99.51% Ordnance Factory Employees Choose to Stay in Central Govt Service in the 7 DPSUs
As per AIDEF Special Circular No. 60 dated 23 October 2026, 59,033 of 59,318 employees have opted to remain Central Government employees till retirement, while only 123 opted for absorption in the DPSUs.
Pune/New Delhi: In a strong show of preference for Central Government service, an overwhelming majority of defence civilian employees working in the 41 erstwhile Ordnance Factories have chosen to remain in Central Government service till their retirement while working in the seven new Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). The factory-wise data was released by the All India Defence Employees' Federation (AIDEF) through Special Circular No. 60, dated 23 October 2026 and signed by General Secretary C. Srikumar.
- Out of 59,318 employees of 41 Ordnance Factories, DoO(C&S), Field Units and the Head Quarters of the 7 DPSUs, 59,033 opted to remain in Central Government service till retirement.
- 123 employees opted to resign from Central Government service and join the DPSUs through absorption.
- The circular puts the overall response at 99.51%, based on newspaper coverage enclosed as Annexure-I.
- 13 factories recorded 100% of their employees opting to stay in Government service.
- Figures are as available with AIDEF; the final figure will be known once DoO(C&S) consolidates the data.
What Does the AIDEF Circular Say?
The circular, addressed to the office bearers, executive committee members and all affiliated unions of AIDEF, carries factory-wise information on the number of employees who opted to remain in Central Government service and those who opted to be absorbed in the seven DPSUs. The data was received from AIDEF-affiliated unions.
According to the circular, 59,033 employees have opted for remaining in Central Government service in the seven DPSUs till their retirement, and 123 employees have opted to resign from Central Government service and join the DPSUs through absorption. The circular clearly states that this is the figure available with the federation and that the final figure will be known only after DoO(C&S) consolidates it.
DPSU-Wise Summary (Based on the 41 Factories Table)
The circular lists each factory against its parent DPSU. Adding up the factory rows gives the following DPSU-wise picture (our calculation from the circular's table):
| # | DPSU | Factories | Total Employees | Stay in Govt | Absorption | No Option | Stay % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIL | 12 | 19,936 | 19,880 | 43 | 13 | 99.72% |
| 2 | AVNL | 5 | 9,354 | 9,336 | 18 | 0 | 99.81% |
| 3 | AWEIL | 8 | 11,348 | 11,330 | 14 | 4 | 99.84% |
| 4 | TCL | 4 | 4,223 | 4,220 | 3 | 0 | 99.93% |
| 5 | YIL | 8 | 9,893 | 9,880 | 11 | 2 | 99.87% |
| 6 | IOL | 3 | 2,109 | 2,104 | 5 | 0 | 99.76% |
| 7 | GIL | 1 | 890 | 890 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Total | 41 | 57,753 | 57,640 | 94 | 19* | 99.80% |
Swipe the table sideways on mobile. DPSU abbreviations: MIL (Munitions India Ltd), AVNL (Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd), AWEIL (Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd), TCL (Troop Comforts Ltd), YIL (Yantra India Ltd), IOL (India Optel Ltd), GIL (Gliders India Ltd).
Factory-Wise Data: All 41 Ordnance Factories
The table below reproduces the factory-wise figures given in AIDEF Special Circular No. 60. Factories where every employee chose to stay in Government service are highlighted.
| SN | Ordnance Factory | DPSU | Total Employees | Opted to Remain in Govt | Opted for Absorption | No Option Given | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFK Pune | MIL | 3,462 | 3,459 | 0 | 3 | 99.91% |
| 2 | CFA Aruvankadu | MIL | 1,339 | 1,323 | 16 | 0 | 98.81% |
| 3 | HEPF | MIL | 619 | 619 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 4 | HEF Khadki | MIL | 634 | 631 | 3 | 0 | 99.53% |
| 5 | OF Bhandara | MIL | 1,891 | 1,889 | 2 | 0 | 99.89% |
| 6 | OF Badmal | MIL | 1,589 | 1,586 | 1 | 2 | 99.81% |
| 7 | OF Chanda | MIL | 2,474 | 2,467 | 7 | 0 | 99.72% |
| 8 | OF Dehu Road | MIL | 678 | 676 | 1 | 1 | 99.71% |
| 9 | OF Itarsi | MIL | 1,269 | 1,259 | 7 | 3 | 99.21% |
| 10 | OF Khamaria | MIL | 3,794 | 3,785 | 5 | 4 | 99.76% |
| 11 | OF Nalanda | MIL | 601 | 601 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 12 | OF Varangaon | MIL | 1,586 | 1,585 | 1 | 0 | 99.94% |
| 13 | EF Avadi | AVNL | 999 | 996 | 3 | 0 | 99.70% |
| 14 | HVF Avadi | AVNL | 4,293 | 4,285 | 8 | 0 | 99.81% |
| 15 | MTPF Ambernath | AVNL | 703 | 703 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 16 | OF Medak | AVNL | 1,592 | 1,587 | 5 | 0 | 99.69% |
| 17 | VF Jabalpur | AVNL | 1,767 | 1,765 | 2 | 0 | 99.89% |
| 18 | FGF Kanpur | AWEIL | 933 | 933 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 19 | GCF Jabalpur | AWEIL | 1,718 | 1,716 | 1 | 1 | 99.88% |
| 20 | GSF Cossipore | AWEIL | 1,956 | 1,951 | 4 | 1 | 99.74% |
| 21 | OF Kanpur | AWEIL | 2,317 | 2,315 | 0 | 2 | 99.91% |
| 22 | OF Korwa | AWEIL | 251 | 249 | 2 | 0 | 99.20% |
| 23 | OF Trichy | AWEIL | 984 | 982 | 2 | 0 | 99.80% |
| 24 | RF Ishapore | AWEIL | 2,147 | 2,142 | 5 | 0 | 99.77% |
| 25 | SAF Kanpur | AWEIL | 1,042 | 1,042 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 26 | OCF Avadi | TCL | 1,283 | 1,283 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 27 | OCF Shahjahanpur | TCL | 1,237 | 1,237 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 28 | OEF Kanpur | TCL | 1,427 | 1,424 | 3 | 0 | 99.79% |
| 29 | OEF Hazratpur | TCL | 276 | 276 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 30 | GIF Jabalpur | YIL | 399 | 399 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 31 | MSF Ishapore | YIL | 1,572 | 1,571 | 1 | 0 | 99.94% |
| 32 | OF Ambernath | YIL | 1,265 | 1,258 | 6 | 1 | 99.45% |
| 33 | OF Ambajhari | YIL | 3,086 | 3,084 | 2 | 0 | 99.94% |
| 34 | OF Bhusawal | YIL | 698 | 698 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 35 | OF Dum Dum | YIL | 923 | 922 | 0 | 1 | 99.89% |
| 36 | OF Katni | YIL | 619 | 619 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 37 | OF Muradnagar | YIL | 1,331 | 1,329 | 2 | 0 | 99.85% |
| 38 | OCF Chandigarh | IOL | 375 | 373 | 2 | 0 | 99.47% |
| 39 | OF Dehradun | IOL | 785 | 785 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| 40 | OEF Dehradun | IOL | 949 | 946 | 3 | 0 | 99.68% |
| 41 | OPF Kanpur | GIL | 890 | 890 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| TOTAL | 57,753 | 57,640 | 94 | 19* |
Why the Figures Differ: 94 vs 123
The factory table covers 57,753 employees of the 41 factories, with 94 opting for absorption. The circular's overall figures of 59,318 employees and 123 absorption cases are wider, as they also include DoO(C&S), Field Units and the Head Quarters of the seven DPSUs. This explains why the headline numbers are larger than the factory-table totals.
13 Ordnance Factories With 100% Opting to Stay in Government Service
The circular lists 13 factories where 100% of the defence civilian employees opted to remain in Central Government service in the DPSUs:
| SN | Ordnance Factory | DPSU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Energy Projectile Factory, Tiruchirappalli | MIL |
| 2 | Ordnance Factory Nalanda | MIL |
| 3 | Machine Tool Prototype Factory, Ambernath | AVNL |
| 4 | Field Gun Factory, Kanpur | AWEIL |
| 5 | Small Arms Factory, Kanpur | AWEIL |
| 6 | Ordnance Clothing Factory, Avadi | TCL |
| 7 | Ordnance Clothing Factory, Shahjahanpur | TCL |
| 8 | Ordnance Equipment Factory, Hazratpur | TCL |
| 9 | Grey Iron Foundry, Jabalpur | YIL |
| 10 | Ordnance Factory Bhusawal | YIL |
| 11 | Ordnance Factory Katni | YIL |
| 12 | Ordnance Factory Dehradun | IOL |
| 13 | Ordnance Parachute Factory, Kanpur | GIL |
Factories With the Highest Absorption Numbers
While absorption was negligible overall, a few factories saw slightly higher numbers. As per the table, CFA Aruvankadu had the highest count with 16 employees opting for absorption (98.81% staying). It was followed by HVF Avadi (8), OF Chanda and OF Itarsi (7 each), and OF Ambernath (6).
Media Coverage and Annexure-I
The circular notes that print media across the country, in different languages, gave wide coverage to the 99.51% response of defence civilian employees of the 41 Ordnance Factories, DFUs and DoO(C&S), among others, for remaining in Central Government service till retirement in the seven DPSUs. The newspaper reports were enclosed as Annexure-I to the AIDEF Special Circular.
What Happens Next?
AIDEF has made it clear that the numbers are subject to change. The final consolidated figure will be available once the Department of Defence Production's DoO(C&S) compiles the option data. Employees and unions should follow official communications for the final position and any further instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is AIDEF Special Circular No. 60?
It is a circular dated 23 October 2026 from the All India Defence Employees' Federation giving factory-wise data on employees of Ordnance Factories who opted to stay in Central Government service or be absorbed in the seven DPSUs.
How many employees opted to remain in Central Government service?
According to the circular, 59,033 out of 59,318 employees opted to remain in Central Government service in the seven DPSUs till retirement.
How many employees opted for absorption in the DPSUs?
123 employees opted to resign from Central Government service and join the DPSUs through absorption, as per the figures available with AIDEF.
What is the overall percentage of employees who opted to stay in Government service?
The circular refers to an overwhelming response of 99.51% of defence civilian employees for remaining in Central Government service till retirement.
Which are the seven DPSUs mentioned?
MIL, AVNL, AWEIL, TCL, YIL, IOL and GIL.
How many factories saw 100% opting to stay in Government service?
Thirteen factories, including Ordnance Factory Nalanda, Small Arms Factory Kanpur, Ordnance Clothing Factory Avadi and Ordnance Parachute Factory Kanpur.
Are these figures final?
No. The circular says the final figure will be known once DoO(C&S) consolidates the data.
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