Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Ministry of Defence, has released an official notification inviting offline applications from eligible Indian Ex-Servicemen for the post of Technician (Tank Driver AFV) on Fixed Term Employment (FTE) basis.
Interested and eligible candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply through offline mode. Candidates are advised to read eligibility details, age limit, salary, and selection process before applying.
Overview of HVF Technician Recruitment 2026
| Organisation Name | Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), AVNL |
| Advertisement No. | HVF/RG/FTE/RECT/TC/2026/02 |
| Post Name | Technician (Tank Driver AFV) |
| Total Vacancies | 16 Posts |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Avadi, Chennai |
| Employment Type | Fixed Term Contract |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician (Tank Driver AFV) | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Important Dates
Candidates are advised to submit applications before the closing date mentioned in the official notification.
Trade Test date will be informed through:
- SMS
- Official Website
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 50 Years
Age will be calculated as on the closing date of application submission.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must:
- Be retired from Indian Army
- Possess knowledge and skills to operate Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV) such as: T-72, T-90, MBT Tanks
- Must possess Grade-I Certificate issued by: Armoured Corps Centre & School (ACC&S), Ahmednagar
- Must be physically fit and medically suitable.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive:
- Basic Pay: Rs. 23,000 per month
- Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA)
- Special Allowance: 5% of Basic Pay
- Annual Increment: 3% of Basic Pay
Additional Benefits:
- Rs. 3000 monthly allowance
- Provident Fund (EPF)
- Gratuity benefits
- Accident Insurance
- Ex-gratia benefit up to Rs. 10 Lakhs (in case of death due to accident)
Contract Duration
- Initial Contract Period: 1 Year
- Extendable up to: 4 Years
(Based on performance and requirement)
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Document Verification
- Trade Test (Practical)
Trade Test Nature:
- Qualifying only
- Result: FIT / UNFIT
Preference Criteria:
- Ex-servicemen previously engaged as Tank Driver in HVF
- Younger candidates will get preference
- Alphabetical order if Date of Birth is same.
How to Apply for HVF Technician Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply through offline mode only.
Steps to Apply:
- Download prescribed application format
- Fill the application form in BLOCK LETTERS
- Attach required documents
- Paste recent passport size photograph
- Send application through ordinary post
Send Application To:
Chief General Manager
Heavy Vehicles Factory
(A Unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited)
Post Bag No. 01
HVF Estate
Avadi
Chennai – 600054
Documents Required
Candidates must attach:
- Grade-I Certificate issued by ACC&S Ahmednagar
- Discharge Certificate (Ex-Servicemen)
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience Certificates
- EPF Passbook
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Bank Passbook
Important Instructions
- Only Indian Ex-Servicemen are eligible
- No TA/DA will be provided for Trade Test
- Applications with incorrect details will be rejected
- All updates will be available on official website
HVF Recruitment 2026 Official Details
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Website: https://avnl.co.in