Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), a Government of India defence public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has opened online applications for AVNL Recruitment 2026 to fill 1,213 vacancies on Fixed Term Employment across Non-Executive and Executive posts. The notification, issued as Advertisement No. AVNL/CO/HR/2026/06, covers a wide range of roles from Junior Technician trades to senior positions like Additional General Manager and Consultant spread across AVNL's units in Avadi (Tamil Nadu), Medak (Telangana), Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), and Ambernath (Maharashtra).
Online registration opens on 11 July 2026 and closes on 25 July 2026. Here is a complete, easy-to-follow breakdown of the AVNL Recruitment 2026 notification, covering vacancy details, eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, exam pattern, and the step-by-step application procedure.
Official Notification PDF: AVNL Junior Technician, Junior Manager and More Recruitment 2026
AVNL Recruitment 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) |
| Advertisement No. | AVNL/CO/HR/2026/06 |
| Posts | Junior Technician, Junior Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager, Consultant |
| Total Vacancies | 1,213 (1,005 Non-Executive + 208 Executive) |
| Employment Type | Fixed Term Employment (initially 1 year, extendable up to 4 years) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start | 11 July 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration End | 25 July 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Official Website | avnl.co.in |
AVNL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers two broad categories: Non-Executive posts (Junior Technician trades) with 1,005 vacancies, and Executive posts (Junior Manager and above) with 208 vacancies. AVNL has clarified that the vacancy numbers are provisional and may be increased or decreased at the company's discretion.
Non-Executive Posts (Junior Technician) 1,005 Vacancies
| Post | Approx. Vacancies (UR+SC+ST+OBC-NCL+EWS) |
|---|---|
| Junior Technician (Electrician) | 84 |
| Junior Technician (Electronic Mechanic) | 69 |
| Junior Technician (Electroplater) | 4 |
| Junior Technician [Fitter (General)] | 400 |
| Junior Technician (Foundrymen) | 31 |
| Junior Technician (Forger & Heat Treater) | 2 |
| Junior Technician (Machinist) | 216 |
| Junior Technician (Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance) | 23 |
| Junior Technician (OMHE at Raw Material Handling Plant) | 66 |
| Junior Technician [Painter (General)] | 10 |
| Junior Technician (Quality Assurance Assistant) | 44 |
| Junior Technician (Rigger) | 1 |
| Junior Technician (Welder) | 55 |
These posts are spread across HVF, EFA, OFMK, and MTPF units, with reservation for VH, HH, OH, MD (horizontal reservation for disability categories) and Ex-Servicemen.
Executive Posts 208 Vacancies
| Post | Unit(s) |
|---|---|
| Junior Manager (Electrical) | HVF, D2C-HVF, D2C-OFMK |
| Junior Manager (Electronics) | HVF, D2C-HVF, D2C-OFMK |
| Junior Manager (Human Resources) | AVNLCO, D2C-HVF |
| Junior Manager (Mechanical) | HVF, IOLAV, IOLAM, AVNLCO, D2C-HVF, D2C-OFMK |
| Junior Manager (Metallurgy) | HVF, D2C-OFMK |
| Junior Manager (Official Language) | AVNLCO, HVF |
| Junior Manager (Artificial Intelligence) | D2C-HVF |
| Junior Manager (Finance & Accounts) | D2C-HVF |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | AVNLCO |
| Assistant Manager (Civil) | AVNLCO |
| Assistant Manager (Company Secretary) | AVNLCO |
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / IT / Marketing / PR & Corporate Communication / Artificial Intelligence) | D2C-HVF, D2C-OFMK, AVNLCO |
| Consultant (Finance & Audit) | AVNL CO |
| Additional General Manager (Business Development) | AVNL CO, VFJ |
| Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary) | AVNL CO |
| Senior Manager (Cyber Security) | AVNL CO |
| Senior Manager (Intellectual Property) | AVNL CO |
AVNL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Post Category | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Technician (all trades) | NTC/NAC in the relevant trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) |
| Junior Manager (Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical/Metallurgy) | B.E./B.Tech in the respective engineering discipline or an equivalent branch |
| Junior Manager (Human Resources) | Graduate degree with MBA (HR), or a 2-year PG diploma/PG in HR, PM&IR, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Social Science/Work |
| Junior Manager (Official Language) | Degree with a 1-year diploma in Hindi/Hindi Translation, or M.A. in Hindi/Hindi Translation |
| Junior Manager (Artificial Intelligence) | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, AI & ML, or Electronics & Communication |
| Junior Manager (Finance & Accounts) | Graduate degree in Commerce/Economics |
| Assistant Manager (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
| Assistant Manager (Finance) | Graduate degree with MBA (Finance), or 2-year PG diploma/degree in Finance & Accounts |
| Assistant Manager (Company Secretary) | Graduate degree with Company Secretary qualification and ICSI Associate/Fellow membership |
| Deputy Manager (IT) | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related computing disciplines |
| Deputy Manager (PR & Corporate Communications) | PG degree in Journalism & Mass Communication |
| Deputy Manager (Marketing) | Graduate degree with MBA in Marketing Management |
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) | B.E./B.Tech in the respective engineering discipline |
| Deputy Manager (Artificial Intelligence) | B.E./B.Tech in relevant computing/electronics discipline with AI & ML knowledge |
| Consultant (Finance & Audit) | Chartered Accountant with 10 years of experience in Government/PSU finance and audit |
| Additional General Manager (Business Development) | Retired Indian Army officer (Armoured Corps/Ordnance/Infantry), minimum rank of Colonel, with 15 years of relevant procurement experience |
| Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary) | CS qualification with ICSI membership and minimum 9 years of service, including 3 years in a Ratna category PSU |
| Senior Manager (Cyber Security) | B.E./B.Tech in Cyber Security/Computer Science/IT (or MCA) with relevant Cyber Security experience |
| Senior Manager (Intellectual Property) | Science/Engineering/Technology degree with 6 years' experience in a Patent Firm and a valid Patent Agent registration |
AVNL also recognises several allied engineering branches (e.g., Electronics & Instrumentation, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Information Technology Engineering) as equivalent to the core disciplines listed above.
Age Limit (as on Closing Date of Online Registration)
| Post Level | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Technician, Junior Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager | Up to 30 years (maximum 55 years with all applicable relaxations) |
| Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager, Consultant | Below 65 years (inclusive of all age relaxations) |
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is as per government guidelines, and Ex-Trade Apprentices of AVNL get relaxation equal to their apprenticeship training period.
AVNL Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be engaged on the following consolidated remuneration (Basic + IDA + Special Allowance + Medical/Conveyance/Mobile charges):
| Post | Basic Pay | Special Allowance | Approx. Total (excl. IDA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Technician | Rs. 21,000 | Rs. 1,050 | Rs. 25,050 + IDA |
| Junior Manager | Rs. 30,000 | Rs. 1,500 | Rs. 34,500 + IDA |
| Assistant Manager | Rs. 40,000 | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 45,000 + IDA |
| Deputy Manager | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 55,500 + IDA |
| Senior Manager | Rs. 70,000 | Rs. 3,500 | Rs. 76,500 + IDA |
| Deputy General Manager | Rs. 80,000 | Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 87,000 + IDA |
| Additional General Manager | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 1,08,000 + IDA |
| Consultant | Rs. 1,20,000 | Rs. 6,000 | Rs. 1,29,000 + IDA |
Employees will also get an annual increment of 3%, 18 days of earned leave and 10 days of casual leave per annum, PF, gratuity, and in-patient medical treatment for self and family (spouse and up to two living children) during the engagement period. These benefits cease automatically once the fixed-term contract ends.
AVNL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection follows a different path depending on the post level:
- Junior Technician posts: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a qualifying Trade Test. Final merit is based solely on CBT marks; the trade test only confirms suitability.
- Junior Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager posts: CBT (85% weightage) followed by an Interview (15% weightage, out of 50 marks). Final merit combines both.
- Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager, Consultant posts: No written test. Candidates are assessed through presentation, experience, expertise, and an interview.
Candidates who qualify the CBT are called for interview/trade test in a 1:3 ratio (post to candidates) based on merit within each category, though AVNL may revise this ratio depending on the number of qualifiers.
AVNL Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Test is an objective, multiple-choice paper of 100 marks with no negative marking, divided into two parts:
Part A – General Paper (50 marks, common for all posts):
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General English | 10 | 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| Reasoning Ability | 10 | 10 |
| Computer Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
The difficulty level of Part A is up to Class 10 standard for Junior Technician posts and graduate level for all other posts.
Part B – Subject Paper (50 marks):
- For Junior Technician: 50 questions from the NCVT syllabus of the relevant trade.
- For Junior/Assistant/Deputy Manager posts: 50 questions from the relevant engineering/professional discipline.
The total exam duration is 2 hours, and the detailed Trade Test syllabus for Junior Technician posts is provided in Annexure-A of the official notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs. 300 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (XSM) / Female candidates | Nil (no fee) |
Fees must be paid online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Once paid, fees are not refundable under any circumstances, so candidates should verify their eligibility before making the payment.
How to Apply for AVNL Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted only through the official AVNL careers portal at avnl.co.in. The process has three stages:
Step 1: Registration
- Visit avnl.co.in and click on the "Careers" tab.
- Go to Career → Register.
- Fill in Post Name, Post Code (auto-selected), Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
- Generate and enter the OTP, complete the captcha, and submit.
- Accept the Terms & Conditions, re-verify your details, and submit the registration.
- You will receive your Registration Number, Login ID, and Password on your registered email/mobile.
Step 2: Filling the Application Form and Uploading Documents
- Log in using your credentials and click "Go to Application."
- Complete the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents (DOB proof, educational qualification proof, category certificate, apprenticeship training certificate, PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, as applicable).
- Preview the form, edit if required (note: Name, Post Applied, Email ID, and Mobile Number cannot be changed after submission).
- Submit the form by clicking "I Agree" and entering the captcha.
Step 3: Fee Payment
- Choose your payment mode and complete payment through the gateway.
- Do not refresh or navigate back during the payment process.
- Once payment is confirmed, you will be redirected to your submitted application.
- Download and retain a copy of the application/registration slip for future reference no physical documents need to be posted to AVNL.
Important: Selecting the option for all applicable units wherever a post is available is mandatory to complete the application.
Documents Required
- Class X passing certificate/mark sheet, PAN Card, and Aadhaar Card (for name and DOB proof details must match across all 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 the central format, valid for FY 2026-27
- EWS Income & Asset certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (based on FY 2025-26 income)
- Disability certificate in the latest central government format via the Swavalamban/UDID portal
- NTC/NAC certificate from NCVT (for Junior Technician posts)
- Bachelor's degree (provisional/final) certificate (for all other posts)
AVNL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online application | 11 July 2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Closing date of online application | 25 July 2026 (11:55 PM) |
