The Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), under the Ministry of Defence, has announced the recruitment of 98 Junior Technician positions on a fixed tenure contract basis at the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a 10th-grade education and relevant trade qualifications.
AVNL Junior Technician Recruitment 2025: Overview
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Organization Name
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Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL)
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Junior Technician (Contract)
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No. of Posts
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98 |
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Job Category
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Contractual (Technical)
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Job Location
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Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi, Chennai
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Application Mode
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Offline (Postal Submission)
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| Last Date | 2 November 2025 |
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Official Website
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Application Start Date | 13 October 2025 |
| Application End Date | 2 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Receipt | 21 days from ad date |
Vacancy Details
AVNL invites Offline Application from Indian Citizens fulfilling the eligibility requirement, for filling up of the following Fixed Tenure Based posts on CONTRACT BASIS to work in Heavy Vehicles Factory, (a unit of AVNL) Avadi, Chennai – 54.
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S.No.
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Name of the Post
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Vacancies | |||||
| UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total | ||
| 1 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Operator Material Handling Equipment) |
25 | 5 | 16 | 9 | 55 | |
| 2 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Rigger) | 10 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 25 | |
| 3 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Heat Treatment Operator) | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | |
| 4 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Fitter Auto Electric) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 5 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Sand & Shot Blaster) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| TOTAL | 43 | 9 | 28 | 18 | 98 | ||
These positions are distributed across various trades, each with specific qualifications and experience requirements.
Educational Qualifications
| S.No | Name of the Post |
Qualification & Experience
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| 1 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Operator Material Handling Equipment) |
NAC/NTC/STC in Crane Operations (or)
Class X Equivalent Board Examinations with Driving License for Heavy Vehicles and with minimum of 02 years’ experience in handling Crane Operations. |
| 2 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Rigger) |
NAC/NTC/STC in Rigger (or)
Class X equivalent Board Examinations with minimum of 02 years’ experience in loading and unloading in a large industry whose turnover is above 500 Cr. |
| 3 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Heat Treatment Operator) |
NAC/NTC/STC in Forger and Heat Treater
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| 4 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Fitter Auto Electric) |
NAC/NTC/STC in Auto Electrician
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| 5 | Junior Technician (Contract) (Sand & Shot Blaster) |
Class X equivalent Board Examinations with minimum of 02 years’ experience in Shot
Blasting in an industry. |
Salary and Benefits
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Basic Pay: ₹21,000 per month
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Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA): As applicable
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Special Allowance: 5% of Basic Pay
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Annual Increment: 3% on Basic Pay upon successful completion of each tenure
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Additional Benefits: ₹3,000 per month for medical, conveyance, etc.; Provident Fund and Gratuity as per rules
Age Limit
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Maximum Age: 35 years as of 3 November 2025
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Relaxations:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years (in addition to category relaxation)
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Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms
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The maximum age limit after all relaxations shall not exceed 55 years.
Selection Process
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Shortlisting: Based on qualifications and experience.
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Document Verification: Verification of original documents.
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Trade Test: Practical test (qualifying in nature).
Preference will be given to:
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HVF Ex-Trade Apprentices
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OFB Ex-Trade Apprentices
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Other NTC/NAC holders
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Class 10th pass with relevant experience
Application Fee
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General/OBC/EWS: ₹300
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SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Female Candidates: Exempted
How to Apply
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Download: Obtain the application form from the official website.
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Fill: Complete the application in BLOCK LETTERS.
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Attach Documents: Include self-attested copies of proof of age, qualification, experience, and caste certificate (if applicable).
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Payment: Pay the application fee through SBI Collect and attach the receipt.
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Submission: Send the completed application via ordinary post to:
The Chief General Manager
Heavy Vehicles Factory
Avadi, Chennai – 600 054
Advertisement No. HVF/RG/FTB/RECT/JTC/2025/06
Post Bag No.01
Official Links
| Description | Link |
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| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Application Form | Download Form |
| Official Website | ddpdoo.gov.in |
