HEF Khadki CPW Recruitment 2026 — 85 Vacancies

High Explosives Factory (HEF), Khadki is hiring 85 Chemical Process Workers (CPW) on a tenure basis for its Pune, Maharashtra unit under Munitions India Limited (MIL), a Government of India defence enterprise under the Ministry of Defence. If you hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the AOCP trade or a related feeder trade, you can apply offline by post. The last date to apply is 18 September 2026. There is no application fee, and the starting Basic Pay is Rs. 19,900 per month plus Dearness Allowance.

High Explosives Factory (HEF) Khadki Chemical Process Worker (CPW) Recruitment 2026 - 85 Posts

High Explosives Factory, Khadki, Pune - a unit of Munitions India Limited (MIL), one of the defence PSUs formed from the Ordnance Factory Board - has released a notification for 85 Chemical Process Worker (CPW) posts on a tenure basis. These are contract engagements for one year, extendable up to a maximum of four years depending on factory requirement and your performance. Top priority goes to AOCP (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant) trade apprentices trained in Ordnance Factories under MIL, but candidates from several feeder trades, including Fitter General, Machinist, Turner, Sheet Metal Worker, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Boiler Attendant and Refrigeration & AC Mechanic, can also apply. Selected candidates will work directly with the manufacturing and handling of explosives and hazardous chemicals, so safety training is a mandatory part of the engagement, and either party can end the engagement by giving one month's notice.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT in the AOCP trade, or a completed apprenticeship in a feeder trade such as IMCP, MMCP, LACP, PPO, Fitter General, Machinist, Turner, Sheet Metal Worker, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Boiler Attendant, Mechanic (Industrial Electronics) or Refrigeration & AC Mechanic.
• Where From: Your apprenticeship should be from an Ordnance Factory, a Government/Private organisation with Government affiliation, or a Government ITI.
• Preference Order: First preference goes to Ex-apprentices of the AOCP trade trained in Ordnance Factories under MIL. Second preference goes to AOCP apprentices from other Government departments and Government-affiliated organisations.
• Reservation: Out of 85 posts, 35 are for UR, 23 for OBC, 13 for SC, 6 for ST and 8 for EWS candidates. This post is not identified for PwBD candidates.
• Waiting List: If a candidate in the merit list is found ineligible at any stage, or fails to report within the given period, a candidate from the waiting list in the same category will be considered in their place.

Age Limit

• The upper age limit for General category candidates is 40 years, reckoned as on the last date of receipt of applications (18 September 2026).
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years, and Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to their period of military service plus 3 years.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a Basic Pay of Rs. 19,900 per month plus Dearness Allowance (DA), calculated at 1/30th of the monthly pay for each day worked (8 hours a day).
• You will also get House Rent Allowance (if Company Quarters are not available) and an annual increase of 3% on Basic Pay during your tenure, subject to satisfactory performance.
• If your performance rating falls below satisfactory, you get 3 months to improve before any decision on continuation of your engagement.

Application Fee

• All categories: No application fee.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on your NAC marksheet and a Trade Test, not a written exam:

1. NAC (NCVT) Marksheet Evaluation: Carries 80% weightage in the final merit. HEF Khadki may set a cut-off percentage to decide who gets called for the Trade Test.
2. Trade Test / Practical Test: Carries 20% weightage in the final merit.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates, in order of merit, must produce original certificates for age, qualification, category and experience. Additional candidates equal to the number rejected may be called from the merit list.

If you clear all stages successfully, you will undergo a one-month in-house training on safe handling of explosives and safety norms, followed by two months of On-Job training before being deployed to your specific role. Successful completion earns you a certificate valid across all MIL Group factories, which gives priority in any future engagement and means you will not need to repeat the training if re-engaged.

How to Apply

1. Download the Application Form from munitionsindia.in.
2. Print it and fill it in BLOCK LETTERS only.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your educational and age-proof certificates, your NCVT NAC marksheet, category certificate (if applicable), and one extra self-attested photograph.
4. Superscribe the envelope as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TENURE BASED CPW PERSONNEL ON CONTRACT BASIS".
5. Send it by post to The Chief General Manager, High Explosives Factory, Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra - 411003 so it reaches before the last date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail for the Trade Test, so keep your e-mail ID and phone number active throughout the recruitment process. HEF Khadki will not be responsible for late or non-receipt of your application due to postal delay.

General Conditions

• Submitting false, incorrect or incomplete information will disqualify your candidature at any stage.
• You can send only one application for this post — multiple applications by the same person will be summarily rejected.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
• Mere submission of your form does not guarantee a call letter for the Trade Test.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 18 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 18 September 2026

• Operate and monitor chemical processing equipment used in explosives manufacturing
• Handle hazardous chemicals and explosive materials following strict safety protocols
• Follow standard operating procedures for the safe handling of ammunition and explosives
• Maintain production logs and report any equipment malfunction immediately
• Wear and maintain prescribed safety gear and personal protective equipment at all times
• Complete in-house and on-job training programs conducted by the factory
• Coordinate with supervisors and safety officers during plant operations
• Keep the work area clean and compliant with factory safety norms