🚜 HVF Avadi Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Offline for 220 Junior Technician (Contract) Posts
Organization: Heavy Vehicles Factory (AVNL) | 📍 Avadi, Chennai
📅 Last Date: 21 Days from Publication
Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) (A Govt. of India Enterprise, Ministry of Defence), Avadi, Chennai, has released a notification (Advt No. HVF/RG/FTB/RECT/JTC/2026/01) for the engagement of personnel on a Fixed Tenure Contract basis.
Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for 220 vacancies of Junior Technician (Contract) in trades like Machinist, Rigger, Heat Treatment Operator, and others. The tenure is initially for 01 year, extendable up to 04 years based on performance. Interested candidates must submit their applications via Offline Mode (Post). 👇 Check the detailed vacancy breakup, eligibility, and application procedure below.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization | Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), AVNL |
| 📍 Job Location | Avadi, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 220 Posts |
| 💰 Salary / Remuneration | ₹ 21,000/- Basic + DA + Allowances |
| ⏳ Application Mode | Offline (Ordinary Post Only) |
📊 Trade-Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Name of the Post | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Technician (Machinist) | 122 | 26 | 55 | 41 | 0 | * |
| Operator Material Handling Equipment | 55 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| Junior Technician (Rigger) | 25 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Heat Treatment Operator | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fitter Auto Electric | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sand & Shot Blaster | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 220 | |||||
🎓 Educational Qualification & Experience
- 🛠️ Machinist: NAC / NTC in Machinist Trade. code Code
- 🏗️ Operator Material Handling Equipment:
• NAC/NTC/STC in Crane Operations OR
• Class X Pass + HMV Driving License + 2 Years Experience in handling Crane Operations. - ⛓️ Rigger:
• NAC/NTC/STC in Rigger OR
• Class X Pass + 2 Years Experience in loading and unloading. - 🔥 Heat Treatment Operator: NAC/NTC/STC in Forger and Heat Treater.
- ⚡ Fitter Auto Electric: NAC/NTC/STC in Auto Electrician.
- 🌪️ Sand & Shot Blaster: Class X or equivalent + Minimum 2 Years Experience in Shot Blasting in an industry.
*NTC: National Trade Certificate | NAC: National Apprenticeship Certificate | STC: State Trade Certificate
🎂 Age Limit (As on Closing Date)
Maximum Age: 35 Years (for UR Candidates)
Relaxation Upper Age Limit:
- SC / ST: + 5 Years
- OBC (NCL): + 3 Years
- PwBD: + 10 Years
- Ex-Apprentice Trainees: Relaxed to the extent of training period + Category relaxation.
⚔️ Selection Procedure
Selection will be based on Shortlisting followed by a Trade Test (Practical). Shortlisting preference order:
- First Preference: HVF Ex-Trade Apprentices.
- Second Preference: Erstwhile OFB Ex-Trade Apprentices.
- Third Preference: Other NTC / NAC holders.
- For Non-NAC/NTC posts: Based on Experience years (if experience same, then 10th marks).
⚠️ Note: Trade Test is Qualifying in Nature (FIT/UNFIT).
💸 Application Fees
- 🔸 UR / OBC / EWS: ₹ 300/-
- 🔸 SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM / Female: Exempted (No Fee)
- Payment Mode: Online via SBI Collect -> PSU -> Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd -> HVF Recruitment Fees.
📝 How to Apply?
- Download the Application Form (Annexure A) from the link below.
- Fill the form in Block Letters only.
- Attach Self-Attested copies of:
- 10th / SSLC Certificate (Date of Birth Proof).
- NAC / NTC / STC Certificates & Marksheets.
- Community Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in Govt format.
- Experience Certificate (if applicable).
- SBI Collect Fee Receipt (if applicable).
- Aadhaar Card.
- Place the application in an envelope and send it via Ordinary Post to the address below.
📮 POSTAL ADDRESS:
The Chief General Manager,
Heavy Vehicles Factory,
Post Bag No. 01,
HVF Estate, Avadi,
Chennai – 600 054.
The Chief General Manager,
Heavy Vehicles Factory,
Post Bag No. 01,
HVF Estate, Avadi,
Chennai – 600 054.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total vacancy in HVF Avadi Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 220 vacancies for Junior Technician (Contract) across various trades.Q2. What is the salary of Junior Technician at HVF?
Ans: The remuneration is ₹ 21,000/- per month plus DA and Special Allowance.Q3. Can candidates without NAC/NTC apply?
Ans: Yes, for posts like Operator MHE, Rigger, and Sand Blaster, candidates with Class X + Experience can apply. Please check eligibility criteria above.Q4. What is the application mode?
Ans: Applications must be submitted via Offline Mode (Ordinary Post) only.Q5. Is there an application fee?
Ans: Yes, ₹ 300/- for UR/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Female candidates are exempted.