Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) Avadi invites online applications for 450 apprenticeship positions on a 1-year contract basis. The recruitment is for Graduate, Diploma, and Non-Engineering Graduate apprentices from Tamil Nadu and nearby states. Candidates must have passed between 2022 and 2025 and meet specified qualifications. Selection is based on academic marks followed by document verification. No application fee is required. Applications must be submitted through the NATS portal by 20-04-2026.
Vacancy Details
- Graduate Apprentices (Engineering/Technology): 150 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution.- Mechanical Engineering: 30
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 10
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: 10
- Computer Science / IT: 20
- Civil Engineering: 15
- Automobile Engineering: 15
- Production / Metallurgy / Tool / Industrial / CAD-CAM / Mechatronics / Instrumentation & Allied: 50
- Diploma (Technician) Apprentices: 50 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline from a recognized State Board/University.- Mechanical Engineering: 25
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 7
- Electronics & Communication Engineering: 5
- Computer Engineering: 3
- Civil Engineering: 5
- Automobile Engineering: 5
- Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices: 250 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BBM, BCA etc. from a UGC recognized University.- B.Com: 100
- BCA: 75
- BA / B.Sc / BBA / BBM: 75
Qualification Requirements
Full-time Degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution for Graduate Apprentices; Full-time Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline from a recognized State Board/University for Diploma Apprentices; Full-time Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BBM, BCA etc. from a UGC recognized University for Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices. Candidates must have passed in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025. Distance/Correspondence/PG qualifications are not eligible.
Selection Process
- 1: Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) will shortlist candidates based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- 2: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via registered email.
- 3: Candidates must appear for document verification at Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi on scheduled dates (6-8 May 2026).
How to Apply
Category A: Login to old NATS portal, reset password if needed, apply against HVF vacancies.
Category B: Login to new NATS portal, apply against HVF vacancies.
Category C: Register first time on NATS portal, then apply against HVF vacancies.
Important Instructions: Upload qualification documents, enter marks correctly, no need to send printed application.
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Important Dates
- Last date to apply: 20-04-2026
- Declaration of Shortlisted Candidates: 30-04-2026
- Certificate Verification: 06-05-2026 to 08-05-2026
