to the reservation table in the notification PDF for those.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation plus National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council of Training in Vocational Trades (NCTVT), in the trade prescribed for the post applied for, as per the SRO |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years for general candidates, reckoned as on the last date for receipt of applications Check your age eligibility → |
| Proof of Date of Birth | Only the Class 10th board certificate or marksheet is accepted as proof of date of birth |
| Nationality | Any citizen of India who fulfils the essential qualification mentioned in the advertisement may apply |
| Application Restriction | Applications received after the last date, or which do not meet the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions of the advertisement, are rejected summarily. Incomplete or unsigned applications are rejected. |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 05 years (only against posts reserved for SC/ST) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 03 years (only against posts reserved for OBC) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Period of military service + 03 years |
| PwD (PH) | 10 years |
| PwD belonging to SC / ST | 13 years |
| PwD belonging to OBC | 15 years |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Shortlisting on NCTVT marks | Candidates are shortlisted purely on the marks obtained in the NCTVT (now NCVT) trade test / practical test. The cut-off percentage for calling candidates to the Trade Test is fixed by the Academy of Weapon Technology and Management, Ichapur on the basis of the total marks obtained in NCTVT. Where experience is essential for a post, screening is on total experience; where it is not, screening is on marks in the minimum qualifying examination. |
| Stage 2 — Trade Test / Practical Test | Conducted by the Academy of Weapon Technology and Management, Ichapur. Carries 20% weightage in the final merit. Only shortlisted candidates are informed about the test in due course by post or e-mail; Admit Cards / Call Letters are sent by post or e-mail. |
| Stage 3 — Merit List | Prepared on the combined marks of the NCTVT examination and the Trade Test / Practical Test, with weightage of 80% for NCTVT and 20% for the Trade Test / Practical. |
| Stage 4 — Document Verification | Candidates qualifying in both NCTVT and the Trade Test are called in merit order. The number called is limited to the number of notified posts, discipline and category-wise. If candidates are rejected for missing documents or for not meeting the advertised criteria on age or qualification, an equal number of additional candidates is called in merit order. The ratio of eligible candidates called to vacancies is 1:10. SC/ST candidates attending document verification are paid TA/DA as per government instructions. |
| Stage 5 — Medical Fitness Test | Selected candidates must undergo a medical fitness test before appointment. Admission at every stage of the selection process is provisional, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility conditions. |
| Tie-breaker | Ties are resolved in this order of preference: (i) ex-trade apprentice of Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur; (ii) ex-trade apprentice of other Ordnance Factories; (iii) higher marks in NCTVT (now NCVT); (iv) date of birth, with the older candidate given preference. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Consolidated monthly remuneration comprising basic pay as per the existing CPC Pay Matrix Level-1 plus Dearness Allowance as per government rules |
| How remuneration is calculated | For 08 hours of work per day, at the rate of 1/30th of (basic pay + DA) of the relevant pay scale. Proportionate deduction is made for unauthorised leave or absence from duty. |
| Annual Increment | 3% annual increase in basic pay, subject to satisfactory performance during the tenure |
| House Rent Allowance | Payable if quarters are not provided by AWEIL units. Where quarters are provided, the licence fee is deducted at the rate applicable to regular employees and the quarter must be vacated on the date prescribed under clause 15(xvii). |
| Provident Fund | Appointees are eligible for EPF as per the Act and government guidelines |
| Insurance / Compensation | Appointees come within the purview of the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 |
| Paid Leave | 12 days of paid leave per year, pro-rata to the contract period (1 day per month for a 12-month contract). Unused leave is neither carried forward nor encashed. Normally not more than 05 days leave in a month; in special circumstances up to 12 days may be permitted subject to leave available. |
| Holidays | Entitled to company holidays on the same terms as regular employees |
| Maternity Benefit | Women employees are entitled to maternity benefit as per the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 |
| Safety Gear | Safety and protective gear, equipment and kit as per company norms |
| Working Hours | 08 hours per day, 06 days per week — that is, 48 hours per week, as per the production schedule |
| Performance Review | Assessed on a half-yearly basis. A satisfactory or better rating earns an increment as per the relevant pay scale on completing each year of service. A poor or below rating gives the employee 03 months in writing to improve; on re-assessment, continued poor performance can end the engagement with 15 days notice. |
| Not entitled to | Promotion, OT allowance, loans / advances and interest subsidy, medical facilities, contingency advance, school fee reimbursement, LTC / LTA, study leave, sponsorship for higher studies, and any other benefit admissible to regular employees that is not specifically mentioned in the advertisement. Tenure-based appointees also acquire no right to claim regular employee status. |
How to Apply
- Download the application form and the detailed advertisement from the AWEIL notice board at aweil.in/notice and take a printout.
- Read the detailed terms and conditions carefully and fill in the form in BLOCK LETTERS only. Candidates applying under the OBC category must also submit the duly signed Undertaking in the format given at Appendix-1 of the form.
- Prepare a Demand Draft for ₹100 in favour of ORDNANCE FACTORIES INSTITUTE OF LEARNING, ISHAPORE. SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwD candidates are exempt from the fee.
- Enclose self-attested copies of all required certificates along with two additional self-attested photographs, each self-signed on the reverse.
- Superscribe the envelope clearly with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ‘Trades Name’ ON CONTRACT BASIS” and send it by post to: The Chief General Manager, Academy of Weapon Technology and Management, Ichapur, P.O. Ichapur, Nawabganj, Dist. 24 Parganas (North), PIN 743144, West Bengal — so that it reaches within 30 days from the date the advertisement is published in Employment News.
Note: This is an offline recruitment — there is no online application portal, and only applications received by post at the address above are accepted. AWTM, Ichapur is not responsible for late receipt or non-receipt of applications and call letters due to postal delay or any other reason. Candidates should keep their e-mail ID and mobile number active until the entire recruitment process is complete.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Printed application form | Downloaded from the AWEIL notice board, filled in BLOCK LETTERS, complete and signed — incomplete or unsigned forms are rejected |
| Class 10th board certificate / marksheet | The only document accepted as proof of date of birth |
| NTC / NAC certificate | Issued by NCTVT (now NCVT) in the trade prescribed for the post applied for |
| Educational qualification certificates | Self-attested copies to be enclosed with the application |
| Caste / category certificate | Valid certificate issued by the competent authority at the time of application, for candidates claiming SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwD reservation |
| OBC Undertaking (Appendix-1) | Duly signed, in the format given in the application form — mandatory for candidates applying under the OBC category |
| Passport-size photographs | Two additional self-attested photographs, each self-signed on the reverse, enclosed with the application |
| Demand Draft for ₹100 | In favour of ORDNANCE FACTORIES INSTITUTE OF LEARNING, ISHAPORE — not required for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwD candidates |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Application Form / Official Website | AWEIL Notice Board (aweil.in/notice) |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Trying to apply online or by e-mail — this is an offline recruitment and only applications received by post at the Ichapur address are accepted.
- Forgetting to superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ‘Trades Name’ ON CONTRACT BASIS”, which is how applications are sorted trade-wise on receipt.
- Leaving the form incomplete or unsigned, or filling it in running handwriting instead of BLOCK LETTERS — both lead to summary rejection.
- Applying under the OBC category without enclosing the duly signed Appendix-1 Undertaking.
- Attaching a school leaving certificate or any other document as age proof — only the Class 10th board certificate or marksheet is accepted.
- Posting the application at the last minute; AWTM, Ichapur accepts no responsibility for postal delay, and applications received after the closing date are rejected outright.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the AWEIL GSF Kashipur technical posts 2026?
Applications must reach AWTM, Ichapur within 30 days from the date the advertisement is published in Employment News; the notification does not state a calendar date.
2. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
There are 40 posts across six trades — Electrical Fitter (4), Mechanical Fitter (14), Machinist (6), Turner (7), Electroplater (6) and Heat Treatment Operator (3).
3. What qualification is required to apply?
Matriculation plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCTVT in the trade prescribed for the post applied for.
4. What is the age limit and what relaxation is available?
18 to 35 years as on the last date for receipt of applications, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwD (13 years for SC/ST PwD and 15 years for OBC PwD) and period of military service plus 3 years for Ex-Servicemen.
5. Is there an application fee?
Yes — ₹100 payable by Demand Draft in favour of ORDNANCE FACTORIES INSTITUTE OF LEARNING, ISHAPORE, and SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwD candidates are exempt.
6. Can I apply online for these posts?
No — the application form must be downloaded from aweil.in/notice, printed, filled in block letters and sent by post to the Chief General Manager, AWTM, Ichapur.
7. How will candidates be selected?
On merit from the combined marks of the NCTVT examination (80% weightage) and the Trade Test / Practical Test (20% weightage), followed by document verification in merit order and a medical fitness test before appointment.
8. How long is the contract and where is the place of posting?
The engagement is initially for 01 year on a full-time contractual basis, extendable up to a maximum of 02 years after evaluation and review, with the place of posting at Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
