Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR) Graduate/Diploma Project Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Vacancies

Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR), a premier production unit under Munitions India Limited (a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence), has officially released the recruitment notification for Graduate/Diploma Project Engineers on a tenure-based contractual basis.

This technical recruitment drive invites eligible Indian nationals to apply offline by dispatching prescribed application formats through postal channels. The application window is active following the official notification release, with the last date to submit offline applications being 23rd September 2026.

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR), Pune
Parent Enterprise / Ministry	Munitions India Limited (MIL), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
Advertisement Number	Advt. No. 1914/02/OFDR/Tenure Based/Project Engineer / 2026
Post Designation	Graduate / Diploma Project Engineer
Total Openings	09 to 10 Vacancies (Discipline-dependent breakdown)
Job Location / Deployment	Dehu Road, Pune, Maharashtra
Employment Type	Tenure-Based Contractual Engagement (Initial 1 year, extendable up to 4 years)
Application Mode	Offline Only (via Speed Post / Registered Post)
Official Notification Date	2nd September 2026
Last Date to Receive Applications	23rd September 2026
Official Website Portal	www.munitionsindia.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Notification Release Date	2nd September 2026
Application Form Availability	Active from 2nd September 2026 onwards
Closing Date & Time for Postal Receipt	23rd September 2026
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility	23rd September 2026

Discipline-Wise Vacancy Distribution Matrix

Post Name & Stream	Total Vacancies	Stipend / Salary Structure (Progressive)
Graduate/Diploma Project Engineer (Mechanical)	07	• 1st Year: ₹36,000/- per month • 2nd Year: ₹37,080/- per month • 3rd Year: ₹38,192/- per month • 4th Year: ₹39,338/- per month
Graduate/Diploma Project Engineer (Chemical)	02	Same incremental tenure-based structure as above
Total Openings	09 Posts	—

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Age Limit Parameters (As on 23rd September 2026)

• Maximum Upper Age Limit (General / UR): 30 Years
• Upper Age Relaxations:
  • SC / ST: 5 Years (up to 35 years)
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (up to 33 years)

2. Educational Qualifications & Professional Preference

• For Mechanical Trade: Full-time B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or board.
• For Chemical Trade: Full-time B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Chemical Engineering, OR B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry as a major subject.
• Apprenticeship Preference: First preference in shortlisting is given to ex-graduate/diploma apprentices who have completed a minimum of one year of training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in relevant trades within Ordnance Factories under MIL or establishments handling military ammunitions and explosives.

Additional Emoluments & Benefits

• Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) as prevalent.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) if factory residential accommodation is not provided.
• Annual Performance Bonus governed by the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965.
• EPF coverage and Employee Compensation Act benefits.
• Paid leave entitlement of 30 days per year (credited at 2.5 days per month) with provisions for leave encashment.

Selection Process Structure

1. Academic Shortlisting (Merit List): Initial filtering is conducted based on a weighted formula combining 85% weightage of qualifying diploma/degree marks and 15% weightage evaluated through a Personal Interaction / Interview.
2. Personal Interaction / Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a physical interview round at Ordnance Factory Dehu Road.
3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Final selection is contingent upon checking original credentials and passing standard medical fitness evaluations.

Application Fee Structure

• All Categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD): Nil (No application processing fee is required).

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Offline

1. Download Application Form: Visit the official Munitions India Limited portal at www.munitionsindia.in, navigate to the careers/recruitment tab, and download the official notification PDF along with the prescribed offline application format.
2. Fill Application Details: Carefully fill out your personal information, contact address, educational breakdown, and apprenticeship details in the physical form.
3. Enclose Self-Attested Documents: Attach photocopies of the following essential documents:
   • High School (10th) Certificate for Date of Birth proof.
   • Qualifying Degree / Diploma certificates and consolidated mark sheets.
   • Apprenticeship completion certificate (if applicable).
   • Caste / Category certificate in the prescribed format (if seeking age relaxation).
   • Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN).
4. Dispatch Application: Enclose the application and documents inside a sealed envelope superscribed “Application for the Post of Graduate/Diploma Project Engineer” and send it via Speed Post or Registered Post to the designated factory address mentioned in the official notification before 23rd September 2026.

🔗 Munitions India Limited Official Website Portal

📄 Download OFDR Project Engineer Official Notification & Application Form PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to submit offline applications for OFDR Project Engineer Recruitment 2026?

A: The last date for the receipt of offline applications at the factory is 23rd September 2026.

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced in this notification?

A: A total of 09 to 10 provisional vacancies have been notified for Graduate/Diploma Project Engineers across Chemical and Mechanical trades.

Q3: Is there any application fee required for this recruitment?

A: No, there is no application fee for candidates of any category.

Q4: Can B.Sc. graduates apply for these engineering positions?

A: Yes, B.Sc. graduates with Chemistry as a major subject are explicitly eligible to apply for the Project Engineer (Chemical) stream.

Q5: What is the mode of application submission?

A: Applications must be submitted strictly via offline mode by mailing the filled physical form through Speed Post or Registered Post.