AVNL Consultant - Business Development Recruitment 2026

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), Ambernath, Maharashtra, has invited applications for the post of Consultant – Business Development (Naval Domain) under Advt No. AVNLCO / HR / 2026 / 07. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 18 November 2026.

The post is for AVNL, MTPF, Ambernath. Qualification required: Retired Officer of the Indian Navy (Gunnery) of the rank of Captain with experience in Naval Acquisition Wing/Procurement of Capital Items. The pay is Basic Pay Rs. 90,000 (E-6) + IDA. The application fee is Rs. 300 for General/OBC. Selection is by prior Work Experience (20 marks), technical / domain Expertise (25 marks) and potential to shoulder higher responsibilities (15 marks). Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

• Last date: 18 November 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
• Fee: General/OBC: Rs. 300; SC/ST/PwD/Ex-SM/EWS/Female: Exempted
• Pay: Basic Pay Rs. 90,000 (E-6) + IDA
• Age limit: Below 62 years (as on closing date of application)
• Place: AVNL, MTPF, Ambernath

Advt No. AVNLCO / HR / 2026 / 07 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download AVNL notification PDF ↗

• Qualification: Retired Officer of the Indian Navy (Gunnery) of the rank of Captain
• Experience: Should have experience in Naval Acquisition Wing/Procurement of Capital Items.
• Age limit: Below 62 years (as on closing date of application)

Other conditions:

• The retired personnel applying for the posts shall be clear from Vigilance/Disciplinary angle at the time of retirement.

• Employees who have opted for Voluntary Retirement from the regular services of AVNL/Erstwhile OFB Units/other PSUs/Autonomous bodies/Govt. Departments/Defence services

The selected Consultant for Business Development (Naval Domain) will perform the following job description:

• 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 market research on international naval support equipment and recommend products suitable for indigenous development.
• Submit strategic market intelligence reports, competitor analysis technology assessments and annual business development plans to AVNL management.
• Co-ordinate with DRDO laboratories, MDL, GRSE, CSL, GSL, HSL, BEL, BDL and private shipyards for collaborative product development.
• Monitor modernization plans, AoN, RFI, RFP and procurement programmes related to Navy.
• Identify opportunities for AVNL participation in future naval infrastructure and maritime security projects.
• Promote AVNL products during naval exhibitions, maritime security forums and defence industry events.
• Identify export opportunities for logistics, security and support vehicles.
• Prepare long-term business diversification plans covering maritime logistics, coastal security, disaster response and defence infrastructure support.

• For a period of One (01) year initially; Extendable by 02 more years based on business requirement and individuals performance (overall tenure of 3 years) or till the incumbent attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Payment mode: SBI Collect or Demand Draft.

• Prior Work Experience (20 marks)
• Technical / domain Expertise (25 marks)
• Potential to shoulder higher responsibilities (15 marks)
• Developing team (15 marks)
• Aligning performance for success (10 marks)
• Interview (15 marks)
• Assessment parameters carrying 85 marks
• Interview carrying 15 marks

• Class X passing Certificate / Mark sheet, PAN Card and Aadhaar Card for Name and DOB proof
• Category / disability certificate as applicable
• OBC-NCL certificate in central format for FY 2026-27
• EWS Income & Asset certificate valid for FY 2026-27
• Disability certificate from Swavalamban / UDID portal
• Education qualification mark sheets & degree certificates
• Work experience documents including Joining-Relieving Letter, Experience/Service Certificate, Salary statement/Bank Statement, and Salary Certificate with ITR or Form-16 A

1. Download the application form from www.avnl.co.in.
2. Fill in the application and attach self-attested copies of proof of age, qualification, experience, last drawn pay, and fee payment details.
3. Send the complete application through speed post or courier service to the General Manager/HR (CO), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, HVF Road, Avadi, Chennai – 600054.
4. Make sure it reaches by 18 November 2026.

• Canvassing in any form shall disqualify the candidate.
• Police Verification Report shall be obtained by the individual at the time of engagement.

This article is based on the official notification of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, Advertisement No. AVNLCO / HR / 2026 / 07. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.