Overview
Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), has announced 162 Trade Apprentice vacancies under its 61st Batch apprenticeship programme. Eligible Non-ITI and Ex-ITI candidates must download the application details from the AVNL portal and submit the completed form offline within 21 days from the advertisement’s publication date.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice — Non-ITI and Ex-ITI |
| Total Vacancies | 162 |
| Application Mode | Offline; application details available online |
| Official Website | avnl.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | From the date of publication of the advertisement |
| Last Date | Within 21 days from the advertisement’s publication date |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applicants should determine the precise closing date from the publication date printed in the detailed notification. They are advised to send the application well in advance, as forms received after the deadline may not be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Non-ITI applicants should have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board, generally with the prescribed aggregate marks and the required marks in Mathematics and Science.
- Ex-ITI applicants should have passed Class 10 and hold an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institute recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training.
- The candidate’s ITI trade must correspond to the apprenticeship trade selected in the application.
- Applicants awaiting final qualifying examination results should check the detailed notification before applying, as proof of qualification may be required by the closing date.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 15 years, while the upper age limit is 24 years, calculated as on the closing date.
- Upper-age relaxation is normally available to reserved-category candidates under applicable government rules.
- Candidates must verify the category-wise relaxation, cut-off date and documentary requirements in the official notification.
Fees
- Candidates should check the notification PDF for the category-wise application fee, if applicable.
- Applicants eligible for a fee exemption must attach the prescribed category or disability certificate.
- No payment should be made through an unofficial account, link or intermediary. The fee, where required, must be paid only through the method specified by MTPF.
Selection Process
- Merit list: Shortlisting is expected to be based on marks obtained in the relevant educational or technical qualification, following the criteria prescribed separately for Non-ITI and Ex-ITI applicants.
- Document verification: Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original educational certificates, ITI records, age proof, category certificates and other supporting documents.
- Medical examination: Final engagement will be subject to the candidate meeting the prescribed medical fitness standards for apprenticeship training.
MTPF may apply tie-breaking rules when two or more applicants have identical merit scores. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection or appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official AVNL website at avnl.co.in and open the careers, recruitment or notices section.
- Find the notification for MTPF Trade Apprentices — 61st Batch, 2026 and read all trade-wise eligibility conditions carefully.
- Download and print the prescribed application form attached to the notification.
- Complete the form in clear handwriting. Enter the candidate’s name, date of birth and qualification details exactly as recorded in the supporting certificates.
- Select the appropriate category—Non-ITI or Ex-ITI—and mention the relevant apprenticeship trade. Ex-ITI candidates should ensure that their ITI specialization matches the trade requirements.
- Attach self-attested copies of the Class 10 certificate, mark sheets, ITI certificate and mark sheets, identity proof, recent photographs, category certificate and other documents requested in the notice.
- Include proof of fee payment or an exemption certificate, wherever applicable. Review the form and sign it at all required places.
- Place the application and enclosures in an envelope, write the prescribed application heading on it, and send it to the MTPF address stated in the notification. The application must reach the factory within 21 days of the advertisement’s publication.
- Retain a photocopy of the completed form and postal or dispatch receipt for future reference.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available through MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
MTPF has announced 162 Trade Apprentice posts for Non-ITI and Ex-ITI candidates under the 61st Batch.
2. Is the MTPF apprentice application online or offline?
The application process is offline. Candidates must obtain the form and notification through the AVNL website and send the completed application to the designated MTPF address.
3. What is the last date to apply?
The application must reach MTPF within 21 days from the date on which the advertisement is published. Candidates should consult the notification to calculate the exact deadline.
