AVNL’s Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), Ambarnath, has announced 162 Trade Apprentice vacancies for its 61st batch. Despite the title wording “Apply Online,” this recruitment is offline only: eligible candidates must download the form and send the completed application by post to MTPF within 21 days of the advertisement’s publication.
AVNL MTPF Apprentices Recruitment 2026
Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) is inviting applications through its Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), Ambarnath, Maharashtra, for engagement of Non-ITI and Ex-ITI Trade Apprentices. This is an apprenticeship opportunity under the Apprentices Act, 1961, rather than a regular permanent government job.
Candidates with relevant academic and ITI trade qualifications can use this opportunity to receive practical training in a Ministry of Defence-linked manufacturing unit. The selected apprentices will undergo training at MTPF, located at Ordnance Estate, Ambarnath, District Thane, Maharashtra.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), AVNL |
| Parent organisation | Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Post name | Trade Apprentice |
| Batch | 61st Batch |
| Total vacancies | 162 Posts |
| Categories | Non-ITI and Ex-ITI Apprentices |
| Job/training location | Ambarnath, Thane District, Maharashtra |
| Application mode | Offline through post |
| Age limit | 15 to 24 years |
| Last date | Within 21 days from the advertisement publication date |
| Official website | avnl.co.in |
| Notification PDF | MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification |
The available information indicates that AVNL MTPF has not prescribed one fixed calendar deadline in the advertisement. Therefore, candidates should verify the advertisement publication date and ensure that their physical application reaches the factory office within the stated 21-day period.
AVNL MTPF Vacancy Details
A total of 162 posts are available. The vacancies are split between Non-ITI candidates and Ex-ITI candidates.
| Apprentice category | Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ITI | Fitter | 15 |
| Non-ITI | Turner | 21 |
| Non-ITI | Machinist | 27 |
| Non-ITI | MMTM | 20 |
| Non-ITI Total | 83 | |
| Ex-ITI | Fitter | 15 |
| Ex-ITI | Turner | 20 |
| Ex-ITI | Machinist | 27 |
| Ex-ITI | Electrician | 7 |
| Ex-ITI | Electronics | 6 |
| Ex-ITI | Welder (G&E) | 4 |
| Ex-ITI Total | 79 | |
| Grand Total | 162 |
The highest number of vacancies is available for the Machinist trade, with 54 posts across Non-ITI and Ex-ITI categories combined. Candidates should select the appropriate apprentice category and trade only after checking the detailed terms and conditions issued on the AVNL website.
Eligibility and Stipend
Applicants must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on the last date for receipt of the application. Upper-age relaxation is applicable according to Government of India rules for eligible reserved categories.
The recruitment is open to:
- Non-ITI candidates for specified apprenticeship trades.
- Ex-ITI candidates holding relevant ITI qualifications in the notified trades.
- Candidates who satisfy the trade-wise educational, medical, and other conditions given in the detailed AVNL notification.
The available recruitment summary does not specify every trade-wise educational requirement. Therefore, applicants should download and read the official form and detailed instructions from AVNL before posting the application.
Monthly stipend
| Apprentice type | Training period | Monthly stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Non-ITI Apprentice | First year | ₹12,600 |
| Non-ITI Apprentice | Second year | ₹14,400 |
| Ex-ITI Apprentice | ITI two-year trades | ₹16,200 |
| Ex-ITI Apprentice | ITI one-year trades | ₹14,400 |
The stipend differs based on whether the candidate is a Non-ITI apprentice or has completed a one-year or two-year ITI trade.
How to Apply Offline
There is no online application portal for the 162 Trade Apprentice posts. Candidates should not wait for an online “Apply” button or pay money to unofficial websites claiming to submit the form online. The required method is postal submission.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official AVNL website, avnl.co.in, and look under the Careers/Vacancies section for the MTPF Trade Apprentice notification and application form.
- Download the prescribed application form and carefully read all detailed terms, eligibility rules, document requirements, and trade-related instructions.
- Fill in the application form completely and accurately. Ensure that personal details, date of birth, category, educational details, ITI trade information, address, and contact details are correct.
- Attach the required self-attested copies of certificates and other documents as instructed in the official advertisement.
- Send the completed application by post or courier well before the closing period. The application must reach the office within 21 days from publication; merely posting it before the deadline may not be enough.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chief General Manager
Machine Tool Prototype Factory
Ordnance Estate, Ambarnath
Dist. Thane, Maharashtra
PIN Code – 421502
Candidates should retain a photocopy of the filled form, document set, postal receipt, and tracking details for future reference. Any corrigendum, change in vacancies, or revised instruction will be published only through AVNL’s official website.