Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), operating through the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai, has officially announced 98 Junior Technician vacancies on a Fixed Tenure Contract basis under Advertisement No. HVF/RG/FTB/RECT/JTC/2025/06.
Indian citizens with the required ITI or equivalent qualifications are invited to apply offline within 21 days of the advertisement release (tentatively till 03/11/2025).
🧰 Vacancy Distribution (Trade-Wise)
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Technician (Operator Material Handling Equipment) | 55 |
| Junior Technician (Rigger) | 25 |
| Junior Technician (Heat Treatment Operator) | 8 |
| Junior Technician (Fitter Auto Electric) | 4 |
| Junior Technician (Sand & Shot Blaster) | 6 |
| Total | 98 |
Category-wise: UR-41, EWS-9, OBC-27, SC-17
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
| Post Name | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|
| Operator Material Handling Equipment | NAC/NTC/STC in Crane Operations OR Class X + Heavy Vehicle License + 2 yrs experience |
| Rigger | NAC/NTC/STC in Rigger OR Class X + 2 yrs experience in loading/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 + 2 yrs experience in Shot Blasting |
Age Limit (as of 03/11/2025):
- Maximum: 35 years
- Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs | OBC – 3 yrs | PwBD – 10 yrs
- Maximum limit after relaxation: 55 years
💰 Salary Structure & Tenure
- Basic Pay: ₹21,000/- per month
- Special Allowance: 5% of Basic Pay
- IDA Allowance: As applicable
- Additional Benefits: ₹3,000/- per month for medical & conveyance
- Increment: 3% annually
- Tenure: 1 year (extendable up to 4 years based on performance)
🧪 Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualification/experience.
- Preference to HVF Ex-Apprentices, then erstwhile OFB apprentices, then others.
- Document Verification
- Trade Test (Practical) – Qualifying only (Fit/Unfit)
- Final Merit List prepared based on shortlisting marks among those who qualify the Trade Test.
No written exam will be conducted.
✉️ How to Apply (Offline Mode)
- Download Application Form: Available on the official AVNL/HVF website.
- Fill Form: Use BLOCK LETTERS.
- Attach Documents: Self-attested copies of all certificates.
- Pay Fee:
- ₹300/- (General/OBC/EWS) via SBI Collect.
- No Fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Female.
- Send Application:
- By Ordinary Post only to:
The Chief General Manager, Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi, Chennai – 600 054. - Envelope must be superscribed:
“Application for the Post of Junior Technician – Advt No. HVF/RG/FTB/RECT/JTC/2025/06”
- By Ordinary Post only to:
⚙️ Previous HVF Recruitment Reference
Earlier in 2025, HVF released 1850 Junior Technician posts through online mode (28 June – 18 July 2025). The current October 2025 notification is separate, featuring 98 offline vacancies on a contract basis.
✅ Key Takeaways
⚙️ Selection: Based on experience & trade test
📅 Apply By: 03 November 2025
🧾 Mode: Offline (Post)
💼 Job Type: Contract (1–4 years)
💰 Pay: ₹21,000/- + benefits
