Trade Apprentice (Non-ITI & Ex-ITI) Recruitment 2026

Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), a Unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL)

Total Vacancies

162

Job Location

Ambarnath, District Thane, Maharashtra

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📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), a Unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) (MTPF-AVNL)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), ITI (iti)
Number of Vacancies	162 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	₹12,600 - ₹16,200 Per Month
Age Limits	15 to 24 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Application Fee	- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Recruitment drive for the 61st Batch of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and its Amendment Act of 1973.
- Offline application process for Non-ITI and Ex-ITI candidates aged 15 to 24 years.
- Total of 162 vacancies available across Fitter, Turner, Machinist, MMTM, Electrician, Electronics, and Welder trades.
- Monthly stipend ranges from ₹12,600 to ₹16,200 depending on the trade and training year.
- Job location: Ambarnath, District Thane, Maharashtra.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Candidates must be aged between 15 and 24 years as on the last date of receipt of application.
- Age relaxation permitted as per Government of India rules.
- Non-ITI candidates: No formal ITI certification required.
- Ex-ITI candidates: Must possess an ITI certification in relevant trades.
- Specific trade-wise qualifications not detailed in the notification; candidates must refer to the official application form for details.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection will be based on merit, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Selection mode not specified in the notification — check the official link for details.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

UR
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
OH
HH
VH

📂 Required Documents

- Duly filled application form (available at https://avnl.co.in).
- Proof of age (birth certificate or 10th standard certificate).
- Educational certificates (10th/12th/ITI mark sheets as applicable).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Any other documents as specified in the official notification.

💳 Application Fee Details

- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the total number of vacancies available in MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 162 vacancies are available, comprising 83 posts under Non-ITI trades and 79 posts under Ex-ITI trades.

Q. What is the age limit for applying to MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on the last date of receipt of application, with age relaxation permitted as per Government of India rules.

Q. How can I apply for MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Applications must be submitted offline using the form available at https://avnl.co.in, sent to the Chief General Manager, MTPF, Ambarnath, so that it reaches within 21 days of the advertisement's publication.

Q. What is the monthly stipend for Ex-ITI Machinist apprentices?

Ex-ITI Machinist apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,200 during the training period.

Q. Is there an application fee for MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.