Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2025: Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli has announced a job notification for the Apprentices posts. Candidates with ITI/Diploma qualifications are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on orย before 21 Septemberย 2025. The detailed eligibility and selection process is explained below. Interested candidates can also try for the ISRO Apprentice Recruitment..

Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2025 โ Details:
| Job Role | Tradesman |
| Job Category | TN Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | ITI/Diploma |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Vacancies | 73 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 19,900/- to 30,845/- |
| Job Location | Trichy |
| Last Date | 21 September 2025 |
Detailed Eligibility for Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli Careers:
Educational Qualification:
Tradesman:
For all the posts (except Welder, Examiner, Operator Material Handling Equipment, Chemical Process Worker):
- Passed Matriculation or its equivalent examination and;
- National Council of Trades for Vocational Training (NCTVT) certificate [i.e. National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) or National Trade Certificate (NTC] in the relevant trade, failing which by I.T.I or its equivalent Diploma/Certificate.
- EQUIVALENT/IDENTICAL TRADES: Electronics and Electronics Mechanic can apply against the post of Fitter (Electronics) being identical trades.
- Maintenance Mechanic can apply for Millwright.
For the post of Welder:
- Passed 8th or 10th class from a recognized board and;
- National Council of Trades for Vocational Training Certificatein the trade of Welder failing which by I.T.I or equivalent Diploma / Certificate holder.
For the post of Examiner:
- Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination and;
- National Council of Trades for Vocational Training Certificate in the trades of Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Grinder failing which by I.T.I or equivalent Diploma / Certificate holder.
For the post of Chemical Process Worker:ย
- Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination and;
- National Council of Trades for Vocational Training Certificate in the trade of Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) failing which by I.T.I or equivalent Diploma / Certificate holder.
For the post of Operator Material Handling Equipment:
- Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination and;
- National Council of Trades for Vocational Training Certificateย in the trade of Crane Operations
- Having Heavy Vehicles license and having knowledge on operations of Cranes /Fork Lifts/battery trucks and heavy machinery excavators (like JCB.etc)
Age Limit(As on 21 September 2025):
- Tradesman: Between 18 and 35 years
Age Relaxation:
- For SC/ST: 05 Years (only in respect of the post reserved for SC/ST)
- For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 03 Years (only in respect of the post reserved for OBC)
- For Ex-Serviceman Period of Military Service + 03 Years
Salary Details:
- Tradesman: Rs. 19,900/- to 30,845/-
No.of.Vacancies: 73 Posts
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Turner | 6 |
| Fitter (Electronics) | 6 |
| Grinder | 8 |
| Machinist | 24 |
| Painter | 3 |
| Welder | 3 |
| Chemical Process Worker | 3 |
| Electroplater | 3 |
| Examiner | 8 |
| OMHE | 1 |
| Millwright | 2 |
| Electrician | 4 |
| Fitter (G) | 1 |
| Fitter (Refrigeration) | 1 |
Selection Process for Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli Careers:
- Selection of the candidates shall be done based on the Marks scored in the NCTVT (NCVT) and Trade Test/Practical test only, in the order
of Merit. Cut off percentage for calling candidates for Trade test will be decided by the Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli based on the total
Marks secured in NCTVT. - Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli will carry out trade Test probably within one month of closing date of Advertisement.
- Merit list will be prepared based on combined marks secured in NCTVT Exam and Trade test/Practical Test. However, Failure in trade test is also failure in the selection process.
- Weightage of Marks in NCTVT Exam and Trade test/Practical test will be 80% and 20% respectively.
- Candidates qualifying in the NCTVT and Trade Test/Practical test will be called for Document Verification in the order of Merit. The number
of candidates called for Document Verification will be limited to the number of posts notified (Discipline/Category wise)
How to apply for Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli Recruitment 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or beforeย 21 September 2025.ย After applying online, take a printout and forward the application through Speed Post to the mentioned address on or beforeย 29 September 2025, 17:00 hrs.
For More Details & To Apply: Click here.
Postal Address:
The Chief General Manager,
Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli,
Tamil Nadu -620016
Notes:
- In an envelope along with relevant supporting documents as mentioned in the online application.
- The envelope must be clearly superscripted as โAPPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _____________ ON CONTRACT BASIS.