GCF Jabalpur Skilled Tradesman Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 169 Posts

Gun Carriage Factory (GCF), Jabalpur – a premier Defence production unit under the Ministry of Defence and part of Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Ltd. (AWEIL) – has released a recruitment notification for 169 Skilled (Experienced) Tradesmen on a fixed-term contract basis. This is a great opportunity for ITI, Diploma, or Engineering graduates who have at least 2 years of hands-on experience in trades like Machining, Fitting, Welding, Heat Treatment, Electroplating, Examination, Blacksmithy, or Turning.

Selected candidates will be engaged initially for one year, with the possibility of extension up to a total of four years based on performance and factory requirements. The monthly consolidated salary is Rs. 31,840/- (Basic Rs. 19,900 + 60% DA). Annual increment of 3% on basic pay is applicable. Benefits include EPF, leave (12 days paid per year), maternity benefits, and eligible company quarters on rent (subject to availability). However, this is a contract role and does not include promotions, medical facilities, loans, LTC, or study leave – those are only for regular workmen.

Vacancy Breakdown (Trade-wise):

Machinist (CNC Operator): 86

Fitter General (Mechanical): 41

Welder: 22

Heat Treatment Operative: 14

Electroplater: 6

Examiner: 6

Blacksmith: 5

Turner: 5

Eligibility in Detail:

Essential Qualification: NTC/NAC (ITI) OR Diploma/Degree in relevant trade from recognized institute.

Experience: Minimum 2 years in relevant work area. ITI candidates who have completed NAC apprenticeship under Schedule-1 of Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (1 year or more) can count that as 1 year experience.

For Examiner post: Candidates from Fitter, Machinist, Welder, Turner, Millwright, Machinist Grinder trades can apply as equivalent trades.

Selection Process:

Shortlisting (if many applicants) based on qualification marks, experience, and job description submitted.

Trade Test / Practical Test (minimum 40% marks to qualify; 5% relaxation for SC/ST).

Written Test / Interview (minimum 40% marks; 5% relaxation for SC/ST).

Final merit: 50% weightage to Trade Test/Interview + 50% weightage to Essential Technical Qualification marks.

Application Fee:

UR/OBC: Rs. 200/- (non-refundable)

SC/ST/PwD/Female: Nil

How to Apply:

Visit the online application portal: https://vacancy.parasnet.com

Read the full official notification carefully.

Fill in all details correctly – mention multiple qualifications in order (NTC → NAC → Diploma → Degree).

Upload required documents (educational certificates, experience certificate with detailed job description, ID proof, photo).

Pay fee if applicable (UR/OBC).

Submit before the last date (15 days from 16-05-2026).

Keep email ID and mobile number active for call letters/admit cards.

Important Documents to Keep Ready:

NTC/NAC/Diploma/Degree certificates

Experience certificate from employer (must include: industry type, machines worked on, jobs manufactured, programming knowledge if any)

Self-declaration on detailed experience (without this, candidate will not be called for Practical Test)

Caste certificate (if applicable)

PwD certificate (if applicable)

Police Verification Report (PVR/Attestation Form) – to be submitted at joining

Contract Terms:

One month notice period on either side (or pay in lieu).

Immediate termination for serious misconduct or unauthorized absence.

No claim to regular employment.

Must submit verified PVR within 3-4 months of joining.

Original content section (Why this job matters for Assam candidates):

The Gun Carriage Factory Jabalpur Skilled Tradesman recruitment 2026 is a solid opportunity for ITI and Diploma holders from Assam who are looking for a central government defence sector job. While Jabalpur is far from Guwahati, the consolidated monthly salary of Rs. 31,840/- is significantly higher than what many private sector jobs offer in Assam’s industrial towns like Bongaigaon, Silchar, or Tinsukia. Moreover, the 3% annual increment on basic pay and EPF benefits make this contract role more attractive than typical temporary jobs. For candidates from Assam who have completed ITI from institutes like ITI Guwahati, ITI Dibrugarh, or ITI Jorabad, and have gathered 2-3 years of experience in local workshops or small-scale industries, this is a chance to move into a highly structured Defence PSU environment. The trade test and written exam weightage (50% each) means that practical skills matter as much as theory – a plus point for candidates who are strong on the workshop floor. Since GCF provides EPF and accident coverage, Assam-based workers can get social security benefits that are often missing in state-level contract jobs. However, be aware that medical facilities and leave encashment are not available, so this is best suited for candidates who are young (under 35) and willing to relocate to Madhya Pradesh for a few years. If you are an ITI Machinist or Fitter from Assam with CNC programming knowledge, this could be your entry ticket to the Defence sector. Apply online before the 15-day window closes.