Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)
IOFS is a multi-disciplinary composite cadre consisting of technical - Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics), Technologists (Chemical, Metallurgical, Textile, Leather) and non technical (Science, Law, Commerce, Management and Arts streams). Technical posts comprise about 87% of the total cadre. IOFS officers are group "A" Defence civilian officers under the Ministry of Defence. They are responsible for the management of ordnance factories, which provide the sinews of self-reliant, indigenous, defence production capabilities of the nation.
- Recruitment
The recruitment in the Ordnance Factories as a Group "A" officer is done by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) based on the performance in the rigorous and prestigious Engineering Services Examination (ESE) and the Civil Services Examination (CSE). Engineering posts are filled through the Engineering Services Examination and technologists are selected through interview by UPSC. Posts in the non technical streams are filled through the Civil Services Examination held by UPSC. All appointments to the IOFS are made by the President of India.
- Hierarchy (Group "A")
| Grade | Designation in the field | Designation in Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Time Scale | Assistant Works Manager | Assistant Director |
| Senior Time Scale | Works Manager | Deputy Director |
| Senior Time Scale (Non Functional) | Deputy General Manager | Joint Director |
| Junior Administrative Grade (Functional) | Joint General Manager | Director |
| Senior Administrative Grade | Addl. GM / General Manager | Deputy Director General |
| Higher Administrative Grade | Senior General Manager | Senior Deputy Director General |
| Higher Administrative Grade (+) | Nil | Addl. Director General & Member of the Board |
| Apex Scale | Nil | DGOF & Chairman of the Board |
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