High Explosives Factory Pune CPW Vacancy 2026 — 85 Tenure-Based Openings for NAC Holders
High Explosives Factory, Khadki — a unit of Munitions India Limited under the Ministry of Defence — has invited applications for 85 Chemical Process Worker (CPW) posts on a tenure basis. If you hold a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) from NCVT in the AOCP trade or one of the listed feeder trades and are not above 40 years as on the last date for receipt of applications, with the relaxations for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and Ex-Servicemen, you can apply. There is no application fee, and 80% of your merit score is read straight off your NAC marksheet. This is one for ITI and NAC holders hunting for defence-sector work.
Be clear about what this job is before applying. It is a contract engagement for one year, extendable to a maximum of four years based on factory requirement and your own performance — not a permanent government post. Basic pay is ₹19,900 plus DA at the Skilled level, and the application is offline, by post. GovtJobsAlert.in tracks every such defence notification.
Key Highlights — HEF Khadki Chemical Process Worker Recruitment 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | High Explosives Factory, Khadki (Unit of Munitions India Limited), Ministry of Defence |
| Post Name | Tenure Based Chemical Process Worker (CPW) on contract |
| Total Vacancies | 85 |
| Engagement Period | 1 year, extendable to a maximum of 4 years (not a permanent post) |
| Minimum Qualification | NAC issued by NCVT in AOCP or an approved feeder trade |
| Basic Pay | ₹19,900 + DA (Skill level: Skilled) |
| Job Profile | Manufacturing and handling of explosives and hazardous chemicals |
| Job Location | Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra |
| Application Mode | Offline, by post |
| Early Exit Notice | Either side may end the engagement at any time on one month’s notice, or pay of Basic Pay + DA in lieu of that notice |
| Special Relaxation | The CMD, Munitions India Ltd may relax any provision of this advertisement in special cases, for reasons recorded in writing |
| Application Fee | Nil |
Because the work involves explosives and hazardous chemicals, safety training is built into the engagement itself, and the tenure ends automatically once four years from the date of joining are completed, without further notice.
Vacancy Breakdown — HEF Khadki CPW 2026
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 35 |
| OBC | 23 |
| SC | 13 |
| EWS | 8 |
| ST | 6 |
| Total | 85 |
All 85 posts are for the single role of Chemical Process Worker. This post is not identified for PwBD candidates — reservation applies to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and other classes as per Government reservation rules.
Eligibility Criteria — HEF Khadki Chemical Process Worker 2026
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens only — the notification invites applications from citizens of India |
| Certification | NAC issued by NCVT (formerly NCTVT) — mandatory |
| Primary Trade | AOCP (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant) |
| Feeder Trades Accepted | IMCP, MMCP, LACP, PPO, Fitter General, Machinist, Turner, Sheet Metal Worker, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Boiler Attendant, Mechanic Industrial Electronics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
| Training Source Accepted | Ordnance Factories, and government or private organisations having government affiliation; the notification names Government ITIs in the feeder-trade clause |
| Must Be Enclosed | NAC marksheet — mandatory enclosure, and 80% of your merit score is read from it |
| Extra Undertaking | Non-AOCP feeder-trade candidates must also submit the Appendix-III consent |
Miss the NAC marksheet and your candidature effectively ends — it is a mandatory enclosure and carries 80% of your merit score. Note also the order in which the factory fills these posts: it first considers AOCP apprentices from Ordnance Factories, AOCP apprentices from government-affiliated government or private organisations, and people already engaged on tenure basis as CPW or DBW who hold the 3-month MIL safe-handling certificate. Other feeder trades are called for the Trade Test only if those categories do not yield enough candidates.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 40 years for General category candidates, reckoned as on the last date for receipt of applications.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Nil |
| EWS | Not listed — the notification prescribes relaxation only for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and Ex-Servicemen |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC and ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service period + 3 years. Ex-SM who have already taken civil-side employment (PSU, autonomous or statutory body, nationalised bank) using the Ex-SM reservation concession must declare it in Appendix-II and are not eligible against an Ex-SM reserved vacancy |
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What is the Salary for HEF Khadki Chemical Process Worker 2026?
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | ₹19,900 + DA (Skilled) |
| Payment Basis | One-thirtieth of basic pay plus DA for an eight-hour working day |
| Annual Increase | 3% on basic pay, subject to satisfactory performance |
| Dearness Allowance | Central DA as prevailing |
| House Rent Allowance | As per city classification, when a company quarter is not available |
| Social Security | EPF, plus cover under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 |
| Bonus | As per the Bonus Act 1965, where applicable |
| Night Duty and Risk Allowance | Payable as per extant rules; personnel may be deployed on night shift when production so requires |
| Leave | 30 days a year at 2.5 days per month, encashable after one year — but not more than 5 days in any month and not 3 days in a stretch, except on medical grounds; in special circumstances the employer may relax this, up to 30 days in a year and only to the extent of leave credited |
| Maternity Benefit | For female personnel under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 |
| Company Quarters | Allotted where available; licence fee deducted at the rate applicable to regular workmen |
| Performance Review | Half-yearly. A Poor rating brings 3 months’ written notice to improve; still Poor at the next review means termination on 15 days’ notice |
| Unauthorised Absence | Absence beyond sanctioned leave and company holidays cuts the consolidated emoluments proportionately |
| Medical | Emergency facilities at Ordnance Factory hospitals and dispensaries only; no other medical benefit anywhere |
| Taxes | Income Tax, Service Tax, Professional Tax and the like are payable by the personnel themselves, as per applicable rules |
| Working Conditions | Working pattern is the employer’s prerogative; personnel are issued safety and protective gear as per company norms and must abide by factory rules and Standing Orders |
| Not Entitled To | Promotions, OT allowance, loans, advances and interest subsidies, contingency advance, medical facilities, school fee reimbursement, LTC or LTA, study leave, sponsorship for higher studies, and any benefit outside this scheme |
What is the Selection Process for HEF Khadki CPW 2026?
The notification prescribes selection on NAC marks and a Trade Test only, so there is no written examination.
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Screening | Applications checked against eligibility; the factory may fix a cut-off percentage on NAC marks for calling candidates |
| 2. Trade Test | Shortlisted candidates appear for a Trade Test or Practical Test at the factory |
| 3. Merit List | Combined marks weighted 80% NAC (NCVT) and 20% Trade Test |
| 4. Document Verification | Candidates called in merit order, limited to the number of notified posts (discipline and category wise). If any are rejected at DV for missing documents or for not meeting the advertised age, qualification or experience criteria, an equal number of further candidates is called in merit order |
| 5. Wait List | Same-category wait list used if merit-list candidates are found ineligible or fail to report in time |
Within that merit list, a strict preference order is applied.
| Preference | Candidate Group |
|---|---|
| First | AOCP ex-apprentices trained in Ordnance Factories under MIL |
| Second | AOCP apprentices from DoO (C&S) outside the MIL group, and AOCP apprentices from government or private organisations having government affiliation |
| Third | Those already engaged on tenure basis as CPW or DBW holding the 3-month safe-handling certificate from MIL group factories |
| Fourth | Trade apprentices from the other feeder streams |
Feeder-trade candidates without that three-month certificate must complete one month of compulsory in-house safe-handling training followed by two months of on-the-job training. Once issued, the certificate is accepted across all MIL group factories, need not be repeated on re-engagement in the group, and gives priority in future engagements.
How to Apply for HEF Khadki Chemical Process Worker 2026?
This recruitment is offline. There is no online portal — everything travels by post.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download and print the application form (format AOCP-VII) from the official notification PDF |
| 2 | Fill it in BLOCK LETTERS only |
| 3 | Paste a recent passport-size photo, self-attested in front, firmly on the form (pasted, not stapled), and enclose one extra self-attested photo |
| 4 | Enclose self-attested copies of date of birth proof, education certificate, NCVT (NAC) certificate, NAC marksheet, the 3-month training certificate if held, experience certificate and caste certificate in the prescribed proforma |
| 5 | Add Appendix-I if you are OBC, Appendix-II if Ex-Serviceman, and Appendix-III if your trade is not AOCP — Appendix-III is an undertaking that you will be engaged as Tenure Based CPW only and will not be eligible for any vacancy other than Tenure Based CPW |
| 6 | Superscribe the envelope: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “TENURE BASED CPW PERSONNEL ON CONTRACT BASIS” |
| 7 | Post it to reach The Chief General Manager, High Explosives Factory, Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra, PIN 411003, on or before the last date |
Only shortlisted candidates are informed, and only by email — submitting the form does not by itself guarantee a call letter for the Trade Test, so keep your email ID and both phone numbers on the form active until the process ends. The factory is not responsible for postal delays. More than one application, false, incorrect or incomplete information, bogus documents, or canvassing in any form each end the candidature, and applications reaching after the closing date or not meeting the advertised criteria are summarily rejected. Also follow Maharashtra government jobs for similar openings.
Important Dates — HEF Khadki CPW Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of application | 21 days from first publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Crucial date for upper age limit | Last date of receipt of applications |
| OBC-NCL and EWS certificate validity | As on the closing date of application |
⚠️ The notification does not print a calendar date for the deadline — it only says 21 days from the date the advertisement first appears in Employment News. Check that publication date, count 21 days, and do not delay posting your form.
Application Fees — HEF Khadki Chemical Process Worker 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil |
The notification states plainly that the application fee is NIL. No demand draft, no online payment. If any website or agent asks you for money to process this application, it is a fraud.
Essential Links — HEF Khadki Chemical Process Worker Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF and Application Form
- Visit Munitions India Limited Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Your NAC marksheet carries 80% of your merit score and the Trade Test the remaining 20%, so make sure the marksheet is attached, legible and complete. Fill the form in block letters, double-check the envelope superscription, and post it early rather than on the last day. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more defence sector job notifications and ITI-based openings.