Overview
Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu (CFA), a unit of Munitions India Limited, Govt. of India Enterprise, Ministry of Defence has released a recruitment notification for the post of Trade Apprentice (Non-ITI & ITI candidates) (47 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply application form to be downloaded, printed, filled in block letters, and sent by post as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu (CFA), a unit of Munitions India Limited, Govt. of India Enterprise, Ministry of Defence
- Qualification
- Category: Qualification Required Non-ITI Category: Passed Madhyamik (Class X standard or equivalent) as on the closing date of application, with a minimum of 50% marks as per the concerned Board's criteria (as per original mark sheet), and a minimum of 40% marks in both Mathematics and Science. ITI Category: 1) Passed the relevant trade test from an institute recognised by NCVT or SCVT (or any other authority notified by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship / Ministry of Labour and Employment) with a duration as per the Trade Apprentices Act, 1961, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the ITI examination. The relevant trade is determined strictly on the basis of the Schedule to the Apprentices Act, 1961. 2) Must have also passed Madhyamik/Class X or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Vacancies
- 47
- Advertisement No
- CFA HRD Advertisement No. 1457
- Posted
- 11.07.2026
- Last date to apply
- 31.07.2026
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 11.07.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 11.07.2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 31.07.2026 |
| Submission of application starts from | 11.07.2026 |
| Closing date for application | 31.07.2026 |
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Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies is 47, described in the notification as 20 Non-ITI, 20 Ex-ITI, and 7 Ex-ITI Laboratory posts. The notification also provides a detailed, category-wise vacancy table (Annexure-1) for Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu, Tamil Nadu, reproduced below exactly as published: S.No: State | Name of Factory | Trade | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total | OH | HH | VH 1: Tamil Nadu | Cordite Factory Aruvankadu | Ex ITI Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 1: Tamil Nadu | Cordite Factory Aruvankadu | Ex ITI Operator Chemical Plant | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 1: Tamil Nadu | Cordite Factory Aruvankadu | Ex ITI Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 Total: 24 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 1 | 0 Note on the vacancy table: The official annexure labels all three trades with the prefix "Ex ITI" in the printed table, even though the introductory paragraph of the notification separately describes the 47 vacancies as 20 Non-ITI, 20 Ex-ITI, and 7 Ex-ITI Laboratory. This is exactly how the figures appear in the source document; candidates should verify the applicable trade and category against the official PDF/website before applying. The notification also clarifies that the notified vacancy numbers are provisional, and PH/PWD candidates may apply against available vacancies as per their eligibility, with reservation applied within the total vacancies (not as a separate quota) as per applicable rules.
Eligibility
Category: Qualification Required Non-ITI Category: Passed Madhyamik (Class X standard or equivalent) as on the closing date of application, with a minimum of 50% marks as per the concerned Board's criteria (as per original mark sheet), and a minimum of 40% marks in both Mathematics and Science. ITI Category: 1) Passed the relevant trade test from an institute recognised by NCVT or SCVT (or any other authority notified by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship / Ministry of Labour and Employment) with a duration as per the Trade Apprentices Act, 1961, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the ITI examination. The relevant trade is determined strictly on the basis of the Schedule to the Apprentices Act, 1961. 2) Must have also passed Madhyamik/Class X or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks.
Age Limit
• Minimum age: 18 years for designated trades related to hazardous industries, as per Section 3(a) of the Apprentices Act, 1961, and amendments thereof. • Maximum age: 35 years for all categories, as per Clause 3 of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (NAPS-2) issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship vide MSDE-5/01/2022-AP dated 25.08.2023.
Salary
As per Rule 11(1) of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and Gazette Notification G.S.R. 610(E) dated 03.09.2025 (Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Letter No. DGT-36/1/2021-AP dated 15.10.2025), the monthly stipend is as follows: Category: Monthly Stipend Non-ITI (Matriculation/Xth Class candidate): ₹8,200 Ex-ITI (ITI Pass candidate): ₹9,600 No other allowance is paid during the entire apprenticeship training period. For Ex-ITI candidates, the stipend consideration also accounts for any apprenticeship period already undergone. The stipend amount is subject to change based on future government notifications.
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee. No fee amount, payment mode, or fee exemption details are specified in the source document, so this information is not available.
Selection Process
Selection is made purely on the basis of merit, with separate merit lists prepared for the Non-ITI and Ex-ITI categories. • Non-ITI merit list: Based on the overall average percentage of marks obtained in Madhyamik/Matriculation (Class X or equivalent) - either aggregate of all subjects or the best 5 subjects, as per the concerned Board's criteria. • Ex-ITI merit list: Based on the simple average of percentage of marks in both Matriculation and ITI (minimum 50% aggregate required in each).
How to Apply
• Download the Application Form using the link provided on the official website and take a printout. • Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS only, entering personal details carefully. Name, father's name, date of birth, and marks must exactly match your Matriculation/equivalent certificate. • Attach all required enclosures, including one extra self-attested photograph (signed on the back). • Superscribe the envelope as: "APPLICATION FOR THE INDUCTION OF TRADE APPRENTICES - (ATTENDANT OPERATOR CHEMICAL PLANT)" as printed in the notification. • Send the completed application by post to the address below.
Important Instructions
• Submission of the application form does not guarantee selection as a Trade Apprentice; selection depends on the merit/select list and available vacancies. • Candidature remains provisional at all stages until document scrutiny, police verification, medical examination, and other eligibility checks are completed. However, a pending or delayed police verification report will not be grounds for rejecting an otherwise eligible candidate. • Candidates must regularly check the official website (https://www.ddpdoo.gov.in) for updates and changes. • Canvassing of any kind will lead to disqualification. • Suppression of material facts or submission of forged certificates will lead to rejection of candidature at any stage. • CFA's decision on eligibility and acceptance/rejection of any application is final and binding; no correspondence will be entertained. • Any dispute relating to this recruitment is subject to the jurisdiction of courts/tribunals covering the city/town where Cordite Factory is situated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Cordite Factory Aruvankadu Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 47 Posts?
Advertisement Date: 11.07.2026; Application Start Date: 11.07.2026; Application Closing Date: 31.07.2026; Submission of application starts from: 11.07.2026; Closing date for application: 31.07.2026
What is the application fee?
The official notification does not mention any application fee. No fee amount, payment mode, or fee exemption details are specified in the source document, so this information is not available.
What is the age limit?
• Minimum age: 18 years for designated trades related to hazardous industries, as per Section 3(a) of the Apprentices Act, 1961, and amendments thereof. • Maximum age: 35 years for all categories, as per Clause 3 of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (NAPS-2) issued by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship vide MSDE-5/01/2022-AP dated 25.08.2023.
What is the selection process?
Selection is made purely on the basis of merit, with separate merit lists prepared for the Non-ITI and Ex-ITI categories. • Non-ITI merit list: Based on the overall average percentage of marks obtained in Madhyamik/Matriculation (Class X or equivalent) - either aggregate of all subjects or the best 5 subjects, as per the concerned Board's criteria. • Ex-ITI merit list: Based on the simple average of percentage of marks in both Matriculation and ITI (minimum 50% aggregate required in each).