Overview
Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, Chennai has announced 450 apprenticeship training slots for the year 2026‑27 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973. The vacancies are divided into 150 Graduate Apprentices (Engineering/Technology), 50 Diploma (Technician) Apprentices, and 250 Non‑Engineering Graduate Apprentices. Eligible candidates from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Puducherry who passed out in 2022‑2025 can apply online via the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. Stipends are ₹18,000 per month for Graduate and Non‑Engineering Apprentices and ₹16,200 per month for Diploma Apprentices. The selection process involves shortlisting based on exam marks followed by certificate verification. Applications open on 16 March 2026 and close on 20 April 2026, with subsequent stages scheduled through May 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Avadi, Chennai
- Qualification
- Graduate Apprentices (Engineering/Technology): Full‑time degree in relevant discipline; Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Full‑time diploma in Engineering/Technology; Non‑Engineering Graduate Apprentices: Full‑time degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities (e.g., BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BBM, BCA).
- Vacancies
- 450
- Last date to apply
- 20.04.2026
Important Dates
| application_start | 16.03.2026 |
| application_last_date | 20.04.2026 |
| shortlisted_declaration | 30.04.2026 |
| certificate_verification_start | 06.05.2026 |
| certificate_verification_end | 08.05.2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Avadi, Chennai: 450
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifying exam marks and certificate verification
How to Apply
Visit the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and click on ‘Student’., For first‑time users, click ‘Student Register’, complete the registration form and obtain a 12‑digit enrollment number., For existing users, log in with registered email ID and password., Complete the application form if not already done., Log in again and click on ‘Apply against advertised vacancies’., Search for ‘HEAVY VEHICLES FACTORY’ and click ‘Apply’., Upload provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet and enter percentage of marks in the required column., Submit the application; the status will change to ‘applied’.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) Avadi Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 - Apply Online for 450 Graduate & Diploma Posts?
application start: 16.03.2026; application last date: 20.04.2026; shortlisted declaration: 30.04.2026; certificate verification start: 06.05.2026; certificate verification end: 08.05.2026
What is the age limit?
As per Apprenticeship Rules
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting based on qualifying exam marks and certificate verification