OFDR Dehu Road Project Engineer Recruitment 2026: 10 Tenure Posts
OFDR has advertised 10 Graduate/Diploma Project Engineer tenure posts. Offline apply within 21 days of Employment News. Chemical 9, Mechanical 1. Age max 30.
Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website Official notification
Overview at a Glance
| Organisation | Ordnance Factory Dehu Road / Munitions India |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 1914/02/OFDR/Tenure Based/Project Engineer / 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech or Diploma Chemical/Mechanical or B.Sc. Chemistry + 1 year apprenticeship |
| Selection Process | 85% qualifying marks + 15% interview, then document verification |
| State / UT | Maharashtra |
| Job Location | Dehu Road, Pune, Maharashtra |
| Salary | ₹36,000 – ₹39,338 per month |
| Official Website | munitionsindia.in |
Important Dates
| Application Begins | |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
Age Limit
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
|---|
Application Fee
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 0 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer (Chemical) | 9 | ||
| Project Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR), a unit of Munitions India Limited under the Ministry of Defence, has advertised 10 Graduate / Diploma Project Engineer seats on tenure contract on munitionsindia.in. The drive is 1914/02/OFDR/Tenure Based/Project Engineer / 2026, dated 2 September 2026. Apply offline only. The hard copy must reach the Chief General Manager, Dehu Road, Pune, within 21 days of the first appearance in Employment News (if that day is a factory holiday, the next working day). If the Employment News first appearance is 2 September 2026, receipt last date is 23 September 2026 — confirm the issue date before you post. Age for UR is a maximum of 30 years on the last date of receipt. Pay starts at ₹36,000 a month in year one. This page covers vacancies, eligibility, selection weightage, how to send the form and official files.
OFDR Project Engineer Notification 2026 Out @munitionsindia.in
The notice is for Supervisory-level tenure engineers in Chemical and Mechanical. Initial engagement is one year, extendable year by year up to a maximum of four years on factory need and performance. There is no promise of regular absorption. The PDF has the vacancy table, preference order, terms, factory list and the application format.
Download OFDR Project Engineer Notification 2026 PDF from Munitions India careers (form included).
Official links
Highlights
Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
Organisation | Ordnance Factory Dehu Road — Munitions India Limited (MoD) |
Advertisement | 1914/02/OFDR/Tenure Based/Project Engineer / 2026 (02.09.2026) |
Posts | Graduate / Diploma Project Engineer (Supervisory), tenure |
Vacancies | 10 (Chemical 9, Mechanical 1) |
Place of work | OFDR, Dehu Road, Pune, Maharashtra – 412101 |
Apply mode | Offline — post only |
Last date of receipt | 21 days from first Employment News appearance (confirm EN date; often 23.09.2026 if EN is 02.09.2026) |
Pay | ₹36,000 / ₹37,080 / ₹38,192 / ₹39,338 by year + IDA |
Age (UR) | Maximum 30 years on the last date of receipt |
Fee | Nil |
Helpline | 020-27167246, 7546 · ofdrestt@ord.gov.in |
Post-wise vacancy
Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemical | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Mechanical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Total | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Numbers can change with factory requirement. Both disciplines are Supervisory level. This notice is not the earlier 13-post OFDR cycle that closed in May 2026.
Important dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Factory notice | 2 September 2026 |
Last date of receipt | 21 days from first appearance in Employment News; next working day if that date is a factory holiday |
Interview / document check | Shortlisted candidates are informed by post or e-mail |
Eligibility
Criterion | As in the notice |
|---|---|
Citizenship | Indian citizens who meet the qualification |
Chemical | B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Chemical, or B.Sc. with Chemistry as a major subject |
Mechanical | B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical |
Apprenticeship | Ex-graduate apprentices with at least one year under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, in Chemical or Mechanical at MIL Ordnance Factories or factories making military ammunition and explosives |
Age (UR) | Maximum 30 years on the last date of receipt |
Age relaxation | SC/ST +5 years only on SC/ST reserved seats; OBC (NCL) +3 years only on OBC-NCL reserved seats |
Preference order for merit
B.E. / B.Tech (Chemical / Mechanical) with apprenticeship in manufacturing / handling of ammunition and explosives.
Diploma (Chemical / Mechanical) with the same ammunition / explosives apprenticeship.
B.Sc. (Chemistry major) with the same apprenticeship.
B.E. / B.Tech Chemical with apprenticeship in other chemical fields (not ammunition / explosives).
Diploma Chemical with apprenticeship in other chemical fields.
Candidates taken without ammunition / explosives apprenticeship must complete safety and technical scrutiny training at OFDR.
Selection process
Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
Cut-off on qualifying marks | OFDR, Pune, sets the percentage to call candidates for interview |
Merit | 85% qualifying exam (B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma / B.Sc. Chemistry) + 15% personal interaction / interview |
Document verification | Called in merit order, limited to notified posts by discipline and category |
Medical | DV candidates stay an extra day at their own cost |
Offer | Offers of Engagement after DV; next names are called if someone is rejected |
There is no written examination in this advertisement. Phone or messenger queries are not entertained. Canvassing is a disqualification. English text prevails if Hindi and English differ. Courts at Pune have jurisdiction.
How to apply
Download the PDF from munitionsindia.in/career.
Fill the prescribed form. Enclose self-attested copies of education, age and experience. OBC candidates attach the Appendix-I undertaking. Keep a valid OBC-NCL / EWS certificate ready for DV.
Add three extra photographs with name and date of birth on the back.
Super-scribe the envelope: (APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF GRADUATE / DIPLOMA / PROJECT ENGINEER ON TENURE BASIS – OFDR-2026).
Post it to: The Chief General Manager, Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, Pune, Dist. Pune (Maharashtra), Pin – 412101.
Other modes are not accepted. The factory is not responsible for postal delay. SC/ST candidates called for interview may claim second-class TA for the shortest route on tickets and caste certificate.
Application fee
Category | Fee |
|---|---|
All categories | Nil |
Pay and tenure
Monthly basic is ₹36,000 (year 1), ₹37,080 (year 2), ₹38,192 (year 3) and ₹39,338 (year 4), plus IDA. Daily pay is 1/30th of monthly basic plus IDA for an 8-hour day. HRA is paid if company quarters are not available. EPF, employee compensation and bonus (if the Bonus Act applies) are mentioned. Leave is 30 days a year (2.5 days a month). This is full-time tenure work in design, manufacturing, maintenance, QC and production of military ammunition and explosives. There is no regular-employee claim, no OT, LTC, factory hospital OPD (except emergency), loans or study leave. Either side may end the contract with one month’s notice or basic + IDA in lieu. Poor performance can end the contract after a warning, with 15 days’ notice. Unauthorised absence cuts pay proportionately.
Documents
Filled application
Self-attested education, age and experience copies
Caste / EWS / OBC-NCL as applicable (central format at DV)
Three extra photographs (name and DOB on the back)
Confirm the Employment News first-appearance date and the receipt cut-off on munitionsindia.in before you post. Only Indian citizens who meet the notice should apply.
Important Links
Apply Now →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for OFDR Project Engineer 2026?
21 days from first appearance in Employment News. The factory notice is dated 2 September 2026; if that is the EN date, receipt is usually 23 September 2026. Confirm on munitionsindia.in.
How many vacancies are there?
10 — Chemical 9, Mechanical 1.
What is the age limit?
Maximum 30 years for UR on the last date of receipt. SC/ST +5 and OBC-NCL +3 only on reserved seats.
What is the application fee?
Nil for all categories.