Job Description
Overview
The Academy of Weapon Technology and Management (AWTM), Ichapur has released an official notification under Advertisement No. 01/Hiring-GSF/AWTM/2026-27 inviting applications from eligible candidates. This recruitment drive aims to fill 40 temporary contract vacancies across multiple technical trades at the Gun and Shell Factory located in Kashipur. Qualified individuals holding the mandatory trade qualifications are encouraged to submit their filled applications through postal mail before the designated deadline.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical fitting, electrical assembly, and precision machining tasks required for high-grade production operations.
- Operate various industrial lathes, electroplating units, and thermal treatment apparatus according to safety standards.
- Maintain production machinery and assist senior technical staff in routine maintenance protocols.
- Comply strictly with factory guidelines and ensure accurate execution of technical specifications on the shop floor.
- Report any equipment malfunctions or process anomalies immediately to the floor supervisor.
- Participate actively in skill enhancement workshops and safety drills conducted within the facility.
Why Apply
Engaging in this contractual role offers technicians a valuable platform to build hands-on expertise inside a premier manufacturing ecosystem. Selected personnel receive a structured compensation package comprising standard civil pay scales alongside dearness allowances, ensuring reliable financial backing while contributing to national industrial output.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancy Count: 40 Posts
- Pay Structure: CPC Level-1 plus DA
- Work Station: Gun and Shell Factory, Kashipur
- Industry Sector: Defence Manufacturing
AWTM Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 40 Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter and More Posts Overview
Vacancy Details
| Electrical Fitter | 04 | CPC Level-1 + DA |
| Mechanical Fitter | 14 | CPC Level-1 + DA |
| Machinist | 06 | CPC Level-1 + DA |
| Turner | 07 | CPC Level-1 + DA |
| Electroplater | 06 | CPC Level-1 + DA |
| Heat Treatment Operator | 03 | CPC Level-1 + DA |
How to Apply
- Navigate to the official portal to access and download the official notification PDF along with the prescribed offline application form.
- Print the application form on standard white paper and complete all required fields using legible Block Letters only.
- Affix recent passport-size photographs onto the designated spaces and self-attest all accompanying documents.
- Enclose self-attested photocopies of your Matriculation certificate, NTC or NAC trade certificates, category proofs, and the required Demand Draft if applicable.
- Insert two additional self-attested photographs bearing your signature on the reverse side inside the document packet.
- Pack the documents securely in an envelope and superscribe the front prominently with 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Trades Name] ON CONTRACT BASIS'.
- Dispatch the completed application via postal mail to the Chief General Manager, Academy of Weapon Technology & Management, Ichapur, P.O.- Ichapur, Nawabganj, Dist. – 24 Parganas(N), PIN – 743144 so that it arrives on or before 2 November 2026.
Cutoff Marks
Application Fee
Age Limit
Selection Process
Trade Test Evaluation
The selection methodology relies primarily on the performance demonstrated during the NCTVT Trade Test or practical examination administered by AWTM Ichapur. Shortlisting criteria to determine who receives a test call depend entirely on marks secured in prior NCTVT certifications.
Merit List Compilation
A composite merit score is calculated by factoring in the marks achieved in the NCTVT examination carrying an 80 percent weightage and the practical trade test bearing a 20 percent weightage. Candidates who achieve high standings in this merit evaluation are subsequently summoned for document verification sessions.
