AVNL MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notice out: Apply Offline to 48 Graduate and Diploma Vacancies by September 4

• MTPF under AVNL has announced 48 Graduate and Diploma Apprentice vacancies at Ambarnath, Maharashtra.
• Candidates with a relevant Graduate Degree or Engineering Diploma completed during 2022–2026 can apply offline by September 4, 2026.
• Graduate Apprentices will receive ₹18,000 and Diploma Apprentices ₹16,200 per month, with selection through screening and further assessment.

Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), Ambarnath, under Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), has invited offline applications for 48 Graduate and Diploma Apprentice positions in 2026. The vacancies cover general graduate streams as well as selected engineering degree and diploma disciplines.

The AVNL MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes opportunities for graduates in Arts, Commerce, Science, Computer Applications, Business Administration, Hotel Management, BMS, BAF, Social Work and Design. Engineering positions are available for Diploma holders in Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering along with Degree holders in Mechanical Engineering.

Eligible Indian nationals who completed the prescribed qualification between 2022 and 2026 can apply. Applications must reach the Machine Tool Prototype Factory at Ambarnath in Thane district by September 4, 2026.

AVNL MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification

The recruitment is being conducted for apprenticeship engagement at Machine Tool Prototype Factory, Ordnance Estate, Ambarnath.

AVNL MTPF Graduate and Diploma Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The 48 apprenticeship positions cover 14 different streams. Science has the largest allocation with 10 vacancies, followed by Commerce with eight.

One position in the Commerce stream is identified for Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) candidates under the applicable horizontal reservation provision.

The number of apprenticeship positions may increase or decrease according to the requirements of MTPF.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have completed a Graduate Degree or Diploma in the relevant discipline between 2022 and 2026.

General Graduate Streams

Graduate apprenticeship opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Arts
• Commerce
• Science
• Computer Applications
• Business Administration
• Hotel Management
• BMS
• BAF
• Social Work
• Bachelor of Design

Applicants should possess the appropriate degree corresponding to the stream for which they apply.

Engineering Degree and Diploma Streams

Engineering apprenticeship vacancies are available for:

Candidates should ensure that their qualification was completed during the specified 2022-2026 period and corresponds to the advertised discipline.

Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

Applicants must be at least 18 years old as on the applicable cut-off date.

The recruitment details do not specify a general maximum age. Applicable relaxation for reserved categories will be governed by the prescribed Government of India rules.

Candidates belonging to reserved categories who apply against an unreserved vacancy will be treated as General candidates for the applicable conditions, and the relevant relaxation will not apply in such cases.

AVNL MTPF Apprentice Stipend

The monthly stipend differs for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices.

These amounts are apprenticeship stipends and should not be treated as a regular AVNL employee salary or pay scale.

Selection Process

The selection process begins with scrutiny of applications by a Screening Committee.

Depending on the decision of AVNL-MTPF, shortlisted applicants may subsequently be assessed through a written test, interview or practical test.

The recruitment process may therefore involve:

1. Screening of Applications
2. Written Test / Interview / Practical, as decided by MTPF
3. Preparation of Merit List
4. Final Selection

Where candidates have equal merit, the older candidate will receive preference under the specified tie-breaking procedure.

The final result will be published through the official website. Candidates attending a test, interview or practical assessment will not receive TA/DA.

Documents Required

Applicants should prepare self-attested copies of the documents required to establish their age, qualification and category.

These include:

• Matriculation certificate or Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth
• Relevant semester/year-wise mark sheets
• Graduate Degree or Diploma certificate
• Caste/category certificate, where applicable
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Valid photo identity document such as Aadhaar
• Other supporting documents specified in the application form or notification

Candidates should ensure that the information entered in the application matches their supporting certificates.

Important Dates

As the application is being submitted by post, candidates should allow sufficient delivery time to ensure that it reaches MTPF by September 4.

How to Apply for AVNL MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Applications for the 48 Graduate and Diploma Apprentice positions must be submitted offline in the prescribed format.

1. Visit the official AVNL website and locate the MTPF Graduate and Diploma Apprentice recruitment notification.
2. Read the detailed eligibility and application instructions.
3. Download the prescribed application form provided as Annexure-A to the notification.
4. Select the appropriate Graduate or Diploma apprenticeship stream.
5. Fill in all required personal, educational and category information.
6. Paste a recent passport-size photograph in the specified place on the form.
7. Attach self-attested copies of the prescribed educational, age, identity and category documents.
8. Sign and date the declaration after checking the completed application.
9. Send the application with all required enclosures to the Chief General Manager, Machine Tool Prototype Factory, Ambarnath.
10. Ensure that the application reaches the designated address on or before September 4, 2026.
11. Keep a copy of the application and documents for future reference.

Application Address

The Chief General Manager
Machine Tool Prototype Factory
Ordnance Estate, Ambarnath
District Thane, Maharashtra – 421502

Important Links

Candidates should carefully distinguish this recruitment from the separate 162-post MTPF Trade Apprentice notification. This recruitment covers 48 Graduate and Diploma apprenticeship positions and carries a fixed application receipt deadline of September 4, 2026.