MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), Ambarnath, a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Government of India Enterprise, Ministry of Defence has released an official notification for the engagement of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There are 162 vacancies available for Non-ITI and Ex-ITI candidates across various trades. Candidates with 10th Pass and ITI qualifications are eligible to apply as per the respective category. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed application process on or before 27 September 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for MTPF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are explained below.
Organization Name: Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF), Ambarnath, a Unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL)
Position: Trade Apprentice – Fitter, Turner, Machinist, MMTM, Electrician, Electronics, Welder (G&E)
Job Location: Ambarnath, Thane, Maharashtra
Salary:
Non-ITI Apprentice – ₹12,600/- per month in 1st year and ₹14,400/- per month in 2nd year
Ex-ITI Apprentice – ₹16,200/- per month for 2-year ITI trades and ₹14,400/- per month for 1-year ITI trades
Qualification & Experience:
Non-ITI Apprentice:
Qualification: 10th Pass with minimum 50% aggregate marks and minimum 40% marks each in Mathematics and Science.
Eligible Trades: Fitter, Turner, Machinist, MMTM
Experience: Not Required
Ex-ITI Apprentice:
Qualification: 10th Pass and ITI in the relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT or recognized authority, with minimum 50% aggregate marks in Matriculation and ITI.
Eligible Trades: Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Electronics, Welder (G&E)
Experience: Not Required
Total Vacancies: 162 Posts
Non-ITI – 83 Posts
- Fitter – 15 Posts
- Turner – 21 Posts
- Machinist – 27 Posts
- MMTM – 20 Posts
Ex-ITI – 79 Posts
- Fitter – 15 Posts
- Turner – 20 Posts
- Machinist – 27 Posts
- Electrician – 7 Posts
- Electronics – 6 Posts
- Welder (G&E) – 4 Posts
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age – 15 Years
- Maximum Age – 24 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Selection Process:
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- For Non-ITI candidates, merit will be prepared based on Class 10th marks. For Ex-ITI candidates, merit will be prepared based on the simple average of Matriculation and ITI marks.
Training Duration:
- Non-ITI – 2 Years
- Ex-ITI – 1 Year
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply – 27 September 2026
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates should fill the prescribed application form, attach the required documents and submit the completed application through the prescribed application process before 27 September 2026.
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