AVNL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,213 Junior Technician, Manager and Consultant Posts

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), a Government of India defence public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has opened online applications for AVNL Recruitment 2026 to fill 1,213 vacancies on Fixed Term Employment across Non-Executive and Executive posts. The notification, issued as Advertisement No. AVNL/CO/HR/2026/06, covers a wide range of roles from Junior Technician trades to senior positions like Additional General Manager and Consultant spread across AVNL’s units in Avadi (Tamil Nadu), Medak (Telangana), Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), and Ambernath (Maharashtra).

Online registration opens on 11 July 2026 and closes on 25 July 2026. Here is a complete, easy-to-follow breakdown of the AVNL Recruitment 2026 notification, covering vacancy details, eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, exam pattern, and the step-by-step application procedure.

Official Notification PDF: AVNL Junior Technician, Junior Manager and More Recruitment 2026

AVNL Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

AVNL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The recruitment covers two broad categories: Non-Executive posts (Junior Technician trades) with 1,005 vacancies, and Executive posts (Junior Manager and above) with 208 vacancies. AVNL has clarified that the vacancy numbers are provisional and may be increased or decreased at the company’s discretion.

Non-Executive Posts (Junior Technician) 1,005 Vacancies

These posts are spread across HVF, EFA, OFMK, and MTPF units, with reservation for VH, HH, OH, MD (horizontal reservation for disability categories) and Ex-Servicemen.

Executive Posts 208 Vacancies

AVNL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

AVNL also recognises several allied engineering branches (e.g., Electronics & Instrumentation, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Information Technology Engineering) as equivalent to the core disciplines listed above.

Age Limit (as on Closing Date of Online Registration)

Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is as per government guidelines, and Ex-Trade Apprentices of AVNL get relaxation equal to their apprenticeship training period.

AVNL Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure

Selected candidates will be engaged on the following consolidated remuneration (Basic + IDA + Special Allowance + Medical/Conveyance/Mobile charges):

Employees will also get an annual increment of 3%, 18 days of earned leave and 10 days of casual leave per annum, PF, gratuity, and in-patient medical treatment for self and family (spouse and up to two living children) during the engagement period. These benefits cease automatically once the fixed-term contract ends.

AVNL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection follows a different path depending on the post level:

1. Junior Technician posts: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by a qualifying Trade Test. Final merit is based solely on CBT marks; the trade test only confirms suitability.
2. Junior Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager posts: CBT (85% weightage) followed by an Interview (15% weightage, out of 50 marks). Final merit combines both.
3. Senior Manager, Deputy General Manager, Additional General Manager, Consultant posts: No written test. Candidates are assessed through presentation, experience, expertise, and an interview.

Candidates who qualify the CBT are called for interview/trade test in a 1:3 ratio (post to candidates) based on merit within each category, though AVNL may revise this ratio depending on the number of qualifiers.

AVNL Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

The Computer Based Test is an objective, multiple-choice paper of 100 marks with no negative marking, divided into two parts:

Part A – General Paper (50 marks, common for all posts):

The difficulty level of Part A is up to Class 10 standard for Junior Technician posts and graduate level for all other posts.

Part B – Subject Paper (50 marks):

• For Junior Technician: 50 questions from the NCVT syllabus of the relevant trade.
• For Junior/Assistant/Deputy Manager posts: 50 questions from the relevant engineering/professional discipline.

The total exam duration is 2 hours, and the detailed Trade Test syllabus for Junior Technician posts is provided in Annexure-A of the official notification.

Application Fee

Fees must be paid online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Once paid, fees are not refundable under any circumstances, so candidates should verify their eligibility before making the payment.

How to Apply for AVNL Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted only through the official AVNL careers portal at avnl.co.in. The process has three stages:

Step 1: Registration

1. Visit avnl.co.in and click on the “Careers” tab.
2. Go to Career → Register.
3. Fill in Post Name, Post Code (auto-selected), Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
4. Generate and enter the OTP, complete the captcha, and submit.
5. Accept the Terms & Conditions, re-verify your details, and submit the registration.
6. You will receive your Registration Number, Login ID, and Password on your registered email/mobile.

Step 2: Filling the Application Form and Uploading Documents

1. Log in using your credentials and click “Go to Application.”
2. Complete the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
3. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents (DOB proof, educational qualification proof, category certificate, apprenticeship training certificate, PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, as applicable).
4. Preview the form, edit if required (note: Name, Post Applied, Email ID, and Mobile Number cannot be changed after submission).
5. Submit the form by clicking “I Agree” and entering the captcha.

Step 3: Fee Payment

1. Choose your payment mode and complete payment through the gateway.
2. Do not refresh or navigate back during the payment process.
3. Once payment is confirmed, you will be redirected to your submitted application.
4. Download and retain a copy of the application/registration slip for future reference no physical documents need to be posted to AVNL.

Important: Selecting the option for all applicable units wherever a post is available is mandatory to complete the application.

Documents Required

• Class X passing certificate/mark sheet, PAN Card, and Aadhaar Card (for name and DOB proof details must match across all documents)
• Caste/disability certificate for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS candidates, as applicable
• Trade Apprentice Training Certificate (for Ex-Trade Apprentices of AVNL)
• OBC-NCL certificate in the central format, valid for FY 2026-27
• EWS Income & Asset certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (based on FY 2025-26 income)
• Disability certificate in the latest central government format via the Swavalamban/UDID portal
• NTC/NAC certificate from NCVT (for Junior Technician posts)
• Bachelor’s degree (provisional/final) certificate (for all other posts)

AVNL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates