HVF Junior Technician Recruitment 2026
Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. HVF/RG/FTB/RECT/JTC/2026/01 for engagement of Junior Technicians on Fixed Tenure Contract basis. A total of 220 vacancies are available for various Junior Technician trades. Applications are invited through offline mode only. Selected candidates will be engaged initially for one year, extendable up to four years based on requirement and performance.
| Organisation | Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), AVNL |
| Post Name | Junior Technician (Contract) |
| Total Vacancy | 220 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Ending Date of Application | 13 February 2026 |
| Contract Period | 1 Year (Extendable up to 4 Years) |
| Age Limit | Up to 35 Years |
| Junior Technician (Machinist) | NAC/NTC in Machinist. |
| Junior Technician (Operator Material Handling Equipment) | NAC/NTC/STC in Crane Operations OR Class X with Heavy Vehicle Driving License and minimum 2 years experience in handling crane operations. |
| Junior Technician (Rigger) | NAC/NTC/STC in Rigger OR Class X with minimum 2 years experience in loading and unloading. |
| Junior Technician (Heat Treatment Operator) | NAC/NTC/STC in Forger and Heat Treater. |
| Junior Technician (Fitter Auto Electric) | NAC/NTC/STC in Auto Electrician. |
| Junior Technician (Sand & Shot Blaster) | Class X with minimum 2 years experience in shot blasting in an industry. |
| Written Examination | No written examination |
| Shortlisting Basis | Based on NAC/NTC marks or experience as per category |
| Trade Test | Practical Trade Test (Qualifying – FIT / UNFIT) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting + Document Verification + Trade Test |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Junior Technician (Machinist) | 122 |
| Junior Technician (Operator Material Handling Equipment) | 55 |
| Junior Technician (Rigger) | 25 |
| Junior Technician (Heat Treatment Operator) | 8 |
| Junior Technician (Fitter Auto Electric) | 4 |
| Junior Technician (Sand & Shot Blaster) | 6 |
| Preference Order | 1) HVF Ex-Trade Apprentices, 2) Erstwhile OFB Ex-Trade Apprentices, 3) Other NTC/NAC holders. |
| Shortlisting Criteria | HVF/OFB Ex-Trade Apprentices shortlisted based on Month/Year of passing NAC and marks out of 400. Other NTC/NAC holders shortlisted based on final exam marks. Class X candidates shortlisted based on years of experience. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents. |
| Trade Test | Qualifying in nature (FIT/UNFIT). Candidates failing trade test will not be considered. |
| Final Selection | Selection based on merit order. In case of tie, older candidate gets preference. |
| Component | Amount |
| Basic Pay | ₹21,000 per month |
| Industrial Dearness Allowance | As applicable |
| Special Allowance | 5% of Basic Pay |
| Annual Increment | 3% on Basic Pay |
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | ₹300 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female Candidates | Nil |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available? | Total 98 vacancies. |
| What is the age limit? | Maximum 35 years (age relaxation as per rules). |
| What is the mode of application? | Offline mode only. |
| Is there any written exam? | No written exam. Selection is through shortlisting and trade test. |
| What is the contract duration? | Initially 1 year, extendable up to 4 years. |
