Gun Carriage Factory
Contractual / Regular

GCF Jabalpur Skilled Tradesman Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 28, 2026
Skilled (Experienced) TradesmanFitter (Electrical / Electronics) Skilled

Required Qualification

B.Tech177
Diploma100
ITI36
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
10
Pay Scale
Rs. 31,840/- per month (Consolidated: Basic Pay Rs. 19,900 + 60% DA)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years (as on closing date)
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh28Jabalpur3

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 27, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 27, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window27 Sep – 12 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

Applicant must possess NTC/NAC (National Trade Certificate / National Apprenticeship Certificate) or Engineering Diploma / Degree in relevant Trade/Field from recognized institutes affiliated with Government. Candidates must possess at least 02 years of relevant work experience in assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, or electronic components of large calibre guns in a well-reputed company or organization.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Between 18 and 35 years as on the last date of receipt of application for General/UR candidates. Age relaxation: SC/ST by 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) by 3 years, PWD candidates up to 10 years, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Scrutiny of Technical Qualification & Shortlisting

ScrutinyQualifying Only

Practical / Trade Test & Technical Interview

Offline (GCF Jabalpur)Merit Scored

Selection is formulated on a 50:50 weightage system: 50% weightage for marks scored in the essential technical qualification (NTC/NAC/Diploma/Degree) and 50% weightage for the Trade Test / Practical Test & Interview. Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks independently in both components (35% for SC/ST candidates) to qualify. Final merit is determined from aggregate marks out of 100.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component50% WeightageMarks scored in basic qualifying technical examination. Minimum qualifying threshold: 40% (35% for SC/ST).
Evaluation Component50% WeightagePractical evaluation of assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting of large calibre gun electrical and electronic components, wiring schematics, and technical manual interpretation. Minimum qualifying threshold: 40% (35% for SC/ST).

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, operating under Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), Ministry of Defence, is India's premier artillery manufacturing establishment producing major ordnance systems including the 155mm Dhanush artillery gun, Sharang 155mm gun, and modern naval weapon mounts. Skilled Tradesmen engaged on a fixed-tenure contract basis work on shop floors executing precision mechanical assembly, electrical harness routing, servo-control wiring, sensor calibration, and troubleshooting during both static testing and dynamic proof firing. The working atmosphere is strictly industrial and security-sensitive, operating on a standard 48-hour work week (8 hours/day, 6 days/week) tied directly to production schedules.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial engagement is for a fixed term of ONE (01) year, extendable on an annual basis up to a maximum cumulative tenure of FOUR (04) years, contingent on factory production targets and satisfactory individual half-yearly performance reviews. The place of posting is strictly Gun Carriage Factory, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). Contractual engagement confers no right to regularization or absorption into regular factory establishment.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a fixed-tenure contract appointment, there is no formal departmental promotion ladder or cadre hierarchy. However, employees receive an annual wage increment of 3% on Basic Pay upon satisfactory completion of each year. Crucially, hands-on experience on complex large-calibre artillery systems provides highly sought-after industry credentials for subsequent permanent tradesman and junior technician recruitments across AWEIL, Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory 2-Year Experience Self-Declaration: Candidates must submit a detailed self-declaration outlining machine types, tools handled, jobs manufactured, and programming knowledge; applications lacking this self-declaration will be rejected without calling for Practical/Trade Test.
  • Police Verification Report (PVR) Deadline: Selected candidates must submit their PVR (Attestation Form in triplicate) on the joining day and ensure final verified clearance from local police within 3 months (maximum 4-month hard grace period), failing which employment will be immediately terminated.
  • Strict Cutoff Threshold: Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks independently in both Essential Qualification (50% weightage) and Practical/Trade Test & Interview (50% weightage), with 35% for SC/ST; failing to clear either threshold results in immediate disqualification.
  • Mandatory Medical Fitness: Selected candidates must clear a pre-engagement medical examination conducted by the factory medical board prior to joining duty.
  • No Walk-in/Offline Submission: Applications must be submitted strictly online via vacancy.parasnet.com within 15 days of advertisement publication; physical or offline forms are summarily rejected.

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
  • SC1
  • ST2
  • OBC1
  • EWS1
Total Vacancies10

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Contractual employees will be paid a consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 31,840/- per month (Basic Pay Rs. 19,900/- + Dearness Allowance @ 60% DA = Rs. 11,940/-). An annual increment of 3% on Basic Pay during the tenure is admissible subject to satisfactory performance. Eligible for EPF, Employees' Compensation Act 1923, company quarters/HRA as per AWEIL policy, and safety protective gear.

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 GCF recruitment portal at https://vacancy.parasnet.com.
  2. Read the detailed advertisement and terms & conditions carefully before registering.
  3. Complete online registration with valid email address, mobile number, and personal details.
  4. Upload required educational certificates (NTC/NAC/Diploma/Degree), experience certificates, and detailed self-declaration of prior job profile, machinery handled, and programming knowledge.
  5. Pay the online application fee of ₹200/- (UR/OBC) through the integrated payment gateway (SC/ST/PWD/Female candidates are exempted).
  6. Submit the completed online application form on or before 12th October, 2026 (15 days from advertisement publication) and print a copy for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee is Rs. 200/- INR for UR and OBC candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PWD, and Female categories are exempted from paying the fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The closing date for online application submission on https://vacancy.parasnet.com is 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement, which is 12th October, 2026.

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