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The Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) was formed in 1954 with the cadre controlling authority of Ministry of Defence – Department of Defence Production and Supplies with a cadre size of 1760 posts. The source of recruitment (in percentage) was through direct recruitment 60%; by promotion 40% and no lateral entries.
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). The above 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. The officers recruited, enter the Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS) and serve at the pleasure of the President of India.
Functions
The main functions performed by IOFS officers include product development, project management, materials management, production planning and control, quality control, supplies management, industrial safety, labour welfare, personnel management, industrial relations, management and maintenance of residential estates etc.
In discharging these functions, the IOFS officers interact extensively with R&D organisations such as the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Directorate General of Quality Assurance, Military Engineering Service, educational institutes such as IITs, IIMs, NITs, National Laboratories such as those of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Home, Ministry of Labour and others. Besides, in order to meet the day to day operational requirements of the organisation, fulfill various statutory obligations, and ensure the welfare of the workforce employed in the ordnance factories, these officers also interact with the officers of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Administrative Service, the Indian Police Service, Indian Audits and Accounts Service, Central Board of Excise and Customs, Indian Defence Accounts Service, Indian Revenue Service, Indian Railway Traffic Service etc.
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 |
| Higher Administrative Grade | Addl. GM / General Manager | Deputy Director General |
| Higher Administrative Grade (+) | Senior General Manager | Senior Deputy Director General |
| Nil | Addl. Director General & Member of the Board | |
| Nil | DGOF & Chairman of the Board |
References
- "Indian Ordnance Factories: Recruitment Rules". Ofb.gov.in. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
- "UPSC Exam india : Indian Civil Services Exams :IAS,IFS,IES Exam,UPSC India,UPSC syllabus,ias topper interview,ias exam tips,book list". Threeauthors.com. Retrieved 2012-07-17.