AWTM Recruitment 2026: Contractual Technical Trade Posts (Fitter, Machinist, Turner & Others) – Eligibility, Pay and How to Apply
If you hold a trade certificate and want a Ministry of Defence unit on your CV, here is a real chance. The Academy of Weapon Technology & Management (AWTM), Ichapur, a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), has invited applications for 40 contractual posts at the Gun and Shell Factory (GSF), Kashipur, Uttarakhand. The trades are Electrical Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Electroplater and Heat Treatment Operator.
This is a fixed-term contract job, not a regular post, and the application goes by post, not online. The paper must reach Ichapur by 2 November 2026, so postal delay is your risk. Read each section slowly, because one missed line can cancel the form. Then browse more Defence jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
AWTM Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | AWTM Ichapur (unit of AWEIL), Ministry of Defence |
| Advertisement No. | 01/Hiring-GSF/AWTM/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 40 |
| Job Location | Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur (Uttarakhand) |
| Nature of Job | Contract, 1 year, extendable to 2 years at most |
| Application Mode | Offline, by post |
| Last Date of Receipt | 2 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in AWTM Recruitment 2026?
The reservation differs from post to post, so check the row for your own trade. Electrical Fitter and Heat Treatment Operator have only Unreserved seats, and no post has an ST seat.
| Post (Trade Required) | Vacancies | Category-wise |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Fitter | 4 | UR 4 |
| Mechanical Fitter (General Fitter Mechanical) | 14 | UR 8, SC 3, OBC 2, EWS 1 |
| Machinist | 6 | UR 4, SC 1, OBC 1 |
| Turner | 7 | UR 5, SC 1, OBC 1 |
| Electroplater | 6 | UR 4, SC 1, OBC 1 |
| Heat Treatment Operator (Forger and Heat Treater) | 3 | UR 3 |
| Total | 40 | UR 28, SC 6, OBC 5, EWS 1 |
Look at your own category before you spend money on a draft. A trade with only Unreserved seats gives reserved-category candidates no reserved seat at all.
The notification says PwBD and ex-serviceman figures under horizontal reservation are given, but no such figures appear in the document.
What is the Eligibility for AWTM Recruitment 2026?
Every post needs Matriculation plus an NTC or NAC (National Trade Certificate or National Apprenticeship Certificate, issued by NCTVT) in the trade named for that post. No experience is asked. If you are an ITI pass holder, match your trade name with the table above first.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Age 18 to 35 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years (only for SC/ST reserved posts) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years (only for OBC reserved posts) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service plus 3 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| SC/ST PwD | 13 years |
| OBC PwD | 15 years |
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SC/ST and OBC relaxation applies only to their reserved posts, so an SC candidate applying for Electrical Fitter, which has no SC seat, should not expect the extra 5 years. Age is counted on the last date of receipt of application, not the day you post the form. Only the Class 10 Board certificate or marksheet is accepted as proof of date of birth.
What is the Salary for AWTM Recruitment 2026 Posts?
The notification gives no rupee figure. Pay is consolidated monthly pay: basic pay as per CPC Level-1 plus Dearness Allowance as per government rules.
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Increment | 3% a year on basic pay, if performance is satisfactory |
| Leave | 12 days a year, pro rata; no carry forward or encashment |
| Working hours | 8 hours a day, 6 days a week |
| HRA | Paid if AWEIL quarters are not given |
| Social cover | EPF, and Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 |
| Notice | One month either side, or basic plus DA in lieu |
Think about the terms honestly before you apply. The pay is steady, but the job is short and carries few benefits.
The job is project-to-project and ends with the project or the maximum term, whichever is earlier. A Poor or below half-yearly rating brings 3 months to improve, and then possible termination on 15 days’ notice. The contract carries no promotion, no overtime allowance, no loans, no LTC and no regular-employee status. The worker will not work on 1 July and 1 January each year.
What is the Selection Process for AWTM Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | On NCTVT marks; the cut-off percentage is fixed by AWTM Ichapur |
| Trade Test | Practical test conducted by AWTM Ichapur |
| Merit List | NCTVT marks 80% plus Trade Test 20% |
| Document Verification | In merit order, up to the number of posts, trade and category-wise |
| Medical Test | Fitness check before appointment |
Ties are broken in this order: ex-trade apprentice of GSF Kashipur, ex-trade apprentice of any other Ordnance Factory, higher NCTVT marks, then the older candidate. A call letter for the trade test does not mean your candidature is accepted. The stages above are the ones the notification lays out, and your NCTVT marks and practical skill decide your place. Spend your time revising your trade work, tools and safety basics. The notification also has a general line setting a 1:10 vacancy-to-candidate ratio for interview, though it describes no interview stage.
What is the Application Fee for AWTM Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 100 |
| SC / ST, Ex-Servicemen, Physically Handicapped | Exempted |
Check your category twice before buying a draft, because the draft must go inside the envelope. Pay by Demand Draft in favour of Ordnance Factories Institute of Learning, Ishapore, payable at State Bank of India, Ishapore (Branch Code 01797, IFSC SBIN0001797).
What are the Important Dates for AWTM Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of applications | Not stated in the notification |
| Last date of receipt of application | 2 November 2026 |
The original advertisement gave 30 days from its Employment News publication. Corrigendum-II corrected the wording to “last date of receipt of application”, so the form must reach Ichapur on or before 2 November 2026. AWTM is not responsible for postal delay.
How to Apply for AWTM Recruitment 2026 Offline by Post?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application form from the official notice page (link below) and print it |
| 2 | Fill it in BLOCK LETTERS and sign it |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of Matric, NTC/NAC, age proof and category certificate |
| 4 | Add two extra photographs, self-signed on the back, and the Rs 100 Demand Draft unless exempted |
| 5 | OBC candidates also attach the signed undertaking in Appendix-1 of the form |
| 6 | Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF (trade name) ON CONTRACT BASIS” on the envelope |
| 7 | Post it to The Chief General Manager, Academy of Weapon Technology & Management, Ichapur, P.O. Ichapur, Nawabganj, Dist. 24 Parganas (N), PIN 743144, West Bengal |
The form and Appendix-1 are not inside the PDF, so download them from the notice page. Applications that are late, incomplete or unsigned, or fail the eligibility terms, will be rejected. Wrong information or fake documents disqualify you. Keep your email and mobile active, and check the notice page for updates.
The notification also keeps the right to raise or cut the number of vacancies, or cancel the process, without giving a reason. Any dispute falls under the courts in Kolkata. Be careful of anyone who promises you a job for money, because the notification warns against such false assurances.
AWTM Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF for AWTM Recruitment 2026
- Official Notification Page for AWTM Recruitment 2026 – 40 Contractual Technical Trade Posts (Fitter, Machinist, Turner & Others)
- Visit AWTM Official Website
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- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Uttarakhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
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If you hold the right NTC or NAC, this is worth a stamp and a speed-post. Remember it is a short contract, so apply only if the terms suit you, and post early so the form reaches by 2 November 2026. See more 10th pass government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.