📢 Small Arms Factory Kanpur Recruitment 2026 – Mason Post for Retired Central Government Employees Full Details

Small Arms Factory (SAF), Kanpur, a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released a notification for the recruitment of retired Central Government employees on a contractual basis. This opportunity is specifically for the post of Mason in the Industrial Cadre.

📊 Position Details

  • Post: Mason (Industrial Cadre)
  • No. of Vacancies: 01
  • Location: Small Arms Factory, Kalpi Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

💰 Remuneration

(A) For Civilian Retired Employees

  • Fixed monthly remuneration = Pay drawn at retirement – Basic Pension.
  • No increments or allowances (HRA, DA, etc.) will be provided.

(B) For Ex-Servicemen

  • Remuneration will be fixed as per prevailing DGR minimum wage notification rates, based on skill set, qualification, retired grade, and location.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a retired Central Government employee (preference to erstwhile OFB, DGQA, DGNAI, DGAQA, EME Workshop, MES, Indian Army/Navy/AF/PMF/BSF/CG/Agniveer).
  • Relevant field experience is mandatory.
  • Maximum age limit: 65 years.

⚙️ Selection Process

  • Walk-in interview will be conducted to assess experience, expertise, and suitability.
  • Practical test may be included if required.

📅 Terms of Appointment

  • Initial contract: 1 year.
  • Extendable by another year based on performance and organizational needs.
  • Maximum tenure: 3 years (post-superannuation).
  • Outstation travel may be required; TA entitlement equal to last allowances drawn at retirement.
  • Appointee will be governed by the Official Secrets Act, 1923.

📍 Application Process

  • Submit application in prescribed format (Annexure-I).
  • Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, discharge book (if ex-serviceman), PPO, proof of age, and recent passport-size photograph.
  • Applications must be sent by Speed Post only to:

Address:
The Chief General Manager,
Small Arms Factory,
Kalpi Road, Kanpur – 208009

Last Date: 26 September 2026

📋 General Instructions

  • Incomplete or unsigned applications will be rejected.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
  • The department reserves the right to increase/decrease vacancies or cancel recruitment.
  • Applications received after the due date will not be considered.

✅ Final Takeaway

The Small Arms Factory Kanpur Mason Recruitment 2026 provides a valuable opportunity for retired Central Government employees to continue contributing their expertise in a defence manufacturing unit. With a fixed remuneration structure and tenure-based engagement, this role is ideal for experienced professionals seeking contractual employment in the defence sector. Apply before 26 September 2026 to be considered.

Issued by Small Arms Factory, Kanpur – Advertisement No. 01/HR/Retd/2026, dated 27 August 2026.