AWEIL GSF Kashipur Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 40 Machinist, Turner and More Posts

The Academy of Weapon Technology & Management (AWTM), Ichapur – a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence – has invited offline applications (Advertisement No. 01/Hiring-GSF/AWTM/2026-27) for 40 tenure-based Technical posts on a contractual basis at Gun & Shell Factory (GSF), Kashipur, a unit of AWEIL Kanpur.

In short: AWTM Ichapur/AWEIL is hiring for 40 contractual Technical trade posts – Electrical Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Electroplater, and Heat Treatment Operator – for placement at Gun & Shell Factory, Kashipur. Any citizen of India holding Matriculation plus an NCVT-issued NTC/NAC in the relevant trade, aged 18–35 years, can apply. The application mode is offline (by post) only, and the last date to receive applications is 30 days from the date this advertisement is published in Employment News – an exact calendar date is not given in the notification.

• AWEIL GSF Kashipur Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

GSF Kashipur Recruitment 2026 Overview

GSF Kashipur Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

GSF Kashipur Vacancy 2026 Details

GSF Kashipur Recruitment 2026 carries 40 total vacancies across six technical trades, with category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) break-up as notified. The document also specifies horizontal reservation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) candidates, without separately break-up figures by trade.

GSF Kashipur Eligibility Criteria

Any citizen of India who meets the essential qualification specified in the advertisement can apply for GSF Kashipur Recruitment 2026.

GSF Kashipur Qualification

As per SRO norms, candidates must hold Matriculation plus a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the relevant trade, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).

GSF Kashipur Age Limit

General candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on the last date for receipt of application. Age relaxation applies as follows:

Only the Class 10 Board Certificate/Marksheet will be accepted as proof of date of birth.

GSF Kashipur Salary

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly wage as per current CPC Level-1 basic pay, plus Dearness Allowance (DA) as per government rules. Remuneration for an 8-hour working day is calculated at 1/30th of the basic pay + DA of the relevant pay scale, with proportional deduction for unauthorised absence. A 3% annual increment in basic pay is admissible subject to satisfactory performance, reviewed on a half-yearly basis. House Rent Allowance is payable if AWEIL does not provide quarters. Selected candidates are also eligible for EPF and are covered under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923.

GSF Kashipur Application Fee

Fee is payable by Demand Draft in favour of “Ordnance Factories Institute of Learning, Ishapore.”

GSF Kashipur Selection Process

Selection for GSF Kashipur Recruitment 2026 is purely on merit, based on the following process:

• Candidates are shortlisted for the Trade Test/Practical Test based on a cut-off percentage decided by AWTM, Ichapur, using total marks obtained in the NCVT trade examination.
• The Trade Test/Practical Test is conducted by AWTM, Ichapur.
• The final merit list is prepared from combined marks in the NCVT examination and the Trade Test/Practical Test, weighted 80% (NCVT) and 20% (Trade Test/Practical).
• Qualified candidates are called for Document Verification in merit order, limited to the number of notified vacancies by trade/category.
• If candidates are rejected at Document Verification for incomplete documents or not meeting age/qualification norms, additional candidates are called in merit order to fill the gap.
• The ratio of eligible candidates called (for document verification/interview stage) to notified vacancies is 1:10.
• In case of a tie in marks, preference is given in this order: (i) prior trade apprentice of GSF Kashipur, (ii) prior trade apprentice of other Ordnance Factories, (iii) higher marks in NCVT, (iv) older date of birth.
• Selected candidates must undergo a medical fitness test before appointment.

How to Apply for GSF Kashipur Recruitment 2026

1. Download the application form from aweil.in/notice and take a printout.
2. Fill the form in Block Letters only, and read the detailed terms and conditions carefully.
3. Attach self-certified copies of required documents, including educational qualification certificates as proof of age, and two additional self-attested photographs (self-signed on the back).
4. OBC candidates must also submit a duly signed Undertaking as per Appendix-1 of the application form.
5. Superscribe the envelope clearly: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ‘Trade Name’ ON CONTRACT BASIS”.
6. Send the completed application by post to: The Chief General Manager, Academy of Weapon Technology & Management, Ichapur, P.O.- Ichapur, Nawabganj, Dist. – 24 Parganas(N), PIN – 743144.
7. Ensure the application reaches within the last date, i.e. 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News.

GSF Kashipur Important Instructions

• Applications received after the last date, or that do not meet the eligibility criteria and terms of the advertisement, will be summarily rejected.
• Incomplete or unsigned applications will be rejected.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the Trade Test/Practical Test, via post or email.
• AWTM, Ichapur is not responsible for delay or non-receipt of application/Call Letters due to postal delay or other reasons – candidates must keep their email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
• Providing wrong/incomplete information or suspicious/fake documents will lead to disqualification of candidature.
• Any disputes relating to this advertisement fall under the jurisdiction of courts/tribunals in Kolkata only.
• Corrigenda or amendments, if any, will be published on aweil.in/notice.
• Candidates are cautioned against dishonest elements who may promise jobs at the factory in exchange for illegal gratification; the entire selection process is stated to be conducted transparently and purely on merit.

GSF Kashipur Recruitment 2026 Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here