Contractual / Regular

OFA Labour Welfare Officer Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Labour Welfare Officer
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post (OBC Backlog)
Pay Scale
Rs. 45,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated)
Age Limit
27 to 45 Years as on 09.10.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 9 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

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University/Institute AND a Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Social Science, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, or an MBA in Personnel Management / Human Resource Management. Desirable: Adequate knowledge of Marathi language.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 27 and 45 years of age as on the closing date of application (09.10.2026). Relaxations applicable as per Government/OFA guidelines for OBC candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection to the post of Labour Welfare Officer (LWO) will be based strictly on screening of applications, verification of original certificates, and performance in the Personal Interview conducted by the Selection Committee at Ordnance Factory Ambarnath.

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.

Ordnance Factory Ambarnath (OFA) operates under Yantra India Limited (a Defence PSU under Ministry of Defence) manufacturing ammunition hardware and materials. The Labour Welfare Officer serves as a crucial statutory bridge under the Factories Act, 1948, resolving shop-floor worker grievances, advising factory management on labour policy, supervising welfare funds and canteens/creches, and coordinating with statutory factory inspectors. Work requires tactful negotiation between management and labor unions in an industrial manufacturing setting.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial engagement is on a full-time contract basis for 2 years at Ordnance Factory Ambarnath, Thane, Maharashtra, extendable up to a maximum of 4 years based on annual appraisal. Officers may be deputed to other YIL units or corporate headquarters for official duty with Level-07 TA/DA entitlements. Factory accommodation may be provided subject to availability.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The position is a fixed-term contract engagement without provision for permanent absorption or cadre promotions within YIL. Service can be terminated by either party with one month's notice or payment of one month's consolidated remuneration in lieu of notice.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Dual submission required: In addition to postal submission to OFA Ambarnath, sending an advance scanned copy to [email protected] is mandatory.
  • Strict photo instructions: Two recent passport photographs are required—one pasted and signed across, the second loosely attached with the candidate's full name written on the reverse.
  • Single post backlog constraint: The opening is exclusively 1 backlog post reserved for OBC category candidates; candidates must submit an authentic central OBC certificate.
  • Exclusivity clause: Outside consulting, employment, or concurrent assignments are strictly prohibited throughout the engagement period.

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

  • OBC1
Total Vacancies1 Post (OBC Backlog)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 45,000/-. No HRA admissible. Tour expenses admissible as per YIL Pay Level-07 standards.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 45,000/-. Factory accommodation provided if available (with license fee, water, and electricity deductions); no HRA payable. Official tour TA/DA entitled equivalent to YIL Pay Level-07 officers.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application format (Annexure-A) from the recruitment advertisement.
  2. Fill all columns in block capital letters, affixing one self-attested passport-size photograph on the application form and attaching a second photograph (with full name written on the reverse).
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of proof of date of birth (10th/Matriculation certificate), educational qualification degrees/marksheets, experience certificates, valid photo ID (PAN/Driving License/Voter ID), and valid OBC category certificate issued by a competent authority.
  4. Send the completed physical application envelope by Speed Post or Courier to: Executive Director, Ordnance Factory Ambarnath, Kalyan Badlapur Road, Ambarnath (West), Thane - 421502, Maharashtra.
  5. Email an advance scanned copy of the application along with all attachments to [email protected] with the subject line 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF LABOUR WELFARE OFFICER'.
  6. Ensure the application reaches on or before the closing deadline of 09.10.2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is specified in the official recruitment advertisement.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The Labour Welfare Officer at Ordnance Factory Ambarnath receives a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 45,000/-. Standard allowances such as DA and HRA are not admissible; however, factory quarters may be allotted subject to availability, and official travel is reimbursed at YIL Pay Level-07 equivalent rates.

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