IREL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 131 Tradesman Trainee Posts (Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation, AOCP)
1. Short Description
IREL (India) Limited is a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy.
The company invites applications from eligible Indian Nationals for Tradesman Trainee posts on regular basis.
Selected candidates will first be engaged as trainees for one year and may later be absorbed in W-3 Grade as Tradesman. Applications are accepted online only through the IREL website.
2. Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | IREL (India) Limited |
| Advertisement No. | CO/HRM/36/2026 |
| Post Name | Tradesman Trainee |
| Total Vacancies | 131 (Fitter 93, Electrician 12, Instrumentation 6, AOCP 20) |
| Recruitment Type | Regular Basis (Trainee for 1 year, then may be absorbed in W-3 Grade) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Start Date | 19.10.2026 (10:00 HRS) |
| Last Date of Online Submission | 09.11.2026 (18:00 HRS) |
| Upper Age Limit | 35 Years as on the closing date |
| Stipend During Training | Rs. 34,200/- per month |
| Official Website | www.irel.co.in |
3. Company Name and Job Location
Company Name: IREL (India) Limited (A Govt. of India Undertaking – Dept. of Atomic Energy)
Job Location: As per The Company Requirements
Post-wise and Unit-wise Vacancies:
| Post | Unit / Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Trainee (Fitter) | OSCOM, Chhatarpur, Odisha | 32 |
| Chavara, Kerala | 26 | |
| Manavalakurichi, Tamil Nadu | 20 | |
| RED, Aluva, Kerala | 13 | |
| REPM, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 1 | |
| RETTP, Bhopal | 1 | |
| Total | 93 | |
| Tradesman Trainee (Electrician) | OSCOM, Chhatarpur, Odisha | 4 |
| Chavara, Kerala | 3 | |
| Manavalakurichi, Tamil Nadu | 4 | |
| RED, Aluva, Kerala | 1 | |
| Total | 12 | |
| Tradesman Trainee (Instrumentation) | OSCOM, Chhatarpur, Odisha | 4 |
| REPM, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 1 | |
| RETTP, Bhopal | 1 | |
| Total | 6 | |
| Tradesman Trainee (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant) | Chavara, Kerala | 4 |
| RED, Aluva, Kerala | 11 | |
| REPM, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 3 | |
| RETTP, Bhopal | 2 | |
| Total | 20 |
Candidates can apply for only one unit/location and only one post/discipline. Applications for more than one post/discipline will be rejected.
The place of posting will be as chosen by the candidate at the time of application. No request for change in place of posting will be considered.
The job is transferable to any Unit / Office / project site of IREL, so only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply.
4. Qualification Eligibility
| Post | Educational Qualification | Work Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesman Trainee (Fitter) | ITI / NAC in Fitter trade | Two years' experience in the Fitter trade / discipline in a reputed Industrial Establishment including on the Job Training, Apprenticeship training, if any. |
| Tradesman Trainee (Electrician) | ITI / NAC in Electrician trade. Essential: Valid statutory licence | Two years' experience in the Electrician trade / discipline in a reputed Industrial Establishment including on the Job Training, Apprenticeship training, if any. |
| Tradesman Trainee (Instrumentation) | ITI / NAC in Instrumentation trade | Two years' experience in the Instrumentation trade / discipline in a reputed Industrial Establishment including on the Job Training, Apprenticeship training, if any. |
| Tradesman Trainee (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant) | 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 | Two years' experience in operation of Chemical and allied Process Industry including apprenticeship training, if any. |
Important Points:
- Educational qualification for IREL internal candidates: SSC with 4 years experience in the relevant trade / operation.
- The period of apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 will be counted towards post-qualification experience.
- Teaching / Research Fellowship experience will not be considered towards post-qualification experience.
- The courses should be full-time / regular and recognized by the State / Central Government / UGC / AICTE (as applicable).
- Candidates should possess good communication and behavioral skills.
- Knowledge of working in an automated environment and proficiency in office automation tools are essential.
- The cut-off date for age, educational qualification and experience is 09.11.2026.
5. Age Limit
Upper Age Limit: 35 Years as on the closing date of submission of applications (09.11.2026). Age relaxation is as per the rules.
| Category | Relaxation (in years) |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | Nil |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 |
| SC / ST | 5 |
| PwBD UR / EWS | 10 |
| PwBD OBC (NCL) | 10 + 3 |
| PwBD SC / ST | 10 + 5 |
| Ex-Servicemen | By the length of military service increased by 3 years, subject to applicable rules |
| Central / State Govt. / Semi-Govt. / PSU / Govt. autonomous organisations (regular employees) - All categories | 5 |
| Domicile of J&K (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) - UR / EWS | 5 |
| Domicile of J&K (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) - OBC (NCL) | 5 + 3 |
| Domicile of J&K (01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) - SC / ST | 5 + 5 |
| IREL internal candidates | 10 |
The maximum age of the candidate after all applicable age relaxation should not exceed 50 years.
6. Salary and Facilities
During Training Period (1 Year):
- Consolidated stipend of Rs. 34,200/- per month.
- HRA at the rates applicable at the place of posting, if company bachelor accommodation is not provided, on the minimum pay of the W-3 grade scale (Rs. 22,000/-).
- Medical facility for self and dependent family members, as applicable to W-3 grade employees.
After Absorption in Regular Post:
- On successful completion of one year training, trainees may be absorbed in W-3 Grade as Tradesman in the respective trade.
- Pay Scale: Rs. 22,000 - 88,000/-.
- Approximate CTC: Rs. 6.5 lakhs per annum (calculated by considering 20% HRA, Y class city; CTC may vary depending on the actual place of posting).
- Other benefits include Industrial Dearness Allowance, HRA (if company accommodation is not provided), other allowances as applicable, annual increments, Leave Encashment, medical facility for self and dependent family members, loans and advances, life insurance, incentives, uniforms, etc., as per company rules.
- Post-superannuation benefits such as Medical, PF, Gratuity, Pension, etc., as applicable.
7. Selection Process
- The selection will consist of a Written Test (Computer Based Test) followed by a Skill Test (Trade Test / Computer Proficiency Test), as applicable, or any combination as decided by the Competent Authority.
- Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria declared in the online application will be called for the written test.
- The question paper will be in Hindi and English. In case of any typographical error in Hindi, the English version will be valid.
- The written test is of 2 hours in one sitting with two sections: Section-I has 100 multiple choice questions on Professional Knowledge in the relevant trade / discipline, and Section-II has 50 multiple choice questions on General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability and English.
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking. No marks are given for unattempted questions.
- Minimum qualifying marks: General (UR) and EWS - 50% in each section; SC / ST / OBC-NCL - 45% in each section.
- Candidates who qualify the written test will be called for the Skill Test in order of merit in the ratio of 1:5 (5 candidates against each post).
- The Skill Test is qualifying in nature only. Candidates who fail to qualify the Skill Test will not be considered further.
- Final selection of candidates who qualify the Skill Test will be based on the marks obtained in the written test / CBT only.
- Trade-wise and Category-wise final merit list will be prepared for each Unit separately.
- Document verification of provisionally selected candidates will be done before issuing offer letters.
- Selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment medical examination, and appointment is also subject to verification of character and antecedents and experience.
- Exam centres (tentative): Mumbai, Nagpur (Maharashtra); Bhubaneswar, Berhampur (Odisha); Trivandrum, Kochi (Kerala); Bhopal, Indore (Madhya Pradesh); Chennai, Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu); Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh). Candidates can choose two centres in order of preference.
8. Important Documents
Documents to be uploaded while applying online:
- Valid Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC Non-creamy layer / EWS, etc., as applicable) in the format prescribed by Government of India
- Valid Service certificate for Ex-servicemen, as applicable
- Recent passport size colour photograph (not older than 3 months, white background, JPG / JPEG, 100 KB to 200 KB)
- Scanned signature (JPG / JPEG, 80 KB to 150 KB)
Documents required for the Skill Test:
- Identity proof, i.e. Aadhaar card
- Age proof (Birth Certificate or SSLC / Matriculation Mark Sheet)
- Proof of minimum qualification, i.e. ITI / NAC in the relevant trade
- Documentary proof of post-qualification work experience, such as Experience Certificate, Appointment order and Pay slips with present and past employers
Candidates should also keep ready a valid email ID and mobile number for registration. OBC (NCL) certificate should be issued on or after 01.04.2026, and EWS certificate should be valid for the year 2026-27.
Persons employed in Government / PSU organisations should forward their application through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of Skill Test.
9. Important Dates and Links
Candidates have to apply online, and the written test (CBT) and skill test dates will be informed through email only.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 19.10.2026 (10:00 HRS) |
| Last Date of Online Application | 09.11.2026 (18:00 HRS) |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.irel.co.in |
| Email for Online Application Problems | hrmrect-ho@irel.co.in |
10. Application fee
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 472/- (inclusive of GST) | Rs. 354/- (inclusive of GST) | Rs. 826/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women / IREL internal candidates | Exempted | Rs. 354/- (inclusive of GST) | Rs. 354/- |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only at the time of submitting the online application form. No other mode of payment is accepted. Candidates should check their eligibility before paying the fee.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates should visit the IREL website www.irel.co.in and apply online on the recruitment portal before 09.11.2026 (18:00 HRS).
Check all details and documents carefully before final submission, because the application cannot be edited after submission. Printouts of the application do not need to be sent to IREL.
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| IREL (India) Limited Recruitment 2026 |
