Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Ministry of Defence, Avadi, Chennai has invited online applications for the engagement of 1850 Junior Technicians on contract basis. The engagement period is initially for one year and extendable up to four years based on performance. Candidates with NTC/NAC/STC or 10th class qualification with relevant trade experience can apply. Trade Test will be conducted at HVF Avadi.
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HVF Avadi Junior Technician Recruitment 2025 – 1850 Contract Vacancies
Advt. No. : HVF/RG/FTB/RECT/JTC/2025/03
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Post Name:
Junior Technician (Various Trades)
Total Posts:
1850
Qualification :
ITI/NAC/NTC/STC or 10th + experience
Last Date:
19 July 2025
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Important Date
- Application Start: 28 June 2025
- Last Date : 19 July 2025
- Document Verification & Trade Test (Tentative): 26 & 27 July 2025
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 35 Years (as on last date)
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Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: 300/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Female: No Fee
- Online (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card)
Qualification
- Trades with NAC/NTC/STC: Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Welder, Painter, Electroplater, Rigger, etc.
- For Material Handling Operator: Class 10 + Heavy Vehicle License + 2 years crane ops experience
- For Sand & Shot Blaster: Class 10 + 2 years’ shot blasting experience
| Post / Trade |
Qualification |
Experience (if any) |
| Blacksmith | NAC/NTC/STC in Blacksmith / Foundry / Foundry Man | Not Mandatory |
| Carpenter | NAC/NTC/STC in Carpenter | Not Mandatory |
| Electrician | NAC/NTC/STC in Electrician / Power Electrician | Not Mandatory |
| Electroplater | NAC/NTC/STC in Electroplater | Not Mandatory |
| Examiner | NAC/NTC/STC in Fitter General / Electronics / Machinist / Welder | Not Mandatory |
| Fitter General | NAC/NTC/STC in Fitter General / MM Tool Maintenance / Tool & Die | Not Mandatory |
| Fitter AFV | NAC/NTC/STC in Fitter General | Not Mandatory |
| Fitter Auto Electric | NAC/NTC/STC in Auto Electrician | Not Mandatory |
| Fitter Electronics | NAC/NTC/STC in Electronics Mechanic | Not Mandatory |
| Heat Treatment Operator | NAC/NTC/STC in Forger and Heat Treater | Not Mandatory |
| Machinist | NAC/NTC/STC in Machinist | Not Mandatory |
| Operator Material Handling Equipment | Class X + NAC/NTC in Crane or Heavy Vehicle Driving License | Min. 2 Years in Crane Ops |
| Painter | NAC/NTC/STC in Painter | Not Mandatory |
| Rigger | NAC/NTC/STC in Rigger or Class X | Min. 2 Years in Loading/Unloading in ₹500 Cr+ Industry |
| Sand & Shot Blaster | Class X | Min. 2 Years in Shot Blasting |
| Welder | NAC/NTC/STC in Welder Gas & Electric / Armoured Welding | Not Mandatory |
| Component |
Details |
| Basic Pay |
₹21,000/- per month |
| Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) |
As applicable from time to time |
| Special Allowance |
5% of Basic Pay |
| Annual Increment |
3% of Basic Pay on successful completion of tenure |
- ₹3000 per month for insurance, travel and communication expenses
- EPF (Provident Fund) contribution as per statutory rules
- Gratuity after 1 year – 15 days pay for each completed year
- Ex-gratia of ₹10 lakhs in case of death due to accident at the workplace
- Company accommodation if available (No HRA provided)
- Preference will be given in this order:
- HVF Ex-Trade Apprentices
- Erstwhile OFB Ex-Trade Apprentices
- Other NTC/NAC/STC Holders
- Shortlisting based on:
- Marks in NAC/NTC (for eligible candidates)
- 10th marks and relevant experience (for non-NAC/NTC applicants)
- Document Verification of shortlisted candidates
- Trade Test (practical skill-based, qualifying nature – FIT/UNFIT)
- No written exam – selection purely based on shortlisting and trade test
- Biometric (thumb impression) verification at the time of Trade Test and reporting
- Final merit prepared as per shortlisting criteria and age/DOB preference in case of tie
| Stage |
Mode |
Description |
| Shortlisting |
Marks-Based |
Based on NAC/NTC marks or 10th class marks with experience (if applicable) |
| Document Verification |
In-Person |
Verification of original documents before Trade Test |
| Trade Test |
Practical (Qualifying) |
Skill-based assessment (FIT/UNFIT). No marks awarded |
| Final Merit |
On Criteria |
Based on shortlisting marks and age preference in case of tie |
| Post / Trade |
UR |
EWS |
OBC (NCL) |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Blacksmith | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | 17 |
| Carpenter | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | - | 8 |
| Electrician | 88 | 16 | 46 | 34 | 2 | 186 |
| Electroplater | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | 6 |
| Examiner | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 12 |
| Fitter General | 12 | 2 | 4 | 5 | - | 23 |
| Fitter Electronics | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 7 |
| Machinist | 11 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | 21 |
| Welder | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| Fitter General (Contract) | 333 | 61 | 159 | 109 | 6 | 668 |
| Fitter AFV | 23 | 5 | 10 | 11 | - | 49 |
| Fitter Auto Electric | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 |
| Fitter Electronics | 42 | 7 | 20 | 14 | - | 83 |
| Heat Treatment Operator | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 12 |
| Machinist (Contract) | 215 | 37 | 102 | 72 | 4 | 430 |
| Material Handling Operator | 29 | 5 | 16 | 10 | - | 60 |
| Painter | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | - | 24 |
| Rigger | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | - | 36 |
| Sand & Shot Blaster | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 6 |
| Welder (Contract) | 100 | 20 | 44 | 34 | 2 | 200 |
| Total | 925 | 163 | 435 | 313 | 14 | 1850 |
- Visit the official website: https://oftr.formflix.org
- Register using your valid Email ID and Mobile Number (both should remain active for at least one year)
- Login and fill the online application form carefully
- Upload scanned documents (PDF format, each up to 2MB) like:
- 10th Certificate
- NTC/NAC/STC Certificate and Marksheets
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- Experience Certificate (if any)
- ID Proofs – Aadhar, PAN, Driving License etc.
- Pay application fee (₹300) online via UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or Wallet (GPay, Paytm, etc.)
- Verify all details and submit the form
- Take a printout of the final application form and keep it safe
- No need to send any hard copy to HVF by post
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Q1. What is the last date to apply for HVF Junior Technician 2025?
The last date for online submission of application is 19 July 2025.
Q2. What is the total number of vacancies?
There are a total of 1850 Junior Technician (Contract) vacancies across various trades.
Q3. What is the age limit for applying?
Maximum age is 35 years. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and experienced candidates up to a maximum of 55 years.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
Applicants must possess NTC/NAC/STC in relevant trades. For a few trades, Class 10 with 2 years of experience is acceptable.
Q5. Is there any written examination?
No, there is no written test. Selection is based on shortlisting (NAC/NTC/10th marks), followed by Trade Test (Qualifying Only).
Q6. How much is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹300. However, SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and Female candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Q7. How can I apply for the HVF Avadi posts?
Candidates need to apply online at https://oftr.formflix.org. No offline forms are accepted.
Q8. What is the nature and duration of this job?
It's a contractual engagement for 1 year, extendable up to 4 years based on performance.
Q9. What is the salary for Junior Technician posts?
Monthly salary includes a basic pay of ₹21,000, special allowance (5%), IDA (as applicable) and ₹3000/month for personal expenses.
Q10. Where will the Trade Test be conducted?
The Trade Test will be held at Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai.
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