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IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 131 Posts

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification - 131 Posts, Apply Online
IREL (India) Limited (A Govt. of India Undertaking – Dept. of Atomic Energy)
IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Online Form
Advt.No.CO/HRM/36/2026 : Short Details of Official Notification
Name Of Post : IREL Tradesman Trainee (Fitter, Electrician, AOCP & Instrumentation) Recruitment 2026
Post Date / Update : 18 October 2026 | 02:45 PM 🎉 131 Posts • Monthly Stipend ₹34,200/-

Short Information : IREL (India) Limited, a premier Mini-Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), has issued employment notification Advt.No.CO/HRM/36/2026 for regular induction of 131 Tradesman Trainees across OSCOM (Odisha), Chavara (Kerala), Manavalakurichi (Tamil Nadu), RED Aluva (Kerala), REPM Vizag (AP), and RETTP Bhopal (MP). Candidates holding ITI / NAC or +2 Science qualification with 2 years of relevant experience can apply online from 19/10/2026 (10:00 AM) to 09/11/2026 (06:00 PM). Read on for complete unit-wise vacancy breakdown, age relaxations, stipend details, CBT examination pattern, and direct official application links.

Important Dates
  • Online Application Begin : 19/10/2026 (10:00 AM)
  • Last Date for Apply Online : 09/11/2026 (06:00 PM)
  • Last Date for Fee Payment : 09/11/2026
  • Crucial Date for Age & Experience : 09/11/2026
  • CBT Exam Date : To be announced later
  • Admit Card Available : Before Exam
Application Fee
  • UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) : ₹826/- (₹472 App Fee + ₹354 Processing Fee incl. 18% GST)
  • SC / ST / PwBD / ESM : ₹354/- (App Fee Exempted; Only Processing Fee)
  • Female & IREL Internal Candidates : ₹354/- (Only Processing Fee)
  • Payment Mode : Pay online via SBI e-Pay Payment Gateway (Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI).
IREL Tradesman Trainee Notification 2026 : Age Limit as on 09/11/2026
  • Minimum Age : 18 Years
  • Maximum / Upper Age Limit : 35 Years (for General / UR candidates)
  • Age Relaxation Extra : 3 Years for OBC (NCL) (up to 38 years), 5 Years for SC / ST (up to 40 years).
  • PwBD Candidates : 10 Years relaxation (PwBD + OBC = 13 Yrs, PwBD + SC/ST = 15 Yrs). Maximum age with all relaxations cannot exceed 50 years.
Stipend During Training & Regular Pay Scale Upon Absorption
  • 1st Year Training Stipend : Consolidated ₹34,200/- per month + House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated on W-3 minimum scale of ₹22,000/- + Medical facilities for self and dependent family members as per company rules.
  • Regular Absorption : On successful completion of 1 year training, candidates will be absorbed as Tradesman in regular W-3 Grade.
  • Regular Pay Scale : ₹22,000 – ₹88,000/- with Industrial DA (IDA), HRA/Company Accommodation, Cafeteria Perks, PRPS, EPF, Gratuity & Group Insurance.
  • Approximate Annual CTC : ₹6.50 Lakhs per annum.
  • Service Agreement Bond : ₹50,000/- for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL and ₹25,000/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates to serve the company for minimum 3 years after training.
IREL Tradesman Trainee 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 131 Posts
Post Name / Trade Total Posts Educational Qualification & Experience Required
Tradesman Trainee
(Fitter)
93
  • Must have passed ITI / NAC in Fitter trade from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in Fitter trade in a reputed industrial establishment.
  • Apprenticeship training or on-the-job training in reputed industry will be counted towards the 2-year experience.
Tradesman Trainee
(Electrician)
12
  • Must have passed ITI / NAC in Electrician trade from a recognized institution.
  • Must possess a valid statutory Electrical License / Wireman Permit as applicable.
  • Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in electrical maintenance, wiring, or industrial electrical works.
Tradesman Trainee
(Instrumentation)
06
  • Must have passed ITI / NAC in Instrumentation / Instrumentation Mechanic trade.
  • Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in process instrumentation, calibration, control systems, and maintenance in process industry.
Tradesman Trainee
(Attendant Operator Chemical Plant - AOCP)
20
  • Must have passed ITI / NAC in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) trade, OR
  • Passed +2 Science (Intermediate / 12th) with Chemistry as one of the subjects and minimum 50% aggregate marks.
  • Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in chemical, mineral processing, petrochemical, or allied continuous process plant.
Grand Total Vacancies 131 Posts Regular Appointments under Central Dept. of Atomic Energy (DAE)
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Advt.No.CO/HRM/36/2026)
Discipline / Trade UR EWS OBC (NCL) SC ST Total
Tradesman Trainee (Fitter) 49 8 21 9 6 93
Tradesman Trainee (Electrician) 11 1 0 0 0 12
Tradesman Trainee (Instrumentation) 6 0 0 0 0 06
Tradesman Trainee (AOCP) 15 1 3 1 0 20
Total Vacancies 81 10 24 10 6 131 Posts
Unit-Wise & Location-Wise Vacancy Distribution
IREL Unit / Operational Plant Location Fitter Electrician Instrumentation AOCP Total Posts
OSCOM Unit (Matikhalo, Ganjam, Odisha) 32 04 04 -- 40
Chavara Unit (Kollam, Kerala) 26 03 -- 04 33
Manavalakurichi (MK Unit, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu) 20 04 -- -- 24
Rare Earths Division (RED, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala) 13 01 -- 11 25
REPM Unit (Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh) 01 -- 01 03 05
RETTP Unit (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh) 01 -- 01 02 04
All Units Grand Total 93 12 06 20 131 Posts
Selection Procedure & CBT Exam Pattern (No Negative Marking)
  • Stage 1 - Written Examination (CBT) : Computer Based Test of 2 Hours duration (120 Minutes) conducted in bilingual format (Hindi & English).
  • Section-I (Subject Knowledge / Trade Test) : 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on respective ITI trade / +2 Science Chemistry concepts (100 Marks).
  • Section-II (General Aptitude) : 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and General English (50 Marks).
  • Total Marks & Questions : 150 Questions for 150 Marks. Each question carries 1 mark.
  • Negative Marking : NO NEGATIVE MARKING in the CBT exam.
  • Qualifying Marks in CBT : UR & EWS candidates must score minimum 50% marks in Section-I and Section-II separately. SC / ST / OBC(NCL) / PwBD candidates must score minimum 45% marks in Section-I and Section-II separately.
  • Stage 2 - Skill Test / Trade Test : Shortlisted candidates in the ratio of 1:5 based on CBT merit will be called for Trade Test. The Trade Test is strictly Qualifying in nature.
  • Final Merit List : Prepared purely on the basis of marks obtained in the CBT examination among candidates who qualify the Trade Test, followed by Document Verification & Pre-employment Medical Examination.
AapkaResult : How to Fill IREL Tradesman Trainee Online Application Form 2026
  • Applications for IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. CO/HRM/36/2026) must be submitted online between 19/10/2026 (10:00 AM) to 09/11/2026 (06:00 PM).
  • Visit the official portal www.irel.co.in → Navigate to Careers → Click on Recruitment of Tradesman Trainees (Advt.No.CO/HRM/36/2026).
  • Click on New Registration and register with your active Email ID and valid Mobile Number.
  • Fill in Personal Details, Unit Preferences (Candidates must choose preferred unit), Educational Qualifications (ITI / +2 Science), and Experience details.
  • Upload clear scanned copies of Passport Photo, Signature, 10th / Matriculation Certificate (for DoB proof), ITI / 12th Marksheets, Experience Certificates, and Category / PwBD Certificate (if applicable).
  • Carefully verify all preview information before final submission. Changes are not permitted after final submission.
  • Pay the application fee of ₹826/- (or ₹354/- for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women) through SBI e-Pay payment gateway.
  • Download and print the final submitted Application Form and Payment Receipt for future reference and document verification.
  • For regular alerts, CBT answer keys, admit card release and cut-offs, keep checking AapkaResult.in.
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full IREL Advt.No.CO/HRM/36/2026 Notification Before Apply Online

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How many total vacancies are announced in IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026?

There are a total of 131 regular vacancies: Fitter (93), Electrician (12), Instrumentation (6), and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant - AOCP (20).

Q2. What is the educational qualification and experience required?

Candidates must hold ITI / NAC in the relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation, or AOCP) OR +2 Science (Intermediate with Chemistry min 50% for AOCP) plus minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience or apprenticeship in a reputed industry.

Q3. What is the stipend during the training period?

Selected candidates receive a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹34,200/- plus HRA (calculated on ₹22,000 W-3 basic) and medical facility during the 1-year training. After successful completion, they are absorbed in regular W-3 grade (Pay scale: ₹22,000 – ₹88,000/- with CTC around ₹6.5 Lakhs/year).

Q4. What is the age limit and cut-off date?

The maximum age limit is 35 years as on 09/11/2026. Age relaxations of 3 years for OBC(NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates are applicable as per Central Government rules.

Q5. Is there negative marking in the IREL Tradesman CBT exam?

No, there is NO negative marking in the 150-mark Computer Based Test (100 Trade Questions + 50 Aptitude Questions).

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