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The Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) under Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), based in Avadi, Chennai, has released a detailed notice to recruit a total of 220 ITI-qualified candidates for various trades. The application process is offline, and interested aspirants must send their application forms and required documents by post or in person to the official head office. The HVF short recruitment notice 2026 was published in the Employment News newspaper, and a detailed notification has now been announced at www.ddpdoo.gov.in. This article discusses the age limit, vacancies, salar,y and other important details related to the HVF Junior Technician Recruitment 2026.
HVF Junior Technician Notification 2026
HVF, located in Avadi, a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, has initially issued a circular in the career section of the newspaper notifying about 220 Junior Technician vacancies required to be filled by eligible candidates. This is a great opportunity for candidates to work in the Heavy Vehicles Factory under the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the development of the defence sector.
The detailed official notification PDF is now released on the Heavy Vehicles Factory (AVNL) website www.ddpdo.gov.in, which is accessible from the overview table below. The excerpt from the circular published in the newspaper is also provided below to help candidates understand the employment process.
HVF Junior Technician 2026 Recruitment: Highlights
| HVF AVNL 2026 Recruitment for Junior Technician |
Key Recruitment Details
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Application Important Dates and Details
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Vacancy Details
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Eligibility
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Pay Scale
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Application Fees
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Selection Criteria
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Heavy Vehicles Factory AVNL Junior Technician Vacancy 2026
The vacancies mentioned are as per the detailed notification released in the notification PDF. Candidates can refer to the table below to check the post-wise and category-wise breakup of vacancies available at Heavy Vehicles Factory (AVNL).
| S.No. | Name of the Post | UR/EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD | EX-SM | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Operator Material Handling Equipment) | 25 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 5 | – | 55 |
| 2 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Rigger) | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | – | 25 |
| 3 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Heat Treatment Operator) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 8 |
| 4 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Fitter Auto Electric) | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 4 |
| 5 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Sand & Shot Blaster) | 4 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 6 |
| 6 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Machinist) | 26 | 55 | 41 | 16 | – | 43 | 122 |
| Total | 69 | 83 | 57 | 26 | 7 | 43 | 220 |
HVF Junior Technician 2026 Eligibility for AVNL
This table represents the official eligibility criteria as per the AVNL notification 2026. Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications, age limits and other conditions for their respective trades.
| S.No. | Name of the Post | Qualification | Experience | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Machinist) | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) / National Trade Certificate (NTC) / State Trade Certificate (STC) in Machining | – | 35 Years |
| 2 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Operator Material Handling Equipment) | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) / National Trade Certificate (NTC) / State Trade Certificate (STC) in Crane Operations or Class X or equivalent Board Examinations with a Driving License for Heavy Vehicles | Minimum 2 years in handling Crane Operations | |
| 3 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Rigger) | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) / National Trade Certificate (NTC) / State Trade Certificate (STC) in Rigger or Class X or equivalent Board Examinations | Minimum 2 years in loading and unloading | |
| 4 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Heat Treatment Operator) | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) / National Trade Certificate (NTC) / State Trade Certificate (STC) in Forger and Heat Treater | – | |
| 5 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Fitter Auto Electric) | National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) / National Trade Certificate (NTC) / State Trade Certificate (STC) in Auto Electrician | – | |
| 6 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Sand & Shot Blaster) | Class X or equivalent Board Examinations | Minimum 2 years in Shot Blasting in an industry |
Age Relaxation
| Candidate Type | Maximum Age (years) | Relaxation Provided |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 35 | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | 40 | +5 years over general |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 38 | +3 years over general |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 45 | +10 years over general; SC/ST add +5, OBC(NCL) add +3 |
| Ex-Apprentice Trainees | 35 + training period | SC/ST add +5, OBC(NCL) add +3 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 35 + 3-service years | SC/ST add +5, OBC(NCL) add +3; max 55 years |
| Candidates with relevant work experience | 35 + 1 year per year of experience (up to 7 years) | Max age with all relaxations ≤ 55 years |
HVF Junior Technician 2026 Offline Application Form
Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi has invited eligible candidates to apply offline for fixed-tenure contract-based posts. Candidates must submit their application either by post or in person by 13th Feb 2026. Before applying, candidates should carefully go through the detailed job information such as job role, scope of work, reporting structure, salary, qualifications, age limit, skills required, contract tenure and application procedure by visiting either www.avnl.co.in or www.ddpdoo.gov.in
How to Apply for HVF Junior Technician Recruitment 2026?
1. Fill the physical application form in the prescribed format (Annexure-A) only. Attach self-attested copies of the following documents along with the application:
- SSLC / Matric / Xth Certificate
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) with mark sheets, if applicable
- National Trade Certificate (NTC) or State Trade Certificate (STC) with mark sheets, if applicable
- Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC[NCL]) in the prescribed format (Annexure-1 & Annexure-2)
- EWS Certificate valid for 2025-26 (Annexure-3)
- Discharge Book/Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable
- Experience Certificate(s), if any
- EPF Pass Book, if any
- Bank Pass Book
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Driving License, wherever applicable
- Payment receipt of Rs. 300/- wherever applicable
2. Pay the application fee of Rs. 300/- online via:Go to ‘SBI Collect’ → PSU → ARMOURED VEHICLES NIGAM LTD TAMIL NADU → Payment Category → HVF-RECRUITMENT FEES
3. Ensure that the name, surname, and spelling in the application exactly match the certificates. Any mismatch may lead to cancellation. Verify that all eligibility criteria for the post are met before applying.
4. Provide an active and valid mobile number as all important communications will be sent there. All disputes related to this recruitment will be under the jurisdiction of the Courts at Chennai only. For queries, the candidates must email at rajendranv@ord.gov.in
5. Submission of Application by Post/Person: Duly filled applications must be sent by post or submitted in person to the following address: Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi, Chennai – 600054
What is the Heavy Vehicles Factory Junior Technician 2026 Selection Process?
The following are the selection rules for HVF Junior Technician recruitment 2026. Please note that call letters will not be sent by post. All updates regarding shortlisting, document verification, trade test and final results will be available on www.ddpdoo.gov.in therefore, candidates should check the official website regularly.
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting Based on Merit | Shortlisting will be done strictly on merit following the order of preference given below:
Order of Preference: 1) Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) Ex-Trade Apprentices 2) Erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) Ex-Trade Apprentices 3) Other NTC/NAC holders 4) Class 10th candidates with relevant experience (without NAC/NTC/STC) Shortlisting Criteria: • HVF Ex-Trade Apprentices: Shortlisted based on Month and Year of passing NAC. If multiple candidates pass in the same month/year then NAC marks (out of 400) will be considered. • Erstwhile OFB Ex-Trade Apprentices: Shortlisting based on Month/Year of passing NAC followed by NAC marks (out of 400) • Other NTC/NAC holders: Shortlisted based on final examination marks. If both NTC and NAC are held and only NTC marks will be considered • Class 10th with experience: Shortlisted based on years of relevant experience. If experience is equal then Class 10th marks will be considered. Tie-Breaker: If two or more candidates have the same merit, the older candidate (by Date of Birth) will be given preference. If DOB is also the same then alphabetical order of name (English) will be followed. |
| 2. Trade Test (Practical) | Candidates shortlisted on merit will be called for the Trade Test (Practical).
• The Trade Test is qualifying in nature only .• Result will be FIT / UNFIT. • No marks will be added to the final merit list. • Candidates who fail the Trade Test will not be considered further, irrespective of their academic marks .• Trade Test will be conducted only at Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi and Chennai. • Date and venue will be informed in advance through Email/SMS. Admit Cards will be sent by email only. |
| 3. Document Verification (DV) | Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo Document Verification before appearing for the Trade Test.
• Only candidates clearing the Document Verification will be allowed to appear for the Trade Test. • Candidates failing to produce valid documents will be disqualified at this stage. • HVF Ex-Trade Apprentices must apply offline to be considered for Document Verification and Trade Test. • Outstation candidates are advised to plan their stay at HVF at least one day in advance. |
HVF Junior Technician Salary 2026 for AVNL
Selected candidates will be hired at HVF Avadi Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited on a fixed-term contract and will earn a basic salary of ₹21,000 per month along with Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) and other benefits as per company rules.
| Post Name (All Trades) | Pay Structure | Annual Increment |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Technician | Minimum Basic Pay: ₹21,000 + IDA + Other Allowances | 3% of Basic Pay |
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