CFA Aruvankadu Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Organization: Cordite Factory Aruvankadu (Munitions India Ltd.)
Job Type: Government Apprenticeship (Ministry of Defence)
Total Vacancies: 45 (Non-ITI: 18 | Ex-ITI: 20 | Ex-ITI Lab: 07)
Application Mode: Offline
Starting Date: To be notified
Last Date: Within 21 days of advertisement publication 21 June, 2025
CFA Apprentice Vacancy 2025 Details
| Trade | Category | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-ITI (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant) | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ex-ITI (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ex-ITI (Lab Assistant Chemical Plant) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 (HH) |
Age Limit (as on closing date)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 35 years
Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC-NCL: 3 years
Eligibility Criteria for CFA Recruitment 2025
1. For Non-ITI Candidates
Qualification: Class 10th pass (50% marks)
Mandatory: 40% in Science & Mathematics
2. For Ex-ITI Candidates
Qualification:
ITI Pass (50% marks) in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT recognized)
Class 10th pass (50% marks)
Exclusions
❌ Candidates with prior apprenticeship & NAC certificate are ineligible
Selection Process
Merit-Based Selection:
Non-ITI: Class 10th marks (100% weightage)
Ex-ITI: Average of Class 10th & ITI marks (50% each)
Tie-Breaker: Older candidate → Earlier matriculation → Alphabetical name order
How to Apply for CFA Aruvankadu Recruitment 2025?
Download Application Form from www.cordite.co.in
Fill in Block Letters & attach:
Self-attested copies of:
10th & ITI mark sheets
Aadhaar/Voter ID
Caste certificate (if applicable)
2 passport-size photos (Name & DOB on back)
Send via Post to:
The Chief General Manager,
Cordite Factory,
Aruvankadu, Nilgiris – 643202, Tamil Nadu
Superscribe Envelope:
"Application for Trade Apprentice (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant)"
Stipend & Benefits
| Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Non-ITI | ₹6,000 |
| Ex-ITI | ₹7,000 |
Additional Benefits
✅ EPF Coverage
✅ Medical Treatment at CFA Hospital
✅ Maternity Leave for female candidates
Exclusions
❌ No job guarantee post-training
❌ No transport allowance
Training Duration
Non-ITI: As per Apprenticeship Act, 1961
Ex-ITI: Duration specified in Schedule-1 of Apprenticeship Rules
