IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026: 131 Posts in Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and AOCP Trades
Updated: 20 October 2026 |
Category: ITI / PSU Jobsहिंदी
IREL (India) Limited, a Miniratna Category-I undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, has invited applications for 131 Tradesman Trainee posts in Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) trades under Advertisement No. CO/HRM/36/2026. Online applications run from 19 October 2026 to 9 November 2026. Trainees get a consolidated stipend of ₹34,200 per month during one year of training. Two years of relevant experience is required.
Recruitment at a Glance
| Organisation | IREL (India) Limited — Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India (Miniratna Category-I PSU) |
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| Advertisement No. | CO/HRM/36/2026 |
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| Post | Tradesman Trainee |
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| Trades | Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation, Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) |
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| Total vacancies | 131 |
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| Experience | 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience (including eligible apprenticeship) |
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| Upper age | 35 years as on 9 November 2026, relaxations apply |
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| Training stipend | ₹34,200 per month, 1 year |
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| Regular pay scale | ₹22,000 – 88,000 (W-3 grade), after absorption |
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| Application fee | ₹826 or ₹354, by category |
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| Application starts | 19 October 2026 |
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| Last date | 9 November 2026 |
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| Job locations | Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh |
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| Official website | irel.co.in |
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Please note: Two years of relevant experience in your chosen trade is required. Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 counts towards it. You can choose only one trade and one IREL unit/location. Applications for more than one trade or unit will be rejected.
Important Dates
| Online application starts | 19 October 2026 |
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| Last date to apply | 9 November 2026 |
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| Last date for fee payment | 9 November 2026 |
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| Age, qualification and experience cut-off | 9 November 2026 |
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The exam and skill test schedule will be communicated by registered email and on the IREL website.
Trade-wise and Unit-wise Vacancies
| Trade | Vacancies |
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| Tradesman Trainee (Fitter) | 93 |
| Tradesman Trainee (Electrician) | 12 |
| Tradesman Trainee (Instrumentation) | 6 |
| Tradesman Trainee (AOCP) | 20 |
| Total | 131 |
| IREL unit / location | Fitter | Electrician | Instrumentation | AOCP | Total |
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| OSCOM, Chhatrapur, Odisha | 32 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40 |
| Chavara, Kerala | 26 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 33 |
| Manavalakurichi, Tamil Nadu | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| RED, Aluva, Kerala | 13 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 25 |
| REPM, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| RETTP, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 93 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 131 |
You can apply for one trade and one unit only. Final merit lists are prepared separately for each trade, category and unit.
Category-wise Vacancies
| Trade | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total |
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| Fitter | 49 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 93 |
| Electrician | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Instrumentation | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| AOCP | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| Total | 81 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 131 |
As per the advertisement, 5% of vacancies are reserved for compassionate appointments under company policy. Vacancy and reservation numbers are tentative and may be revised.
Eligibility and Experience
| Trade | Qualification | Experience |
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| Fitter | ITI / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in Fitter trade | 2 years in the Fitter trade in a reputed industrial establishment, including eligible on-the-job or apprenticeship training |
| Electrician | ITI / NAC in Electrician trade and a valid statutory licence | 2 years in the Electrician trade (including eligible training) |
| Instrumentation | ITI / NAC in Instrumentation trade | 2 years in the Instrumentation trade (including eligible training) |
| Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) | ITI / NAC in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), or 10+2 Science with Chemistry as a subject and at least 50% aggregate marks | 2 years in operation of chemical and allied process industries (including eligible apprenticeship) |
AOCP has an alternative 10+2 Science route, but those applicants also need 2 years of relevant experience. Regular IREL employees are eligible through a special route of SSC with 4 years of experience in the relevant trade, subject to other conditions.
Experience rules
- External applicants need 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
- Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 counts, and so does on-the-job training where it meets the trade conditions.
- Teaching or Research Fellowship experience is not accepted.
- The prescribed qualifications must come from full-time regular recognised courses.
- Good communication and behavioural skills and knowledge of working in an automated environment, including office automation tools, are required.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Maximum age (UR/EWS) | 35 years |
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| Age calculation date | 9 November 2026 |
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| Maximum age after all relaxations | 50 years |
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| Category | Relaxation |
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| OBC — Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD — UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD — OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD — SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | As per qualifying military service and Government rules |
| Regular employees of Government/semi-Government/PSUs/autonomous bodies | 5 years |
| Eligible Jammu and Kashmir domicile candidates (1980–1989) | 5 years, plus applicable category relaxation |
| IREL internal candidates | 10 years |
Even after all permissible relaxations, age must not exceed 50 years. Reserved-category relaxation depends on reservation availability for the chosen trade and unit.
Stipend and Salary
| Stage | Remuneration |
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| Tradesman Trainee — 1 year | ₹34,200 per month |
| Regular Tradesman — W-3 grade | ₹22,000 – 88,000 pay scale |
| Approx. annual CTC after absorption | About ₹6.5 lakh |
Benefits during training
- Consolidated monthly stipend of ₹34,200
- HRA at the posting-location rate on the minimum basic pay of ₹22,000, if company bachelor accommodation is not given
- Medical facilities for the trainee and eligible dependants as for W-3 grade employees
After successful training, trainees may be absorbed as regular Tradesmen in W-3 grade. Regular employees may get Industrial DA, HRA, increments, medical facilities, leave encashment, incentives, uniforms, provident fund, gratuity and other benefits as per company rules.
Clarification: The CTC of about ₹6.5 lakh is for after absorption into regular employment, assuming 20% HRA for a Y-class city. It is not the training-period pay or guaranteed in-hand salary.
Application Fee
| Category | Application fee | Processing fee | Total |
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| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹472 | ₹354 | ₹826 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / Women / IREL internal candidates | Exempt | ₹354 | ₹354 |
All amounts include GST. The whole payment is non-refundable and must be made online. Exempt categories are free only of the application-fee part; they still pay the ₹354 processing fee.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Shortlisting for the skill test in a 1:5 ratio on CBT merit
- Qualifying skill test / trade test or computer proficiency test, as applicable
- Unit-wise, trade-wise and category-wise merit lists from CBT marks
- Document verification
- Pre-employment medical examination and other verification
Final merit rule: Only candidates who qualify the skill test are considered for final selection. Final merit uses CBT marks only; skill test marks are not added.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks |
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| Section I | Professional knowledge in the relevant trade / discipline | 100 | 100 |
| Section II | General knowledge, logical reasoning, numerical ability and English | 50 | 50 |
| Total | | 150 | 150 |
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
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| Duration | 2 hours |
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| Correct answer | 1 mark |
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| Negative marking | None |
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| Languages | Hindi and English |
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| Category | Minimum marks in each section |
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| UR / EWS | 50% |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) | 45% |
You must score the minimum percentage separately in Section I and Section II. Meeting it only in the combined total is not enough.
Syllabus
| Section | Coverage |
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| Professional knowledge | Relevant technical knowledge of the chosen Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation or AOCP trade |
| General knowledge | General knowledge |
| Logical reasoning | Logical reasoning |
| Numerical ability | Numerical ability |
| English | English language |
The advertisement gives subjects and question distribution but no chapter-wise technical syllabus. Prepare according to your trade and any later official instructions.
Exam Centres and Posting
| State | Exam cities |
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| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Nagpur |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Berhampur |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Nagercoil |
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada |
CBT centres are tentative. You can pick two preferred centres, and the authority may allot or change centres as administratively required.
Initial posting follows the unit you choose, and requests to change it will not be entertained. After appointment you may be transferred to any IREL unit, office or project site in India.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official website irel.co.in.
- Open the Tradesman Trainee announcement, Advt No. CO/HRM/36/2026, and read it fully.
- Pick the relevant registration link and register with a valid personal email and mobile number.
- Verify the email and mobile with the separate OTPs sent by the portal.
- Note down the Application Sequence Number and password.
- Log in and fill in personal, communication, qualification and experience details.
- Select only one eligible trade and one IREL unit/location.
- Upload the required certificates, photograph and signature.
- Check all details through Preview.
- Complete final submission and pay the application and processing fees online.
- Save the payment acknowledgement and download/print the application form.
Edits are possible only before final submission. Do not apply for more than one trade or unit. You need not send printed applications or documents to IREL by post or in person.
Photograph and Signature Requirements
| Item | Specification |
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| Photograph | Recent colour passport-size photo, white background, not older than 3 months |
| Photo dimensions | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm |
| Photo file size and format | 100 KB – 200 KB, JPG / JPEG |
| Signature | Black ink on white paper |
| Signature file size and format | 80 KB – 150 KB, JPG / JPEG |
Documents Required
- Valid personal email and mobile number
- Recent colour passport-size photo and scanned signature
- SSLC / Matriculation certificate or birth certificate for age proof
- ITI or NAC in the chosen trade, where applicable
- 10+2 Science documents for the AOCP alternative route
- Valid statutory licence for Electrician applicants
- Work-experience certificates, appointment orders or payslips
- Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, if applicable
- Ex-servicemen service or discharge certificate, if applicable
- Other certificates supporting age relaxation or eligibility claims
- NOC from the employer, where applicable
Candidates shortlisted for the skill test must produce Aadhaar identification, age proof, qualification certificates and experience records. Failing to do so may lead to rejection.
Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts are there in IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026?
There are 131 posts: Fitter 93, AOCP 20, Electrician 12 and Instrumentation 6.
What is the last date to apply?
9 November 2026. Both the application and the fee must be completed by then.
What stipend is paid during training?
A consolidated stipend of ₹34,200 per month for the 1-year training.
Can fresher ITI pass-outs apply?
Generally no. Two years of relevant experience in the chosen trade (including apprenticeship) is required.
Do SC/ST/women candidates have to pay any fee?
Yes, only the ₹354 processing fee. They are exempt from the application-fee part.
Notice: This article is based on the recruitment information available and is for general guidance only. Before applying, please check all conditions, dates and fees in the official notification and website.
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