आयुध निर्मा णी भंडमरम Ordnance Factory Bhandara

म्यूनिशन्स इं नडयम निनर्टे ड Unit of Munitions India Ltd.

की इकमई Govt. of India Enterprise,
भमरत सरकमर कम उद्यर् Ministry of Defence
रक्षम र्ं त्रमिय Bhandara, Maharashtra – 441 906.
भंडमरम, र्हमरमष्ट्र - 441 906.

दू रभाष सं /PHONE No. 07184-275742-49 email: ofba@ord.gov.in

ENGAGEMENT OF DBW PERSONNEL OF AOCP TRADE ON TENURE BASIS

Full Advertisement/Notification (No. GA/Hire/AOCP/152/02/2024)

Offline applications are invited from candidates possessing NAC / NTC Certificate issued by NCTVT
(now NCVT) of AOCP Trade for vacancies of “DBW (Danger Building Worker) Personnel of AOCP
trade on Tenure basis” to work in Ordnance Factory Bhandara, Maharashtra on contract basis
initially for a period of ONE year which may be extended up to a maximum period of FOUR years
from the date of engagement (including initial period) based on factory requirement and individual
performance.

1. Name of the Post: DBW (Danger Building Worker) Personnel of AOCP trade on Tenure basis
2. Pay/Emoluments: Rs.19900 + DA
3. Skill Level: Skilled

4. Vacancies: -
(i) Table A: -

Total UR OBC (NCL) Ex-Serviceman

SC ST EWS
Vacancies
08
58 20 15 08 07 08
(Horizontal)

(ii) Table B: -

Total UR OBC (NCL) Ex-Serviceman

SC ST EWS
Vacancies
10
100 44 27 10 9 10
(Horizontal)

Note: The above posts are not identified for PwBD (Person with Benchmark Disability)
candidates. Hence candidates belonging to PwBD category are not eligible for the post.

5. Essential Qualification:

(i) For Table A Vacancies: -

Candidates possessing NAC / NTC Certificate issued by NCTVT (now NCVT) of AOCP Trade who
are trained in Ordnance Factories under erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board or under Munitions
India Limited (MIL), having training/experience in the Military ammunition and explosives
manufacturing and handling,

OR
Candidates possessing NAC / NTC Certificate issued by NCTVT (now NCVT) in AOCP Trade from
Government/ Private Organization having affiliation from Government and the candidates
having AOCP from Government ITI will be considered.

(combined Merit list will be prepared for candidates trained in AOCP at Ordnance factories and
other institutes)

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 (ii) For Table B Vacancies: -

Candidates possessing NAC / NTC Certificate issued by NCTVT (now NCVT) of AOCP Trade who
have completed Apprentice training in AOCP trade from Ordnance Factories under erstwhile
Ordnance Factory Board or under Munitions India Limited (MIL), having training/experience in
the Military ammunition and explosives manufacturing and handling.

6. Age Limit: Between 18 and 35 years as on last date of receipt of application i.e. 15/07/2024
for General Candidates. Age relaxation, as admissible will be given to OBC-NCL, SC/ ST & Ex-
Serviceman candidates as under:
(i) For SC/ST 05 Years. (only in respect of the post reserved for SC/ST)
(ii) For OBC, (Non-Creamy Layer) 03 Years. (only in respect of the post reserved for OBC)
(iii) For Ex-Serviceman Period of Military Service + 03 Years

7. Application Fees – NIL

8. How to Apply-

(i) Candidates are required to download and print the Application Form and fill up the same in
BLOCK LETTERS only. Candidate must go through detail terms & conditions and also check
regularly this website for any further updates.

(ii) Separate application need to be given against vacancies mentioned in Table A or Table B
as per eligibility.

(iii) The envelope must be clearly superscripted as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “DBW
Personnel of AOCP trade on Tenure basis against Table A Vacancies” or “DBW
Personnel of AOCP trade on Tenure basis against Table B Vacancies”. Application along
with other necessary enclosures & two extra photographs self -attested (in back of the
photographs) are to be forwarded by post to the following address only:

The Chief General Manager,

Ordnance Factory Bhandara
District: Bhandara
Maharashtra, Pin -441906

9. Closing Date for Receipt of Application: 15/07/2024.

10. Remuneration:
i) Remuneration will be paid at the rate of 1/30th of the pay at the basic of the relevant pay scale
plus dearness allowance for work of 8 hours a day.
ii) Central DA as prevalent will be applicable.
iii)House Rent Allowance as per classification of Cities (when Company Quarter is not available)
Note: In case of availability of Company Quarters, priority would be given for allotment of
Quarters. License fee for Quarters will be deducted at the rates as applicable to regular
Workmen.
iv) An annual increase of 3% during the tenure shall be admissible on the Basic Pay, subject to
satisfactory performance.
v) The performance of the individual on fixed term employment will be evaluated. Individuals
with performance rating satisfactory & above will be granted an increment, as applicable to
the corresponding pay-scale, on completion of each year during the employment. Individuals
having performance rating Poor or below will be given 3 months’ time in writing to improve
their performance. After three months, again performance will be evaluated and if again the
performance rating found poor or below, the services of the individual will be terminated by
giving 15 days’ notice.

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 vi) Personnel engaged will be eligible for EPF & ESIC as per act and government guidelines.
vii) Personnel engaged on fixed term basis are eligible to Bonus (if applicable) as per Bonus Act
1965 amended from time to time.

11. Job Specification:

Manufacturing & handling of explosives and Hazardous chemicals.

12. Mode of Selection:

i) Selection of the candidates shall be done based on the Marks scored in the NCTVT and Trade
Test/ Practical test only, in the order of Merit.
ii) Trade Test will be carried out at Ordnance Factory Bhandara. Trade Test/ Practical test will
be of 100 marks.
iii) Merit list will be prepared based on combined marks secured in NCTVT Exam and Trade
test/Practical Test.
iv) Weightage of Marks in NCTVT Exam and Trade test/Practical test will be 80% and 20%
respectively.
v) Candidates qualifying in the NCTVT and Trade Test/ Practical test will be called for Document
Verification in the order of Merit.
vi) Combined Merit list will be prepared for candidates trained in AOCP at Ordnance factories and
other institutes for applications against Table A vacancies.
13. Rejection of Application/Cancellation of Candidature:
Applications received after the closing date or not meeting eligibility criteria and Terms &
Conditions ofadvertisement will be summarily rejected.

14. General Conditions:

i. The Self-attested copies of educational qualifications, certificate for age proof, experience
certificate from institutions, Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC Candidates), EWS Certificate
(For EWS Candidate), Proof of Ex-Servicemen (For Ex-Servicemen candidates) etc., should be
enclosed along with the application.
ii. The OBC candidate applying for the post under OBC category should also have to submit duly
signed undertaking in the format given at Appendix-I of the Application Form.
iii. Submission of false / incorrect / incomplete information and / or dubious/ bogus documents
shall disqualify the candidature.
iv. If the SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/EWS certificate has been issued in a language other
than English/Hindi, the candidate will be required to submit a self-certified translated copy of
the same either in English or Hindi.
v. EWS certificate should be issued on or after 01.04.2024.
vi. SC/ST candidates shall be paid second class TA as admissible under the rules in the shortest
route of travel, on production of Bus / Train ticket and Caste / Community Certificate for
document verification. It is mandatory to submit “Bank Details Form” for reimbursement of
TA Claim.
vii. SC/ST Candidates appearing for Trade test/ Practical test will have to travel on their own
expenses.
viii. No correspondence/enquiry through Phone/messenger will be entertained.
ix. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
x. Mere submission of application form does not guarantee issue of “Call Letter” for Trade
Test/Practical Test.
xi. Only short listed candidates will be informed through post / e-mail for Trade
Test/Practical Test in due course.
xii. Ordnance Factory Bhandara will not be responsible for late / non-receipt of filled-in
application/ Call letters, etc., due to postal delay or any other reasons.
xiii. E-mail ID & Phone/Mobile Numbers should be kept active till the completion of whole
recruitment process.

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15. Other Benefits and Terms & Conditions:

i. Working pattern of the Tenure based personnel will be the prerogative of the employer.
ii. Personnel engaged will be entitled of 30 days Leave per year. 2.5 days of Leave will be
credited, for every calendar month of service. Leave can be accumulated by the Personnel
during their tenure up to 30 days and can be uncashed after completion of one year. For the
last month of Service prior to separation/ completion of Tenure, the Leave of 2.5 days
pertaining to the last month of Service will be credited on the 15th day of that month.
Note: Encashment of Leave in respect of Tenure based Personnel will be governed by the
applicable Rules and Terms & Conditions.
iii. Personnel Engaged cannot take more than 5 days leave in a month and cannot take
continuously 3 days leave in a stretch except on medical ground. Under special circumstance
employer can give relaxation in availing leave not more 30 days in a year subject to number of
leave credited in his/her account.
iv. Tenure based personnel will not be entitled for any other medical benefits in any of the
Ordnance Factory Hospitals & Dispensaries or elsewhere. In case of an emergency, facilities in
Ordnance Factory Hospitals / Dispensaries can be availed.
v. Tenure based personnel will be entitled for safety and protective gears, equipment, kits etc. as
per the Company norms.
vi. Female personnel will be entitled to Maternity Benefits as per the provisions under the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
vii. Engagement of Tenure based Personnel shall be on contract basis initially for a period of ONE
year which may be extended up to a maximum period of FOUR year from the date of
engagement (including initial period) based on factory requirement and individual
performance in that case, the tenure will come to an end automatically on completion of four
years period from the date of joining, without any further notice.
viii. The Tenure Based Engagement will not confer any right on the Personnel to claim the
status of a regular employee of the Company.
ix. The Tenure based Personnel will abide by various Company/Factory Rules & Regulations
governing carrying out the assigned tasks and their conduct, like Standing Orders etc.
x. Tenure based personnel will be covered under the Income Tax, Service Tax, Professional Tax,
etc. as per the applicable Rules and all such Taxes would be payable by them.
xi. Tenure based personnel will be eligible for Company Quarters/ Accommodation, wherever
available. License fee for Quarters will be deducted at the rates as applicable to regular
Workmen.
xii. They will not be entitled for the following:
a) Promotions;
b) OT Allowance
c) Loans, Advances & Interest Subsidies;
d) Medical Facilities;
e) Contingency Advance;
f) School Fee Reimbursement;
g) LTC / LTA Facilities;
h) Grant of Study Leave;
i) Sponsorship for Higher Studies;
j) Any other benefits admissible to regular Workmen not mentioned specifically in the
advertisement.

xiii. The Tenure based Personnel will not be entitled for any Allowances or Benefits other than
those indicated in this Scheme.
xiv. Performance of the Personnel would be assessed on a half yearly basis.
xv. The engagement will be on full time basis. Absence from duty other than on authorized Leave
/ Company Holidays will result in proportionate reduction in the Consolidated Emoluments.
They will be eligible for Company Holidays as applicable to regular employees.
xvi. The employment can be terminated, at any time, during the period of tenure engagement, by
giving one month’s notice by either party or payment of the Basic Pay + DA components in the
Consolidated Remuneration in lieu of the Notice.

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16. Caution to All Candidates:
Some unscrupulous elements may approach you with the assurance of procuring appointment for
you in the factory through illegal gratification. You must not fall prey to such false assurance or
exploitation and must not entertain or encourage such elements in any way. It is emphasized and
re-assured that the entire selection exercise will be done on merit in a transparent manner.

17. Candidates to Ensure Their Eligibility for the Engagement:

The candidates applying for the afore mentioned vacancies should ensure that they fulfill all
eligibility conditions for the post applied for.

18. Other Information to the Candidates:

i) Terms and Conditions for this advertisement will be same for both vacancies of Table-A and
Table B, except essential qualification and preparation of merit list.
ii) The admission to all the stages of the selection procedure will be purely provisional subject
to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions.
iii) Mere issue of Call letter/Admit Card to the candidate for the Trade Test will not imply that
his/her candidature has been finally accepted by O.F. Bhandara.
iv) Verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents will bedone only at
the time of document verification in the factory.
v) The candidates should regularly check their email id for any correspondences from O.F.
Bhandara regarding engagement.

19. Resolution of Tie:

The resolution of tie cases will be settled as under:

(i) Higher marks in NCTVT (now NCVT).

(ii) Date of Birth – Older candidate will be given preference
(iii) Ex-Trade Apprentice of O.F. Bhandara.

20. Admit card/Call letters will be forwarded to the candidates by e-mail.

21. Any dispute with regard to the tenure based DBW (Skilled) against this advertisement will be
subject to courts/tribunals situated in Bhandara only.

22. The Competent Authority reserves the right to adopt any alternative lawful mode of selection in
part or in whole, in case of contingency.

23. The citizens of India who are fulfilling the requisite qualification as mentioned in the
advertisement can apply for the post.

24. CMD MIL/Chief General Manager O.F. Bhandara, reserves the right to alter/modify the vacancies
and terms and conditions of engagement process at any stage of engagement.

उप महाप्रबं धक
कृते मुख्य महाप्रबं धक
आयु ध निमाा णी भं डारा

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 Ammunition and Explosive Group of Ordnance Factories of
Erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board

S.No. Name of Factories Abbreviation

1 Ammunition Factory Kirki AFK
2 Cordite Factory Aruvankadu CFA
3 High Explosive Factory, Kirkee HEF
4 High Energy Projectile Factory, Tiruchirapalli HEPF
5 Ordnance Factory Itarsi OFI
6 Ordnance Factory Khamaria OFK
7 Ordnance Factory Nalanda OFN
8 Ordnance Factory Dehu Road OFDR
9 Ordnance Factory Bhandara OFBA
10 Ordnance Factory Chanda OFCH
11 Ordnance Factory Varangaon OFV
12 Ordnance Factory Bolangir OFBOL

Abbreviation used in the advertisement/notification:

UR - Unreserved
OBC - Other Backward Class
NCL - Non-creamy layer
SC - Schedule Caste
ST - Schedule Tribe
EWS - Economically Weaker Section
PwBD - Person with Benchmark Disability
AOCP - Attendant Operator Chemical Plant
DBW - Danger Building Worker
NCVT - National Council for Vocational Training
OFK - Ordnance Factory Khamaria
DA - Dearness Allowance
OT - Overtime
LTC - Leave Travel Concession

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 APPLICATION FOR TENURE BASED DBW ON CONTRACT BASIS
To be forwarded by Post

To Place for recent

The Chief General Manager, passport size
Ordnance Factory Bhandara photo of the
B handara applicant (self
Maharashtra, 441906 attested in front)
to be firmly
pasted (not to be
(TO BE FILLED UP IN BLOCK LETTERS ONLY) stapled)

01. Post Applied for TENURE BASED DBW

ON CONTRACT BASIS
02. Application for (Please Tick one) Table A Vacancies Table B Vacancies
03. Name in Block Letters
(as mentioned in 10th std. certificate)

04. Father’s / Husband’s Name

05. Date of Birth Day Month Year

(dd) (mm) (yyyy)

06. Age (as on 15/07/2024)

07. Nationality

08. Category [UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS]

09. Whether Ex-Serviceman or Not, if yes

Yes/No
please mention details
10. Whether Person with Disability or
Yes/No
Not, if yes please mention details
11. Complete postal Address & pin code
for communication

STATE: PIN:
12. Mobile/Phone Number (1)

(2)
13. E-mail ID (1)
(in block letters)
(2)
14. Two Prominent and visible (1)
identification Marks
(2)

15. Medium of Trade Test (English/Hindi)

Signature of the Candidate

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16. Details of educational and other qualifications starting from Xth Standard/SSC:
Name of Name of Recognized Examination Year of Passing
School/College University / Board of Passed
Examination

17. Details of Passing NCVT (NAC/NTC) in AOCP Trade Examination:

Training period Certificate

NCTVT
Name of Year of No. &
Batch
Institution From To Passing Date of
No.
Issue

18. Details of apprenticeship training from Ordnance Factories:

Training period Certificate
Name of NCTVT
Name of Year of No. &
Ordnance Batch
Trade From To Passing Date of
Factory No.
Issue

19. Details of present employment/ previous experience, if any:

Period Period
Company Details Designation Nature of Duties
From To

Signature of the Candidate

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20. Check List of Enclosures:

Sl.No ENCLOSURES YES / NO

1 Proof of Date of Birth- SSC Board Certificate or Secondary
School Leaving Certificate only.
2 Educational Qualification Certificates
3 NCTVT (NTC or NAC) certificate in AOCP Trade
4 Apprenticeship certificate of Ordnance Factories
5 Experience Certificate on the company letter head, which
has details of Company etc.
6 Caste & Category Certificate: (SC / ST / OBC/EWS) –in
prescribed proforma. In case of OBC valid Non-Creamy
Layer Certificate is essential in the prescribed format
required for appointment to the posts under Govt. of India.
7 Declaration by OBC-NCL/Ex-SM candidates – Appendix – I
/ Appendix – II
8 Completed Bank Details Form for claiming Travelling
Allowance (for SC/ST candidates who will be called for
document verification only)
9 Whether all above documents / certificates are self-attested
10 Two copies of photographs (one pasted on application
form) and one extra photograph (Name and Date of Birth
should be written on backside of photograph)

DECLARATION

I, the undersigned, certify that the above information/ details provided are true to the best
of my knowledge and belief. I understand that, any discrepancy found in the information
will lead to cancellation of my candidature / debarment at any time. I understand that
willful misstatement will lead to my disqualification or termination, if engaged.

I, the undersigned, also understand that the engagement is purely temporary, contractual,
on Fixed Term Basis and it is not against any permanent vacancy and this engagement will
not give me any claim for regular / permanent employment in the company.

Date :

Place :

Signature of the Candidate

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 APPENDIX – I

DECLARATION BY OBC-NCL CANDIDATES ONLY

(Similar endorsement should be given in the caste certificate from the competent
authority)

I…………………………………….…………… Son/Daughter of Shri ……………………………………………..

Resident ………………………………. of village/town/city………………………District ….......................

State…………………………………. Hereby declare that I belong to the ………………….....................

community which is recognized as a backward class by the Government of India for the

purpose of reservation in services as the orders contained in DOPT OM

No.36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 08-09-1993 and as amended.

It is also declared that I do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in

column 3 of the Schedule to the above referred Office Memorandum dated 08-09-1993

and as amended.

Date : (Signature of the Candidate)

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 APPENDIX – II

FORM OF UNDERTAKING TO BE GIVEN BY CANDIDATES APPLYING

FOR CIVIL POSTS UNDER EX-SERVICEMEN CATEGORY

I understand that, if selected on the basis of the recruitment/examination to which

this application relates, my appointment will be subject to my producing documentary
evidence to the satisfaction of the Appointing Authority that I have been duly
released/retired/discharged from the Armed forces that I am entitled to the benefits
admissible to Ex-Servicemen in terms of the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central
Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979, as amended from time to time.

I also understand that I shall not be eligible to be appointed to a vacancy reserved for
Ex-Servicemen in regard to the recruitment covered by this examination, if I have at any
time prior to such appointment, secured any employment on the civil side (including Public
Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies/Statutory Bodies, Nationalized Banks etc.) by
availing of the concession of reservation of vacancies admissible to Ex- Servicemen.

Date: (Signature of the Candidate)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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