For the recruitment of 1850 Junior Technician (Contract) positions across various trades on a fixed tenure contract basis, the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, is inviting eligible Indian candidates to apply online at Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) Avadi, a division of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL). Depending on performance, the one-year contract can be extended for up to three more years. The HVF Avadi Advt No.HVF/RG/FTB/RECT/JTC/2025/03 is covered in depth in this article, along with the post titles, vacancy details, eligibility requirements, compensation, selection process, key dates, and online application procedure. The online application form must be submitted before July 19, 2025.
HVF Avadi Junior Technician Recruitment 2025
| Name of the Post | Junior Technician (Contract) (Various Trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 1850 (62 PwBD, 177 Ex-SM) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 Years (as on closing date of application) |
| Remuneration | Rs.21,000/- (Basic Pay) + IDA + 5% Special Allowance |
| Educational Qualification | NAC/ NTC/ ITI in Relevant Trade or Class X (Matric) with Experience |
| Selection Process | Document Verification and Trade Test |
| Job Location | Avadi, Chennai |
| Closing Date | 19/07/2025 |
HVF Junior Technician Vacancy List 2025:
| Trade | Total Vacancies |
| Blacksmith | 17 |
| Carpenter | 04 |
| Electrician | 186 |
| Electroplater | 03 |
| Examiner | 67 |
| Fitter General | 668 |
| Fitter AFV | 49 |
| Fitter Auto Electric | 05 |
| Fitter Electronics | 83 |
| Heat Treatment Operator | 12 |
| Machinist | 430 |
| Operator Material Handling Equipment | 60 |
| Painter | 24 |
| Rigger | 36 |
| Sand & Shot Blaster | 06 |
| Welder | 200 |
How to Apply for HVF Junior Technician Recruitment 2025:
- Eligible candidates must apply online through the AVNL Online Application Portal from 28th June 2025.
- Upload required documents: recent passport-size photo, signature, left thumb impression, SSLC certificate, NTC/NAC certificates, community/EWS/PwBD/Ex-SM certificates, experience certificates, and Aadhaar.
- The closing date for online application is 19th July 2025.
HVF Junior Technician Remuneration:
Rs.21,000/- (Basic Pay) + Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) + 5% Special Allowance + ₹ 3,000/- monthly for other requirements (medical, conveyance, etc.). Annual increment of 3% on Basic Pay upon successful completion of tenure.
HVF Junior Technician Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit (as on closing date of application):
- Maximum 35 Years.
- Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD (additional 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL), up to 7 years for relevant post-qualification experience, and as per Apprentice Act 1961 for Ex-Apprentice Trainees. Maximum age limit capped at 55 years.
Educational Qualifications:
- For Operator Material Handling Equipment, Rigger, and Sand & Shot Blaster: Class X with 2 years’ relevant experience.
- NAC/NTC in relevant trade (Blacksmith, Carpenter, Electrician, Electroplater, Fitter General, Fitter AFV, Fitter Auto Electric, Fitter Electronics, Heat Treatment Operator, Machinist, Painter, Rigger, and Welder) from NCVT/SCVT with minimum 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD, 62% for OBC).
- Candidates must submit all qualification details in the application.
HVF Junior Technician Application Fee:
- No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Female candidates.
- Rs.300/- for General/EWS/OBC candidates, payable via SBI Collect.
HVF Junior Technician Selection Process:
- Document Verification.
- Trade Test (Qualifying in Nature – FIT/UNFIT).
- Final merit based on NTC/NAC marks, with tie-breakers by batch seniority, date of birth, or alphabetical order.
- Shortlisting based on marks in NTC/NAC (preference to HVF Ex-Trade Apprentices, then OFB Ex-Trade Apprentices, then other NTC/NAC holders).
Important Links:
| HVF Junior Technician Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| HVF Junior Technician Notification Pdf | Click Here |
Important Dates:
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 28/06/2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Registration | 19/07/2025 |
| Document Verification Date | To be Notified |
| Trade Test Date | To be Notified |



