Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli (OFT) wants 9 experienced engineers on contract, with pay of Rs 1,25,000 to Rs 1,75,000. There is no written exam. OFT will check the applications, shortlist some of them and call only those candidates for an interview. You have to send your application on paper by Speed Post or courier, because only hard copies are accepted.
OFT is a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), a Ministry of Defence company. The job is a fixed-tenure contract: one year at first, renewed each year for up to four years in total.
Within 21 days of the advertisement appearing in Employment News
Hard copy must reach OFT
Within 7 days after those 21 days end
Interview date
Not specified in notification
Employment News is the weekly job paper published by the Government of India. The notice does not give a calendar date, so watch for the issue in which this advertisement appears and count 21 days from it.
Application Fee
The notice does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total
UR
OBC
Automation and AI Expert
2
2
0
Industrial Engineering
2
2
0
Inspection Automation
1
1
0
Product Development Manager (Technical)
4
3
1
Total
9
8
1
All four posts are in the “Specialist II” category. UR means Unreserved, which is open to every category of candidate. The notice lists no seats for SC, ST, EWS or PwBD candidates.
Section 03 of the notice says the last date of receiving applications. Section 04 says the date of application.
Experience
5 to 10 years in the relevant field, as printed in the posts table
Application Restriction
Only hard copy (paper) applications are accepted
Degree required, post by post
Post
Degree required
Automation and AI Expert
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Automation or System Control Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering, or in Industrial Engineering
Inspection Automation
Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering
Product Development Manager (Technical)
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent, from a recognised university or institute
Experience required, post by post
Post
Experience required
Automation and AI Expert
At least 5 years in industrial automation and robotics
Industrial Engineering
At least 5 years in industrial engineering, fixture design and manufacturing process design
Inspection Automation
At least 5 years in quality control
Product Development Manager (Technical)
5 to 10 years in design, product development, manufacturing engineering or R&D
Preferred, but not compulsory
Post
What helps your application
Industrial Engineering
Knowledge of CAD software
Inspection Automation
Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials and metallurgy
Product Development Manager (Technical)
CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PTC Creo or CATIA. People with defence or precision engineering experience get preference.
So the first rule is simple: you need an engineering degree that fits the post and at least 5 years of work in that area. The notice sets no minimum age and no age relaxation, and the 52-year limit is the same for everyone.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the date you plan to post your application. The calculator shows at once whether you are inside the 52-year limit.
OFT checks every application against the age, degree and experience rules. A form with missing documents is rejected at once.
2. Shortlisting
Eligible candidates are shortlisted. OFT will decide the shortlisting rules after it sees how many applications arrive.
3. Personal interview
Only shortlisted candidates are called. The notice gives no marks, duration or format for it.
4. Original documents check
Bring originals of your age, degree and experience papers. If someone is rejected here, the next candidate in merit order is called.
5. Contract
Selected candidates sign a contract and a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), which is a promise to keep company information secret.
In short: there is no written exam. Your paper application is checked first, and only shortlisted candidates are called for the interview. The notice does not say how many marks the interview carries.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay
Rs 1,25,000 to Rs 1,75,000. The notice does not say how the exact amount is decided.
Contract period
1 year at first, renewed each year up to 4 years in total, based on factory need and your performance
Leave
12 days a year, earned at 1 day for each month of service. Unused leave carries over only if the contract is extended.
Accommodation
OFT quarters if available, with rent deducted. Otherwise a guest house on payment for 15 days.
Medical
No regular medical benefits. Emergency treatment is allowed at Ordnance Factory hospitals and dispensaries.
Working hours
OFT office timings. You can be asked to work on holidays without extra pay.
Other benefits
None beyond those in the advertisement. Income tax and other taxes are paid by you.
Absence
Absence without approved leave means a proportionate cut in pay
In plain terms: the pay is a fixed amount in the Rs 1.25 to 1.75 lakh range, with no other allowances. The job is not permanent. The contract ends by itself after four years, and it gives you no right to stay on or to be made permanent.
How to Apply
Get the application form. It is attached to the notice and can also be downloaded from the AWEIL website, www.aweil.in.
Fill in every column. Write “N/A” where nothing applies. Give your Aadhaar number, PAN number, active email and mobile number.
Paste one recent photo (4.4 cm by 5.8 cm) in the form and sign across it. Attach a second photo of the same size without pasting it. On the back of both, write your full name, your signature, the words “Self-Attested” and the date.
Attach self-attested copies (copies on which you write that they are true and sign them yourself) of your age proof, degree, experience papers and other documents.
Put everything in a closed envelope and write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST” followed by the post name clearly on it. Send it by Speed Post or courier to The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli 620 016.
Note: only hard copies are accepted. OFT is not responsible for any delay or loss in the post.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Application form
In the prescribed format, with every column filled
Two passport-size photos
Recent, colour, 4.4 cm by 5.8 cm. One pasted and signed across, one attached.
Age proof
Self-attested copy of birth certificate or Class 10 certificate
Degree and mark sheets
Self-attested copies
Experience proof
Self-attested copies of papers that support your experience claim
Caste or EWS certificate
Attach it if you belong to SC, ST, OBC or EWS, as the form asks
Disability certificate
Attach it if you tick “Yes” for physically handicapped in the form
NOC (No Objection Certificate)
For government or PSU employees: a letter from your present employer allowing you to apply
Send only a paper application. The notice says nothing else is accepted.
Fill every column and attach every document. An incomplete form is rejected at once.
Write your name with the same spelling on the form and on your certificates. A mismatch can get your application rejected.
Count the days carefully: 21 days from the Employment News advertisement, and the envelope must reach OFT within 7 more days. Use Speed Post or courier and keep the receipt.
If you work in a government or public sector company, send the form through your employer. If you cannot, carry an NOC to the interview, or your application will be rejected.
Read the notice period before you sign. The opening paragraph says one month for either side, but the terms section says you must give three months’ notice, or pay three months’ salary, if you leave early.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Ordnance Factory Trichy recruitment? You must apply within 21 days of the advertisement appearing in Employment News, and your hard copy must reach OFT within 7 more days, because the notice does not print a calendar date.
How many posts are there? There are 9 posts: 2 Automation and AI Expert, 2 Industrial Engineering, 1 Inspection Automation and 4 Product Development Manager (Technical).
What qualification do I need? You need an engineering degree that fits the post, such as Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics or Industrial Engineering, and at least 5 years of experience in that area.
What is the age limit? You must not be more than 52 years old on the date of application, and the notice mentions no age relaxation.
Is there a written exam? No written exam is mentioned, so OFT shortlists applications and calls only the shortlisted candidates for a personal interview.
How do I apply? Send the filled paper form with your documents by Speed Post or courier to The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli 620 016.
What is the salary? The pay is Rs 1,25,000 to Rs 1,75,000, and the notice does not say how the exact amount is decided.
Is this a permanent job? No, it is a contract for one year that can be renewed each year up to four years in total, and it gives no right to be made permanent.
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.
