HVF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 450 Graduate, Diploma & Non-Engineering Apprentice Posts

The Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai has released an official notification for the engagement of Apprentices for the year 2026–27 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. This is a great opportunity for fresh graduates and diploma holders from South Indian states to gain valuable industry experience in a prestigious government defense production unit.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS portal before the last date.

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HVF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai

• Post Name: Apprentice (Graduate, Diploma & Non-Engineering)

• Total Vacancies: 450

• Training Duration: 1 Year

• Application Mode: Online

• Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

• Eligible States: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry

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 Vacancy Details

Category I – Graduate Apprentices (Engineering/Technology)

• Total Posts: 150

• Stipend: ₹18,000 per month

Disciplines include:

• Mechanical Engineering – 30

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 10

• Electronics & Communication Engineering – 10

• Computer Science/IT – 20

• Civil Engineering – 15

• Automobile Engineering – 15

• Other Engineering Branches – 50

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Category II – Diploma Apprentices

• Total Posts: 50

• Stipend: ₹16,200 per month

Disciplines include:

• Mechanical – 25

• Electrical – 7

• Electronics – 5

• Computer – 3

• Civil – 5

• Automobile – 5

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Category III – Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices

• Total Posts: 250

• Stipend: ₹18,000 per month

Degrees include:

• B.Com – 100

• BCA – 75

• BA / B.Sc / BBA / BBM – 75

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Educational Qualification

For Graduate Apprentices:

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline

For Diploma Apprentices:

• Full-time Diploma in Engineering

For Non-Engineering Graduates:

• BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA (Regular full-time, UGC approved)

Not Eligible:

• Distance/Correspondence courses

• Postgraduates (PG)

• Open university candidates

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Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025

• Must belong to eligible states (South India region)

• Must not have prior apprenticeship experience

• Must not have 1 year or more job experience

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Age Limit

• Age criteria will be as per Apprenticeship Rules

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Stipend Details

• Graduate Apprentice: ₹18,000/month

• Diploma Apprentice: ₹16,200/month

• Non-Engineering Graduate: ₹18,000/month

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Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply: 16 March 2026

• Last Date for NATS Enrollment: 20 April 2026

• Shortlist Release: 30 April 2026

• Certificate Verification: 06 to 08 May 2026 (Tentative)

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Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on marks/percentage in qualification

• No written exam

• Final selection after certificate verification

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How to Apply Online

Follow these steps:

1. Visit NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in

2. Register/Login as a student

3. Complete your profile and get enrollment number

4. Search for “HEAVY VEHICLES FACTORY” under vacancies

5. Click on “Apply”

Make sure to upload:

• Provisional Certificate or Marksheet

• Correct percentage (CGPA × 10 if needed)

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Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications will be rejected

• No TA/DA for certificate verification

• No job guarantee after apprenticeship

• Keep email ID active for updates

• Beware of agents and fraud

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Training Location

• Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi, Chennai

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Contact Details

• Email: tncop@boat-srp.com

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Why Apply for HVF Apprenticeship?

• Work with a prestigious defense manufacturing unit

• Hands-on industry experience

• Good monthly stipend

• Boost career opportunities in PSU/private sector

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HVF Avadi Apprentices Important Links

• BOAT (Southern Region) Apprenticeship News: Click here
• NATS Portal (Student Login): Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

Conclusion

The HVF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for fresh graduates and diploma holders to gain practical training in a reputed government organization. With 450 vacancies, candidates should not miss this chance.

Apply before 20 April 2026 to secure your opportunity.

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