Why Apply for High Explosives Factory Sarkari Naukri?

Securing a position in a Govt. of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence offers unparalleled job security and career growth. This High Explosives Factory Recruitment 2026 allows candidates to work in a prestigious environment.

• Job Security: Tenure-based engagement with potential extension up to 4 years.
• Salary: Competitive pay starting at Rs. 36,000/- plus DA, HRA, and other allowances as per 7th CPC principles.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to work in critical defence manufacturing and explosives handling.
• Benefits: PF, Employees Compensation Act, Leave encashment, and Company Quarters (subject to availability).

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for High Explosives Factory Recruitment

Note: This vacancy breakdown is based on the official notification for 1st Year engagement.

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Educational Qualification

• Essential: B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Chemical Engineering OR B.Sc Graduate with Chemistry as a major subject.
• Apprenticeship Requirement: Candidates must have completed Apprenticeship in Chemical Trade as per the Apprenticeship Act 1961 in:
  • Ordnance Factories under Munitions India Limited, OR
  • Factories manufacturing/handling ammunition & explosives, OR
  • Other factories (Safety training required if not in ammunition/explosives).

Merit List Preference Order

1. Graduate (B.E/B.Tech) in Chemical Eng. with Apprenticeship in ammunition/explosives.
2. Diploma in Chemical Eng. with Apprenticeship in ammunition/explosives.
3. B.Sc Graduate with Chemistry & Apprenticeship in ammunition/explosives.
4. Graduate (B.E/B.Tech) in Chemical Eng. with Apprenticeship in other than ammunition/explosives.
5. Diploma in Chemical Eng. with Apprenticeship in other than ammunition/explosives.

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 30 years as on date of advertisement publication.
• Relaxation:
  • SC/ST: 5 Years (for reserved posts only)
  • OBC-NCL: 3 Years (for reserved posts only)

Pay Scale & Remuneration Details

The selected candidates will be paid on a tenure basis with the following basic pay structure:

• 1st Year: Rs. 36,000/- + Dearness Allowance (DA)
• 2nd Year: Rs. 37,080/- + DA
• 3rd Year: Rs. 38,192/- + DA
• 4th Year: Rs. 39,338/- + DA

Additional Benefits:

• HRA: Applicable as per city classification if company quarters are not available.
• Leave: 30 days leave per year (encashable) + 1 Day Casual Leave per month.
• Statutory: EPF and Employees Compensation Act coverage.
• Bonus: Eligible as per Bonus Act 1965.

How to Apply for High Explosives Factory Offline Recruitment

Candidates must apply Offline by sending the filled application form to the specified address.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Download the application form from the official website: ddpdoo.gov.in or munitionsindia.in.
2. Fill the form in Block Letters carefully.
3. Attach necessary documents (qualification certificates, age proof, apprenticeship certificate, etc.).
4. Attach one extra self-attested photograph (write name and date on the back).
5. SuperScript the envelope clearly: "Application for the post of Graduate Project Engineer on Tenure basis".
6. Send the application via Registered Post/Speed Post to:

Last Date: Applications must reach within 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News (i.e., by June 26, 2026).

Application Fee: NIL

Selection Process

The selection for High Explosives Factory Project Engineer Recruitment will be based on:

1. Merit List: Prepared based on marks secured in qualifying degree (B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/B.Sc) + Personal Interaction/Interview.
2. Weightage:
   • Academic Marks: 85%
   • Personal Interaction/Interview: 15%
3. Document Verification: Candidates scoring above the cut-off marks will be called for verification in the order of merit.
4. Final Engagement: Offers of engagement will be issued after successful document verification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)