Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 - Apply Online for 450 Graduate & Diploma Posts

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• Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai has released the HVF Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 notification for 450 Apprenticeship training slots for one year under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973, including Graduate Apprentices (Engineering/Technology), Diploma (Technician) Apprentices and Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA etc.) for candidates hailing from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry who passed out in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025.
• Candidates must possess a full-time Degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant disciplines for Graduate Apprentices, full-time Diploma in Engineering/Technology for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, and full-time Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities such as BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BBM/BCA etc. for Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices from recognised universities/institutions, with age limit as per Apprenticeship Rules and subject to reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per Government guidelines.
• All these latest engineering apprenticeship jobs in HVF Avadi are offered with a monthly stipend of ₹18,000 for Graduate and Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices and ₹16,200 for Diploma Apprentices for one year, making this an attractive opportunity for fresh engineering and non-engineering graduates seeking apprenticeship training in a premier defence manufacturing unit under the Ministry of Defence.

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HVF Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Overview

• Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai has issued the notification for engagement of Apprentices for the year 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973 through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.

HVF Avadi Apprentice Vacancy 2026-27 Details

• The HVF Avadi Apprenticeship Notification 2026-27 announces a total of 450 Apprenticeship seats across Graduate, Diploma and Non-Engineering streams with one year training duration.
• Reservation of vacancies for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates will be as per Apprentices Act guidelines, and candidates claiming reservation must produce valid certificates in the prescribed format, otherwise they will be considered under General category.

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 Avadi Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026-27

• HVF Avadi Apprenticeship eligibility criteria include educational qualification, domicile, year of passing, age as per Apprenticeship Rules, reservation norms and physical standards as prescribed in Apprenticeship Rule 1992.

Educational Qualification

• Category I – 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.
• Category II – 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.
• Category III – 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).
• Not Eligible: Candidates with Distance Education / Correspondence degrees, Open University degrees or Post Graduates (PG) are not eligible for Apprenticeship.

Age Limit

• Age limit will be followed as per Apprenticeship Rules.

Reservation of Vacancies

• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD will be as per Apprentices Act guidelines.
• Candidates claiming SC/ST/OBC/PwD reservation must produce valid certificates in Government-prescribed format; otherwise their claim will be treated as General category.
• BC/MBC candidates claiming OBC (Non-creamy layer) must produce OBC (NCL) certificate in the approved format from competent authority.

Physical Standards

• Minimum physical standards shall be as prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rule 1992 and subsequent amendments.

HVF Avadi Apprentice Selection Process 2026-27

• The selection process for HVF Avadi Apprenticeship 2026-27 is based on merit of qualifying examination and certificate verification.
• 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.

How to Apply for HVF Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

• Eligible candidates must register and apply online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal for Heavy Vehicles Factory Avadi (User ID: STNTLC000004) by following the steps below.
• Visit the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and click on “Student”.
• For first-time users, click “Student Register”, complete the registration form and obtain a 12-digit Enrollment Number.
• For existing NATS users, log in using registered email ID and password (or use “Forgot Password” to reset if migrated from old portal). Complete the application form if not already done.
• After enrollment, log in with email ID and password and click on “Apply against advertised vacancies”.
• Search for “HEAVY VEHICLES FACTORY” and click “Apply”. The status will change to “applied”.
• Upload Provisional Certificate or Consolidated Mark Sheet of BE/B.Tech/Diploma/BA/B.Sc/B.Com/BBA/BCA etc. and ensure that percentage of marks is correctly entered in the “% of marks / CGPA x 10” column; applications without percentage will not be considered.

Important Instructions

• Only eligible candidates should apply and carefully read all provisions and requirements in the notification before submitting online application via NATS portal for HVF Avadi.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending certificate verification, and no boarding/lodging expenses are admissible for candidates.
• Incomplete, erroneous or late online applications received after due date will be rejected, and no further communication will be entertained in this regard.
• Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) has not authorised any individual/organisation to coordinate or liaison on its behalf; candidates are advised to beware of touts and note that the Board is not responsible for such incidents.
• Canvassing or pressuring through any source will disqualify the candidature and the candidate’s name will be removed from official records without prior intimation.
• For any clarification, candidates may contact through email at [email protected] as given in the notification.

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• BOAT (Southern Region) Apprenticeship News: Click here
• NATS Portal (Student Login): Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in HVF Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026‑27?

• The HVF Avadi Apprenticeship Notification 2026‑27 offers a total of 450 training places: 150 Graduate Apprentices (Engineering/Technology), 50 Technician (Diploma) Apprentices and 250 Non‑Engineering Graduate Apprentices.

Q5. Who can apply for HVF Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026‑27 (eligibility and states)?

• Candidates who have completed full‑time Degree in Engineering/Technology, full‑time Diploma in Engineering/Technology or full‑time Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BBM/BCA etc.) in relevant disciplines and who hail from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana or Puducherry with year of passing 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 are eligible to apply as per notification conditions.

Q7. What is the age limit for HVF Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026‑27?

• The age limit for HVF Avadi Apprenticeship will be followed as per Apprenticeship Rules and Apprenticeship Rule 1992, and candidates must also meet any physical standards specified in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules.

Q8. What is the selection process for HVF Avadi Apprentice 2026‑27?

• The selection process is purely merit‑based, where the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) shortlists candidates based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, then shortlisted candidates are called for Certificate Verification at Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi on the notified dates.

Q10. What are the important dates for HVF Avadi Apprentice 2026‑27 application and certificate verification?

• Online application via NATS starts on 16 March 2026, the last date for enrolling in NATS to apply for “HEAVY VEHICLES FACTORY” is 20 April 2026, the provisional shortlist is expected on 30 April 2026 and certificate verification at HVF Avadi is tentatively scheduled from 06 May 2026 to 08 May 2026.