Ordnance Factory Itarsi, a unit of Munitions India Limited under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 50 Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) seats for one year of practical training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the apprenticeship year 2025-26. Fresh graduates holding B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, or BA degrees from a recognised university can apply by post in the prescribed format. There is no written test and no application fee. Selection is based entirely on degree marks. The application must reach Ordnance Factory Itarsi within 21 days of the advertisement’s publication in Employment News – the derived last date is 29 October 2026. Do not delay posting your application.
This is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It does not guarantee employment at Ordnance Factory Itarsi or anywhere in Munitions India Limited after the training period.
Important Note:
- Post your application in the prescribed format to the Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Itarsi, Narmadapuram (M.P.) – 461122 immediately. The last date is within 21 days of the Employment News advertisement publication – derived as 29 October 2026. Postal delay is not accepted as a reason for late receipt.
- This is a one-year apprenticeship training engagement only. It does not guarantee employment or any permanent appointment at Ordnance Factory Itarsi or Munitions India Limited after completion of training.
- Check the three disqualifying conditions carefully before applying – if you obtained your degree more than two years ago, or have had one year or more of training or job experience after your degree, or have already undergone apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act anywhere, you are not eligible.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Ordnance Factory Itarsi, Munitions India Limited (Ministry of Defence) |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) |
| Training Duration | One year (Apprenticeship Year 2025-26) |
| Total Seats | 50 |
| Stipend | Rs. 12,300 per month |
| Applicable Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended) |
| Application Mode | Offline – by post only |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the advertisement |
| Selection Process | Merit list on degree marks, document verification, police verification, medical examination |
| Training Location | Ordnance Factory Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh – 461122 |
| Application Last Date | 29 October 2026 (within 21 days of Employment News publication) |
| Official Website | munitionsindia.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published on Munitions India Website | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 29 October 2026 (within 21 days of Employment News publication – do not rely on this date alone; check the Employment News issue carrying this advertisement to confirm) |
| Applications received after due date | Not entertained, including delay by the Post Office |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 25 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 10 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 8 |
| Total | 50 |
Horizontal Reservation for Persons with Disabilities:
| PwD Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| OH (Locomotor disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy) | 1 |
| MD (Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability and Mental Illness) | 1 |
Reservation is as per Sections 3A and 3B of the Apprentices Act and Rule 5 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a degree in one of the following general streams from a recognised State or Central university:
| Degree | Full Form |
|---|---|
| B.Sc | Bachelor of Science |
| B.Com | Bachelor of Commerce |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| BBA | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| BA | Bachelor of Arts |
Engineering, pharmacy, and other professional degree holders are not covered by this advertisement.
Three Disqualifying Conditions – Check Before Applying
Before checking any other condition, verify these three:
- Candidates who have had training or job experience of one year or more after obtaining the qualifying degree are not eligible.
- Candidates who obtained the qualifying degree more than two years ago are not eligible.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training anywhere under the Apprentices Act, 1961 are not eligible.
If more than one year has passed between your degree result date and the start of training, you must submit an affidavit in the prescribed format confirming that you had no training or job experience of one year or more after passing and did not undergo apprenticeship training under the Act anywhere.
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years on the date of application. No upper age limit. The two-year-since-degree rule is the effective ceiling for eligibility.
Stipend
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 12,300 per month |
| Training Duration | One year |
| Nature of Engagement | Training only under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Merit list prepared on the basis of degree marks (aggregate of all years) |
| 2 | Document verification |
| 3 | Police verification |
| 4 | Medical examination |
There is no written test or interview. Your degree percentage is the only competitive factor in the merit list.
How to Apply for Ordnance Factory Itarsi Graduate Apprentice 2026
- Visit munitionsindia.in and download the official advertisement to obtain the prescribed application format (pages 3 and 4 of the PDF, Hindi version on pages 7 to 9).
- Print the application format and fill it in block letters. Your name and date of birth must match your SSC (10th) certificate exactly.
- Tick your degree stream (B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BA, or BBA) and your category (UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, or PwD OH or MD).
- Enter your degree details accurately – period of study, institution, university, full marks, marks obtained, percentage, and the date your result was declared. Marks are the sole selection criterion, so copy them exactly from your official mark sheets.
- Answer the work experience questions honestly – whether you have one year or more of experience after the degree and whether you are currently employed in an ordnance factory, Ministry of Defence unit, Central Government, State Government, PSU, or non-government organisation. If currently employed in any of these, route the application through proper channel and tick the confirmation box.
- Affix one recent passport-size photograph, self-signed across the front, in the box on the form.
- Attach attested copies of: proof of date of birth, mark sheets of all years of the degree, degree certificate, and SC, ST, OBC-NCL, or PwD certificate if claiming reservation. Applications without required documents are rejected.
- List all enclosures in the appropriate item on the form, sign the declaration with date and place, and send the application by speed post or registered post to:
The Chief General Manager,
Ordnance Factory Itarsi,
Narmadapuram (M.P.) – 461122
- Keep a photocopy of the completed application form and all enclosures for your records.
Important Instructions
- This is a training engagement, not a job. No request for appointment to any post in the factory will be entertained after completion of training. The apprenticeship does not guarantee employment.
- The application must reach the factory on or before the due date. Postal delay is not accepted as a reason for late receipt. Use speed post or registered post with tracking.
- The exact last date depends on the Employment News issue date. The derived last date is 29 October 2026 based on the advertisement’s appearance on the Munitions India website on 8 October 2026. Candidates should check the Employment News issue carrying this advertisement to confirm the exact deadline.
- Application must be in the prescribed format printed in the advertisement. Applications in any other format will be rejected.
- The declaration in the application states that you have never been debarred from any examination or involved in a criminal case. Read it carefully before signing.
- For queries, contact Ordnance Factory Itarsi on phone 07572-268510 to 268512.
- Selected apprentices will sign a contract of apprenticeship as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, and its amendments.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Munitions India Limited Official Website (Notification and Application Format) | Click Here |
FAQs
What is the Ordnance Factory Itarsi Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
It is a notification for engaging 50 Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) for one year of practical training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, at Ordnance Factory Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh.
Will I get a permanent job after this apprenticeship?
No. The advertisement clearly states that no request for appointment to any post in the factory will be entertained after training. This is a training engagement only and does not guarantee employment.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach Ordnance Factory Itarsi within 21 days of the advertisement’s publication in Employment News. The derived last date is 29 October 2026. Candidates should check the Employment News issue carrying this advertisement to confirm the exact date.
Which degrees are eligible?
B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, and BA from a recognised State or Central university. Engineering, pharmacy, and other professional degrees are not covered by this advertisement.
Is there a written test or interview?
No. Selection is entirely on the basis of degree marks. There is no written test or interview.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.
What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years on the date of application. There is no upper age limit. The effective ceiling is that the degree must have been obtained within the last two years.
What is the stipend?
Rs. 12,300 per month for the one-year training period.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Candidates who have had one year or more of training or job experience after their degree, candidates who obtained their degree more than two years ago, and candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training anywhere under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official Ordnance Factory Itarsi Graduate Apprentice (General Streams) recruitment advertisement published on munitionsindia.in on 8 October 2026. The last date of 29 October 2026 is derived from the 21-day window counted from the website publication date – the exact last date must be confirmed from the Employment News issue carrying this advertisement. This is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and does not guarantee employment. Candidates must read the original official advertisement carefully before applying. JobShouter is not associated with Ordnance Factory Itarsi or Munitions India Limited. This article is for informational purposes only.
