📢 Ordnance Factory Dehu Road Vacancy 2026 – Graduate & Diploma Project Engineer on Tenure Basis
Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, a unit of Munitions India Limited (MIL) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Pune, Maharashtra, has invited offline applications for the engagement of Graduate and Diploma Project Engineers on a tenure basis. This opportunity offers a chance to work in one of India’s premier defence manufacturing units, contributing to the production and handling of military ammunition and explosives.
🏭 Position Overview
- Post: Graduate / Diploma Project Engineer (Tenure Based)
- Location: Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune, Maharashtra
- Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable up to 4 years based on performance and factory requirements
- Mode of Application: Offline only
💰 Salary Structure
- 1st Year: ₹36,000/- per month
- 2nd Year: ₹37,080/- per month
- 3rd Year: ₹38,192/- per month
- 4th Year: ₹39,338/- per month
📊 Vacancy Details
| Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical | 02 | 04 | 01 | 01 | 01 | Supervisory Level |
| Mechanical | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | Supervisory Level |
🎓 Essential Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, OR
- B.Sc. Graduate with Chemistry as one of the major subjects.
- Ex-Graduate apprentices who have completed one-year training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 in Ordnance Factories or similar units manufacturing ammunition and explosives.
🌟 Desirable Experience
- Apprenticeship in manufacturing or handling of ammunition and explosives.
- Experience in chemical processes or mechanical systems related to defence manufacturing.
⚙️ Selection Process
Selection will be based on academic merit and personal interaction/interview. The merit list will be prepared using:
- 85% weightage for marks obtained in Degree/Diploma/B.Sc.
- 15% weightage for personal interaction/interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and final engagement based on merit.
📅 Age Limit
- General Category: Maximum 30 years
- OBC (NCL): Relaxation up to 3 years
- SC/ST: Relaxation up to 5 years
🧾 Application Process
- Applications must be submitted offline only.
- Envelope should be superscribed as: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF GRADUATE / DIPLOMA PROJECT ENGINEER ON TENURE BASIS - OFDR-2026”.
- Send the application along with self-attested documents and three photographs (with name and date of birth written on the back) to:
Address:
The Chief General Manager,
Ordnance Factory Dehu Road,
Pune, Maharashtra – 412101
Email for Queries: ofdrestt@ord.gov.in
📆 Important Dates
- Closing Date: 23 September 2026.
- If the closing date falls on a holiday, the next working day will be considered.
📋 General Conditions
- No application fee.
- SC/ST candidates will be reimbursed second-class travel fare for attending interviews.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via post/email.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- All disputes will be subject to Pune jurisdiction.
💼 Benefits & Terms
- 30 days leave per year (2.5 days credited monthly).
- EPF and Employee Compensation Act benefits as per government norms.
- Eligible for bonus under the Bonus Act, 1965.
- Female employees entitled to maternity benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
- Company quarters may be allotted based on availability.
✅ Final Takeaway
The Ordnance Factory Dehu Road Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 offers a prestigious opportunity for engineering graduates and diploma holders to work in India’s defence manufacturing sector. With structured pay, professional growth, and hands-on experience in ammunition and explosive production, this tenure-based engagement is ideal for candidates seeking a career in technical and industrial operations.
Issued by Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune – Advertisement No. 1914/02/OFDR/Tenure Based/Project Engineer/2026, dated 02 September 2026.
