OFDR Project Engineer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR) is hiring 13 Graduate/Diploma Project Engineers on a tenure basis. If you have a B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with one year of apprenticeship in an Ordnance Factory or ammunition unit, you can apply offline. The last date to send your application by post is 21 May 2026. Salary starts at Rs. 36,000 per month in the first year and goes up to Rs. 39,338 per month by the fourth year, plus DA.

Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR) Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 - 13 Posts

Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, a unit of Munitions India Limited (MIL) under the Ministry of Defence, has released a notification to recruit 13 Project Engineers on a tenure basis. The vacancies are split into 7 Mechanical and 6 Chemical Engineering posts (including carry-forward vacancies). There is no written exam — selection is based on academic merit and a personal interview. Freshers with a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, in Ordnance Factories or ammunition manufacturing units can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Mechanical Engineering: 7 posts
• Chemical Engineering: 6 posts

Total: 13 posts (including carry-forward vacancies). The vacancy count is provisional and subject to change.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Project Engineer: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from a recognised university or institute.
• Diploma Project Engineer: Three-year Diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a recognised institute.

Apprenticeship/Training Experience

• Minimum one year of apprenticeship training as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, in the Mechanical or Chemical trade of Ordnance Factories under Munitions India Limited (MIL), OR
• Minimum one year of work experience in factories engaged in manufacturing military ammunitions and explosives.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 30 years (as on the closing date of application)
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) as per Government of India rules
• Additional relaxation for PwBD candidates as per central government norms

Salary

• 1st Year: Rs. 36,000 per month
• 2nd Year: Rs. 37,080 per month
• 3rd Year: Rs. 38,192 per month
• 4th Year: Rs. 39,338 per month
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA) as applicable from time to time
• The engagement is purely on a tenure basis and does not lead to permanent absorption

Application Fee

• No application fee for any category of candidates

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is purely merit-based. There is no written test.

1. Academic Merit (85% weightage): Marks obtained in B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering form the basis of shortlisting.
2. Personal Interview (15% weightage): Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview at the OFDR premises.
3. Document Verification: Original certificates including educational qualifications, apprenticeship/work experience, caste, and ID proof are checked before final selection.

Final merit list is prepared by combining the academic score and interview score in 85:15 ratio.

How to Apply

1. Download the official notification and application form from munitionsindia.in.
2. Fill the application form in your own handwriting using a black or blue ballpoint pen.
3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and self-attest the form.
4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (mark sheets, degree/diploma, apprenticeship certificate, caste certificate, ID proof).
5. Send the completed application by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address mentioned in the official notification.
6. The application must reach OFDR by 21 May 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 02 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 02 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application by Post: 21 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Assist in production planning and supervision of ammunition and explosives manufacturing operations
• Operate and monitor mechanical and chemical processing equipment as per safety standards
• Maintain quality control records and ensure compliance with defence production specifications
• Support shop-floor engineers in troubleshooting plant and equipment issues
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols for handling explosives
• Prepare daily production and inspection reports for senior officers
• Participate in process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives at the factory
• Coordinate with maintenance, stores, and quality teams for smooth shop-floor operations