Job Description
Overview
Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited has issued an official recruitment advertisement for appointing a professional to handle commercial expansion initiatives. The selected individual will be stationed at Ambernath to drive strategic maritime logistics and equipment procurement objectives. This contract-based role offers an attractive monthly salary package along with opportunities to guide key defence manufacturing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish strategic engagement with Naval Headquarters, Naval Commands, Dockyards, Coast Guard Headquarters, Shipyards and Maritime Defence Organizations.
- Identify opportunities for AVNL to diversify into naval logistics and shore-based military mobility systems.
- Advise AVNL Management on Indian Navy operational requirements, platform modernization, emerging doctrines, and long-term diversification strategy.
- Conduct international market research concerning naval support equipment to recommend suitable products for indigenous manufacturing.
- Submit strategic market intelligence reports, competitor assessments, and comprehensive business plans directly to the corporate leadership team.
- Coordinate with premier research establishments, public sector shipyards, and private defence entities for collaborative technological development.
- Monitor upcoming procurement programs, Requests for Information, and acceptance of necessity milestones relating to maritime defence.
- Promote corporate capabilities during defence exhibitions, maritime security forums, and industrial networking events.
Why Apply
This assignment provides an exceptional platform for retired defence personnel to utilize their extensive service expertise in advancing national manufacturing capabilities. Engagement in this capacity ensures continuous professional involvement in critical naval projects coupled with competitive remuneration.
Important Dates
- Application closing date: 18 November 2026
Quick Facts
- Total posts: 1 vacancy
- Compensation: Basic pay of ₹90,000 per month plus industrial dearness allowance
- Location: Ambernath, Maharashtra
- Category: Defence Sector Employment
AVNL Consultant – Business Development Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline Overview
End Date
18 Nov 2026
Salary
₹90,000 /month
Vacancies
1
Eligibility
Retired Staff
Application Link
Vacancy Details
- Consultant – Business Development (Naval Domain): 1 Post
How to Apply
- Access the official corporate portal at www.avnl.co.in to download the prescribed application form.
- Complete all mandatory fields accurately and attach self-attested copies of testimonials verifying age, educational credentials, and service history.
- Enclose documentation supporting previous pay drawn along with proof of application fee payment where applicable.
- Dispatch the compiled physical application packet via speed post or recognized courier service to the designated corporate address.
- Ensure the dossier reaches the General Manager/HR at Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, HVF Road, Avadi, Chennai – 600054 on or before 18 November 2026.
- Retain a complete photocopy of the submitted application package for future reference.
Application Fee
General and Other Backward Class applicants are required to remit an application fee of Rs. 300 through SBI Collect or demand draft. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen, Economically Weaker Sections, and all female applicants are completely exempted from payment.
Age Limit
Candidates must be below 62 years of age as on the closing date specified for application submission.
Selection Process
Evaluation Stages
The recruitment process comprises a rigorous multi-parameter assessment designed to judge professional competence and leadership suitability.
Scoring Parameters
Candidates are evaluated across prior work experience carrying twenty marks, technical and domain expertise valued at twenty-five marks, and leadership potential carrying fifteen marks. Additional evaluation components include team development capabilities, performance alignment indices, and a personal interaction session.
Interview Assessment
Shortlisted applicants participate in a final interview round carrying fifteen marks, bringing the cumulative evaluation score to one hundred marks.
Exam Pattern
Selection is carried out through structured evaluation of work experience, domain expertise, and a personal interview without a standard written examination.
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Organization
Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) is a Government of India enterprise operating under the Ministry of Defence. Established to manage and modernize the production of armoured vehicles, the organization plays a critical role in supporting the Indian Armed Forces. Headquartered in India, AVNL focuses on manufacturing high-quality defence equipment, fostering technological innovation, and ensuring the operational readiness of the nation's armoured fleet through advanced engineering and strategic management practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
The final date for receipt of offline applications is 18 November 2026. Ensure your postal dossier reaches the designated corporate office well before this deadline to avoid rejection.
There is a single opening for the post of Consultant – Business Development (Naval Domain). Review the official notification PDF for complete details regarding contract terms.
Interested candidates must download the application form from the official website, fill in the required details, attach self-attested documents, and mail the package via speed post to the Chennai corporate headquarters.
General and OBC category applicants must pay an application fee of Rs. 300 through SBI Collect or demand draft, while reserved categories enjoy complete fee exemption.
Applicants must be below 62 years of age calculated as on the closing date of application receipt. Superannuated personnel meeting this criteria are eligible to apply.
Selected candidates will receive a basic monthly pay of ₹90,000 (E-6 grade) along with applicable industrial dearness allowance benefits as per corporate guidelines.
Candidates must be retired officers of the Indian Navy (Gunnery branch) who held the rank of Captain and possess relevant experience in naval acquisition or capital procurement.
No, individuals who opted for voluntary retirement from regular service across public sector units, defence establishments, or government departments are explicitly disqualified from applying.
Selection involves assessing prior work experience, technical expertise, leadership potential, team development capabilities, and a personal interview carrying fifteen marks.
Applications must be sent by post to the General Manager/HR (CO), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, HVF Road, Avadi, Chennai – 600054. Check official updates regularly.
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