Ammunition Factory Khadki (AFK), Pune — a unit of Munitions India Limited (MIL) under the Ministry of Defence — has released a detailed advertisement inviting offline applications for 01 post of Hindi Officer on a tenure (contract) basis for an initial period of two years. This engagement is open only to retired personnel of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board, MIL, Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary Forces, DGQA, DGAQA, DGNAI and DRDO who hold a Master’s degree with the prescribed Hindi/English combination. There is no application fee, and the filled-in application form must reach AFK Khadki by post within 21 days of the publication of the advertisement.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Master’s Degree (Retired Only)
📌 Vacancies
01 Post
💰 Salary
Rs. 60,000/- per month
🗓️ Last Date
Approx. 07.09.2026
Recruitment Overview
Post Name
Hindi Officer (Tenure / Contract Basis)
Organization
Ammunition Factory Khadki (AFK), a Unit of Munitions India Limited (MIL), Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Notification / Advertisement No.
Not specified in notification (titled “Engagement of Tenure Based Hindi Officer — Full Advertisement/Notification”; remuneration governed by GoI Office Memorandum F. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020)
Location
Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra – 411003
Total Vacancies
01 (no category-wise reservation break-up given; engagement is on tenure basis for retired personnel)
Qualification
Master’s Degree from a recognized University with the prescribed Hindi/English combination, plus a recognized Diploma/Certificate course in Hindi-English translation OR minimum 02 years’ experience as a translator in a Central/State Government office
Age Limit
Maximum 65 years (as on closing date); no minimum age stated — only retired personnel are eligible
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications → Interview → Document Verification
Pay Scale
Rs. 60,000/- per month (estimated) consolidated remuneration
How to Apply
Offline only — download, print and post the filled application form to AFK Khadki, Pune
Advertisement floated on official MIL careers portal
17.08.2026
Last date for receipt of application by post
Within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement (approximately 07.09.2026)
Listing shown as “Active upto” on MIL careers portal
18.09.2026
Interview date
Not announced — shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail in due course
Note on the last date: The notification itself states only “21 days from the publication of advertisement” and does not print a calendar date. The official MIL careers portal shows the advertisement floated on 17.08.2026 and active up to 18.09.2026. Candidates are strongly advised to post the application as early as possible and to confirm the closing date on the official website, since AFK will not be responsible for postal delays.
Application Fee
Category
Fee
All Categories
NIL (No application fee)
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Employment Status (Mandatory)
Only personnel who have retired from the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), MIL Company, Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary Forces, DGQA, DGAQA, DGNAI and DRDO on attaining the age of superannuation / completion of term of engagement (applicable for Service Officers) may apply
Educational Qualification
Master’s Degree from a recognized University with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or English as medium of examination at degree level; or Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as compulsory/elective subject or medium at degree level; or Master’s Degree in any subject other than Hindi/English with Hindi as medium of instruction and English as compulsory/elective subject or medium at degree level; or Master’s Degree in any subject other than Hindi/English with English medium and Hindi as compulsory/elective subject or medium at degree level; or Master’s Degree in any subject other than Hindi/English with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects, or either as medium of examination and the other as compulsory/elective subject at degree level
Additional Qualification (AND condition)
Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, OR minimum 02 years’ experience as a Hindi-English translator in a Central or State Government office (including a Government of India undertaking)
Experience
Retired from the post of Hindi Officer; or experience as Senior Hindi Translator for minimum 03 years; or as Junior Hindi Translator for minimum 05 years
Age Limit
Maximum 65 years (as on closing date). The contract may be extended on a yearly basis up to the candidate’s age of 65 years
APAR Grading
“Very Good” during the last 03 years of service
Nationality
Citizens of India fulfilling the requisite qualifications mentioned in the advertisement
Vigilance Clearance
Vigilance Clearance Certificate based on the last 05 years of service from the parent organisation is mandatory
Age relaxation: The notification does not provide any category-wise age relaxation table — a single maximum age of 65 years applies to all applicants.
Job Profile / Duties
Area
Responsibility
Official Language Implementation
Monitoring and implementation of the Official Language (Rajbhasha) policy in AFK; ensuring proper compliance with the provisions of the Official Language Act
Translation
Translation of the website into Hindi; checking all translated materials, annual reports etc.
Training
Organizing Hindi workshops and training programs; assisting/training staff members in the use of Hindi
Advisory
Familiarizing officers and employees with the Official Language Act, Rules and other important orders and assisting in their implementation; assisting officers with correspondence in Hindi
Planning & Drafting
Preparing an action plan as per the annual programme in Hindi; preparing draft notes, write-ups etc.
Inspections
Assistance in preparation for various Official Language inspections — Parliamentary Committee, Department of Official Language and Ministry inspections
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1 — Scrutiny & Shortlisting
All applications received by post are scrutinised. Applications received after the closing date, or not meeting the eligibility criteria and terms & conditions of the advertisement, are summarily rejected. Suitable candidates from among the applicants are shortlisted for interview. Mere submission of the application form does not guarantee issue of a Call Letter.
Stage 2 — Issue of Call Letter
Only shortlisted candidates are informed through e-mail for the interview in due course; call letters are forwarded by e-mail. Candidates must keep their e-mail ID and phone/mobile numbers active till the completion of the whole recruitment process. Issue of a call letter does not imply that the candidature has been finally accepted by AFK/MIL.
Stage 3 — Interview
Selection of candidates is done through interview only. There is no written examination. Admission to all stages of the selection procedure is purely provisional, subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. The entire selection exercise is stated to be done on merit in a transparent manner.
Stage 4 — Document Verification
Verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents is done at the time of document verification in the factory. Submission of false / incorrect / incomplete information or dubious / bogus documents will disqualify the candidature.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Consolidated Remuneration
Rs. 60,000/- per month (estimated). Remuneration for engagement of Hindi Officer on tenure basis is based on Government of India Office Memorandum F. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020
Period of Contract
Initially 02 years, which may be extended on a yearly basis up to the candidate’s age of 65 years
Leave
30 days leave per year; 2.5 days credited for every calendar month of service. Leave can be accumulated up to 30 days and encashed after completion of one year. Not more than 05 days leave in a month and not more than 03 continuous days in a stretch, except on medical grounds (CGM/AFK may relax under special circumstances, subject to 30 days a year)
Maternity Benefit
Female personnel are entitled to maternity benefits as per the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
TA/DA
Allowed on official tours — maximum Economy class flight / AC 2 tier train / AC taxi with approval of CGM/AFK. DA rates admissible at the level from which the person superannuated from MIL/erstwhile OFB or equivalent level
Company Quarters
Eligible wherever available; licence fee deducted at the rates applicable to regular employees
Medical Facilities
Not entitled to medical benefits in Ordnance Factory Hospitals & Dispensaries or elsewhere. In case of emergency, facilities in Ordnance Factory Hospitals/Dispensaries can be availed
Benefits NOT Applicable
Promotions; OT Allowance; Loans, Advances & Interest Subsidies; Medical Facilities; Contingency Advance; School Fee Reimbursement; LTC/LTA Facilities; Grant of Study Leave; Sponsorship for Higher Studies; and any other benefit admissible to regular employees other than those mentioned in the advertisement
Performance Review
Performance of the personnel is assessed on a half-yearly basis
Taxes
Income Tax, Service Tax, Professional Tax etc. as per applicable rules are payable by the engaged personnel
Termination
Employment can be terminated at any time during the tenure by either party by giving one month’s notice, or payment of the Basic Pay + DA components of the consolidated remuneration in lieu of notice
Employee Status
The tenure based engagement does not confer any right to claim the status of a regular employee of the Company
How to Apply
Download and print the Application Form given at the end of the official notification PDF.
Fill up the form in BLOCK LETTERS only after carefully reading the detailed terms & conditions.
Paste one recent passport-size self-attested photograph on the form and enclose two extra self-attested photographs (name and date of birth written on the back).
Enclose self-attested copies of all required documents — date of birth proof, educational certificates, experience certificate, APAR gradings of the last 03 years, PPO and Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
Superscribe the envelope clearly as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF HINDI OFFICER” and send it by post so it reaches within 21 days of publication of the advertisement to: The Chief General Manager, Ammunition Factory, A Unit of Munitions India Limited, Khadki, Pune – 411003.
Note: Applications are accepted by post only — there is no online application facility for this engagement. No correspondence or enquiry through phone/messenger will be entertained, and AFK will not be responsible for late or non-receipt of applications or call letters due to postal delay.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Proof of Date of Birth
Self-attested copy; age certificate
Graduation Degree
Self-attested copy of certificate/mark sheets
Post Graduation Degree
Self-attested copy of certificate/mark sheets
Diploma / Certificate course in translation (Hindi to English and vice versa)
Self-attested copy — required if claiming eligibility through the translation course route
Experience Certificate
Self-attested copy; must support the claimed experience as Hindi Officer / Sr. Hindi Translator / Jr. Hindi Translator
Vigilance Clearance Certificate
Based on the last 05 years of service from the parent organisation; format provided at the end of the notification, to be signed and sealed by the Head of the Unit from where the applicant superannuated
APAR Gradings of last 03 years of service
Photocopies attested on each page with rubber stamp by a Gazetted Officer
Pension Payment Order (PPO)
Self-attested copy
Photographs
Two copies (one pasted on the application form) plus one extra photograph; name and date of birth to be written on the backside; self-attested
Applying without being a retired employee of one of the listed organisations — serving candidates and those from other departments are not eligible and will be summarily rejected.
Forgetting to superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF HINDI OFFICER”, which can cause the application to be misrouted.
Posting the application at the last minute — AFK is not responsible for postal delay, so despatch well before the 21-day window closes.
Missing any mandatory enclosure, especially the Vigilance Clearance Certificate, PPO and the APAR gradings of the last 03 years of service.
Filling the form in running handwriting instead of BLOCK LETTERS, or submitting documents that are not self-attested.
Canvassing in any form or making phone/messenger enquiries — canvassing leads to disqualification and phone enquiries are not entertained.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for the AFK Khadki Hindi Officer post? The filled-in application must reach AFK Khadki by post within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement — the advertisement was floated on 17.08.2026, which works out to approximately 07.09.2026, and the MIL careers portal shows the listing as active up to 18.09.2026.
2. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment? There is 01 vacancy for the post of Hindi Officer on tenure basis at Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune.
3. Who is eligible to apply for this post? Only personnel who have retired on superannuation or completion of term of engagement from the erstwhile OFB, MIL Company, Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary Forces, DGQA, DGAQA, DGNAI or DRDO can apply.
4. What is the educational qualification required? A Master’s Degree from a recognized University with the prescribed Hindi/English subject-or-medium combination, along with a recognized Diploma/Certificate course in Hindi-English translation or minimum 02 years’ experience as a translator in a Central/State Government office including a Government of India undertaking.
5. What is the age limit for the Hindi Officer post? The maximum age is 65 years, and the contract may be extended yearly up to the candidate’s age of 65 years.
6. Is there any application fee? No, the application fee is NIL for all candidates.
7. What salary will the selected candidate get? The consolidated remuneration is Rs. 60,000/- per month (estimated), based on Government of India Office Memorandum F. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020.
8. How will candidates be selected? Selection is through interview only — suitable applicants are shortlisted, informed by e-mail, and called for the interview, followed by verification of original documents at the factory.
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.
