Summary
Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu (A Unit of Munitions India Limited) invites applications from Ordnance Factories Graduate/Diploma Apprentices to serve as Graduate/Diploma Project Engineer (Chemical) on a one-year contract, with 12 vacancies distributed across R&D, Quality Control, and Plant Maintenance units. Selection will be based on qualifying exam marks and interview, with applications closing 21 days from the Employment News publication date.
Job Details
Jobs In Tamil Nadu
| Detail | Information |
| Department | Cordite Factory Aruvankadu, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu – 643202 (Munitions India Limited) |
| Employment Type | Tenure-based contract for 1 year from engagement, extendable as per requirement/performance |
| Job Title(s) | Graduate/Diploma Project Engineer (Chemical) |
| Total Vacancies | 12 (UR 7, OBC 3, SC 1, ST 0, EWS 1), Ex-SM horizontal 1 |
| Basic Pay Level | Supervisory; Consolidated ₹36,000 + IDA; HRA as per city class if quarters not available |
| Location | The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Method | Offline |
| Official Site | Recruitment via factory notification; communication via post/email as per notice |
| Closing Date | 21 days from first appearance in Employment News; next working day if holiday |
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Post and Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Category Breakup | Functional Distribution |
| Graduate/Diploma Project Engineer (Chemical) | 12 | UR 7, OBC 3, SC 1, ST 0, EWS 1; Ex-SM horizontal 1 | R&D (Propellant) – 3; R&D (Gun Powder) – 2; Quality Control (Laboratory) – 3; Maintenance of NC Process Plant – 2; Maintenance of Hydraulic Press – 2 |
Salary Details
- Consolidated pay ₹36,000 per month; IDA applicable; HRA as per city classification when company quarters are not available; quarters may be allotted subject to availability with licence fee deduction akin to regular workmen.
- EPF and Employees Compensation Act coverage as per rules; absence beyond authorized leave leads to proportionate reduction.
Educational Qualification
- Essential: BE/B.Tech/Diploma in Chemical Engineering AND completion of Graduate/Diploma Apprenticeship in Ammunition & Explosives from Ordnance Factories.
- Desirable (role-wise):
- R&D Propellant/Gun Powder: Experience in propellant or gunpowder manufacturing.
- Quality Control Lab: Experience in QC lab of Chemical/Propellant/Explosive plant.
- Maintenance (NC Process Plant): Maintenance in Nitrocellulose/Explosive/Chemical process plants.
- Maintenance (Hydraulic Press): Hydraulic press maintenance; preference for propellant/explosive plant experience.
Age Limit
- 18–30 years for General candidates as on the last date; relaxations: SC/ST 5 years (for reserved posts), OBC-NCL 3 years (for reserved posts), Ex-Servicemen: service period + 3 years.
Selection Process
- Merit-based: 85% weightage to Graduation/Diploma marks and 15% to Personal Interaction/Interview; cutoff for interview decided by factory.
- Document Verification in order of merit up to posts notified; additional candidates called if any rejection at DV.
How to Apply
- Download and print the application; fill in BLOCK LETTERS; enclose self-attested copies of DOB, educational and apprenticeship certificates, experience, caste/undertaking, and two self-attested photos (one pasted, one extra).
- Superscribe: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TENURE BASED PROJECT ENGINEER ON CONTRACT BASIS”.
- Send to: The Chief General Manager, Cordite Factory Aruvankadu, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu – 643202.
- Application Fee: NIL.
Instructions
- Only shortlisted candidates informed via post and email for tests/interview; factory not responsible for postal delays.
- SC/ST candidates eligible for second-class TA for travel against production of tickets, caste certificate, and bank details form.
- Leave: 30 days per year (2.5 days/month), accrual up to 30 days and encashable after one year; monthly cap of 3 days leave, no more than 3 consecutive days except medical grounds.
- Termination: One month’s notice by either side or payment of Basic Pay + DA component in lieu; poor performance may lead to termination after notice and re-evaluation.
- No entitlement to regularization or additional benefits beyond scheme; safety gear as per norms; maternity benefit as per Act; taxes payable by personnel.
- OBC certificate must be as per GoI format with creamy layer clause and within one year; state-format/outdated certificates not accepted; OBC undertaking required.
- Canvassing disqualifies; multiple applications by same individual rejected.
Important Dates
- Closing date: 21 days from first appearance in Employment News; next working day if factory holiday.
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Official Site link – click here
