Mahindra Car Manufacturing
Strengthening India’s Automotive IndustryITI Trainee • Diploma / GET • Line Operator • Skilled Technician • EngineerChakan • Nashik • Kandivali • Zaheerabad • Hosur • Nagpur EV Plant — All Mahindra Auto Plants
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (Automotive Division) is one of India’s largest home-grown car and SUV manufacturers, with iconic products like the Thar, Scorpio-N, XUV700, XUV 3XO, BE 6 & XEV 9e (Born-Electric range). Mahindra Auto operates world-class plants at Chakan (Pune), Nashik, Kandivali (Mumbai), Zaheerabad (Telangana) and Nagpur (EV mother-plant), and is investing over ₹27,000 crore in EV, Farm Equipment, and export capacity between 2024–2030.
This expansion is creating direct and indirect jobs across the full auto value chain — ITI apprentices, Diploma Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET), Line Operators, Skilled Technicians (welding, painting, CNC, quality), Design/R&D Engineers, Supply-Chain Analysts, and EV-Battery Specialists. This article covers current openings, salary bands, plant locations, eligibility and how to apply directly to Mahindra Auto.
| Position | Fresher Salary | Experienced (5+ Yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| ITI Apprentice / Trainee | ₹11,500 – ₹14,000 | ₹18,000 – ₹22,000 (post-conversion) |
| Line Operator (Direct Company Roll) | ₹18,000 – ₹22,000 | ₹28,000 – ₹38,000 |
| Diploma GET / DET | ₹19,500 – ₹24,000 | ₹32,000 – ₹45,000 |
| Skilled Technician (Welding / Paint / CNC) | ₹22,000 – ₹28,000 | ₹38,000 – ₹52,000 |
| B.E./B.Tech GET (Mech / Elec / EV) | ₹32,000 – ₹42,000 | ₹65,000 – ₹95,000 |
| Quality Engineer (IATF 16949) | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,10,000 |
| EV Battery / Powertrain Specialist | ₹55,000 – ₹75,000 | ₹1,30,000 – ₹2,20,000 |
Sources: Mahindra & Mahindra Careers portal • AmbitionBox & Glassdoor Mahindra Auto data • verified June 2026.
| Company | Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd — Automotive Division (part of Mahindra Group, listed on NSE & BSE) |
| Plants | Chakan (Pune) • Nashik • Kandivali (Mumbai) • Zaheerabad (Telangana) • Nagpur EV Plant • Hosur (planned) |
| Key Models | Thar, Scorpio-N, XUV700, XUV 3XO, Bolero, Marazzo, BE 6, XEV 9e (Born Electric), Roxx |
| Posts | ITI Trainee, Line Operator, Diploma GET, Skilled Technician, B.E./B.Tech GET, Quality Engineer, EV Specialist |
| Total Vacancies | 8,000+ across Mahindra Auto plants for 2026 EV & SUV capacity expansion |
| Qualification | 10th + ITI • Diploma (Mech / Elec / Auto) • B.E./B.Tech (Mech / Elec / EV / Auto) |
| Age Limit | 18–28 (trainees) • up to 35 (Skilled & GET) • up to 45 (experienced hire) |
| Working Hours | 8 hrs/day, 6 days/week in three shifts (A: 6:30-14:30, B: 14:30-22:30, C: 22:30-6:30) |
| Job Type | ITI Apprentice (NAPS) → NEEM → Direct Company Roll after 1–2 years |
| Selection | Application → Online Aptitude → Technical Interview → HR → Medical & PV |
| Benefits | PF, Gratuity, Bonus, Insurance (₹5L), Company Bus, Canteen (₹5), Uniform, Learning Academy, ESOP (grade M3+) |
- Indian citizen aged 18–45 depending on grade
- ITI: 10th pass + NCVT/SCVT ITI in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Auto, or Mechanic Motor Vehicle
- Diploma GET/DET: 3-year diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile / Mechatronics with 60%+ marks
- B.E./B.Tech GET: 4-year degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile / EV / Electronics with 60%+ marks & no active backlog
- EV Specialist: B.Tech Electrical/EV + relevant EV battery / motor / BMS certification (e.g., ARAI, IIT-Madras EV course)
- Quality Engineer: knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC (Six-Sigma Green Belt preferred)
- Colour-vision normal, good stamina, willing to work rotating shifts
- Clean police verification & medical fitness (Mahindra empanelled hospital check)
Step 1: Prepare Documents
Updated CV, 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma/Degree marksheets + certificates, Aadhar, PAN, 4 photographs, category certificate (if any), experience letters, no-objection certificate from current employer.
Step 2: Register on Mahindra Careers
Go to careers.mahindra.com → Create profile → Search “Automotive” → Apply for the specific plant + role. Alternatively upload CV on Naukri under “Mahindra Automotive” and get contacted by Mahindra’s TA team.
Step 3: Online Aptitude & Technical Test
Mahindra uses Mettl / iMocha for a 90-minute aptitude + technical test. Trainee roles: general aptitude + trade theory. GET: aptitude + engineering fundamentals + design/domain-specific MCQs.
Step 4: Technical & HR Interview
Shortlisted candidates attend a 30–40 min technical panel interview (either at the plant or online). Expect trade-specific questions, safety-first thinking, and a case-study for engineers. HR round covers CTC, shift-availability and Mahindra’s RISE philosophy.
Step 5: Medical & Background Verification
Selected candidates undergo full medical fitness (vision, audio, cardio, blood work) at a Mahindra-empanelled hospital. Background verification is done by third-party (First Advantage / AuthBridge) and takes 7–15 days.
Step 6: Joining & Mahindra Induction
Receive offer letter on Mahindra letterhead, attend a 7–15 day induction (Mahindra RISE, Group history, safety-first, plant tour, SOP training), get uniform + safety shoes + ID card, and start on payroll from Day 1.
Q: How can an ITI-holder join Mahindra Auto?
Freshers with NCVT/SCVT-ITI in Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electrician, Auto or MMV can apply via careers.mahindra.com or through Mahindra’s campus drives at government & private ITIs (Nashik, Aurangabad, Pune, Kolhapur, Nagpur). Trainees start under NAPS / NEEM at ₹11,500–₹14,000, get converted to Direct Company Roll after 12–24 months of good performance.
Q: What is the salary of a Mahindra Diploma GET?
Fresher Diploma GET / DET at Mahindra Auto (Chakan / Nashik) earn ₹19,500–₹24,000/month during 1-year training. On confirmation, salary revises to ₹32,000–₹45,000/month based on plant, function, and performance rating.
Q: What is the salary of a Mahindra EV Battery Specialist?
Fresher EV Battery / BMS / Powertrain specialists at Mahindra’s Nagpur EV plant earn ₹55,000–₹75,000/month. Experienced hires (5+ yrs, with prior work on Tata/Ola/Ather/Hyundai EV programmes) earn ₹1,30,000–₹2,20,000/month plus long-term incentive.
Q: Does Mahindra charge any application or registration fee?
No. Mahindra & Mahindra never charges candidates. All fees demanded by “consultants” guaranteeing a job are fraudulent. Apply only via careers.mahindra.com, Naukri & LinkedIn.
Q: Which Mahindra plant hires the most in 2026?
Chakan (Pune) — the flagship SUV plant — and Nagpur EV Plant lead the 2026 hiring wave, driven by Thar Roxx / XUV 3XO scale-up and BE 6 / XEV 9e (Born Electric) production ramp. Nashik follows for XUV700 & Bolero, Zaheerabad for pick-up range, and Kandivali for prototype/R&D and EV innovation.
Apply directly through these verified portals. Mahindra never charges fees.