Ordnance Factory Dehu Road Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR), a unit of Munitions India Limited under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, for 13 Graduate and Diploma Project Engineer posts on Tenure Basis in Chemical and Mechanical disciplines. Eligible candidates with B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering with relevant Ordnance Factory apprenticeship or manufacturing experience can apply offline by post before the closing date.

Ordnance Factory Dehu Road Recruitment 2026 Overview – Project Engineer Tenure Based Posts

Particular	Details
Organization	Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR), Unit of Munitions India Limited
Ministry	Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Vacancy Notice No.	1914/02/OFDR/Tenure Based/Project Engineer/2026
Post Name	Graduate / Diploma Project Engineer (Tenure Basis)
Total Vacancy	13 (Mechanical: 7 + Chemical: 6)
Job Type	Tenure Based Contract (Initially 1 Year, Extendable up to 4 Years)
Application Mode	Offline (By Post Only)
Job Location	Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune, Maharashtra – 412 101
Date of Issue	21 April 2026
Closing Date	21 Days from Date of Publication in Employment News
Application Fee	NIL (No Fee)
Official Website	ofdr.gov.in / munitionsindia.in

Ordnance Factory Dehu Road is one of the most prestigious defence manufacturing units in India, functioning under Munitions India Limited (MIL) — a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence. This OFDR Recruitment 2026 is a rare and highly valuable opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders who have prior experience or apprenticeship in ordnance factories or ammunition and explosives manufacturing units. It is a tenure-based central government defence job 2026 with a structured pay scale and a maximum engagement period of four years.

OFDR Project Engineer Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise & Category-Wise Breakdown

Post Name	Discipline	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total	Level
Graduate / Diploma Project Engineer on Tenure Basis	Mechanical	3	2	1	0	1	7	Supervisory Level
Graduate / Diploma Project Engineer on Tenure Basis	Chemical	2	2	1	0	1*	6	Supervisory Level
Total							13	–

*Important Note on EWS Vacancy in Chemical: One EWS vacancy in the Chemical discipline is a carry-forward vacancy from the Employment News advertisement dated 21–27 March 2026 (Advertisement No. CBC 10201/12/0102/2526), which was carried forward due to non-publication of the long advertisement on the MIL website. All vacancies are provisional and subject to increase or decrease based on factory requirements.

Pay Scale / Basic Pay – OFDR Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

Year of Engagement	Basic Pay
1st Year	₹36,000/- per month
2nd Year	₹37,080/- per month
3rd Year	₹38,192/- per month
4th Year	₹39,338/- per month + Dearness Allowance (IDA) as per prevailing rate

In addition to Basic Pay, selected candidates will also receive the following benefits:

IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) as prevalent from time to time
House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per city classification — applicable only when company quarters are not available. If company quarters are available, priority will be given for allotment of quarters.
EPF (Employee Provident Fund) as per Government guidelines
Bonus (if applicable) as per Bonus Act 1965
30 Days Leave per year (2.5 days credited per calendar month of service)
Safety and Protective Gear as per company norms
Maternity Benefits for female personnel under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Company Quarters/Accommodation wherever available (license fee deducted at applicable rates)

Note on Benefits Not Applicable: Tenure-based personnel will NOT be entitled to Promotions, OT Allowance, Loans and Advances, Medical Facilities (except emergency use of factory hospital), LTC/LTA, Contingency Advance, School Fee Reimbursement, Grant of Study Leave, or Sponsorship for Higher Studies.

Eligibility Criteria – OFDR Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 Qualification & Experience

Essential Qualification (Supervisory Level): Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institution. Experience / Apprenticeship Requirement (Any One of the Following):

Ex-Graduate Apprentice who has undergone minimum one year training as per the Apprenticeship Act 1961 in Chemical or Mechanical trade of Ordnance Factories under MIL or Ordnance Factories manufacturing Military Ammunition and Explosives. OR
Persons who are trained or have experience of one year in Factories manufacturing Military Ammunition and Explosives — such persons will be engaged as Graduate Project Engineers on tenure basis.

Criteria for Engagement: Persons who have minimum one year experience or training in factories manufacturing ammunition, explosives, and hazardous chemicals and handling of the same. Ex-Graduate Apprentices of Chemical and Mechanical trades who have completed one year Trade Apprenticeship in Ordnance Factories under MIL or in factories manufacturing ammunition and explosives are specifically eligible. Key Points:

Only full-time regular degrees/diplomas from AICTE/UGC recognized institutions will be considered.
Experience will be counted only after acquiring the minimum prescribed qualification.
Internship, academic, and training experience (other than the specified apprenticeship) will not be counted.
Candidates who can start contributing from Day One with little or no learning curve in safety, ammunition handling, and quality for ammunition and explosives production are strongly preferred.

Age Limit – OFDR Tenure Based Project Engineer 2026

Category	Maximum Age	Age Relaxation
Unreserved (General) / EWS	30 Years	No relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	33 Years	3 Years relaxation
SC / ST	35 Years	5 Years relaxation (only for posts reserved for SC/ST)

Age is reckoned as on the last date of receipt of application, i.e., the 21st day of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News. Candidates must ensure they are within the applicable age limit as on that date.

Application Fee – OFDR Recruitment 2026

Application Fee: NIL. There is absolutely no application fee for any category of candidate. All candidates — General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen — can apply free of charge. This makes OFDR Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 one of the most accessible defence manufacturing jobs 2026 for engineering candidates.

Selection Process – OFDR Project Engineer Tenure Basis 2026

There is no written examination for this recruitment. The selection process involves the following stages: Stage 1 – Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on marks scored in B.E./B.Tech or Diploma. A cut-off percentage for calling candidates for interview will be decided by Ordnance Factory Dehu Road based on marks secured in the qualifying degree/diploma for each trade and discipline, to ensure sufficient competition. Stage 2 – Personal Interaction / Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. The final merit list will be prepared based on combined marks in B.E./B.Tech or Diploma and the Personal Interaction/Interview. Weightage System:

B.E./B.Tech or Diploma Marks: 85% weightage
Personal Interaction / Interview: 15% weightage

Stage 3 – Document Verification: Candidates who score above cut-off in both stages will be called for Document Verification in order of merit (Discipline and Category wise). The number of candidates called for document verification will be limited to the number of posts notified. Stage 4 – Offer of Engagement: Candidates who successfully clear Document Verification will be issued Offers of Engagement. Performance Review: After joining, individual performance will be assessed on a six-monthly basis. If performance rating is found poor or below average, one month’s written notice will be given to improve. If performance does not improve after the notice period, services will be terminated with 15 days’ notice.

Contract Period & Terms – OFDR Tenure Based Engagement 2026

Particulars	Details
Initial Contract Period	Up to 1 Year
Maximum Extension Period	3 More Years (Total Maximum: 4 Years)
Renewal Basis	Yearly, based on factory requirement and individual performance
Automatic Termination	At completion of 4 years from joining date, without further notice
Notice Period for Termination	1 Month notice by either party, or payment of Basic Pay + IDA in lieu
Permanent Absorption	No commitment whatsoever for regular/permanent employment

The tenure-based engagement will not confer any right or claim for regular employment, continuation, or absorption as a permanent employee of Ordnance Factory Dehu Road or Munitions India Limited at any stage.

Important Dates – OFDR Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Date of Issue of Notification	21 April 2026
Closing Date for Application	21 Days from Date of Publication in Employment News (approx. 12 May 2026)
If Closing Date Falls on Holiday	Next Working Day will be treated as Closing Date
Interview / Document Verification	To be communicated to shortlisted candidates by post/email

Important: Ordnance Factory Dehu Road will not be responsible for late or non-receipt of filled application or call letters due to postal delay or any other reasons. Candidates must send their applications well in advance and keep their email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.

Documents Required – OFDR Project Engineer Application 2026

Candidates must enclose self-attested photocopies of the following documents along with the filled application form:

Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation/10th Certificate)
Educational Qualification Certificates (all mark sheets from 10th onwards)
B.E./B.Tech or Diploma Certificate
Experience Certificate / Apprenticeship Certificate from Ordnance Factory / MIL / Ammunition Factory
Caste & Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in prescribed proforma — OBC-NCL certificate must be valid as on the closing date; EWS certificate must be for FY 2024-25 or current year
Declaration by OBC-NCL candidates as per Appendix-I (enclosed with application form)
Photo Identity Proof
Address Proof
3 recent passport-size photographs (name and date of birth written on the back of each photograph; one to be pasted on the application form)
All documents must be self-attested by the candidate

For SC/ST Candidates: SC/ST candidates appearing for interview are eligible for second-class train/bus TA reimbursement as per rules, on production of bus/train ticket and caste/community certificate. Submission of “Bank Details Form” is mandatory for TA claim reimbursement.

How to Apply for OFDR Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Guide

Download the official notification and application form from the Ordnance Factory Dehu Road official website or collect from the factory notice board.
Fill the application form completely in Block Letters Only — use blue ball pen as specified.
The envelope must be clearly superscribed as: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF GRADUATE / DIPLOMA PROJECT ENGINEER ON TENURE BASIS – OFDR-2026”
Paste one recent passport-size photograph on the application form (self-attested in front). Write your name and date of birth on the back of all 3 photographs.
Attach all required self-attested photocopies of documents as per the checklist provided in the application form.
OBC candidates must also fill and attach the declaration form (Appendix-I) in the format provided.
If currently employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body — attach an NOC from your employer or send the application through the proper official channel.
Send the complete application set by post to:
The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune, Dist.: Pune (Maharashtra), Pin – 412101
Applications received through any mode other than offline post will NOT be entertained. No email, online, or hand-delivery applications will be accepted.
Keep a copy of the complete application for your own reference and keep your email ID and mobile number active until the recruitment process is complete.

Caution: Candidates are advised to beware of touts or unscrupulous elements claiming to arrange engagement in the factory through illegal means or influence. OFDR has not authorized any agency or individual for this purpose. The entire selection process will be conducted on merit in a completely transparent manner. 👉 Check more latest government job updates on CareerFocusNow

Important Links – OFDR Recruitment 2026 Notification & Apply

Action	Link
Official Notification PDF	Download Here
Official Website	ofdr.gov.in
Munitions India Limited Website	munitionsindia.in
Contact (Phone)	020-27167246, 7546
Contact (Email)	ofdrestt@ord.gov.in
Postal Address	The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune, Maharashtra – 412 101

FAQs – Ordnance Factory Dehu Road Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for OFDR Project Engineer Recruitment 2026? The closing date for submission of applications is 21 days from the date of first publication of this advertisement in the Employment News. Since the notification was issued on 21 April 2026, the approximate closing date works out to around 12 May 2026. However, candidates must confirm the exact date of first publication in Employment News and count 21 days from that date. If the closing date falls on a factory holiday, the next working day will be treated as the last date. Since applications have to reach by post, candidates are strongly advised to send their complete application at least 7 to 10 days before the closing date to avoid any postal delay.

Q2. What is the total number of vacancies in OFDR Recruitment 2026? A total of 13 vacancies have been released for the post of Graduate/Diploma Project Engineer on Tenure Basis — 7 posts in Mechanical discipline and 6 posts in Chemical discipline. Of these, 1 EWS vacancy in the Chemical discipline is a carry-forward from a previous Employment News advertisement. All vacancies are provisional and may be increased or decreased depending on the requirement of Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune.

Q3. What is the qualification required for OFDR Project Engineer post? Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institution. Over and above the degree/diploma, candidates must also have either completed a minimum one-year Graduate Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 in Chemical/Mechanical trade in Ordnance Factories under MIL, or have a minimum one year of work experience in factories manufacturing Military Ammunition and Explosives. Only candidates with this specialized background are eligible — this is not a general engineering vacancy.

Q4. What is the salary for OFDR Project Engineer tenure based post? The basic pay starts at ₹36,000 per month in the first year and increases annually — ₹37,080 in the second year, ₹38,192 in the third year, and ₹39,338 plus IDA (Dearness Allowance as per prevailing rate) in the fourth year. In addition to basic pay, candidates also receive IDA, HRA (when company quarters are not available), EPF, safety gear, and bonus if applicable. For female personnel, maternity benefits are also provided under the Maternity Benefit Act 1961.

Q5. Is there any application fee for OFDR Recruitment 2026? No, there is absolutely no application fee — it is NIL for all categories including General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen. Candidates can apply entirely free of charge. However, since the application mode is offline by post, candidates will need to bear the cost of postal/courier charges for sending their application to the Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune.

Q6. What is the selection process for OFDR Project Engineer Recruitment 2026? There is no written examination. Candidates are first shortlisted based on their B.E./B.Tech or Diploma percentage marks, after which shortlisted candidates are called for a Personal Interaction/Interview. The final merit list is prepared with 85% weightage to academic marks and 15% weightage to interview performance. Candidates above the cut-off in both stages are then called for Document Verification in merit order. Those who clear document verification are issued Offers of Engagement. The entire process is done in a merit-based and transparent manner.

Q7. What is the maximum contract period for OFDR Tenure Based Engineer? The initial engagement is for up to 1 year. Based on factory requirement and satisfactory performance, the contract can be extended for another 3 years — making the total maximum engagement period 4 years from the date of joining. The engagement automatically terminates on completion of 4 years without any further notice. There is no provision for regular absorption or permanent employment under this scheme. Either party can terminate the contract earlier by giving one month’s notice or paying one month’s Basic Pay + IDA in lieu of notice.

Q8. Can candidates apply through email or in person for OFDR 2026? No. Applications received through any mode other than offline post will not be entertained at all. The notification clearly states this rule with no exceptions. Candidates must fill the application form in block letters using a blue ball pen, superscribe the envelope with the correct text, enclose all required documents, and send the complete application by post to “The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune, Dist.: Pune (Maharashtra), Pin – 412101.” No email applications, online submissions, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

Q9. Can a fresher with B.Tech apply for OFDR Project Engineer post? Not directly. A B.E./B.Tech or Diploma alone is not sufficient — candidates must also have completed a minimum one year of Graduate Apprenticeship in Ordnance Factories under MIL in Chemical/Mechanical trade, or have minimum one year of work experience in factories manufacturing Military Ammunition and Explosives. A fresh graduate without any such specific experience or apprenticeship background will not be eligible for this post. This role demands candidates who can work safely with ammunition, explosives, and hazardous chemicals from Day One with minimal learning curve.

Q10. Where will selected candidates be posted after selection in OFDR 2026? Selected candidates will be posted at Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune, Maharashtra – 412 101. The work involves Core Technical areas such as Design, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality Control, and Production Engineering — specifically for Military Ammunition and Explosives. Personnel may also be assigned to other specific jobs, projects, programmes, or tasks as per factory requirements. Company quarters/accommodation may be provided wherever available, with license fee deducted at applicable rates.

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