Junior Technician (Contract) (Machinist) – AVNL
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 122
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹21,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: NAC/NTC in Machinist.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), under the Ministry of Defence, invites applications for Junior Technicians on a Fixed Tenure Contract basis. This government job opportunity is for eligible Indian citizens to work in Avadi, Chennai. Candidates with relevant ITI/NAC/NTC certificates or 10th standard with experience are encouraged to apply offline for these crucial roles in the defence sector.
- Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of AVNL, is recruiting Junior Technicians.
- Positions are on a Fixed Tenure Contract basis for an initial period of one year, extendable up to four years.
- Total 220 vacancies are available across various trades like Machinist, Rigger, and Operator Material Handling Equipment.
- Applicants must possess relevant ITI/NAC/NTC certificates or 10th standard with specific experience.
- The application process is strictly offline, with a fee of ₹300 for General/OBC candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Female candidates are exempted.
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Additional Salary Information
Remuneration includes a minimum Basic Pay of ₹21,000/-, Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) as applicable, Special Allowance @ 5% of Basic Pay, and an annual increment of 3% on Basic Pay. Other benefits include ₹3,000/- per month for various requirements, Provident Fund contributions as per EPF Rules, and Gratuity on successful completion of tenure.
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on NAC/NTC marks or years of experience (for non-certificate holders).
Document Verification.
Trade Test (Qualifying in Nature - FIT/UNFIT).
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹300/-
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Female Candidates: Nil
Reservation
Reservation and age relaxation benefits will be provided to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India rules and regulations.
Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 years for PwBD candidates (with additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC).
Ex-Apprentice Trainees and Ex-Servicemen are also eligible for age relaxation as per government guidelines.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format (Annexure – A) from the official website.
- Fill the application form completely in BLOCK LETTERS only.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph (self-attested) and sign the application.
- Enclose self-attested copies of required documents including SSLC/10th Certificate, NAC/NTC/STC Certificates and Mark Sheets, Community Certificate (if applicable), EWS Certificate (if applicable), Discharge Book/Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen), Experience Certificate(s), EPF Member Pass Book, Bank Pass Book, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and Driving License (where applicable).
- Pay the application fee of ₹300/- (if applicable) through SBI Collect and enclose the payment receipt. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-SM/Female candidates are exempted from fees.
- Forward the physical application along with all enclosures by Ordinary Post to: The Chief General Manager, Heavy Vehicles Factory, (A Unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited), Post Bag No. 01, HVF Estate, Avadi, Chennai – 600 054.
Frequently Asked Questions
The engagement is initially for a period of one year on a Fixed Tenure Contractual basis. This tenure may be extended up to a maximum period of four years based on the company's requirements and individual performance.
The selection process involves shortlisting candidates based on their NAC/NTC marks or years of experience (for non-certificate holders), followed by Document Verification and a Trade Test. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature (FIT/UNFIT).
Yes, the upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates, 10 years for PwBD candidates (with additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC), and also for Ex-Apprentice Trainees and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms. The maximum age limit after all relaxations is 55 years.
