High Explosives Factory Khadki Tenure Based CPW Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 85 Chemical Process Worker Posts

High Explosives Factory (HEF), Khadki, a Unit of Munitions India Ltd. under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for engagement of Tenure Based Chemical Process Worker (CPW) Personnel on Contract Basis, for a total of 85 vacancies. This HEF Khadki CPW Recruitment 2026 offers engagement for a period of one year, extendable up to a maximum of four years, based on factory requirement and individual performance.

Candidates looking for HEF Khadki CPW Vacancy 2026 details, eligibility, pay, and how to apply can check the complete information below, based directly on the official HEF notification.

Quick facts: High Explosives Factory, Khadki is engaging 85 Tenure Based Chemical Process Worker (CPW) personnel on contract basis, for manufacturing and handling of explosives and hazardous chemicals. Candidates with a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC/NCVT) in the AOCP trade or specified feeder trades, aged up to 40 years, can apply. There is no application fee. Applications must be submitted offline by downloading and posting the hard copy of the application form to the Chief General Manager, High Explosives Factory, Khadki, Pune, by the last date.

• High Explosives Factory Khadki Tenure Based Chemical Process Worker Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

HEF Khadki CPW Recruitment 2026 Overview

HEF Khadki CPW Important Dates

HEF Khadki CPW Vacancy 2026

High Explosives Factory has announced a total of 85 vacancies for the post of Tenure Based CPW, with reservation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and other classes as per Government Reservation Rules.

HEF Khadki CPW Eligibility Criteria

Candidates having AOCP Trade Apprenticeship from Ordnance Factories, AOCP Trade Apprenticeship from a Govt./Private organization with Government affiliation, and other feeder trades as stated above from both Ordnance Factories and Govt./Private organizations having Govt. affiliation, and from Govt. ITI, shall be considered.

Priority order for consideration:

• First priority: AOCP Trade Apprentices of Ordnance Factories, AOCP Trade Apprentices from Govt./Private organizations having Govt. affiliation, and candidates already engaged on Tenure Basis as CPW/DBW with a 3-month training certificate (1 month in-house on Safe Handling of explosives/ammunitions/safety norms + 2 months On-Job training) from MIL Group of Factories.
• Only if the required number of candidates is not available from these categories will candidates from the other feeder trades be considered for Trade Test.
• Candidates having NAC issued by NCVT in the AOCP trade & Feeder trades shall be considered for engagement on Tenure Basis; marks of the NAC mark sheet will be used for preparing the merit list.
• Candidates engaged from feeder trades other than AOCP (who don’t possess the 3-month training certificate) will be given a compulsory 1-month in-house training followed by 2 months of On-Job training, after which a certificate acceptable across all MIL Group of Factories will be issued.
• Candidates belonging to feeder trades other than AOCP will also be engaged as Tenure Based CPW, subject to a consent/undertaking (Appendix-III) from the candidate.

HEF Khadki CPW Pay & Remuneration 2026

Employment can be terminated at any time during the tenure by giving one month’s notice by either party, or payment of the Basic Pay + DA components in lieu of notice. Tenure Based Personnel are NOT entitled to Promotions, OT Allowance, Loans/Advances/Interest Subsidies, Medical Facilities, Contingency Advance, School Fee Reimbursement, LTC/LTA Facilities, Study Leave, or Sponsorship for Higher Studies, and this engagement does not confer any right to claim the status of a regular employee.

HEF Khadki CPW Application Fee

The application fee for HEF Khadki CPW Recruitment 2026 is Nil for all categories.

HEF Khadki CPW Age Limit

• Maximum Age (General category): 40 years

The last date of receipt of applications will be the crucial date for determining the upper age limit.

Age Relaxation:

HEF Khadki CPW Selection Process

• Selection is based on marks scored in the NAC (NCVT) mark sheet and Trade Test/Practical Test, in order of merit. HEF may decide the cut-off percentage for calling candidates for the Trade Test based on total marks secured in the NAC issued by NCVT.
• The merit list is prepared based on combined marks in the NAC (NCVT) mark sheet and Trade Test/Practical Test, with a weightage of 80% for NAC (NCVT) Exam and 20% for Trade Test/Practical Test.
• Order of preference while preparing the merit list:
  • First preference: Ex-apprentices of AOCP trade trained in Ordnance Factories under MIL.
  • Second preference: AOCP trade apprentices from DoO (C&S) other than MIL Group, and AOCP from Government/Private Organizations having Government affiliation.
  • Third preference: Candidates engaged on Tenure Basis as CPW/DBW with the 3-month training certificate from MIL Group of Factories.
  • Last preference: Trade apprentices of Ordnance Factories and Government/Private organizations having Government affiliation in the feeder stream trades.
• Candidates qualifying in the NAC (NCVT) and Trade Test/Practical Test will be called for Document Verification in order of merit, limited to the number of posts notified (discipline/category-wise).
• In case of rejection during Document Verification due to non-availability of required documents or not meeting the advertised criteria, additional candidates will be called in order of merit, limited to the number rejected.
• If a candidate in the merit list is found ineligible or fails to report within the stipulated period, a waitlisted candidate from the same category will be considered.

How to Apply for HEF Khadki CPW Recruitment 2026

1. Download and print the Application Form.
2. Fill up the application form in BLOCK LETTERS only.
3. Attach self-attested copies of required documents: proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualification Certificate, NCVT (NAC) certificate and mark sheet in the specified trades, 3-month training certificate (if available), Experience Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable), and two self-attested passport-size photographs (one pasted on the form, one extra).
4. OBC candidates must also submit the declaration at Appendix-I; Ex-Servicemen candidates must submit the undertaking at Appendix-II; candidates from feeder trades other than AOCP must submit the consent/undertaking at Appendix-III.
5. Superscribe the envelope clearly as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TENURE BASED CPW PERSONNEL ON CONTRACT BASIS.”
6. Send the hard copy of the application, along with all enclosures, to: The Chief General Manager, High Explosives Factory, Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra, Pin-411003, so as to reach on or before the closing date.

HEF Khadki CPW Important Instructions

• NCVT Mark sheet(s) pertaining to the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NCVT) must be mandatorily enclosed with the application form.
• Valid OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, as per extant rules and as on the closing date of application, is required at the time of Document Verification.
• Submission of false/incorrect/incomplete information or dubious/bogus documents will disqualify the candidature.
• Submission of more than one application by the same individual for the post will be summarily rejected.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• Mere submission of the application form does not guarantee issue of a Call Letter for the Trade Test/Practical Test.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via e-mail for the Trade Test/Practical Test.
• High Explosives Factory, Khadki will not be responsible for late/non-receipt of the filled-in application/Call Letters due to postal delay or other reasons.
• Email ID and phone/mobile numbers should be kept active till completion of the entire recruitment process.
• Applications received after the closing date, or not meeting the eligibility criteria and terms & conditions of the advertisement, will be summarily rejected.
• Chairman & Managing Director, Munitions India Ltd, may relax any of the provisions of the advertisement in special cases, for reasons recorded in writing.

HEF Khadki CPW Important Links

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