AVNL MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 162 Posts (61st Batch), Apply Offline (Maharashtra)

Machine Tool Prototype Factory (AVNL MTPF), Ambarnath, a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the AVNL MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for the 61st Batch, offering 162 Trade Apprentice vacancies for Non-ITI and Ex-ITI candidates aged 15 to 24 years. This AVNL MTPF Ambarnath government apprenticeship 2026 covers Fitter, Turner, Machinist, MMTM, Electrician, Electronics, and Welder (G&E) trades, with the offline application due within 21 days from the date of advertisement publication. Selected apprentices will train for one year at MTPF, Ordnance Estate, Ambarnath, District Thane, Maharashtra, under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and its Amendment Act of 1973. The 162 posts are split into 83 Non-ITI trade seats (Fitter, Turner, Machinist, MMTM) and 79 Ex-ITI trade seats (Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics, Welder G&E). The notification does not specify detailed educational qualifications beyond the Non-ITI/Ex-ITI distinction — candidates should check the full application form on the official website for trade-wise specifics. There is no written examination mentioned; candidates should confirm the exact selection method from the official notification. The monthly stipend is ₹12,600 (1st year) and ₹14,400 (2nd year) for Non-ITI apprentices, and ₹16,200 (2-year ITI trades) or ₹14,400 (1-year ITI trades) for Ex-ITI apprentices. AVNL MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 applications must be submitted offline — there is no online application mode — using the form and detailed terms and conditions downloadable at avnl.co.in, addressed to the Chief General Manager, Machine Tool Prototype Factory, Ordnance Estate, Ambarnath, Dist.-Thane, Maharashtra, Pin code 421502. Applications must reach MTPF within 21 days from the date the advertisement was published; there is no fixed calendar last date. Age relaxation in the upper age limit is permitted as per existing Government of India rules. Candidates must read the complete official AVNL MTPF Apprentice 2026 notification before applying to confirm all trade-wise requirements. Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) is one of the seven Defence Public Sector Undertakings carved out of the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board in 2021, focused on the manufacture of tanks, armoured vehicles, and related defence equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. Machine Tool Prototype Factory, Ambarnath, is one of AVNL's specialised manufacturing units, producing precision machine tools and prototype equipment that support the broader defence production ecosystem. An apprenticeship at MTPF gives Non-ITI and Ex-ITI candidates structured, hands-on exposure to precision machining, tooling, and defence-grade manufacturing processes — skills that are transferable across the broader engineering and manufacturing sector even though the apprenticeship itself does not guarantee subsequent employment at MTPF or any AVNL unit. Given the large number of trades on offer across both the Non-ITI and Ex-ITI streams, candidates should carefully match their existing qualification and ITI trade certificate (where applicable) to the correct category before applying, since misclassification could lead to their application being rejected at the scrutiny stage.

Non-ITI candidates: eligible for Fitter, Turner, Machinist, and MMTM trades — specific educational qualification not detailed in the available notification. Ex-ITI candidates: must hold a completed ITI certificate in the relevant trade, eligible for Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics, and Welder (G&E) trades. Candidates should check the full application form on avnl.co.in for exact trade-wise qualification requirements.

• 15 to 24 years, as on the last date of receipt of application
• Relaxation in upper age limit as per existing Government of India rules

• Non-ITI candidates: Eligible for Fitter, Turner, Machinist, and MMTM trades under the Non-ITI category — specific educational/trade qualification details are not specified in the available notification; check the official application form on avnl.co.in
• Ex-ITI candidates: Eligible for Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics, and Welder (G&E) trades — must hold a completed ITI certificate in the relevant trade
• Age Limit: 15 to 24 years, as on the last date of receipt of application, with relaxation in upper age limit as per Government of India rules
• Nature of appointment: One-year Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — no claim to regular AVNL/MTPF employment
• Reservation applies as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, as amended

No application fee

• Non-ITI Apprentice, 1st Year: ₹12,600 per month
• Non-ITI Apprentice, 2nd Year: ₹14,400 per month
• Ex-ITI Apprentice (2-Year ITI Trades): ₹16,200 per month
• Ex-ITI Apprentice (1-Year ITI Trades): ₹14,400 per month

1. Visit https://avnl.co.in and download the application form and detailed terms and conditions for AVNL MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (61st Batch)
2. Read the complete terms and conditions carefully to confirm your eligibility under the Non-ITI or Ex-ITI category for your intended trade
3. Fill in the application form completely with accurate personal, educational, and trade-specific details
4. Attach all required documents as per the instructions listed on the official website
5. Prepare a complete set of self-attested photocopies of your documents along with the originals for later verification
6. Send the completed application by post so that it reaches MTPF within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement — there is no online submission option
7. Address the application to: The Chief General Manager, Machine Tool Prototype Factory, Ordnance Estate, Ambarnath, Dist.-Thane, Maharashtra, Pin code 421502
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for your own records
9. Watch for any corrigendum or amendment, which will be published only on the AVNL website
10. For queries, contact the HR Division, AVNL-MTPF at the email address listed in the official notification