IREL (India) Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, has released Advt. No. CO/HRM/36/2026 for the recruitment of Tradesman Trainees in four trades: Fitter (93), Electrician (12), Instrumentation (6) and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (20), a total of 131 posts across its units in Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal).
Candidates need an ITI / NAC in the trade with two years' experience (AOCP also accepts +2 Science with Chemistry and 50% marks), with an upper age limit of 35 years as on 13 November 2026 (relaxations as per rules). Selected candidates train for one year on a consolidated stipend of Rs.34,200 per month and, on successful completion, may be absorbed as Tradesman in the W-3 grade (pay scale Rs.22,000-88,000).
The online application on IREL's recruitment portal opened on 24 October 2026 (10:00 hrs) and closes on 13 November 2026 at 18:00 hrs as per the advert. The application portal itself shows 24 October 2026 (11:00 AM) to 13 November 2026 (11:55 PM); to be safe, apply before 18:00 hrs on 13 November. A candidate may apply for only one unit/location and one trade.
Note: the text layer of the advert PDF still holds the earlier dates 19.10.2026 and 09.11.2026 hidden under the new ones; the printed advert and the IREL careers page show 24.10.2026 and 13.11.2026, which are the current dates.
| Organisation | IREL (India) Limited |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 131 posts |
| Qualification | ITI / NAC in the trade + 2 years' experience |
| Age Limit | Maximum 35 years (as on 13 Nov 2026) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Stipend Rs.34,200/month during 1-year training; W-3 pay scale Rs.22,000-88,000 if absorbed on successful completion of training |
| Employment Type | Trainee (1 year); may be absorbed in W-3 grade on successful completion |
| Job Location | Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) |
| Online application starts | 24 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date (age, qualification, experience) | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Written test (CBT) date | To be announced |
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | INR 826 (472 application + 354 processing) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women | INR 354 (processing fee only) |
| IREL internal candidates | INR 354 (processing fee only) |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Trainee (Fitter) | 93 | ITI / NAC in Fitter trade + 2 years' experience in the Fitter trade/discipline |
| Tradesman Trainee (Electrician) | 12 | ITI / NAC in Electrician trade with valid statutory licence + 2 years' experience in the Electrician trade/discipline |
| Tradesman Trainee (Instrumentation) | 6 | ITI / NAC in Instrumentation trade + 2 years' experience in the Instrumentation trade/discipline |
| Tradesman Trainee (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant) | 20 | ITI / NAC in AOCP, or +2 Science with Chemistry and 50% aggregate + 2 years' experience in chemical and allied process industry |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
|---|---|
| Qualification | ITI / NAC in the relevant trade (AOCP also: +2 Science with Chemistry and 50% aggregate); Electrician also needs a valid statutory licence |
| Experience | Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation: two years in the trade in a reputed industrial establishment, including on-the-job training and apprenticeship training, if any. AOCP: two years in operation of a chemical and allied process industry, including apprenticeship training, if any |
| IREL internal candidates | SSC with 4 years experience in the relevant trade/operation |
| Upper age limit | 35 years as on 13 November 2026 |
| Reserved categories on unreserved vacancies | Where a post has no reservation for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, candidates of these categories applying against unreserved vacancies are judged by the general (UR) standard, with no relaxation in age/marks. OBC creamy layer candidates must indicate their category as UR |
| PwBD | No post is suitable for PwBD candidates, as per the advert |
| Not eligible | Those removed/terminated by IREL or who deserted IREL employment, and those who retired from Govt./PSUs (including IREL) under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) |
| Govt./PSU employees | Apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the skill test |
Written Test (CBT)
100 + 50 objective questions in 2 hours; minimum 50% (UR/EWS) or 45% (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in each section
Skill Test (Trade Test / Computer Proficiency Test)
Candidates called in the ratio 1:5 in order of merit; qualifying in nature only
Final merit
Based on written test marks only, trade-wise and category-wise for each unit; wait-list valid for one year
Document verification and medical examination
Document verification before the offer letters; medical examination before joining. Appointment is subject to medical fitness and character/antecedent verification
Open the IREL recruitment portal
From www.irel.co.in/careers, click 'Click Here to apply' under Advt. No. CO/HRM/36/2026. It opens IREL's application portal on cdn.digialm.com (the same link is on this page).
Register
Click 'New? Register Here', enter personal and contact details and verify the OTPs sent to your mobile and e-mail. The User ID and password are sent by e-mail/SMS. Enter your name, post name, mobile number and e-mail correctly: the portal says these cannot be changed once registration is completed.
Fill the application
Log in again (use FORGOT PASSWORD on the login page if needed) and fill personal, additional, communication and qualification details. Choose one unit, one trade and two exam centres in order of preference.
Upload documents
Upload category certificates, photo and signature in the given sizes.
Pay the fee online
Pay INR 826 or INR 354 as applicable by Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, Wallets or UPI, by 13 November 2026.
Print the form
Save/print the submitted application; the print option is not available after the last date. Do not post the printout (internal candidates forward it through proper channel).
| Trade | Unit / location | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter | OSCOM, Chhatarpur, Odisha | 16 | 3 | 2 | - | 11 | 32 |
| Fitter | Chavara, Kerala | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
| Fitter | Manavalakurichi, Tamil Nadu | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | - | 20 |
| Fitter | RED, Aluva, Kerala | 8 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 13 |
| Fitter | REPM, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Fitter | RETTP, Bhopal | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Electrician | OSCOM, Chhatarpur, Odisha | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 |
| Electrician | Chavara, Kerala | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Electrician | Manavalakurichi, Tamil Nadu | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Electrician | RED, Aluva, Kerala | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Instrumentation | OSCOM, Chhatarpur, Odisha | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4 |
| Instrumentation | REPM, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Instrumentation | RETTP, Bhopal | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) | Chavara, Kerala | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 |
| Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) | RED, Aluva, Kerala | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 11 |
| Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) | REPM, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) | RETTP, Bhopal | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Total (our sum of the rows above) | All units | 81 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 24 | 131 |
The advert gives a total for each trade but no grand total; the last row (81, 10, 10, 6, 24 and 131) is our own sum of the rows above. 131 is also the sum of the four trade totals (93 + 12 + 6 + 20). IREL says the number of posts and the reservation are tentative and may change. Five percent of vacancies are reserved for compassionate appointments as per Company policy; the advert does not say whether these are inside the 131. No post is suitable for PwBD candidates, as per the advert.
| Training period | 1 (one) year, as per Company policy |
|---|---|
| Stipend during training | Rs.34,200 per month (consolidated) |
| HRA during training | At the rate of place of posting if Company bachelor accommodation is not provided, on the minimum pay of the W-3 scale (Rs 22,000) |
| Medical during training | For self and dependent family members, as applicable to W-3 grade employees |
| After training | On successful completion of one year training, trainees may be absorbed as 'Tradesman' in the respective trade in W-3 grade |
| Pay scale after absorption (W-3) | Rs.22,000-88,000 |
| CTC on regular W-3 post | Rs.6.5 lakhs per annum (approx.) |
| Posting | At the unit chosen in the application; the job is transferable to any Unit/Office/project site, and only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT), objective multiple-choice questions |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours, in one sitting |
| Section I | 100 questions on Professional Knowledge in the relevant trade/discipline |
| Section II | 50 questions on General knowledge, Logical reasoning, Numerical ability and English |
| Marks | 1 mark per correct answer; 100 + 50 = 150 questions in all (our total) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Language | Bilingual (Hindi and English) |
| Minimum qualifying marks | UR/EWS: 50% in each section; SC/ST/OBC-NCL: 45% in each section |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Nagpur |
|---|---|
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Berhampur |
| Kerala | Trivandrum, Kochi |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Nagercoil |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada |
131 posts: Fitter 93, Electrician 12, Instrumentation 6 and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant 20. The advert gives trade totals only; 131 is their sum. IREL says the number of posts is tentative.
13 November 2026. The advert gives 18:00 hrs as the closing time (opening 24 October 2026, 10:00 hrs), while the application portal shows 13 November 2026 (11:55 PM) (opening 24 October 2026, 11:00 AM). Apply before 18:00 hrs on 13 November to be safe.
Up to 35 years as on 13 November 2026 (the closing date), with relaxations as per rules: OBC (NCL) 3 years and SC/ST 5 years, and others as listed in the advert. OBC (NCL)/SC/ST candidates applying against unreserved vacancies (where the post has no reservation for their category) get no relaxation in age/marks. The age after all relaxations cannot exceed 50 years.
Candidates with an ITI/NAC in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), or +2 Science (Intermediate/Higher Secondary) with Chemistry as one of the subjects and 50% marks in aggregate, plus two years' experience in operation of a chemical and allied process industry (apprenticeship training included).
Yes. The period of apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 is counted towards the post-qualification experience. Teaching/Research Fellowship experience is not counted.
UR/EWS/OBC (NCL): INR 826 (INR 472 application fee + INR 354 processing fee, inclusive of GST). SC/ST/PwBD/ESM, Women and IREL internal candidates are exempted from the application fee but pay the INR 354 processing fee. Payment is online only and non-refundable. (The portal instructions on page 12 of the advert also list EWS as exempt; the fee table on page 10 charges EWS INR 826.)
No. A candidate can apply for only one unit/location and one post/discipline. Applying for more than one post/discipline leads to rejection. If you apply more than once for the same post, only the last application is considered.
By a written test (CBT) followed by a skill test (trade test / computer proficiency test, as applicable). Candidates are called for the skill test in the ratio 1:5; it is qualifying only. Final merit is based on the written test marks, trade-wise and category-wise for each unit, followed by document verification and medical examination.
No. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking.
IREL has not announced the written test date yet. Communications about the written test and skill test are sent by e-mail only.
