HVF Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Apply Online for 450 Graduate & Diploma Posts
HEAVY VEHICLES FACTORY, Avadi, Chennai invites Online application from eligible Graduate & Diploma holders in Engineering and Non Engineering Grduates (passed during 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025), hailing from Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhara Pradesh, Telangana and Pudhucherry for undergoing one year
Apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973.
HVF Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Overview
| Organization | Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai – Ministry of Defence |
| Notification Year | Apprenticeship 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentices, Technician (Diploma) Apprentices & Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices |
| Category | Apprenticeship Training under Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973 |
| Total Vacancies | 450 Training Places (150 Graduate + 50 Diploma + 250 Non-Engineering Graduates) |
| Stipend | ₹18,000/- per month (Graduate & Non-Engineering Graduates), ₹16,200/- per month (Diploma) |
| Training Location | Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi, Chennai |
| Eligible States | Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry |
| Application Mode | Online through NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on qualifying exam marks & Certificate Verification |
HVF Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Detail
| Category / Discipline | Total Training Places |
|---|---|
| Category I – Graduate Apprentices (Engineering / Technology) | 150 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 10 |
| Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology | 20 |
| Civil Engineering | 15 |
| Automobile Engineering | 15 |
| Production / Metallurgy / Tool Engg. / Industrial Engg. / CAD-CAM / Mechatronics / Instrumentation / Electronics & Allied branches | 50 |
| Category II – Technician (Diploma) Apprentices | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5 |
| Computer Engineering | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 |
| Automobile Engineering | 5 |
| Category III – Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices | 250 |
| B.Com | 100 |
| BCA (Computer related) | 75 |
| Other Degrees (BA, B.Sc, BBA, BBM etc.) | 75 |
| Grand Total | 450 |
Important Dates
- Online application starting date in NATS portal: 16.03.2026
- Last date for enrolling in NATS portal to apply for “HEAVY VEHICLES FACTORY”: 20.04.2026
- Declaration of shortlisted candidates list: 30.04.2026
- Certificate verification for shortlisted candidates at HVF Avadi: 06.05.2026 to 08.05.2026 (Tentatively)
HVF Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Qualification
- Graduate Apprentices (Engineering / Technology): Full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology in relevant discipline granted by a Statutory University, Institution empowered by an Act of Parliament, or Graduate examination of professional bodies recognized as equivalent by State/Central Government.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology in relevant discipline granted by State Technical Education Board, University, or Institution recognized by State/Central Government.
- Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices: Full-time Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities such as BA/B.Sc/B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA etc. from Statutory/Deemed University in relevant discipline (UGC approved).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) will prepare the shortlist from online application data based on percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification for the respective disciplines.
- Intimation: Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email ID.
- Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear for Certificate Verification at Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi, Chennai on the scheduled dates.
Stipend & Training Duration
- Graduate Apprentices (Engineering / Technology): ₹18,000/- per month.
- Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BBM/BCA etc.): ₹18,000/- per month.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: ₹16,200/- per month.
- Training Period: One year for all categories as per Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973.
HVF Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Links
- BOAT (Southern Region) Apprenticeship News: Click here
- NATS Portal (Student Login): Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website:Click here