IREL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 131 Tradesman Trainee Posts

Table of Contents

1. IREL Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply for IREL Recruitment 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 20 October 2026 from official notification

IREL (India) Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, has released the IREL Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. CO/HRM/36/2026 dated 16.10.2026) for 131 Tradesman Trainee posts in Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) trades. Postings are at OSCOM (Odisha), Chavara (Kerala), Manavalakurichi (Tamil Nadu), RED Aluva (Kerala), REPM Visakhapatnam and RETTP Bhopal. Online applications open on 19.10.2026 and close on 09.11.2026 at 18:00 hrs.

IREL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	IREL (India) Limited
Post Name	Tradesman Trainee (Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation, Attendant Operator Chemical Plant)
Advertisement / Notification Number	CO/HRM/36/2026 dated 16.10.2026
Total Vacancies	Total Vacancies: 131
Job Location	Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (unit-wise)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.irel.co.in
Apply Start Date	19 October 2026 (10:00 hrs)
Last Date to Apply	Last Date: 09 November 2026 (18:00 hrs)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Stipend
Tradesman Trainee (Fitter)	93 OSCOM 32, Chavara 26, Manavalakurichi 20, RED Aluva 13, REPM Visakhapatnam 1, RETTP Bhopal 1	Stipend: ₹34,200 per month for 1 year of training. After absorption as Tradesman in W-3 Grade: ₹22,000-₹88,000
Tradesman Trainee (Electrician)	12 OSCOM 4, Chavara 3, Manavalakurichi 4, RED Aluva 1
Tradesman Trainee (Instrumentation)	06 OSCOM 4, REPM Visakhapatnam 1, RETTP Bhopal 1
Tradesman Trainee (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant)	20 Chavara 4, RED Aluva 11, REPM Visakhapatnam 3, RETTP Bhopal 2

Five percent of vacancies are reserved for compassionate appointments. No post is suitable for PwBD candidates. Category-wise (UR/EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) unit-wise breakup is given in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Fitter	ITI OR NAC in Fitter trade	Two years’ experience in the trade in a reputed industrial establishment, including on-the-job and apprenticeship training
Electrician	ITI OR NAC in Electrician trade	Valid statutory licence is essential; two years’ experience in the trade
Instrumentation	ITI OR NAC in Instrumentation trade	Two years’ experience in the trade
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)	ITI OR NAC in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) OR 10+2 Science with Chemistry and 50% marks in aggregate	Two years’ experience in operation of Chemical and allied Process Industry. IREL internal candidates: SSC with 4 years’ experience

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification
• Maximum Age: 35 years
• Age Calculation Date: 09 November 2026 (closing date)
• Age Relaxation: OBC-NCL 3 years; SC/ST 5 years; PwBD 10 years (plus category relaxation); Government/PSU regular employees 5 years; IREL internal candidates 10 years. Maximum age after relaxation is 50 years.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
UR / EWS / OBC (NCL)	₹826 (₹472 application fee + ₹354 processing fee, including GST)	Online
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women / IREL internal candidates	₹354 processing fee only (application fee exempted)	Online

Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening of Online Registration	19 October 2026 (10:00 hrs)
Last Date of Online Submission with Fee	09 November 2026 (18:00 hrs)

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): 2 hours, 150 MCQs; Section I has 100 questions on professional knowledge and Section II has 50 questions on general knowledge, logical reasoning, numerical ability and English. There is no negative marking. Qualifying marks: 50% in each section for UR/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL.
2. Skill Test (Trade Test / Computer Proficiency Test): qualifying in nature, held for CBT qualifiers in the ratio 1:5.
3. Final merit list is prepared on CBT marks only, for each Unit and Trade separately.
4. Document verification and medical examination before the offer letter.

How to Apply for IREL Recruitment 2026

1. Visit www.irel.co.in and open the recruitment portal.
2. Click the registration link, enter personal and contact details and verify the mobile number and email with OTP.
3. Log in with the Application Sequence Number and password, complete all sections and upload the photograph, signature and category/service certificate.
4. Choose only one Unit and one post, and pay the fee online before 09 November 2026.
5. Print the submitted application for your records. No hard copy is to be sent to IREL (except internal candidates through proper channel).

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	www.irel.co.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many posts are there in IREL Recruitment 2026?

There are 131 Tradesman Trainee posts.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 09 November 2026 up to 18:00 hrs.

3. What is the stipend during training?

A consolidated stipend of ₹34,200 per month for one year of training.

4. What is the maximum age limit?

35 years as on the closing date, with relaxation as per rules.

5. How are candidates selected?

Through a Computer Based Test followed by a qualifying Skill Test; the final merit is based on CBT marks.

6. Can I apply for more than one unit?

No. Candidates can apply for only one unit and one post/discipline.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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