CFA Aruvankadu Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 47 Posts, Apply by 31 Jul (Tamil Nadu)

Cordite Factory Aruvankadu (CFA), a key defence manufacturing unit under Munitions India Limited (MIL) and the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 47 posts under the 59th batch of apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). CFA is one of the oldest and most important defence production units in India, manufacturing propellants and explosives for the armed forces, located in the Nilgiris hills of Tamil Nadu. As of July 2026, applications are invited from ITI-qualified and Class 10 pass candidates for this Tamil Nadu defence job. Selected CFA Trade Apprentices will undergo structured on-the-job training in chemical plant operations at Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu, Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu. Vacancies are available across three trades: Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (20 posts), Operator Chemical Plant (20 posts), and Laboratory Assistant Chemical Plant (7 posts, including 1 PwBD HH reserved). There is no written exam — selection is purely merit-based on Class 10 marks (Non-ITI) or average of Class 10 and ITI marks (Ex-ITI), followed by document verification and medical examination at the factory premises. The CFA Aruvankadu Trade Apprentice 2026 application is through offline mode by post only — no online application facility exists. The last date for applications to physically reach the factory is 31 July 2026. The monthly stipend is ₹8,200 for Non-ITI and ₹9,600 for Ex-ITI candidates under the revised NAPS rates. Completion of apprenticeship results in a National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) but does not guarantee permanent government employment. Download the official notification PDF from ddpdoo.gov.in before applying.

- Ex-ITI Category: ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Attendant Operator Chemical Plant / Operator Chemical Plant / Laboratory Assistant Chemical Plant with minimum 50% marks - Ex-ITI Category: Class 10 (Matriculation) with minimum 50% marks from a recognised Board — mandatory - Non-ITI Category: Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate AND minimum 40% marks in Mathematics and Science - Age: 18 to 35 years as on 31 July 2026 - SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-Servicemen age relaxation as per Apprentices Act 1961 and Govt of India rules - Candidates who already hold a National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) or have completed previous apprenticeship training are NOT eligible - Indian citizenship mandatory - No domicile restriction — candidates from any state can apply

Nil — No application fee for any category.

Non-ITI candidates: ₹8,200 per month stipend. Ex-ITI candidates: ₹9,600 per month stipend. Stipend rates as per Gazette notification dated 03 September 2025. No DA or HRA applicable on apprenticeship stipend. This is a training stipend under the Apprentices Act 1961 — not a regular salary.

1. Visit the official website at ddpdoo.gov.in and download the official CFA Aruvankadu Trade Apprentice 2026 notification PDF (Advt No. 1457) 2. Download the prescribed application form from the notification PDF or official website 3. Fill the application form in BLOCK LETTERS only — name, father's name, date of birth and marks must exactly match your Matriculation and ITI certificates 4. Affix one recent colour passport-size photograph and sign it; attach one extra self-attested photograph signed on the back 5. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — Class 10 marksheet, ITI marksheet and National Trade Certificate (Ex-ITI only), Aadhaar card, caste certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable) 6. Put the completed application in an envelope and superscribe clearly: "APPLICATION FOR THE INDUCTION OF TRADE APPRENTICES — (write the exact trade name)" 7. Send by Speed Post or Registered Post so that the application physically reaches on or before 31 July 2026 8. Address the envelope to: The Chief General Manager, Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu, The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu — 643202 9. Retain a copy of the complete application and all documents for your reference 10. Check ddpdoo.gov.in for merit list, document verification date, and medical examination schedule