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title: "IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026: 131 Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and AOCP Posts, Apply by 13 November"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/irel-tradesman-trainee-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "IREL (India) Limited"
category: "Central Govt"
application_status: "closing_soon"
application_start: "24 Oct 2026"
application_last_date: "13 Nov 2026"
total_vacancies: 131
published: "2026-11-02T16:24:47.119Z"
updated: "2026-11-02T16:24:47.119Z"
last_verified: "2026-11-01T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026: 131 Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and AOCP Posts, Apply by 13 November

**Last date to apply:** 13 Nov 2026

## Official Links

- [Apply on Official Site](https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1258/101994/TA4XAJSCUS4lHGarSF/login.html)
- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/irel/irel-tradesman-trainee-advt-36-2026-7f0fa747.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://www.irel.co.in/careers)

## Overview

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.

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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) — Where a post has no reservation for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, candidates of these categories applying against unreserved vacancies get no relaxation. OBC (NCL) 3 years; SC/ST 5 years; Ex-Servicemen: length of military service + 3 years; regular employees of Central/State Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/Govt. autonomous organisations 5 years (all categories); IREL internal candidates 10 years; J&K domicile (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) 5 years (+3 OBC, +5 SC/ST). Maximum age after all relaxations: 50 years. |
| 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) |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Online application starts | 24 Oct 2026 — 10:00 hrs as per the advert; the portal shows 11:00 AM |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 13 Nov 2026 — 18:00 hrs as per the advert; the portal shows 11:55 PM |
| Eligibility cut-off date (age, qualification, experience) | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Written test (CBT) date | To be announced — Not announced yet |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| 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) |

**Payment modes:** Online only: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, Wallets, UPI

## Vacancy Details

| Post | 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 |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 — Courses must be full-time/regular and recognised |
| 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 |

## Selection Process

1. **Written Test (CBT)** — 100 + 50 objective questions in 2 hours; minimum 50% (UR/EWS) or 45% (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in each section
2. **Skill Test (Trade Test / Computer Proficiency Test)** — Candidates called in the ratio 1:5 in order of merit; qualifying in nature only
3. **Final merit** — Based on written test marks only, trade-wise and category-wise for each unit; wait-list valid for one year
4. **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

## How to Apply

1. **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).
2. **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.
3. **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.
4. **Upload documents** — Upload category certificates, photo and signature in the given sizes.
5. **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.
6. **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).

## IREL Tradesman Trainee Vacancy 2026: Unit and Category-wise

| 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.

## Stipend, Pay Scale and Training

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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.) — Calculated by IREL with 20% HRA (Y class city); may vary |
| 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 |

## IREL Tradesman Trainee Exam Pattern 2026 (Written Test / CBT)

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

## Exam Centres (Tentative)

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Nagpur |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Berhampur |
| Kerala | Trivandrum, Kochi |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Nagercoil |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada |

## Documents and Photo/Signature Specifications

- At application: SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS certificate in the Government of India format (OBC-NCL issued on or after 01.04.2026; EWS valid for 2026-27); service certificate for Ex-Servicemen
- At the skill test: Aadhaar card, age proof (birth certificate or SSLC / Matriculation mark sheet), ITI/NAC in the relevant trade, and experience proof (experience certificate, appointment order, pay slips)
- Photo: recent passport size, white background, not older than 3 months, 100-200 KB, jpg/jpeg, 200 dpi, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
- Signature: black ink on white paper, 80-150 KB, jpeg/jpg
- Valid e-mail ID and mobile number (test calls are sent by e-mail only)

## Important Conditions in the IREL Advertisement

- Dual specialization: a candidate is considered only in the discipline of major specialization; if there is no such difference, in either discipline subject to a certificate from the competent authority. If a course does not explicitly provide any specialization, upload a certificate from the competent authority showing equivalency to the prescribed qualification.
- In case of any dispute about admissibility of a qualification, IREL's decision is final and binding.
- Ex-Servicemen whose assignment is due to be completed within one year (other than by dismissal or discharge for misconduct or inefficiency) can apply, but if selected must join within the date specified.
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen is given only if valid certificates are uploaded at the time of registration; anyone claiming EWS/OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen status must upload a valid certificate. Certificates are subject to verification. A certificate in a language other than English or Hindi needs a self-certified translated copy in English or Hindi.
- Candidates should have good communication and behavioural skills; knowledge of working in an automated environment and proficiency in office automation tools are essential.
- The two exam centres opted cannot be changed after submission; IREL may allot any centre or change the centre opted.
- In the CBT, if there is a typographical error in Hindi, the English version of the question is valid. IREL may cancel or withdraw any question even at the time of evaluation.
- Candidates who fail the skill test are not considered further, irrespective of their written test/CBT score.
- Candidates called for the skill test/trade test get to and fro 2nd class Sleeper rail fare by the shortest route on production of tickets; no travelling expenses are paid for the written test/CBT.
- Candidature is provisional at every stage. False information, suppressed facts or not meeting the eligibility criteria leads to rejection at any stage, or termination even after joining. Candidates who cannot produce original documents at document verification are eliminated and their travelling expenses are not reimbursed.
- IREL may increase, curtail or cancel the number of posts, or cancel/modify the recruitment process, without notice, and may not select any candidate if suitable candidates are not found. To regulate numbers, it may raise the minimum eligibility standards.
- Incomplete applications are rejected. Details can be edited only before the final Submit; no request to change address, e-mail ID, category or post is entertained later.
- Fee once paid is not refunded and is not held for any other recruitment. In case of multiple applications only the one with the higher Application Sequence Number is considered, and fee paid against one is not adjusted against another.
- Canvassing in any form cancels the candidature. In case of doubt, IREL's decision is final; the English version of the advertisement prevails. Only courts/forums/tribunals at Mumbai have jurisdiction over disputes.
- Any corrigendum or addendum is published only on www.irel.co.in. Records of candidates not selected are not kept beyond one year.
- Help: the Helpdesk tab on the application portal after login, e-mail hrmrect-ho@irel.co.in, or phone 022-61087577 (Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM). IREL is not responsible if an application cannot be submitted due to last-minute rush.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many posts are in IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026?

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.

### What is the last date to apply?

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.

### What is the age limit?

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.

### Who can apply for the AOCP post?

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).

### Does apprenticeship count as experience?

Yes. The period of apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 is counted towards the post-qualification experience. Teaching/Research Fellowship experience is not counted.

### What is the application fee?

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.)

### Can I apply for more than one trade or unit?

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.

### How will candidates be selected?

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.

### Is there negative marking in the IREL Tradesman Trainee exam?

No. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is no negative marking.

### When is the exam date?

IREL has not announced the written test date yet. Communications about the written test and skill test are sent by e-mail only.

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