AVNL Recruitment 2026 – 1213 Vacancies for Junior Technician & Various Manager Posts
Applications close tomorrow. Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited is hiring for 1,213 posts under Advertisement No. AVNL/CO/HR/2026/06 — 1,005 Junior Technician vacancies in the non-executive cadre and 208 executive posts running from Junior Manager up to Consultant. The window opened on 11 July 2026, was extended once from 25 July, and now shuts at 11:55 PM on 31 July 2026.
One thing to be clear about before you start: every post here is Fixed Term Employment — one year initially, extendable to a maximum of four. This is not a permanent AVNL job and candidates cannot claim regularisation.
Recruitment at a Glance
| Employer | Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Ministry of Defence |
| Advertisement No. | AVNL/CO/HR/2026/06 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,213 (1,005 non-executive + 208 executive) |
| Employment Type | Fixed Term — 1 year, extendable up to 4 years |
| Qualification | NTC/NAC (NCVT) for Junior Technician; B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, CS and others for executive posts |
| Age | Up to 30 years (Jr Technician to Deputy Manager); below 65 for senior posts |
| Application Fee | ₹300 for General/EWS/OBC; nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM and all women |
| Last Date | 31 July 2026, 11:55 PM (extended) |
| Locations | Avadi (Chennai), Medak, Jabalpur, Ambernath |
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Technician (Non-Executive) — 1,005 Posts
Thirteen trades spread across four units: HVF Avadi, EFA Avadi, OFMK Medak and MTPF Ambernath. The category split is UR 461, SC 151, ST 46, OBC-NCL 257 and EWS 90.
| Trade | Total Across Units |
|---|---|
| Fitter (General) | 400 |
| Machinist | 216 |
| Electrician | 84 |
| Electronic Mechanic | 69 |
| OMHE (Raw Material Handling Plant) | 66 |
| Welder | 55 |
| Quality Assurance Assistant | 44 |
| Foundrymen | 31 |
| Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance | 23 |
| Painter (General) | 10 |
| Electroplater | 4 |
| Forger & Heat Treater | 2 |
| Rigger | 1 |
Horizontal reservation inside these 1,005 posts: 11 VH, 10 HH, 9 OH, 9 MD and 108 Ex-Servicemen.
Executive Cadre — 208 Posts
Split UR 130, SC 20, ST 6, OBC-NCL 39, EWS 13. The largest single block is Junior Manager (Mechanical) with 92 posts across HVF, D2C-HVF, D2C-OFMK, AVNLCO, IOLAV and IOLAM. Junior Manager (Electronics) accounts for 30 and Junior Manager (Electrical) 18. The remainder covers Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager and Consultant roles in disciplines including Finance, Civil, Company Secretary, IT, Marketing, Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Intellectual Property.
Eligibility
Junior Technician
An NTC or NAC certificate in the relevant trade, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). That is the whole requirement — no degree needed.
Executive Posts
Requirements vary by post. B.E./B.Tech in the concerned discipline covers most Junior and Deputy Manager engineering roles. Others need an MBA (HR, Finance or Marketing), a PG degree or diploma in the relevant field, ICSI membership for Company Secretary posts, or Chartered Accountancy for the Consultant (Finance & Audit) role. The Additional General Manager (Business Development) post is restricted to retired Indian Army officers of Colonel rank or above with 15 years of relevant experience.
AVNL treats several disciplines as equivalent — for instance, Production, Industrial, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering all count as Mechanical, and Information Technology counts as Computer Science. If your degree does not name the required specialisation, you will need a certificate from your institution confirming it at the interview stage.
Age Limit
Up to 30 years for Junior Technician through Deputy Manager, calculated as on 31 July 2026, with an absolute ceiling of 55 years once all relaxations are applied. Senior Manager, DGM, AGM and Consultant posts require candidates below 65 years inclusive of relaxations. Standard relaxation applies: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, and as per Government rules for Ex-Servicemen. Former AVNL trade apprentices get relaxation equal to the length of their apprenticeship.
Salary
| Post | Basic | Total (excluding IDA) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Technician | ₹21,000 | ₹25,050 + IDA |
| Junior Manager | ₹30,000 | ₹34,500 + IDA |
| Assistant Manager | ₹40,000 | ₹45,000 + IDA |
| Deputy Manager | ₹50,000 | ₹55,500 + IDA |
| Senior Manager | ₹70,000 | ₹76,500 + IDA |
| Deputy General Manager | ₹80,000 | ₹87,000 + IDA |
| Additional General Manager | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,08,000 + IDA |
| Consultant | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,29,000 + IDA |
Each figure includes a special allowance of 5% of basic plus ₹3,000 a month toward medical insurance, conveyance and mobile charges. Add a 3% annual increment, 18 days earned leave, 10 casual leave days, provident fund and gratuity. In-patient medical cover extends to a spouse and up to two children, and stops the day the engagement ends. Nothing beyond this list is admissible.
Selection Process
A single Computer Based Test of 100 marks, two hours, objective multiple choice, no negative marking.
| Part | Content | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Aptitude (10 each) | 50 | 50 |
| Part B | NCVT trade syllabus (Jr Technician) or relevant discipline (managerial posts) | 50 | 50 |
Part A is pitched at Class 10 level for Junior Technician and graduate level for everything else.
- Junior Technician: CBT, then a qualifying Trade Test at the unit. Merit rests entirely on the written score — the practical only has to be cleared.
- Junior/Assistant/Deputy Manager: CBT carries 85% weight, interview 50 marks at 15%.
- Senior Manager and above: no CBT at all. Assessment is by presentation, experience, expertise and interview at AVNL CO, Avadi.
Candidates are called forward in a 1:3 post-to-candidate ratio by merit within each category.
Test Centres
Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Kanpur. You nominate your preference in the form; AVNL can reassign centres depending on applicant numbers.
How to Apply
- Open the Careers tab at avnl.co.in and register with post name, name, mobile and email.
- Verify by OTP and captcha, accept the terms, and confirm your entries. Your registration number, login ID and password arrive by email and SMS.
- Log back in and complete the application, uploading photograph, signature, date-of-birth proof, qualification certificates and category certificates.
- Preview carefully. Name, post applied for, email and mobile cannot be changed after submission.
- Pay the fee online and download the application slip. Nothing needs to be posted to AVNL.
Selecting an option for every unit where the post exists is mandatory — the form will not complete without it. Category cannot be changed later. AVNL advises applying for one post only, since clashing CBT dates will force you to pick anyway.
Official Links
- Apply Online: Direct application link
- Notification PDF: Download the official notification
- Official Website: avnl.co.in
Application help desk: 022-61087565, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Any legal dispute falls exclusively under the jurisdiction of courts at Chennai.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for AVNL Recruitment 2026?
31 July 2026 at 11:55 PM. This is the extended deadline — the original date was 25 July.
Is AVNL Recruitment 2026 a permanent government job?
No. Every post is Fixed Term Employment for one year, extendable to a maximum of four. Candidates cannot claim regular employment with AVNL.
What qualification is needed for AVNL Junior Technician?
An NTC or NAC certificate in the relevant trade from NCVT. No degree is required.
Is there negative marking in the AVNL CBT?
No. The written test has no negative marking.
Who is exempt from the application fee?
SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates, plus all women candidates regardless of category. Everyone else pays ₹300.
What is the AVNL Junior Technician salary?
₹21,000 basic, taking the monthly total to ₹25,050 plus Industrial Dearness Allowance.