AVNL Recruitment 2026 – 1213 Job Openings for Junior Technician, Managerial, and Consultant Roles

AVNL is a Defence Public Sector Company located in Avadi, Chennai (AVNLCO), operating several units like Heavy Vehicles Factory Avadi (HVF), Design and Development Centre HVF Avadi (D2C-HVF), Engine Factory Avadi (EFA), Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ), Ordnance Factory Medak (OFMK), Design and Development Centre Medak (D2C-OFMK), Machine Tool Prototype Factory Ambernath (MTPF), and AVNL Institutes of Learning at Avadi, Medak, and Ambernath. A direct link to the notification PDF was not provided; candidates should visit avnl.co.in for the official announcement. Download the AVNL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Here Apply Here

Abbreviations: OL - One Leg, BL - Both Legs, LC - Leprosy Cured, AAV - Acid Attack Victim, LV - Low Vision, HH - Hard of Hearing, D - Dwarfism, OA - One Arm, LD - Loco Motor Disability.

Candidates must have an NTC/NAC (National Trade Certificate/National Apprenticeship Certificate) in the relevant trade, issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). This applies to all 13 trades: Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Electroplater, Fitter (General), Forger & Heat Treater, Foundrymen, Machinist, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance, OMHE at Raw Material Handling Plant, Painter (General), Quality Assurance Assistant, Rigger, and Welder.

Executive Posts (Posts 14-36)

Equivalent Engineering Disciplines Recognized by AVNL

The Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) will be applicable as per the current rate, which is not specified in the notification. Additionally, candidates will receive an annual increment of 3%, 18 days of earned leave per year, 10 days of casual leave, along with funds for Provident Fund and Gratuity. In-patient medical coverage is provided for the employee and their family (spouse and up to two children) during employment, which ceases once the engagement ends. No additional benefits or facilities will be provided beyond those mentioned.

The selection will include a single Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of objective multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks, with no negative marking. Part A will cover up to 10th Standard level for Junior Technician posts and Graduate level for all other roles. The total duration for the written exam is 2 hours. The weightage for the written exam is 100% for Junior Technician posts and 85% for Junior Manager, Assistant Manager, and Deputy Manager roles. There's no written exam for Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager, and Consultant positions.

For Junior Technician positions, after the CBT, candidates must undergo a qualifying Trade Test (Practical) at the respective AVNL unit. Merit will be determined solely based on Written Test scores; the Trade Test syllabus follows Annexure-A of the official notification. For Junior Manager, Assistant Manager, and Deputy Manager roles, a CBT will be followed by an Interview (50 marks, 15% weightage) evaluating technical knowledge, experience, initiative, and decision-making ability. Merit will be based on the combined performance in the Written Exam and Interview. Positions for Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager, and Consultant will not have a written test; candidates will be evaluated through presentations, experience, expertise, knowledge, and an Interview at AVNL CO, Avadi. Candidates who pass the CBT will be called for an Interview (excluding Junior Technicians) or Trade Test (for Junior Technicians) in a post:candidate ratio of 1:3 based on merit within each category; the final ratio will be determined by AVNL management based on the number of qualifying candidates. The names of those shortlisted for the CBT, Interview, or Trade Test, and final selections, will be published on the AVNL website.

The CBT is set to take place in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, and Kanpur. Candidates must indicate their preferred test centre in the online application form. AVNL reserves the right to adjust, add, or cancel test centres based on the number of eligible applicants; affected candidates will be assigned a new centre.

Documents required include Class X passing certificate/marksheet, PAN Card, and Aadhaar Card for name and date-of-birth verification (names and DOB must match across documents), caste/disability certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS candidates), as applicable, Trade Apprentice Training Certificate (for Ex-Trade Apprentices of AVNL) OBC-NCL certificate in central format for the current financial year (FY 2026-27), EWS candidates: current-year Income & Asset certificate (valid for FY 2026-27, based on FY 2025-26 income), Disability certificate as per the latest prescribed central government format, generated via the Swavalamban/UDID portal, clearly indicating type and percentage of disability, and NTC/NAC certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT (for Junior Technician posts), Bachelor's Degree (Provisional/Final) Certificate (for all other posts).

It is mandatory to select options for ALL Units where a post is available to complete the application. Candidates must upload all required documents; applications lacking complete or sufficient documentation may be rejected. It is advised to apply for one post; if there is a conflict in CBT dates, the candidate must select one post/trade to attend. The category filled in the online application cannot be altered. All calculations related to age, experience, and qualifications will reference the closing date of online registration. If a qualifying degree does not specify required specialization, candidates must provide a certificate from their University/Institution during the Interview/Trade Test stating their specialization. Assistive devices/scribes for PwD candidates are permitted at the exam center, subject to prior approval via email to [email protected]. Any disputes arising from this recruitment process can only be addressed in Chennai; courts/tribunals/forums in Chennai hold exclusive jurisdiction. AVNL reserves the right to cancel, limit, alter, or expand the number of vacancies at any time without notice. Selected candidates will undergo verification of educational/technical qualifications, category/disability certificates, experience certificates, and character & antecedents, and must be declared "Medically Fit" by a competent authority. Canvassing in any form will disqualify candidates. For any issues regarding online application submission or fee payment, contact the Help Desk (through the Help Desk tab on the application portal) at 022-61087565, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM.