AVNL MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 162 Posts, Apply Offline

Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), Ambarnath — a unit of the defence public sector undertaking Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) — has invited applications for its 61st batch of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 162 posts are on offer, split between 83 seats for Non-ITI candidates and 79 seats for Ex-ITI candidates. Eligible candidates must be between 15 and 24 years of age as on the last date of receipt of applications, with standard government age relaxation applicable for reserved categories. Apprenticeships are available across trades including Fitter, Turner, Machinist, MMTM, Electrician, Electronics, and Welder. Unlike most current recruitment drives, this apprenticeship intake is offline: candidates must send their completed application, using the prescribed form available on avnl.co.in, to the Chief General Manager, MTPF, Ambarnath. Applications must reach the factory within 21 days of the advertisement's publication — candidates should confirm the exact closing date from the notice on the official website before applying, since it depends on the advertisement date. The one-year apprenticeship provides structured, hands-on technical training and a monthly stipend as per Apprentices Act norms, and is a well-regarded entry point for ITI-trained candidates seeking a career in defence manufacturing.