Engagement of Technicians Under Fixed Term Employment

Heavy Vehicles Factory, a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), is recruiting technicians for Fixed Term Employment (FTE) contract-based positions. This latest government jobs opportunity invites eligible Indian Ex-Servicemen to apply for the Technician (Tank Driver AFV) role at their Avadi, Chennai facility. The recruitment aims to fill 16 vacancies including posts reserved for EWS, OBC (NCL), and SC categories. Selected candidates will be engaged on a contract basis for an initial period of one year, extendable for three more years based on functional requirements and performance. Candidates must be retired from the Indian Army and possess a Grade-I certificate from Armoured Corps Centre & School (ACC & S) Ahmednagar, with knowledge of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Armoured Fighting Vehicles (T-72, T-90, MBT). The selection process includes Trade Test evaluation. Remuneration includes a basic pay of Rs. 23,000/- minimum monthly, Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA), Special Allowance at 5% of Basic Pay, and other benefits including Provident Fund contributions, Gratuity, and Ex-gratia payment on accidental death. The upper age limit is 50 years as on closing date of application. Interested candidates must submit offline applications with required documents. This is an excellent opportunity for ex-servicemen seeking employment in a prestigious defence manufacturing organization.