Gun and Shell Factory Contract Recruitment 2026

The Academy of Weapon Technology & Management (AWTM), Ichapur, has issued a recruitment advertisement for tenure-based contract roles at Gun & Shell Factory, Kashipur, a unit of AWEIL Kanpur. The openings are intended for candidates with Matriculation and a National Trade Certificate or National Apprentice Certificate in the relevant trade.

There are 40 vacancies across six trades, and applications must be submitted offline by post. The application window began on 6 October 2026; applications are due within 30 days of the advertisement's publication in Employment News. Selection involves a Trade Test or Practical Test and document verification, with merit based on the specified examination and test marks.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

AWTM has advertised 40 posts in six trades. The trade-wise openings and the corresponding NTC/NAC trades considered are listed below.

The notification gives the following trade-wise category distribution. PwBD and ESM entries are shown separately in the advertisement.

In the reservation summary, the notice lists 28 unreserved, 6 Scheduled Caste, no Scheduled Tribe, 5 Other Backward Class, 1 Economically Weaker Section, 1 PwBD (d) and (e), and 4 Ex-Servicemen entries. UR means Unreserved; SC, Scheduled Caste; ST, Scheduled Tribe; OBC, Other Backward Class; EWS, Economically Weaker Section; PwBD, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; and ESM, Ex-Servicemen. The notification states that reservation is applied separately to each post.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed Matriculation and hold an NTC or NAC issued by the National Council of Training in Vocational Trades (NCTVT) in the trade relevant to the post. Electrical Fitter applicants need an NTC/NAC in Electrical Fitter; Mechanical Fitter applicants need one in General Fitter (Mechanical); and applicants for Machinist, Turner and Electroplater need the certificate in their respective trades. Heat Treatment Operator applicants need an NTC/NAC in Forger & Heat Treater. For Electrical Fitter, the qualification is stated as being subject to the applicable SRO. The Class 10 board certificate or marksheet will be accepted as proof of date of birth.

Age Limit

The age range is 18 to 35 years, calculated on the last date for receipt of applications. Relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST candidates only for posts reserved for those categories, and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates only for posts reserved for OBC. Ex-Servicemen may receive relaxation equal to the period of military service plus 3 years. The stated relaxations for candidates with disabilities are 10 years for PwD, 15 years for SC/ST persons with disability, and 13 years for OBC persons with disability.

Application Fee

Where a fee is payable, it must be submitted by Demand Draft in favour of ORDNANCE FACTORIES INSTITUTE OF LEARNING, ISHAPORE.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official AWEIL notice page at https://aweil.in/notice and open the recruitment/application link. The application form and detailed instructions are provided with the recruitment notice.
2. Download and print the application form, then complete it in block letters. Check that every required field is filled and sign the form; incomplete or unsigned applications will be rejected.
3. Attach self-attested copies of the relevant educational certificates, the Class 10 certificate or marksheet as age proof, and the NTC/NAC certificate. Add a caste certificate in the prescribed format, PwBD certificate, and Ex-Servicemen certificate where applicable.
4. Include two passport-size photographs, with each photograph self-attested on the back. Keep a valid email address and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
5. OBC applicants applying under the OBC category must also submit the signed undertaking in the format at Appendix-1. Applicants who owe the fee should include the Demand Draft in the prescribed payee's name.
6. Place the completed form and supporting documents in an envelope marked: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Trade Name] ON CONTRACT BASIS”.
7. Send the application by post to the address specified in the official notification. The available notice text does not reproduce the postal address, so candidates should confirm it in the official PDF and allow enough time for delivery. AWTM will not be responsible for late or undelivered applications or call letters due to postal delays or other reasons.

False, incorrect or incomplete information, or dubious or bogus documents, can lead to disqualification. Candidates should retain copies of their submitted application and documents for reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

The posts carry a consolidated monthly remuneration that includes Basic Pay at the existing CPC Level-1 and Dearness Allowance (DA) under government rules. The notice does not state a fixed rupee amount. For eight hours of work per day, remuneration is calculated at 1/30th of the pay at the basic of the relevant pay scale, plus DA. The stated components and benefits include House Rent Allowance if a quarter is not provided, an annual increase of 3% during the tenure, EPF in accordance with the Act and government guidelines, and coverage under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923.

These are tenure-based engagements and do not give appointees the right to claim regular employee status in the company. Either party may end the engagement during its term by giving one month's notice or paying the Basic Pay and DA components of the consolidated remuneration in lieu of notice.

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants will be informed by post or email about the Trade Test/Practical Test. Merit is based on combined marks from the NCTVT (NCVT) examination and the Trade Test/Practical Test, with 80% weight assigned to NCTVT examination marks and 20% to the Trade Test/Practical Test. Candidates who qualify are called for document verification in merit order; original documents are checked at that stage. A written examination is not specified in the notification. Selected candidates must pass a medical fitness test before joining. SC/ST candidates are eligible for TA/DA to attend document verification as per government instructions.

Applicants should check their email regularly and keep their contact details active until the process is complete. The competent authority may amend, modify or cancel the recruitment, or adopt another lawful selection method, in whole or in part, if circumstances require; AWTM also reserves the right to change the number of vacancies or cancel the process without assigning a reason. Disputes relating to these tenure-based posts are subject to courts and tribunals situated in Kolkata.

Eligible candidates should consult the official advertisement for the postal address and complete instructions, then ensure their application reaches the stated destination within 30 days of publication in Employment News.