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ITI Sheet Metal Worker Government Jobs 2026 — Sarkari Naukri for Sheet Metal Trade

ITI Sheet Metal Worker trade holders qualify for government posts in aerospace manufacturing (HAL), Railways (coach body shops), Navy ship building, ordnance factories, and DRDO — where sheet forming, bending, and fabrication skills are essential for defence and transport manufacturing.

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Top Recruiters
  • • HAL (Aerospace Sheet Metal)
  • • Indian Railways (ICF / MCF Coach)
  • • Navy / Mazagon Dock (Shipbuilding)
  • • Ordnance Factories (Plate Shop)
  • • BHEL (Pressure Vessel Shop)
Salary Range

₹19,900 – ₹35,400 / month

CTC inclusive

Popular Posts
  • • Sheet Metal Artisan (HAL / Railways)
  • • Skilled Worker (Navy Dockyard)
  • • Craftsman Sheet Metal (MES)
  • • Trade Apprentice (Aerospace)
  • • JTS / STS (Ordnance Factory)
Age Limit

18 – 30 years

Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC

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Government Jobs for ITI Sheet Metal Worker Trade Holders in India

HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd) is the most prestigious government employer for ITI Sheet Metal Workers — aircraft fuselage skins, wing panels, access doors, firewall plates, and control surface skins are all fabricated from aluminium alloy sheet metal. HAL divisions at Bengaluru (Transport Aircraft Division, Helicopter Division), Nashik (Fighter Aircraft), and Kanpur (Accessories Division) recruit Skilled Artisans in Sheet Metal for manufacturing and maintenance. HAL Trade Apprentice (Sheet Metal): 1–2 year apprenticeship at HAL facility — a stepping stone to HAL Artisan permanent employment. HAL Skilled Artisan (Sheet Metal): Level 2–3 pay (₹19,900–₹21,700 basic + HAL allowances).

Indian Railways Coach Factories — ICF (Integral Coach Factory, Chennai), MCF (Modern Coach Factory, Rae Bareli), RCF (Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala) — manufacture stainless steel and aluminium coach bodies requiring extensive sheet metal fabrication. Railway Trade Apprentice (Sheet Metal): 1 year at coach factory, ₹7,700–₹9,000 stipend. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL, Mumbai) and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) — government shipbuilding companies — fabricate steel ship hulls involving heavy plate and sheet metal work (deck plating, bulkheads, ship hull panels). MDL and CSL Artisan (Plater/Sheet Metal): Level 2 pay. Ordnance Factories (now Defence PSU subsidiaries): plate shops fabricate artillery shells, vehicle armour plating, ammunition boxes — Sheet Metal Worker directly applicable.

BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd) manufactures pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boiler drums, transformer tanks — all involving heavy sheet metal and plate fabrication. BHEL Apprentice/Artisan in Sheet Metal/Plater trade: common at BHEL Trichy, Haridwar, Bhopal, Jhansi, Hyderabad plants. BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd) has sheet metal fabrication for electronic equipment cabinets, radar housings, antenna frames — Artisan Sheet Metal posts. DRDO: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE, Bengaluru — UAV/drone development) and GTRE (Gas Turbine, Bengaluru) have sheet metal fabrication for experimental aircraft components. Sheet Metal Worker ITI holders with additional CNC sheet metal proficiency (laser cutting, CNC punching) are highly valued at HAL, DRDO, and defence PSUs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ITI Sheet Metal Worker and Fitter or Welder?
ITI Sheet Metal Worker: specialises in thin sheet metal (typically under 6mm) — marking, cutting, bending, forming, riveting, and soldering of sheet material into 3D shapes (ductwork, aircraft skins, cabinets, enclosures). Tools: sheet metal shears, folder, bending rolls, nibbler, pop riveter, soldering iron. ITI Fitter: works with machine components — filing, drilling, tapping, assembly of mechanical parts — heavier machined pieces. ITI Welder: joins metals by fusion — MIG, TIG, SMAW — heavier weld sections. Sheet Metal work is distinct in using cold forming (bending, flanging, beading) without fusion welding — closer to aircraft skin fabrication and ductwork than to structural steel. Aerospace manufacturers particularly value Sheet Metal Worker trade for aircraft panel work.
How do ITI Sheet Metal Worker holders apply for HAL apprenticeship?
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd) publishes Trade Apprentice recruitment annually through official HAL website (hal-india.co.in) and NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) portal. Eligibility for Sheet Metal Apprentice: 10th pass (50%+ marks) + ITI Sheet Metal Worker / Fitter / Welder (NCVT certificate). Duration: 1 year apprenticeship at HAL facility. Stipend: ₹7,700–₹8,050/month (50% borne by government under NAPS). Selection: merit in 10th + ITI marks. After completing HAL apprenticeship and receiving NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate): eligible to apply for HAL Skilled Artisan (Apprentice Trainee → Skilled Artisan) when HAL publishes direct recruitment. HAL artisan recruitment is competitive — score highest possible in 10th + ITI to maximise merit ranking.
What are Ordnance Factory Sheet Metal Worker posts?
Ordnance Factories (now reorganised as Munitions India Ltd, Advanced Weapons & Equipment India, etc. under DDP — Defence Production): manufacturing shells, cartridge cases, grenades, fuzes, vehicle hulls, armour plating. Plate/Sheet Metal Shop: artillery shell bodies (155mm howitzer ammo), bomb casings, mortar bomb bodies — all requiring sheet/plate metal forming. JTS (Junior Technical Staff): Level 2–3, ₹19,900–₹21,700. STS (Senior Technical Staff): promotion after 5–7 years. Selection: via DRDO/OFB notifications — written test on Trade Theory + Practical Test. Factories: OFMK (Medak, Andhra — vehicles), OFD (Dehradun — optical instruments enclosures), OFC (Chanda — artillery) — each factory has specific trades recruited based on product line.
What advanced skills help ITI Sheet Metal Workers get better government posts?
Advanced skills that improve government job prospects for Sheet Metal Workers: (1) CNC Sheet Metal (laser cutting, CNC punching, CNC bending/press brake): increasingly required at HAL, BEL, DRDO — adds ₹5,000–₹10,000 to compensation and opens technical roles; (2) TIG Welding (Aluminium + Stainless): aerospace sheet metal often requires TIG welding for assembly — a Sheet Metal Worker who can also TIG weld is highly employable at HAL/Navy; (3) Aircraft Sheet Metal (rivet patterns, countersunk rivets, joggling, flanging): knowledge of aircraft drawings and DAR (Dimension Acceptance Requirements) is valued at HAL and DRDO ADE; (4) GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing): reading aerospace drawings with tight tolerances; (5) SolidWorks/CATIA basics: not mandatory but gives edge in apprentice/artisan selection at HAL.

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