Advanced Weapons and Equipment India (AWEIL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, is hiring through its Academy of Weapon Technology and Management, Ichapur. It is a fixed-tenure engagement suited to ITI-trained candidates seeking defence production work.
AWEIL Mechanical Fitter, Turner and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 202601/Hiring-GSF/AWTM/2026-27
Total Vacancies
40
Last Date
02 Nov
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About AWEIL Mechanical Fitter, Turner and More Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Advanced Weapons and Equipment India
- Advertisement No.
- 01/Hiring-GSF/AWTM/2026-27
- Post Name
- Electrical Fitter, Mechanical Fitter and 4 more
- Job Location
- Kashipur, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Citizens of India who fulfil the requisite qualification can apply for the post)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Full time contractual basis initially for 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 2 years (1 year original and 1 year extension) after appraisal and review
- Notice Period
- One month's notice by either party or payment of basic pay plus DA components in lieu of notice
Vacancy Breakdown
Electrical Fitter
4
Mechanical Fitter
14
Machinist
6
Turner
7
Electroplater
6
Heat Treatment Operator
3
Total40
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Electrical Fitter | 4 |
| Mechanical Fitter | 14 |
| Machinist | 6 |
| Turner | 7 |
| Electroplater | 6 |
| Heat Treatment Operator | 3 |
| Grand Total | 40 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Electrical Fitter4 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation + National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT (NCTVT) in Electrical Fitter Trade
Mechanical Fitter14 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation + National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT (NCTVT) in General Fitter (Mechanical) Trade
Machinist6 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation + National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT (NCTVT) in Machinist Trade
Turner7 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation + National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT (NCTVT) in Turner Trade
Electroplater6 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation + National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT (NCTVT) in Electroplater Trade
Heat Treatment Operator3 posts
- Qualification
- Matriculation + National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT (NCTVT) in Forger & Heat Treater Trade
Age Limit
18 to 35 years as on the last date of receipt of application for General candidates
Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years (only for posts reserved for SC/ST); OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years (only for posts reserved for OBC); Ex-Serviceman period of military service plus 3 years; PwD General 10 years; PwD SC/ST 15 years; PwD OBC 13 years
Application Fee
General, OBC, EWS and other categories
Rs. 100
SC / ST / Ex-Serviceman / Physically Handicapped
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Demand Draft in favour of 'Ordnance Factories Institute of Learning, Ishapore' payable at State Bank of India, Ishapore, Branch Code 01797, IFSC SBIN0001797
Selection Process
- 1Trade Test / Practical Test
Selection is based on marks scored in the NCTVT (NCVT) Trade Test or Practical Test in order of merit; the NCTVT exam carries 80% weightage and the trade test 20%. The cut-off percentage for calling candidates is decided by AWTM Ichapur.
- 2Document Verification
Candidates qualifying in the NCTVT and Trade Test or Practical Test are called for document verification in order of merit, limited to the number of notified posts discipline and category wise.
- 3Interview
Eligible candidates are called for interview in the ratio of 1:10 between vacancies and eligible candidates.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10
Salary Structure
Consolidated monthly salary inclusive of basic pay as per existing CPC (Level-1) and Dearness Allowance; calculated at 1/30th of the pay at the basic of the relevant pay scale plus DA for work of 08 hours a day
Annual increase of 3% on basic pay during the tenure, subject to satisfactory performance. House Rent Allowance paid if a company quarter is not provided. Covered under EPF as per Act and government guidelines and under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923.
How to Apply
- 1Download and print the application form from the AWEIL website.
- 2Fill in the application form in block letters only.
- 3Enclose self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, age proof (Class 10th certificate or mark sheet) and category certificates.
- 4Enclose a Demand Draft of Rs. 100 drawn in favour of Ordnance Factories Institute of Learning, Ishapore, if the fee applies to you.
- 5Enclose two extra self-attested photographs with your name written on the back.
- 6OBC candidates must attach the duly signed undertaking given at Appendix-1 of the application form.
- 7Superscribe the envelope as 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Trade Name] ON CONTRACT BASIS'.
- 8Send the application by post to The Chief General Manager, Academy of Weapon Technology & Management, Ichapur, P.O. Ichapur, Nawabganj, Dist. 24 Parganas (N), Pin 743144.
- 9Make sure the application reaches AWTM Ichapur on or before the last date of receipt of application.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
•Age proof (Class 10th certificate or mark sheet)
•Category certificates
•Demand Draft of Rs. 100 (if applicable)
•Two extra self-attested photographs
•OBC undertaking as per Appendix-1
Important Details
- The engagement does not confer any right on the candidate to claim the status of a regular employee of the company.
- Candidates claiming reservation must submit valid certificates issued by competent authorities at the time of application.
- Incomplete or unsigned applications are rejected.
Tenure and Working Conditions
Engagement is on a full time contractual basis for 1 year initially, extendable up to a maximum of 2 years after appraisal and review. Employees work as per the production schedule, typically 08 hours a day, 06 days a week (48 hours a week). Contractual employees get 12 days of paid leave a year, pro-rated, and generally cannot take more than 05 days leave in a month. Unused leave is neither carried forward nor encashed.
Benefits Not Admissible
- Promotions
- OT allowance
- Loans, advance and interest subsidies
- Medical facilities
- Contingency advance
- School fee reimbursement
- LTC/LTA facilities
- Grant of study leave
- Sponsorship for higher studies
- Any other benefit admissible to regular workmen not mentioned in the advertisement
Tie Resolution
- Ex-Trade Apprentice of Gun and Shell Factory Kashipur
- Ex-Trade Apprentice of Ordnance Factories other than Gun and Shell Factory Kashipur
- Higher marks in NCTVT (now NCVT)
- Elder candidate by date of birth
Place of Posting
On engagement, the place of posting will be Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur.
Medical and Other Conditions
Selected candidates must undergo a medical fitness test before joining. TA/DA is paid to SC/ST candidates for appearing in Document Verification as per government instructions. Shortlisted candidates are informed through post or e-mail for the Trade Test or Practical Test, and admit cards or call letters are sent the same way.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 033-2594 9770 / 2593 5670
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AWEIL engagement a permanent government job?
No. It is a full time contract engagement for one year initially, extendable up to two years after appraisal, and it does not give any right to regular employment.
Will travel expenses be paid for the selection tests?
TA/DA is paid to SC/ST candidates for appearing in Document Verification as per government instructions. No TA/DA is mentioned for the trade test.
How will shortlisted candidates be informed about the trade test?
Shortlisted candidates are informed through post or e-mail, and admit cards or call letters are forwarded the same way.
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