OFB Recruitment 2020- Apply Online for 6060 Trade Apprentice Posts: Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has advertised a notification for the engagement of 56th Batch (for Non-ITI & ITI candidates) of Trade Apprentices. Candidates are requested to skip the entire OFB Recruitment 2020 Notification, Before applying for this position. This the Great opportunity for job seekers who are looking for ORD Internship. Ordnance Factory Board job application are compiled by an Online format. for more accurate information of this Job notification, see their official website https://www.ofb.gov.in/.
OFB Recruitment 2020
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) are invited Online applications from Indian citizens for engagement of 56th Batch (for Non-ITI & ITI candidates) of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and amendments thereof in Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories located in different States across India. The number of vacancies is approx. 6060 including 3847 ITI and 2219 Non-ITI, as part of OFB’s Skill India Mission. Details information of OFB latest job notification 2020 is given below. Online Application Submission Starts from 10-01-2020 to 09-02-2020 Job seekers are requested to read below the OFB job selection process, eligibility, salary, age limit and application fee in our Newsinassam.com website.
OFB Recruitment 2020- Notification Details
| OFB Recruitment 2020 | Details |
| Organization Name | ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD |
| Job category | Central Government Job |
| Job Role | Trade Apprentices (Non-ITI & ITI) |
| Total Posts | 6060 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Starting Apply | 10-01-2020 |
| Last Date | 09-02-2020 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.ofb.gov.in/ |
OFB Recruitment 2020- Vacancies Details
Vacancies are given in Annexure-I. The number of vacancies notified is provisional. Candidates can ONLY choose any one of the Ordnance and Ordnance Equipment Factories named in the Annexure-I, where the applicant intends to undergo the Trade Apprenticeship training. The candidates are advised to gather specific information about the Ordnance Factory, where one intends to apply to, by visiting the link http://ofb.gov.in > OUR UNITS > under Factories. This will give an idea to the candidate about the location, products, facilities available in the specific Ordnance Factory.
| State | Name Of Factory | Total Posts |
| Chandigarh | Ordnance Cable Factory, Chandigarh | 46 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Gun Carriage Factory Jabalpur | 176 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Grey Iron Foundry Jabalpur | 56 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ordnance Factory, Itarsi | 146 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ordnance Factory, Khamaria, Jabalpur | 84 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ordnance Factory, Katni | 30 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Vehicle Factory Jabalpur | 98 |
| Maharashtra | High Explosive Factory Kirkee, Pune | 92 |
| Maharashtra | Machine Tool Prototype Factory, Ambernath, Thane | 91 |
| Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory Ambajhari, Nagpur | 375 |
| Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory Ambernath, Thane | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory Bhandara | 256 |
| Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory Bhusawal | 103 |
| Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory Chanda, Chandrapur | 227 |
| Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune | 19 |
| Maharashtra | Ordnance Factory Varangaon | 163 |
| Maharashtra | Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune | 424 |
| Orissa | Ordnance Factory Badmal, Bolangir | 63 |
| Tamil Nadu | Cordite Factory Arvankadu | 187 |
| Tamil Nadu | Engine Factory Avadi, Chennai | 128 |
| Tamil Nadu | Heavy Alloy Penetrator Project, Tiruchirapalli | 89 |
| Tamil Nadu | Heavy Vehicles Factory Avadi , Chennai | 265 |
| Tamil Nadu | Ordnance Clothing Factory Avadi, Chennai | 242 |
| Tamil Nadu | Ordnance Factory Tiruchirapalli | 178 |
| Telangana | Ordnance Factory Project Medak, Hyderabad | 438 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Clothing Factory Shahjahanpur | 282 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Field Gun Factory Kanpur | 55 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Equipment Factory Hazratpur | 49 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Factory Kanpur | 295 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Factory Muradnagar | 178 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ordnance Parachute Factory Kanpur | 181 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Small Arms Factory Kanpur | 123 |
| Uttarakhand | Ordnance Factory Dehradun | 77 |
| Uttarakhand | Opto Electronic Factory Dehradun | 151 |
| West Bengal | Gun and Shell Factory, Cossipore | 104 |
| West Bengal | Metal and Steel Factory Ishapore | 248 |
| West Bengal | Ordnance Factory Dum Dum, Kolkata | 57 |
| West Bengal | Rifle Factory Ishapore, Kolkata | 174 |
| Total of all Factories | 6060 | |
OFB Recruitment 2020- Educational Qualification
A. For Non-ITI Category: Should have Passed Madhyamik (class X std or equivalent) as on date of notification for applying with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and with 40% marks in Mathematics and Science each.
B. For ITI Category: Should have passed relevant trade test from any institute recognized by NCVT or SCVT or any other authority specified through Gazette notification of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship/Ministry of Labour and Employment with duration as per the Apprentice Act 1961 plus passed Madhyamik / Class X std or equivalent (Minimum 50% aggregate marks both in Matriculate / Class X std and ITI). The relevant trade to be considered will be strictly on the basis of Schedule I of Apprentice Act 1961 (and amendments thereof).
OFB Recruitment 2020- Age Limit
Between 15 Years to 24 Years as on 09.02.2020, Relaxation in Upper age limit is permitted as under:
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation on Age Limit |
| 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 UR : 10 Years OBC(Non Creamy Layer) : 13 Years SC/ST : 15 Years |
| For ITI Candidates | Upper age limit is further relaxed by the period of training already undergone as per the normal duration of NCVT/SCVT, in the relevant trade. |
OFB Recruitment 2020- Application Fee
Application fee (Non-refundable) – Rs.100/-. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances or reused / adjusted. Fee payment will have to be made online through payment gateway as part of online application process as under:
Once the first part of online application is complete in all respects through a link on our website www.ofb.gov.in, candidates will be directed to payment gateway website to make payment. The payment can be made by using Internet Banking /debit card / credit card / Cash Card, Wallets/IMPS/NEFT/UPI, BHIM, by providing information as asked on the screen. The transaction charges applicable for various online payment modes will be borne by the candidate. On successful completion of the transaction, a message containing Transaction Number and other details will be displayed. No fee is required to be paid by SC/ST/PWD/FEMALE/ TRANSGENDER candidates.
OFB Recruitment 2020- STIPEND
The minimum stipend per month shall be paid to the trade apprentices (as per the provision of sub-rule(1) of rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992). According to the Trade Apprentice Act 1961 & as per The Gazette notification of India, G.S.R. 680(E), Partll-Section 37-Sub-section(i) Dtd. September 22, 2014 year wise entitlement of present stipend is appended.
How to apply for OFB Recruitment 2020?
- Candidate must apply ‘online’ ONLY directly through the link given on website: www.ofb.gov.in. No other format of application shall be entertained. Candidates are required to read the instructions indicated in the advertisement thoroughly before submitting their application.
- Candidates must fill their personal details carefully. Candidates should ensure that their name, father’s name, date of birth, marks obtained shall exactly match with what is recorded in Matriculation or equivalent certificate etc. Any deviation found during Document Verification will lead to cancellation of candidature and also debarment.
- Candidates are advised to indicate their active mobile number and valid e-mail ID in the ONLINE application and keep them active during the entire engagement process as all important messages will be sent by email/SMS, which will be treated as deemed to have been read by the candidates.
Important Dates for OFB Recruitment 2020
| Submission of On-line Application Starts from | 10/01/2020 |
| Closing date of submission of On-line Application | 09/02/2020 (11.59 pm) |
Important Links for OFB Recruitment 2020
| Download Official Notification | Download Here |
| Apply Link | Click Here (Available on 10-01-2020) |
| Official Website | https://www.ofb.gov.in/ |
| For more upcoming updates | www.newsinassam.com |