Gliders India Limited (GIL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, routinely invites applications for Fixed Term Employment (FTE), lateral executive positions, and administrative staff at its corporate headquarters and production facilities at the Ordnance Parachute Factory (OPF Kanpur).
Mandatory Application Format
Unlike standard government recruitments hosted on automated web portals, recruitment at Gliders India Limited operates on a strictly monitored offline bio-data and single-PDF email submission workflow. Candidates failing to meet specific document formatting, fee verification, or email subject criteria face immediate administrative rejection.
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1. Application Mode & Document Structure
GIL notifications mandate downloading the standard Bio-Data Proforma (Annexure) attached to each recruitment advertisement. The form must be completed, signed, and scanned alongside all supporting credentials.
Disqualification Warning: Do not send your CV, marksheets, experience certificates, and fee slip as separate image files (.jpg/.png) or separate PDFs. GIL screening committees evaluate applications via automated document management systems. You must compile all credentials into a single, searchable PDF file under 10 MB. Cloud links (Google Drive, Dropbox) or zipped files (.zip) are disqualified.
2. Application Fee Structure & Payment Modes
Application fees differ depending on the cadre level:
| Cadre / Post Level | General / OBC / EWS | SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM | Permitted Payment Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managerial / Executive Cadre (DGM, Manager) | ₹500 | Exempted (Nil) | SBI Collect / NEFT / RTGS / IMPS |
| Junior Assistant / Clerical Cadre | ₹200 | Exempted (Nil) | SBI Collect / NEFT / RTGS / IMPS |
| Apprentice Recruitment | Exempted (Nil) | Exempted (Nil) | Not Applicable |
Official Bank Details for Fee Remittance
- Account Name: Gliders India Limited
- Bank Name: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Branch: Ordnance Factory Branch / Main Branch, Kanpur
- Reference Proof: Keep the 12-digit UTR / Transaction Reference Number visible on your payment confirmation slip.
3. Mandatory Document Index & Merging Sequence
Collate your documents into the single PDF following this exact chronological order:
2. Proof of Date of Birth (10th / Matriculation Certificate)
3. Essential Educational Degrees / Diplomas & All Semester Marksheets
4. Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) Letters & Relieving Orders
5. Current Pay Slip / Form 16 / Proof of CTC (if applicable)
6. Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) in Central Govt format
7. Bank Remittance Proof / UTR Transaction Slip
4. Official Email Submission & Syntax Guidelines
Dispatch your email application directly to: [email protected] or [email protected] (as specified in your active advertisement notice).
Strict Email Subject Line Syntax
Example: Application for the post of Junior Assistant vide Advt No. 02/2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I submit multiple separate PDF attachments?
No. GIL screening procedures strictly enforce a single merged PDF file containing the application form and all supporting documents.
2. What is the maximum allowed file size for the PDF email attachment?
The consolidated PDF should be under 10 MB to prevent corporate mail gateway rejection.
3. Are SC, ST, and PwBD candidates required to pay the application fee?
No. SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are fully exempt from application fees upon attaching a valid community/disability certificate.
4. Can I pay the fee through a Demand Draft (DD)?
Most modern notifications mandate SBI Collect or NEFT/RTGS bank transfers. Demand drafts are accepted only when explicitly permitted in the specific notice.
5. Do I need to send hard copies via speed post?
Refer to the specific notification. While junior vacancies frequently rely solely on email submissions, senior executive posts often require a physical signed hard copy dispatched to the OPF Kanpur headquarters.
6. What happens if I make a typo in the application form?
You may submit a revised single PDF before the closing date with the subject line formatted as: REVISED - Application for the post of [Post Name] vide Advt No. [XX/2026].