Heavy Vehicles Factory Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Graduate & Diploma Posts

Heavy Vehicles Factory Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Graduate & Diploma Posts

Organization: Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai – Ministry of Defence
Post Names: Graduate Apprentices, Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices
Total Vacancies: 450
Job Location: Avadi, Chennai
Application Mode: Online
Last Date to Apply: 20 April 2026

Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai has announced the Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026-27 for a total of 450 training positions. This opportunity is open to eligible engineering graduates, diploma holders, and non-engineering graduates who completed their studies between 2022 and 2025. The apprenticeship program is conducted under the Apprenticeship Act and provides one-year practical training in a reputed defence manufacturing unit.

Important Dates

Event Date
Application Start Date 16 March 2026
Last Date to Apply 20 April 2026
Shortlist Release 30 April 2026
Certificate Verification 06 May 2026 to 08 May 2026

Vacancy Details

Post Name Vacancies
Graduate Apprentices (Engineering/Technology) 150
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices 50
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices 250
Total 450

Eligibility Criteria

  • Graduate Apprentices: Full-time Degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution.
  • Diploma Apprentices: Full-time Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant branches.
  • Non-Engineering Graduates: Full-time Degree such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BBM, BCA, etc.
  • Candidates must have passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
  • Applicants should belong to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, or Puducherry.
  • Distance education, correspondence, and postgraduate candidates are not eligible.
  • Candidates with prior apprenticeship experience or one year or more work experience are not eligible.

Age Limit

The age criteria will be followed as per Apprenticeship Rules and applicable government guidelines.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
  • Final selection through certificate verification at HVF Avadi.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be informed via registered email.

Stipend Details

  • Graduate Apprentices: ₹18,000 per month
  • Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices: ₹18,000 per month
  • Diploma Apprentices: ₹16,200 per month
  • Training duration: One year

How to Apply

  1. Visit: Official Website
  2. Register as a student on the NATS portal.
  3. Complete your profile and obtain the enrollment number.
  4. Search for “HEAVY VEHICLES FACTORY” and apply for the apprenticeship.
  5. Upload required documents and submit the application before the deadline.
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