CORDITE FACTORY, ARUVANKADU (CFA) TRADE APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT 2026

     CFA Aruvankadu Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 ✅

Cordite Factory Aruvankadu | Ministry of Defence | 40-47 Vacancies

📍 Key Details

                    Particulars                                                                 Details

                      Organization                                       Cordite Factory Aruvankadu - Cordite Factory,                                                                                                   Aruvankadu, The Nilgiris, TN - 643202

                        Post Name                                          Graduate Apprentice & Technician Apprentice                    Total Vacancies                                              40 Posts - 20 Graduate + 20 Technician                 Training Duration                                                        1 Year - 2025-26 period                Application Mode                                                               Offline - By Post                     Last Date                                                    Within 21 days from advertisement ~ 17                                                                                                                April 2026 / 19 March 2026              Official Website                                                                     ddpdoo.gov.in

📊 Discipline-wise Vacancy - 40 Posts

1. Graduate Apprentice - 20 Posts

                      Discipline                                     Vacancies                                        Stipend           Chemical Engineering                                14                                   ₹12,300/- per month          Mechanical Engineering                                5                                   ₹12,300/- per monthElectrical & Electronics Engineering                     1                                   ₹12,300/- per month

2. Technician Apprentice - 20 Posts

                      Discipline                                          Vacancies                               Stipend

           Chemical Engineering                                      14                           ₹10,900/- per month         Mechanical Engineering                                      4                            ₹10,900/- per month             Civil Engineering                                              1                            ₹10,900/- per month          Computer Engineering                                        1                            ₹10,900/- per month

✅ Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentice: B.E/B.Tech in relevant discipline from recognized University

• Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline

2. Additional Conditions

• Passing Year: Degree/Diploma must be completed within last 5 years

• Not Eligible: Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship OR have 1+ year work experience after qualification

3. Age Limit: As per Apprenticeship Rules Chapter II, Clause 3. Check official notification

💰 Stipend & Benefits

                                  Post                                                  Monthly Stipend                       Graduate Apprentice                                                    ₹12,300/-                       Technician Apprentice                                                  ₹10,900/-As per revised Gazette notification dated 19.09.2025

📝 Selection Process

No Written Exam

   1. Merit List - Based on Final Year Marks/CGPA Percentage

   2. Medical Examination - Mandatory clearance

   3. Document Verification - In merit order

   4. No TA/DA for certificate verification

📝 How to Apply Offline

Step-by-Step:

   1. Download Application Form from notification PDF

   2. Fill Form in Block Letters with complete bio-data

   3. Attach Documents - Self-attested by Gazetted Officer:

• 10th Marksheet + DOB Proof

• Degree/Diploma Marksheets & Certificates

• NCVT NTC/NAC Certificate if applicable

• Caste/EWS Certificate if applicable

• 2 Passport Size Photos

   4. Send to Address within 21 days of notification:

javascriptThe Chief General Manager,

Cordite Factory Aruvankadu,

The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu – 643202

Soft Copy: Also email to [email protected] 

📌 Important Points

   1. Contract/Training Only - 1 Year, does not guarantee regular job

   2. Application Fee: NIL for all candidates

   3. Registration: Apply on NATS Portal also recommended

   4. Defense PSU Experience - Good value for future PSU jobs

Last Date: Apply within 21 days from advt date. Tentative: 17-04-2026