The Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi—a unit under Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited—has issued a major recruitment notification (Advt. HVF/RG/FTB/RECT/JTC/2025/03) inviting applications for 1,850 Junior Technician (Contract) roles across multiple trades.
Key Dates
Notification published: 28 June 2025
Application start: 28 June 2025
Last date to apply & pay fee: 19 July 2025
Document verification & Trade Test (Phase I): Tentatively 26–27 July 2025
Vacancy & Trades Breakdown
A total of 1,850 posts are available in categories including:
Blacksmith (17), Carpenter (4), Electrician (186), Electroplater (3), Examiner (various specializations – total ~67), Fitter General (668), Fitter AFV (49), Machinist (430), Welder (200), and others like Painter, Rigger, Heavy Vehicle Operator, etc.
Eligibility & Age Criteria
Educational requirement:
ITI/NAC/NTC in the relevant trade with minimum marks (typically ≥65%; relaxed for reserved categories)
Class X (10th pass) + 2 years’ relevant industrial experience for roles like material handling operator, rigger, shot blaster
Age limit:
Maximum 35 years as on 19 July 2025
Relaxations: OBC (NCL) – +3 yrs, SC/ST – +5 yrs, PwBD etc. up to +15 yrs as applicable
Application Fee & Pay
Fee: ₹300 (General/OBC/EWS); No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑SM/Females
Pay scale: ₹21,000 per month plus allowances – IDA, special allowance, conveyance; 3% increment annually
Selection Process
Trade Test / Skill Test (for respective trades)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Merit based on ITI marks, with preference to ex-apprentices
How to Apply
Register and apply online only via HVF’s official portal from 28 June to 19 July 2025
Upload necessary documents: photo, signature, certificates, ITI/NAC, caste, experience, etc.
Pay ₹300 fee (if applicable) via SBI Collect
Submit final application before deadline and download the confirmation receipt
Summary
Category Details
Total posts 1,850 (across 20+ trades)
Qualification ITI/NAC/NCTC or 10th + 2 yrs experience
Age limit ≤ 35 years (as on 19 Jul 2025)
Selection Trade Test → Document Verification
Salary ₹21,000 + allowances
Apply Online 28 Jun – 19 Jul 2025