CFA Aruvankadu Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 

The CFA Aruvankadu Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released for 47 Trade Apprentice vacancies under the 59th Batch. The recruitment is being conducted by Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu (CFA), a unit of Munitions India Limited, under the Ministry of Defence.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications from 11th July 2026 to 31st July 2026. The selection process is completely merit-based, and there will be no written examination or interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic performance, followed by document verification and a medical examination.

CFA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu (CFA), a unit of Munitions India Limited
Recruitment Name	Trade Apprentices (59th Batch)
Advertisement Number	CFA HRD Advertisement No. 1457
Total Vacancies	47
Application Mode	Download, print, and send by post
Application Start Date	11th July 2026
Last Date to Apply	31st July 2026
Selection Process	Merit List, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Training Location	Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu, Tamil Nadu
Stipend (Non-ITI)	Rs. 8,200 per month
Stipend (Ex-ITI)	Rs. 9,600 per month

CFA Trade Apprentice Notification 2026

The detailed CFA HRD Advertisement No. 1457, dated 11th July 2026, has been released for the engagement of Trade Apprentices under the Trade Apprentices Act, 1961. The apprenticeship training will be conducted at Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu, Tamil Nadu.

The notification contains complete information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, application procedure, selection process, stipend, and important dates.

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CFA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should complete the application process within the prescribed schedule.

Event	Date
Detailed Notification Released	11th July 2026
Application Process Starts	11th July 2026
Last Date to Submit Application	31st July 2026

CFA Trade Apprentice Vacancy 2026

A total of 47 vacancies have been announced for the 59th Batch under different Ex-ITI trades.

Trade	UR	OBC	SC	ST	Total	PwBD (HH)
Ex-ITI Attendant Operator Chemical Plant	10	5	4	1	20	0
Ex-ITI Operator Chemical Plant	10	6	4	0	20	0
Ex-ITI Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)	4	2	1	0	7	1
Total	24	13	9	1	47	1

CFA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification and age requirements before applying.

Educational Qualification

For Non-ITI Category

Candidates should have:

• Passed Madhyamik (Class X or equivalent) on or before the closing date of application.
• Secured minimum 50% marks as per the concerned board’s criteria.
• Obtained minimum 40% marks in both Mathematics and Science.

For ITI Category

Candidates should have:

• Passed the relevant trade test from an institute recognized by NCVT, SCVT, or any other authority notified by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship/Ministry of Labour and Employment.
• Secured minimum 50% marks in the ITI examination.
• Passed Madhyamik/Class X or equivalent with minimum 50% marks.

CFA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Criteria	Age
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	35 Years

The age criteria are as prescribed under Section 3(a) of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Clause 3 of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (NAPS-2).

How to Apply for CFA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates must submit their applications in offline mode by following the steps below:

1. Download and print the prescribed application form.
2. Fill the application form in BLOCK LETTERS.
3. Ensure that the name, father’s name, date of birth, and marks exactly match the Matriculation certificate.
4. Attach one additional self-attested photograph signed on the back.
5. Enclose all required documents.
6. Send the completed application by post before 31st July 2026.

Click to Download CFA Trade Apprentice Notification  PDF 2026

Postal Address for Sending Application

Applications should be forwarded only to:

The Chief General Manager
Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu
The Nilgiris District
Tamil Nadu – 643202

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while submitting the application:

Required Documents

Recent colour photograph

Scanned signature

12-digit Aadhaar Number or Enrolment ID

Valid Photo Identity Proof

SSC/Matriculation Mark Sheet

Consolidated ITI Mark Sheet/National Trade Certificate (where applicable)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

PwBD Certificate (if applicable)

CFA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process is entirely based on merit.

Non-ITI Category

The merit list will be prepared based on:

• Overall percentage of marks obtained in Madhyamik/Class X.
• Aggregate of all subjects or the best five subjects as per the concerned board’s criteria.

Ex-ITI Category

The merit list will be prepared based on:

• Simple average of the percentage obtained in:
  • Matriculation
  • ITI Examination

Candidates must have secured minimum 50% marks in both.

Final Selection

Provisionally shortlisted candidates will be called for:

• Document Verification
• Medical Examination at Cordite Factory premises

There will be no written examination or interview.

CFA Trade Apprentice 2026 Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive the following monthly stipend.

Category	Monthly Stipend
Non-ITI Apprentices	Rs. 8,200
Ex-ITI Apprentices	Rs. 9,600

Key Points

• Total vacancies: 47
• Advertisement released on 11th July 2026
• Applications accepted from 11th July to 31st July 2026
• Offline application process
• Merit-based selection
• No written examination
• No interview
• Training location: Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu, Tamil Nadu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the CFA Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification released?

Yes. The CFA HRD Advertisement No. 1457 was released on 11th July 2026.

How many vacancies are available?

A total of 47 Trade Apprentice vacancies have been announced.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit the application is 31st July 2026.

What is the selection process?

Selection will be based on:

• Merit List
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

There is no written examination or interview.

What is the monthly stipend?

• Non-ITI Apprentices: Rs. 8,200 per month
• Ex-ITI Apprentices: Rs. 9,600 per month

What is the age limit?

Candidates must be 18 to 35 years of age.

Can candidates holding a National Apprentice Certificate (NAC) apply?

No. Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training and possess an NAC are not eligible.

Which trade has the highest number of vacancies?

Ex-ITI Attendant Operator Chemical Plant and Ex-ITI Operator Chemical Plant each have 20 vacancies.