OFB i.e Ordnance Factory Board Recruitment 2017 Online Application Form for total 6948 ITI Apprentice & Non ITI Apprentice vacancies advertisement has been publish today.
OFB Recruitment 2017
OFB Recruitment 2017 Advertisement Notification Apply Online ofb.gov.in for the post of ITI Apprentice & Non ITI Apprentice this is the Latest Job & Careers opportunities in Ordnance Factory Board. Ordnance Factory Board has recently publish an advertisement notification for ITI Apprentice & Non ITI Apprentice Posts vacancies jobs opening for January 2017.
Online applications are invited from Indian citizens for engagement of 55th Batch (for Non-ITI & ITI candidates) of Trade Apprentices under the ‘Apprentices Act 1961’ in Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories located in different States across India. The number of vacancies is approx.6948 including 3621 ITI and 3327 Non-ITI, the highest ever as part of OFB’s Skill India Mission.
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Vacancies in OFB Recruitment 2017
Total vacancies in Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) ITI Apprentice & Non ITI Apprentice post details are given below.
Name Of the Post |
Number of Vacancies |
ITI Apprentice |
3621 |
Non ITI Apprentice |
3327 |
Vacancies Details
Sl.No | State | Name of the Factory | Trade | Ex ITI | Non ITI | Total | ||
1 | Chandigarh | Ordnance Cable Factory CHANDIGARH | Carpenter | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||
Electrician | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
Fitter | 8 | 0 | 8 | |||||
Machinist | 8 | 10 | 18 | |||||
Painter (General) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
Turner | 6 | 0 | 6 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
TOTAL | 39 | 10 | 49 | |||||
2 | Madhya Pradesh | Gun Carriage Factory JABALPUR | Electrician | 15 | 0 | 15 | ||
Electroplater | 6 | 0 | 6 | |||||
Fitter | 0 | 81 | 81 | |||||
Machinist | 0 | 116 | 116 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 10 | 10 | |||||
Painter (General) | 6 | 0 | 6 | |||||
Turner | 0 | 34 | 34 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 35 | 0 | 35 | |||||
TOTAL | 62 | 241 | 303 | |||||
3 | Madhya Pradesh | Grey Iron Foundry JABALPUR – | Electrician | 11 | 8 | 19 | ||
Foundry Man | 0 | 14 | 14 | |||||
Machinist | 9 | 7 | 16 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 10 | 10 | |||||
Turner | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 12 | 8 | 20 | |||||
TOTAL | 38 | 51 | 89 | |||||
4 | Madhya Pradesh | Ordnance Factory IT A RSI | Attendant Operator Chemical | 0 | 25 | 25 | ||
Plant | ||||||||
Boiler Attendant | 0 | 3 | 3 | |||||
Carpenter | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
Electrician | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
Fitter | 15 | 0 | 15 | |||||
Machinist | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
Painter (General) | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
Turner | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 4 | 0 | 4 | |||||
TOTAL | 45 | 28 | 73 | |||||
5 | Madhya Pradesh | Ordnance Factory KHAMARIA JABALPUR | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 0 | 30 | 30 | ||
Boiler Attendant | 0 | 9 | 9 | |||||
Electrician | 15 | 10 | 25 | |||||
Electroplater | 10 | 5 | 15 | |||||
Sl No | State | Name of the Factory | Trade | Ex ITI | Non ITI | Total | ||
No | ||||||||
Fitter | 20 | 20 | 40 | |||||
Machinist | 20 | 20 | 40 | |||||
Turner | 20 | 20 | 40 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 20 | 0 | 20 | |||||
TOTAL | 105 | 114 | 219 | |||||
6 | Madhya Pradesh | Ordnance Factory KATNI | Electrician | 15 | 0 | 15 | ||
Fitter | 0 | 15 | 15 | |||||
Foundry Man | 0 | 11 | 11 | |||||
Instrument Mechanic | 0 | 3 | 3 | |||||
Machinist | 0 | 17 | 17 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 15 | 15 | |||||
Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||
Tool & Die Maker (Tool Jig & | 8 | 0 | 8 | |||||
Fixture) | ||||||||
Turner | 0 | 12 | 12 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||
TOTAL | 25 | 75 | 100 | |||||
7 | Madhya Pradesh | Vehicle Factory JABALPUR | Electrician | 15 | 0 | 15 | ||
Fitter | 55 | 0 | 55 | |||||
Machinist | 80 | 0 | 80 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 12 | 12 | |||||
Painter (General) | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
Tool & Die Maker (Tool Jig & Fixture) | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
Turner | 25 | 0 | 25 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 15 | 0 | 15 | |||||
TOTAL | 200 | 12 | 212 | |||||
8 | Maharashtra | Ammunition Factory Kirkee (PUNE) | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 0 | 96 | 96 | ||
Electrician | 38 | 0 | 38 | |||||
Fitter | 91 | 40 | 131 | |||||
Machinist | 125 | 0 | 125 | |||||
Mechanical maintenance | 0 | 48 | 48 | |||||
Chemical plant | ||||||||
Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 0 | 16 | 16 | |||||
Tool & Die Maker (Tool Jig & Fixture) | 20 | 20 | 40 | |||||
Sl No | State | Name of the Factory | Trade | Ex ITI | Non ITI | Total | ||||||
Turner | 67 | 0 | 67 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 341 | 220 | 561 | |||||||||
9 | Maharashtra | High Explosives Factory , Kirkee (PUNE) | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 0 | 49 | 49 | ||||||
Fitter | 12 | 0 | 12 | |||||||||
Electrician | 12 | 0 | 12 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 24 | 49 | 73 | |||||||||
10 | Maharashtra | Machine Tool Prototype Factory, AMBARNATH | Electrician | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
Fitter | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||||||||
Machinist | 6 | 6 | 12 | |||||||||
Mechanic Machine Tool | 0 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
Turner | 8 | 7 | 15 | |||||||||
Welder (G&E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 25 | 23 | 48 | |||||||||
11 | Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory AMBARNATH | Electrician | 4 | 4 | 8 | ||||||
Fitter | 9 | 9 | 18 | |||||||||
Foundry Man | 0 | 10 | 10 | |||||||||
Machinist | 89 | 89 | 178 | |||||||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||
Turner | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||||||||
Welder (G&E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 107 | 123 | 230 | |||||||||
12 | Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory AMBAJHARI,NAGPUR | Electrician | 45 | 0 | 45 | ||||||
Fitter | 50 | 0 | 50 | |||||||||
Machinist | 200 | 45 | 245 | |||||||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 38 | 38 | |||||||||
Turner | 50 | 0 | 50 | |||||||||
Welder (G&E) | 35 | 0 | 35 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 380 | 83 | 463 | |||||||||
13 | Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory BHANDARA | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 0 | 116 | 116 | ||||||
Boiler Attendant | 15 | 10 | 25 | |||||||||
Carpenter | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||||||
Electrician | 6 | 0 | 6 | |||||||||
Fitter | 23 | 0 | 23 | |||||||||
Instrument Mechanic | 0 | 8 | 8 | |||||||||
Machinist | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||
Mason | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||
Pipe Fitter | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
Sl No | State | Name of the Factory | Trade | Ex ITI | Non ITI | Total | ||
Plumber | 0 | 9 | 9 | |||||
Sheet Metal Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||
Turner | 4 | 0 | 4 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||
TOTAL | 59 | 145 | 204 | |||||
14 | Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory BHUSAWAL | Fitter | 5 | 6 | 11 | ||
Machinist | 6 | 12 | 18 | |||||
Painter (General) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
Sheet Metal Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | |||||
Turner | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
TOTAL | 23 | 20 | 43 | |||||
15 | Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory CHANDA | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 0 | 179 | 179 | ||
Boiler Attendant | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||
Carpenter | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
Electrician | 12 | 0 | 12 | |||||
Fitter | 17 | 0 | 17 | |||||
Machinist | 12 | 0 | 12 | |||||
Mason | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
Painter (General) | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
Turner | 7 | 0 | 7 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
TOTAL | 90 | 179 | 269 | |||||
16 | Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 0 | 48 | 48 | ||
Electrician | 12 | 0 | 12 | |||||
Fitter | 20 | 0 | 20 | |||||
Machinist | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
Plumber | 0 | 6 | 6 | |||||
Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 0 | 8 | 8 | |||||
Turner | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 6 | 0 | 6 | |||||
TOTAL | 58 | 62 | 120 | |||||
17 | Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory VARANGOAN | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 0 | 53 | 53 | ||
Electrician | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
Fitter | 15 | 14 | 29 | |||||
Machinist | 29 | 28 | 57 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 14 | 14 | |||||
Turner | 9 | 8 | 17 | |||||
TOTAL | 58 | 117 | 175 | |||||
Sl No | State | Name of the Factory | Trade | Ex ITI | Non ITI | Total | ||||||
18 | Orissa | Ordnance Factory Badmal | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 0 | 92 | 92 | ||||||
Boiler Attendant | 4 | 0 | 4 | |||||||||
Electrician | 9 | 0 | 9 | |||||||||
Fitter | 18 | 0 | 18 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 31 | 92 | 123 | |||||||||
19 | Tamilnadu | Cordite Factory Aruvankadu | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant | 0 | 20 | 20 | ||||||
Boiler Attendant | 0 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
Carpenter | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||||||
Electrician | 6 | 0 | 6 | |||||||||
Fitter | 20 | 0 | 20 | |||||||||
Instrument Mechanic | 0 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
Machinist | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||
Plumber | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
Tailor | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||
Turner | 8 | 0 | 8 | |||||||||
Welder (G&E) | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 48 | 30 | 78 | |||||||||
20 | Tamilnadu | Engine Factory AVADI | Electrician | 18 | 0 | 18 | ||||||
Fitter | 65 | 22 | 87 | |||||||||
Machinist | 9 | 0 | 9 | |||||||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||||||||
Turner | 9 | 0 | 9 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 101 | 27 | 128 | |||||||||
21 | Tamilnadu | Heavy Alloy Penetrator Project TTRUCH1RAPALLI | Electrician | 12 | 0 | 12 | ||||||
Fitter | 20 | 0 | 20 | |||||||||
Machinist | 25 | 0 | 25 | |||||||||
Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
Turner | 15 | 0 | 15 | |||||||||
Welder (G&E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||||||
TOTAL | 75 | 2 | 77 | |||||||||
22 | Tamilnadu | Heavy Vehicles Factory AVADI | Carpenter | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
Electrician | 55 | 0 | 55 | |||||||||
Fitter | 121 | 32 | 153 | |||||||||
Machinist | 45 | 36 | 81 | |||||||||
Painter (General) | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||||||
Welder (G&E) | 45 | 24 | 69 | |||||||||
Sl No | State | Name of the Factory | Trade | Ex ITI | Non ITI | Total | ||
TOTAL | 276 | 92 | 368 | |||||
23 | Tamilnadu | Ordnance Clothing Factory AVADI | Tailor | 61 | 185 | 246 | ||
TOTAL | 61 | 185 | 246 | |||||
24 | Tamilnadu | Ordnance Factory Tiruchirapally | Electrician | 10 | 0 | 10 | ||
Fitter | 42 | 0 | 42 | |||||
Machinist | 62 | 20 | 82 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 5 | 5 | |||||
Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||||
Turner | 15 | 0 | 15 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
TOTAL | 134 | 27 | 161 | |||||
25 | Telangana | Ordnance Factory Project | Electrician | 25 | 0 | 25 | ||
Fitter | 73 | 50 | 123 | |||||
Foundry Man | 0 | 10 | 10 | |||||
Moulder | 18 | 0 | 18 | |||||
Machinist | 30 | 20 | 50 | |||||
Painter (General) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
Turner | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 37 | 30 | 67 | |||||
TOTAL | 196 | 110 | 306 | |||||
26 | Uttar Pradesh | Field Gun Factory KANPUR | Electrician | 3 | 5 | 8 | ||
Fitter | 7 | 10 | 17 | |||||
Forger & Heat Treater | 0 | 12 | 12 | |||||
Machinist | 9 | 14 | 23 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 8 | 8 | |||||
Turner | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||||
TOTAL | 22 | 54 | 76 | |||||
27 | Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Clothing Factory SHAHJAHANPUR | Tailor | 154 | 154 | 308 | ||
TOTAL | 154 | 154 | 308 | |||||
28 | Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Equipment Factory KANPUR- | Carpenter | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
Electrician | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
Fitter | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
Footwear Maker | 0 | 20 | 20 | |||||
Sl No | State | Name of the Factory | Trade | Ex-ITI | Non-ITI | Total | ||||||||||
Machinist | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||
Tailor | 51 | 51 | 102 | |||||||||||||
Welder (G&E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||||||||||
TOTAL | 74 | 71 | 145 | |||||||||||||
29 | Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Equipment Factory HAZARATPUR | Electrician | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||
Machinist | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||||||||||
Tailor | 42 | 42 | 84 | |||||||||||||
TOTAL | 48 | 42 | 90 | |||||||||||||
30 | Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Factory KAN PUR | Electrician | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||||
Fitter | 38 | 41 | 79 | |||||||||||||
Machinist | 40 | 67 | 107 | |||||||||||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 17 | 17 | |||||||||||||
Turner | 33 | 0 | 33 | |||||||||||||
Welder (G&E) | 7 | 0 | 7 | |||||||||||||
TOTAL | 122 | 125 | 247 | |||||||||||||
31 | Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Factory MURADNAGAR | Electrician | 24 | 0 | 24 | ||||||||||
Fitter | 46 | 0 | 46 | |||||||||||||
Foundry Man | 0 | 36 | 36 | |||||||||||||
Instrument Mechanic | 0 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 0 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||||
Machinist | 34 | 0 | 34 | |||||||||||||
Pattern Maker | 0 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||
Steel Melting Hand | 0 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||||
Turner | 34 | 0 | 34 | |||||||||||||
Welder (G&E) | 26 | 0 | 26 | |||||||||||||
TOTAL | 164 | 56 | 220 | |||||||||||||
32 | Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Parachute Factory KANPUR | Electrician | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||
Fitter | 15 | 0 | 15 | |||||||||||||
Tailor | 120 | 60 | 180 | |||||||||||||
TOTAL | 140 | 60 | 200 | |||||||||||||
33 | Uttar Pradesh | Small Arms Factory KANPUR | Electrician | 11 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||
Electroplater | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||||||||||
Forger & Heat Treater | 0 | 10 | 10 | |||||||||||||
SlNo | State | Name of the Factory | Trade | ExITI | NonITI | Total | ||
Machinist | 4 | 0 | 4 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 8 | 8 | |||||
Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | 0 | 4 | 4 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 4 | 0 | 4 | |||||
TOTAL | 29 | 22 | 51 | |||||
34 | Uttarakhand | Ordnance Factory DEHRADUN | Electrician | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
Fitter | 34 | 0 | 34 | |||||
Machinist | 15 | 0 | 15 | |||||
Optical Worker | 0 | 47 | 47 | |||||
Turner | 7 | 0 | 7 | |||||
TOTAL | 59 | 47 | 106 | |||||
35 | Uttarakhand | Opto Electronic Factory DEHRA DUN | Electrician | 9 | 0 | 9 | ||
Electroplater | 11 | 0 | 11 | |||||
Fitter | 3 | 12 | 15 | |||||
Machinist | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||||
Optical Worker | 0 | 56 | 56 | |||||
TOTAL | 29 | 76 | 105 | |||||
36 | West Bengal | Gun & Shell Factory, COSSIPORE | Electrician | 6 | 14 | 20 | ||
Electroplater | 5 | 0 | 5 | |||||
Fitter | 11 | 32 | 43 | |||||
Machinist | 27 | 145 | 172 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 6 | 6 | |||||
Turner | 5 | 11 | 16 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 8 | 0 | 8 | |||||
TOTAL | 62 | 208 | 270 | |||||
37 | West Bengal | Metal & Steel Factory ISHAPORE | Electrician | 20 | 0 | 20 | ||
Electroplater | 8 | 0 | 8 | |||||
Fitter | 54 | 0 | 54 | |||||
Forger & Heat Treater | 0 | 10 | 10 | |||||
Machinist | 55 | 0 | 55 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 20 | 20 | |||||
Turner | 20 | 0 | 20 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 8 | 0 | 8 | |||||
TOTAL | 165 | 30 | 195 | |||||
38 | West Bengal | Ordnance Factory DUM DUM | Electrician | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
Fitter | 8 | 11 | 19 | |||||
Sl.No | State | Name of the Factory | Trade | Ex-ITI | Non-ITI | Total | ||
ITI | ||||||||
Machinist | 8 | 10 | 18 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Turner | 5 | 3 | 8 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 12 | 0 | 12 | |||||
TOTAL | 36 | 25 | 61 | |||||
39 | West Bengal | Rifle Factory Ishapore | Electrician | 20 | 0 | 20 | ||
Fitter | 0 | 100 | 100 | |||||
Machinist | 0 | 100 | 100 | |||||
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance (G) | 0 | 10 | 10 | |||||
Turner | 0 | 16 | 16 | |||||
Welder (G&E) | 10 | 0 | 10 | |||||
TOTAL | 30 | 226 | 256 | |||||
OFB Recruitment 2017 Eligibility
Minimum educational qualification for OFB Recruitment 2017 for the ITI Apprentice & Non ITI Apprentice posts is given below.
Name Of the Post |
Education Qualification |
ITI Apprentice |
Passed “Madhyamik” (Class: 10th standard or equivalent) with minimum 40% marks in aggregate with 40% marks in each of mathematics & Science. |
Non ITI Apprentice |
Should have passed ITI/trade test from any institute recognized by NCVT (SCVT or any other authority specified through Gazette Notification of Ministry of Labour &Employment / Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, with duration as per the Apprentice Act, 1961) and should possess the qualification of the closing date of application. |
Age Limit
Between 14 to 22 years as on last date of application, Relaxation in Upper age limit is permitted as under:
Age Relaxation
Category | Years |
For SC/ST Candidates | 05 (Five) years |
For OBC candidates | 03 (Three) years |
For Physically Handicapped (PH) / Physically Challenged (PC) or Differently Abled Candidates | Additional 10 (Ten) years |
For ITI Candidates | Upper age limit is relaxable by the period of training already undergone as per the normal duration of NCVT/SCVT, in the relevant trade. |
OFB Recruitment 2017 Stipend
According to the Trade Apprentice Act 1961 & as per The Gazette notification of India, G.S.R. 680(A), Part-ll-Section 37-Sub-section(i) Dtd. September 22, 2014 year wise entitlement of present stipend is appended below. (Time to time amendments via Gazette notification also will regulate the stipend).
During the 1st year of training | 70% of minimum wages of Semi-Skilled workers notified by the respective state or Union Territory |
During the 2nd year of training | 80% of minimum wages of Semi-Skilled workers notified by the respective state or Union Territory |
During the 3rd year of training | 90% of minimum wages of Semi-Skilled workers notified by the respective state or Union Territory |
Note: No other allowances will be paid during the entire period of Apprenticeship training. However, in case of Ex-ITI candidates, period of already undergone by them will be considered for the purpose of determining the stipend.
OFB Recruitment 2017 Advertisement
OFB Recruitment 2017 Medical Examination
- Will be conducted by the respective Ordnance Factory (for the selected candidates only). Date, Time and Venue of Medical Examination will be communicated separately by the respective factory only.
OFB Recruitment 2017 Scheme Of Examination
The written examination will be as follows:
For Non-ITI Candidates:- Written Test (One Paper of 03 hours duration, total questions 150) consisting of questions on English, General Knowledge, Mathematics and Aptitude/Reasoning, as per Madhyamik ( Class: X th Standard or equivalent)
For ITI Candidates:- Written Test (one paper consisting of 02 parts of 03 hours duration, total questions 150)
- PART – A: Questions on English, General Knowledge, Mathematics and Aptitude/Reasoning approx. 40% out of total number of questions.
- PART – B: Questions on the group of subject trades – approx. 60% out of total number of questions.
Examination will be conducted on ‘Multiple Choice Objective Type Test’ on OMR sheet. There will be no negative marking.
OFB Recruitment 2017 Merit List
Merit list for all candidates will be published on the website where the application form was submitted. In the event of tie in total marks obtained by the candidates, following criterion will be followed to decide position:
For Non-ITI Candidates | by age seniority. |
For ITI Candidates | i. Higher marks in Part-B ii. Age seniority. iii. If the tie still persists, it is finally resolved by referring to the alphabetical order of names i.e. a candidate whose name begins with the alphabet which comes first in the alphabetical order gets preference. |
OFB Recruitment 2017 Important Dates
- Submission of On-line Application Starts from: 20/01/2017
- Closing date of submission of On-line Application: 20/02/2017
OFB Recruitment 2017 Online Application Form
- Candidate must apply ‘online’ ONLY directly through the website: http://www.ofb.gov.in/
- While filling up the application form through website, the applicant must be ready with the following –
Scan copy of signature (10Kb – 20Kb),
Colour passport size photo (15Kb – 40Kb)
Scanned picture of Left Thumb Impression (10Kb-20Kb) – all in JPG/JPEG format.
- Candidates must also follow the detailed instructions, which is available on the website while filling up the application form.
- Candidates should keep a copy of the Application printout. Candidates are not required to send hard copy of application to the respective Factory/unit. However, the same willhave to be produced by the candidates at the time of document verification in the respective Factory/unit.
Important Instruction for PH(VH) and PH(OH) candidates
- (a) One eyed candidates and partially blind candidates who are able to read the normal Question Paper set for all the candidates with or without magnifying glass and who wish to write/indicate the answer with the help of Magnifying Glass will be allowed to use the Magnifying Glass in the Examination Hall and will not be entitled to a Scribe. Such candidates will have to bring their own Magnifying Glass to the Examination Hall.
- (b) Visually handicapped (VH) candidates and candidates suffering from Cerebral Palsy can avail the assistance of a SCRIBE in the Written Examination subject to such requests being made in the application forms. Question Papers and Answer Sheets will not be provided in BRAILLE.
- (c) Assistance for Scribe: The candidate should indicate the request for scribe while filling the application form. There is a separate application for scribe in which the candidate is required to be filled up his scribe details including ID.
OFB Recruitment 2017 General Information
Applicants are advised to note the following instructions carefully:
- I. Candidates will have to apply on-line only through the link appearing in this advertisement.
- II. Candidates are not required to pay any fee for the examination.
- III. It is to be noted that mere submission of application form, receipt of ‘acknowledgement’, receipt of admit card and appearance in examination does not guarantee induction as trade apprenticeship in any of the Ordnance Factories. The selection of candidates will be made based on factory-wise merit position considering available vacancies category-wise, scrutiny of original copy of credentials, clear police verification report & medical test etc.
- IV. The candidates are required to carefully go through the advertisement in detail. The candidates automatically agree to the terms and conditions of this advertisement by clicking the Apply Online Button in this Advertisement.
- V. Candidates are not required to send hard copy of application& admit card to the respective Factory/OFRC. However, the same will be kept with candidates only and have to produce by the candidates at the time of document verification.
- VI. Candidates are required to check up website for submitting online applications for any updates and changes.
- VII. Candidates are required to give valid mobile No. and e-mail id for periodical notices.
- VIII. Written examination is Multiple Choice Question type and OMR answer sheets based. There will be NO negative marking.
- IX. Canvassing of any kind will disqualify the candidate. Selection process is done strictly on merit. Candidates are advised not to fall prey to any unscrupulous elements.
- X. Candidates will be permitted to enter examination hall with valid ADMIT CARD only, showing clear COLOUR PHOTO, SIGNATURE & Left Thumb Impression. Hence the candidates are advised to ensure that their proper clear COLOUR PHOTO, SIGNATURE & Left Thumb Impression have been uploaded and are printed on the Admit Card.
- XI. The candidate must not attempt impersonation or take help of any impersonator at any stage of the selection process or try to copy from neighbouring candidates, books and use of any electronic gadgets.
- XII. Any material suppression of facts or submitting forge certificates shall lead to rejection his/her candidature at any stage of selection of this process.
- XIII. If any candidate is found using any type of unfair means during the examination, the candidature of the candidate shall be debarred summarily and the candidate shall not be allowed to appear in any of the exams/written test conducted by Ordnance Factories at a future date.
- XIV. Decision of Ordnance Factories in all matters relating to the eligibility, acceptance/rejection of any application, allotment of language, examination centre etc. will be final and binding on the candidate and no inquiry/correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.
- XV. Any subsequent changes in the terms and conditions of the engagement of Trade Apprentices as per the extant rules will stand good. Ordnance Factory Board reserves the right to incorporate any subsequent changes/modifications / additions in the terms & conditions under this advertisement notice as necessitated and applicable.Any corrigendum will be published on the OFB site(www.ofb.gov.in) or the site meant for applying online.
- XVI. Any dispute in regard to the engagement of Trade Apprentices will be subject to courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over the City/Town in which the concerned Ordnance Factory is situated and where the candidate has submitted his/her application.
- XVII. The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria for admission to the examination. Their admission at all the stages of examination will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If, on verification of document, at any time before or after the written examination, it is found that the candidate does not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, his/her candidature for the examination shall be cancelled by OFB or concerned Ordnance Factories / units.
- XVIII. After the written examination is over, the question paper and answer keys will be uploaded on the website within 2 days. If any candidate wants to contest the uploaded answer keys, the candidate can do so within 07 days along with supporting documents ONLY after paying the prescribed fees of Rs 100/- for each question contested online. After the stipulated period is over, no contest shall be entertained.
- XIX. Record retention period for examination material (Original OMR Sheet/Attendance Sheet/Question paper etc.) will be 3 month after the declaration of result. After that no RTI shall be entertained by OFRC/any unit of Ordnance factories regarding this examination.
- XX. The Competent Authority reserves the right to adopt any alternative lawful mode of selection in part or in whole, in case of contingency.
- XXI. The applicants are ONLY required to take a print-out of Admit Card to appear in the exam from the ONLINE portal. The candidates are NOT required to send any hard copy, anywhere, including that of his application filled up online, any documents or Admit Card.
- XXII. The applicants are required to ensure that the following details appear on the Admit Card print-out:
- A. Name and Roll No.
- B. Clear Colour photo for Identification purpose
- C. legible signature
- D. Clear Left Thumb Impression E. Complete address of the Centre
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