Various Vacancies for Fixed Term Employment in Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL)

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment for multiple technical and managerial positions under Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence.
- Positions include Junior Technicians, Junior Managers, Assistant Managers, Deputy Managers, Senior Managers, Additional General Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Consultant roles.
- Fixed-term employment for a maximum of 4 years, extendable based on organizational requirements and candidate performance.
- Roles are contractual with no claim to regular employment in AVNL.
- Medical treatment provided for self and family during the engagement period.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Indian Nationals only are eligible to apply.
- Educational qualifications vary by post: NTC/NAC for Junior Technicians, B.E./B.Tech or equivalent for Junior/Deputy Managers, and specialized qualifications for Senior Managers and higher roles.
- For Junior Technician posts: NTC/NAC in the relevant trade issued by NCVT is mandatory.
- For Junior Manager posts: B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Metallurgy, HR, AI, Finance & Accounts, etc.).
- For Assistant Manager posts: Graduate degree with MBA/PG Diploma in relevant fields (e.g., Finance, Civil, Company Secretary).
- For Deputy Manager posts: B.E./B.Tech in relevant disciplines with desirable skills (e.g., 3D Modelling, Cyber Security, Marketing, etc.).
- For Senior Manager and higher posts: Advanced qualifications (e.g., M.Tech, MCA, CA, CS) with significant experience (e.g., 10+ years for Consultant roles).
- Age limit: Up to 30 years for Junior Technicians, Junior Managers, Assistant Managers, and Deputy Managers (relaxable as per government guidelines). Up to 65 years for Senior Managers and higher roles.
- Relaxation in age limit for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) as per government norms.
- Candidates must possess valid certificates for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) issued by competent authorities.
- Equivalent qualifications in related disciplines are considered (e.g., Electronics Engineering for Electronics & Communication Engineering).

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection is based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Junior Technicians, Junior Managers, Assistant Managers, and Deputy Managers.
- CBT consists of two parts: Part-A (General Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Aptitude) and Part-B (Trade-specific for Junior Technicians, Discipline-specific for others).
- No negative marking in the CBT.
- Junior Technicians must undergo a Trade Test (practical) after qualifying the CBT.
- Junior/Assistant/Deputy Managers will face an Interview (50 marks, 15% weightage) after qualifying the CBT.
- Senior Managers, Deputy General Managers, Additional General Managers, and Consultants are selected based on assessment parameters (Presentation, Experience, Expertise, Knowledge) and Interview.
- Final merit is based on CBT and Interview performance (for applicable posts).
- Trade Test for Junior Technicians is qualifying in nature.
- Interview assesses technical knowledge, work experience, decision-making, and initiative.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL)
Location / State	Tamil Nadu
Job Location	All India (with postings in Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and other upcoming project locations)
Category Eligibility	General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen
Experience Required	- Consultant (Finance & Audit): 10 years of experience in Finance and Audit in Government departments/PSUs. - Additional General Manager (Business Development): Retired Officers of the Indian Army (minimum rank of Colonel) with 15 years of experience in procurement and capital items. - Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary): Minimum 9 years of service with 3 years in corporate secretarial matters of a Ratna Category PSU. - Senior Manager (Cyber Security): Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security + 1 year experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in other disciplines + 5 years in Cyber Security. - Senior Manager (Intellectual Property): 6 years of experience in an Indian Patent Firm and registered as a Patent Agent. - Desirable experience in relevant fields (e.g., 3D Modelling, Cyber Security, Marketing) for higher posts.
Application Start	11 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	25 July 2026

📊 AVNL Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Junior Technician (Electrician)	108
Junior Technician (Electronic Mechanic)	69
Junior Technician (Electroplater)	4
Junior Technician (Fitter General)	397
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
Junior Manager (Electrical)	18
Junior Manager (Electronics)	30
Junior Manager (Human Resources)	9
Junior Manager (Mechanical)	89
Junior Manager (Metallurgy)	8
Junior Manager (Official Language)	4
Junior Manager (Artificial Intelligence)	3
Junior Manager (Finance & Accounts)	2
Assistant Manager (Finance)	2
Assistant Manager (Civil)	1
Assistant Manager (Company Secretary)	1
Deputy Manager (Mechanical)	13
Deputy Manager (Electrical)	2
Deputy Manager (Electronics)	6
Deputy Manager (Information Technology)	3
Deputy Manager (Marketing)	7
Deputy Manager (Public Relations & Corporate Communication)	1
Deputy Manager (Artificial Intelligence)	1
Consultant (Finance & Audit)	1
Additional General Manager (Business Development)	2
Deputy General Manager (Company Secretary)	1
Senior Manager (Cyber Security)	1
Senior Manager (Intellectual Property)	1
Total	1232

📁 Required Documents

- Class X passing Certificate/Mark sheet for Name and DOB proof.
- PAN Card and Aadhaar Card for identity verification.
- Caste/Disability certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD candidates) as applicable.
- Trade Apprentice Training Certificate (for Ex-Trade Apprentices of AVNL).
- OBC-NCL certificate in the central format for the current financial year.
- EWS candidates must submit an Income & Asset certificate valid for FY 2026-27.
- Disability certificate must be as per the latest central government format (UDID/Swavalamban portal).
- NTC/NAC certificate (for Junior Technician posts) issued by NCVT.
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate (for Junior Manager and higher posts).
- Experience certificates (for higher posts requiring experience).
- Company Secretary qualification certificate (for Company Secretary roles).
- Chartered Accountant certificate (for Consultant roles).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 1213 (provisional and subject to change by AVNL management).
Junior Technicians: 108 (Electrician) + 69 (Electronic Mechanic) + 4 (Electroplater) + 397 (Fitter General) + 31 (Foundrymen) + 2 (Forger & Heat Treater) + 216 (Machinist) + 23 (Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance) + 66 (OMHE) + 10 (Painter General) + 44 (Quality Assurance Assistant) + 1 (Rigger) + 55 (Welder) = 1026.
Junior Managers: 18 (Electrical) + 30 (Electronics) + 9 (HR) + 89 (Mechanical) + 8 (Metallurgy) + 4 (Official Language) + 3 (AI) + 2 (Finance & Accounts) = 163.
Assistant Managers: 2 (Finance) + 1 (Civil) + 1 (Company Secretary) = 4.
Deputy Managers: 13 (Mechanical) + 2 (Electrical) + 6 (Electronics) + 3 (IT) + 7 (Marketing) + 1 (PR & Corporate Communication) + 1 (AI) = 33.
Senior Managers and higher: 1 (Cyber Security) + 1 (Intellectual Property) + 1 (Consultant) + 2 (Additional General Manager) + 1 (Deputy General Manager) = 6.
Reservation categories: UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, VH, HH, OH, MD, Ex-SM (as per government guidelines).
PwBD candidates must have valid disability certificates for identified disabilities (e.g., OL, LC, AAV, D, LV, HH, BL).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the tenure of employment for the advertised positions?

A. The tenure of employment is fixed for an initial period of 1 year, which can be extended by up to 3 more years (maximum 4 years). Further extensions beyond 4 years may be considered based on organizational requirements and candidate performance.

Q. Are there any age relaxations for reserved category candidates?

A. Yes, age relaxations are provided as per government guidelines. SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation, OBC-NCL candidates get 3 years, PwBD candidates get 10 years, and Ex-Servicemen get relaxations as per government norms.

Q. What is the selection process for Junior Technician posts?

A. The selection process for Junior Technician posts includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Trade Test (practical assessment) to evaluate the candidate's suitability for the trade.

Q. Is there an application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates?

A. No, SC/ST/PwBD candidates and female candidates are exempt from paying the application fee. Only General/EWS/OBC candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 300.

Q. What are the medical benefits provided to employees on fixed-term employment?

A. Employees on fixed-term employment are provided with in-patient medical treatment for themselves and their family members (spouse and two living children) during the tenure of their engagement.