Gun Carriage Factory
Contractual / Regular

GCF Jabalpur Design Engineer Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 28, 2026
Design Engineer (Mechanical)Design Engineer (Electrical/Electronics)Design Engineer

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B.Tech180
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
05 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 50,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 35 Years (as on date of advertisement)
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh29Jabalpur4

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 13 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Design Engineer (Mechanical): 4-year full-time B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering with minimum 55% marks, certified course in CAD/CAE software (Siemens NX, Simcenter 3D/Ansys), and at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification industrial experience.
• Design Engineer (Electrical/Electronics): 4-year full-time B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, EEE, ECE, E&I, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering with minimum 55% marks, certified course in MATLAB/Simulink, Electrical CAD/EDA, or Circuit Simulation software, and at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification industrial experience.
• Desirable: Post-Graduation (M.E./M.Tech) in relevant discipline gives 10 additional shortlisting marks.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The minimum age of candidates must be more than 21 years and less than 35 years as on the date of advertisement (28.09.2026). All advertised vacancies are under Unreserved (UR) category.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Eligibility Screening & Merit Shortlisting (1:5 Ratio)

Online / Merit MatrixQualifying Only

Practical Assessment on CAD/CAE/Modeling/Simulation Tools

Offline Practical TestQualifying Only

Personal Interview

Offline InterviewMerit Scored

Document Verification & Pre-Employment Medical Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

1. Candidates are screened and shortlisted for interview in a 1:5 ratio based on a 100-mark evaluation matrix: B.E./B.Tech aggregate marks (50 marks), relevant post-qualification experience (40 marks: 20 marks for 2 years + 2.5 marks per 6 months), and M.E./M.Tech (10 marks).
2. Shortlisted candidates undergo a 100-mark assessment: Personal Interview (50 marks, min 50% qualifying) and Practical Assessment on CAD/CAE tools (50 marks, min 50% qualifying).
3. Final merit list is formulated strictly based on the combined marks of the Personal Interview and Practical Assessment.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Aggregate Marks in BE/B.Tech Qualifying Degree50 MarksFormula: (Percentage Marks in Qualifying Degree / 100) * 50. E.g., 60% = 30 marks, 80% = 40 marks.
Relevant Post-Qualification Industrial Experience40 Marks20 marks for minimum 2 years experience; 2.5 marks for each additional completed 6 months; capped at 40 marks.
Desirable Qualification (M.E. / M.Tech in relevant field)10 Marks10 marks awarded to candidates holding Master's degree in relevant engineering disciplines.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Gun Carriage Factory (GCF) Jabalpur is a premier defence production unit under Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), Ministry of Defence. GCF manufactures indigenous artillery systems including the 155mm Dhanush howitzer, Sarang gun upgrades, and naval/air defence mounts. Design Engineers work in advanced CAD/CAE development cells utilizing Siemens NX, Simcenter 3D, Ansys, and MATLAB/Simulink for structural, thermal, dynamic, and electronic simulation of artillery assemblies. The work environment is rigorous, defence-focused, and strictly compliant with security protocols. Working hours are typically 48 hours per week (8 hours/day, 6 days/week).

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is on a Fixed Tenure Contract basis initially for 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years based on factory requirements and half-yearly performance reviews. Stationed at GCF Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Quarters may be provided on rental charges subject to availability.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a fixed-tenure contractual appointment with no absorption into the permanent company cadre. However, working on frontline artillery systems like Dhanush provides elite defence manufacturing credentials that make engineers highly sought after across defence PSUs, DRDO projects, and private aerospace/defence majors (L&T, Bharat Forge, Tata Advanced Systems).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict industrial experience mandate: Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification industrial experience in CAD/CAE (Mechanical) or MATLAB/EDA (Electrical) is compulsory; academic projects, internships, teaching, or freelance experience will be strictly rejected.
  • Experience proof requirements: Candidates must submit formal work experience certificates showing joining date, relieving date, pay drawn, and job profile. Current employees must attach appointment letters and latest 3 months' pay slips.
  • Two-part qualifying threshold: Shortlisted candidates must score at least 50% in the Personal Interview (25/50) AND 50% in the Practical Assessment (25/50); failure in either results in immediate disqualification.
  • Online portal application only: Applications must be submitted via vacancy.parasnet.com within 15 days of advertisement publication (by October 13, 2026).

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR5
Total Vacancies05 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 50,000/- per month (inclusive of all) for all years of engagement.

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 50,000/- per month (inclusive of all) initially for a period of 1 year, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years based on project requirement and individual performance. Annual increments granted on satisfactory performance; EPF and Employee's Compensation Act benefits apply.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official online application portal at vacancy.parasnet.com or via aweil.in under the Career section.
  2. Select the advertisement: Fixed Tenure Contract Based Engagement of Design Engineer in GCF.
  3. Complete user registration with a valid email ID and mobile phone number.
  4. Fill out the detailed application form, entering academic percentages, CAD/CAE certification details, and chronological industrial work experience.
  5. Upload scanned copies of required documents: 10th certificate (DOB proof), B.E./B.Tech provisional/final degree and marksheet, CAD/CAE certified course certificate, experience certificates with joining/relieving dates and roles, and latest 3 months' pay slips for current employment.
  6. Pay the application fee of Rs. 200/- online (exempted for SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates).
  7. Submit the completed application form on or before October 13, 2026. No offline or postal application will be accepted.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• UR & OBC Candidates: Rs. 200/- INR
• SC, ST, PwBD & Female Candidates: Exempted (Nil)

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Selected Design Engineers receive a fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 50,000/- per month (inclusive of all) throughout the tenure of the contract.

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