OFB Recruitment 2020 for 6060 Trade Apprentice Posts

About Notification 

Online applications are invited from Indian citizens for engagement of 56th Batch (for Non-ITI & ITI candidates) of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961 and amendments thereof in Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories located in different States across India. The number of vacancies is approx. 6060 including 3847 ITI and 2219 Non-ITI, as part of OFB’s Skill India Mission. Important Note: Candidates who have already applied through the Government of India portal,www.apprenticeship.gov.in are necessarily required to re-apply through the link given on OFB.  

Important Dates 

Vacancy details 

Educational Qualification 

For Non-ITI Category 

Should have Passed Madhyamik (class X std or equivalent) as on date of notification for applying with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and with 40% marks in Mathematics and Science each.

For ITI Category

Should have passed relevant trade test from any institute recognized by NCVT or SCVT or any other authority specified through Gazette notification of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship/Ministry of Labour and Employment with duration as per the Apprentice Act 1961 plus passed Madhyamik / Class X std or equivalent (Minimum 50% aggregate marks both in Matriculate / Class X std and ITI). The relevant trade to be considered will be strictly on the basis of Schedule I of Apprentice Act 1961 (and amendments thereof).

Age Limit 

Minimum Age: 15 Years

Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age relaxation is applicable to SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD/ Ex Serviceman Candidates as per rules

Application Fee 

For others: Rs.100/- 

For SC/ST/PWD/Female/Transgender candidates: Nil

Selection Process 

Document verification

Pshysical Fitness

Medical examination

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