Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has released the official notification for AVNL Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 1213 vacancies across posts such as Junior Technician, Junior Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager, and Consultant. These positions are being filled on a Fixed Term Employment basis at various AVNL units, including HVF Avadi, OFMK Medak, EFA Avadi, VFJ Jabalpur, MTPF Ambernath, and the AVNL Corporate Office. Selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by an Interview or Trade Test depending on the post applied for. Eligible Indian nationals can apply online through the official AVNL website from 11th July 2026 to 25th July 2026.
AVNL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization Name | Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) |
| Job category | Central Govt Jobs (Ministry of Defence PSU) |
| Post Name | Junior Technician, Junior Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager, Consultant |
| Total Vacancies | 1213 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Chennai (Avadi), Medak (Telangana), Jabalpur (MP), Ambernath (Maharashtra), New Delhi, Pune, and other AVNL locations |
| Salary | ₹25,050 – ₹1,29,000 + IDA (post-wise) |
| Official Website | https://avnl.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 11.07.2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 11.07.2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply | 25.07.2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be notified on AVNL website (Tentative) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / UR | ₹300 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹300 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Others | PwBD, XSM (Ex-Servicemen), and Female candidates are exempted from payment |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years for Junior Technician/Junior Manager/Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager (max 55 with relaxations); Below 65 years for Senior Manager/DGM/AGM/Consultant |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Others | Ex-Servicemen as per Govt. guidelines; Ex-Trade Apprentice of AVNL relaxable by period of apprenticeship training undergone |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|
| Junior Technician (all trades) | NTC/NAC in relevant trade issued by NCVT |
| Junior Manager (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Metallurgy) | B.E./B.Tech in respective discipline or equivalent |
| Junior Manager (Human Resources) | Graduate + MBA(HR), or PG Diploma/PG in HR/PM&IR/Personnel Mgmt./Social Work (2 yrs) |
| Junior Manager (Official Language) | Degree + 1-year Diploma in Hindi/Hindi Translation, or M.A. in Hindi |
| Junior Manager (Artificial Intelligence) | B.E./B.Tech in CSE/IT/Software Engg./AI & ML/ECE or equivalent |
| Junior Manager (Finance & Accounts) | Graduate Degree in Commerce/Economics |
| Assistant Manager (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | Graduate + MBA(Finance), or PG Diploma/Degree in Finance & Accounts (2 yrs) |
| Assistant Manager (Company Secretary) | Graduate Degree + CS qualification (Associate/Fellow of ICSI) |
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/IT/AI) | B.E./B.Tech in respective discipline; Experience: relevant software/technical knowledge desirable (post-specific) |
| Deputy Manager (Public Relations & Corporate Comm.) | PG Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication |
| Deputy Manager (Marketing) | Graduate Degree + MBA in Marketing Management |
| Consultant (Finance & Audit) | Chartered Accountant; Experience: 10 years handling Finance & Audit in Govt. departments/PSUs |
| Additional General Manager (Business Development) | Retired Army Officer (Armoured Corps/Ordnance/Infantry), min. rank of Colonel; Experience: 15 years in Directorate of Army Cops/Procurement |
| Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary) | Graduate + CS qualification (Associate/Fellow ICSI); Experience: 9 years’ service, incl. 3 years in a Ratna PSU/DPSU/listed company |
| Senior Manager (Cyber Security) | B.E./B.Tech in Cyber Security/CSE/IT (or MCA with certification); Experience: 1–5 years in Cyber Security (varies by base qualification) |
| Senior Manager (Intellectual Property) | Science/Engineering/Technology degree; Experience: 6 years in an Indian Patent Firm, registered Patent Agent |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|
| Junior Technician (13 trades combined) | 1005 |
| Junior Manager (8 disciplines combined) | 143 |
| Assistant Manager (Finance/Civil/Company Secretary) | 4 |
| Deputy Manager (7 disciplines combined) | 25 |
| Consultant (Finance & Audit) | 1 |
| Additional General Manager (Business Development) | 2 |
| Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary) | 1 |
| Senior Manager (Cyber Security & Intellectual Property) | 2 |
| Total | 1213 |
Unit-wise & Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
Non-Executive Posts (Junior Technician) — Category-wise
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|
| Vacancies | 461 | 151 | 46 | 257 | 90 | 1005 |
Unit-wise split: HVF – 44 posts, EFA – 02 posts, OFMK – 62 posts (horizontal/PwBD reservation categories); overall trade allocation spans HVF, EFA, OFMK, and MTPF.
Executive Posts — Category-wise
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
|---|
| Vacancies | 130 | 20 | 6 | 39 | 13 | 208 |
Horizontal Reservation (both post types combined)
| Category | VH | HH | OH | MD | Ex-SM |
|---|
| Non-Executive | 11 | 10 | 09 | 09 | 108 |
| Executive | – | 01 | 02 | 01 | – |
Key Units: HVF Avadi (Tamil Nadu), OFMK Medak (Telangana), EFA Avadi (Tamil Nadu), D2C-HVF, D2C-OFMK, VFJ Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), MTPF Ambernath (Maharashtra), IOLAV, IOLAM, AVNLCO (Avadi/New Delhi/Pune).
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective Multiple Choice, 100 marks (Part A: General Paper 50 marks; Part B: Trade/Subject Paper 50 marks)
- Trade Test (for Junior Technician posts) / Interview (for Junior, Assistant & Deputy Manager posts – 50 marks, 15% weightage)
- Presentation, Experience & Expertise Assessment + Interview (for Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager & Consultant – no written CBT)
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|
| Junior Technician | ₹25,050 + IDA |
| Junior Manager | ₹34,500 + IDA |
| Assistant Manager | ₹45,000 + IDA |
| Deputy Manager | ₹55,500 + IDA |
| Senior Manager | ₹76,500 + IDA |
| Deputy General Manager | ₹87,000 + IDA |
| Additional General Manager | ₹1,08,000 + IDA |
| Consultant | ₹1,29,000 + IDA |
Additional benefits: Annual Increment @3%, Earned Leave (18 days/year), 10 Casual Leave, PF, Gratuity, and in-patient medical treatment for self, spouse and up to two living children during the engagement period.
How to Apply AVNL Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official website — https://avnl.co.in
- Go to the recruitment section (Careers tab)
- Click on the relevant notification link and select “Register”
- Register or login using Post Name, Post Code, Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, and OTP verification
- Fill the application form completely
- Upload required documents (Photograph, Signature, DOB proof, Educational Qualification proof, Category Certificate, Apprenticeship Certificate, PwBD/XSM proof — as applicable)
- Pay the application fee online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI)
- Submit the form after previewing and confirming details via “I Agree” and Captcha
- Download or print the application slip for future reference
Required Documents
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates (NTC/NAC for Junior Technician; Bachelor’s Degree for other posts)
- Identity proof (Class X Certificate, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD, if applicable, in latest prescribed Govt. format)
- Other relevant documents (Trade Apprentice Training Certificate for Ex-Trade Apprentices, Ex-Serviceman proof, if applicable)
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FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies? Answer: AVNL Recruitment 2026 aims to fill 1213 posts, comprising 1005 Non-Executive (Junior Technician) posts and 208 Executive posts (Junior Manager to Consultant level).
Q2. What is the last date to apply? Answer: The last date to apply online is 25.07.2026 (11:55 PM).
Q3. What is the required qualification? Answer: Qualification varies by post — NTC/NAC in the relevant trade (NCVT) for Junior Technician posts, and a relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or professional qualification (e.g., B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, CS) for Junior Manager and above posts. Refer to the post-wise qualification table above for details.
