Tradesman Trainee

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 131 Posts

1. Post Date / Last Update

Post Date: 24 October 2026

Last Update: 24 October 2026, 1:09 PM

Advertisement Number: CO/HRM/36/2026

2. Short Information

IREL (India) Limited, a Miniratna Category-I Government of India undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, has announced recruitment for 131 Tradesman Trainee vacancies across four trades: Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP).

Candidates with the prescribed ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), or the alternative educational qualification permitted for AOCP, can apply if they also meet the relevant work-experience requirements. External candidates generally need two years of relevant post-qualification experience, including eligible apprenticeship training.

The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT), a qualifying Skill Test or Trade Test, and document verification. Selected candidates will undergo one year of training and receive a consolidated stipend of ₹34,200 per month.

Important date discrepancy: The supplied recruitment details contain different application dates. The headline summary lists 24 October to 13 November 2026, while the detailed advertisement information gives 19 October to 9 November 2026. Candidates should confirm the applicable deadline from the official advertisement before applying.

3. IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

Organisation: IREL (India) Limited

Recruitment Name: IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026

Department: Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India

Organisation Category: Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Undertaking

Advertisement Number: CO/HRM/36/2026

Job Category: Government Jobs; ITI Jobs; Technical and Industrial Jobs

Job Designation: Tradesman Trainee

Total Vacancies: 131

Available Trades: Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant

Required Qualification: Relevant ITI/NAC; an alternative 10+2 Science qualification is specified for eligible AOCP applicants

Required Experience: Generally 2 years of relevant experience for external candidates, subject to the applicable trade conditions

Maximum Age: 35 years before applicable relaxation

Age Calculation Date: 9 November 2026, according to the detailed recruitment information

Training Duration: 1 year

Training Stipend: ₹34,200 per month

Pay Scale After Absorption: ₹22,000–₹88,000, W-3 Grade, subject to successful completion of training and absorption

Application Mode: Online

Selection Process: CBT, qualifying Skill/Trade Test and document verification

Application Fee: ₹826 for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL; ₹354 for specified exempt categories, including the processing fee

Application Deadline: Conflicting dates are provided; see the Important Dates section

Job Locations: Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

Official Website: https://www.irel.co.in/

4. Vacancy Details

IREL has announced 131 vacancies across four trades.

Tradesman Trainee – Fitter: 93 posts

Tradesman Trainee – Electrician: 12 posts

Tradesman Trainee – Instrumentation: 6 posts

Tradesman Trainee – Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP): 20 posts

Total Vacancies: 131

Unit-wise and Trade-wise Vacancies

OSCOM, Chhatrapur, Odisha

Fitter: 32

Electrician: 4

Instrumentation: 4

Total: 40

Chavara, Kerala

Fitter: 26

Electrician: 3

AOCP: 4

Total: 33

Manavalakurichi, Tamil Nadu

Fitter: 20

Electrician: 4

Total: 24

RED, Aluva, Kerala

Fitter: 13

Electrician: 1

AOCP: 11

Total: 25

REPM, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Fitter: 1

Instrumentation: 1

AOCP: 3

Total: 5

RETTP, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Fitter: 1

Instrumentation: 1

AOCP: 2

Total: 4

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

The supplied notification information gives the following category-wise totals:

Unreserved (UR): 81 posts

Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 9 posts

Scheduled Caste (SC): 10 posts

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 6 posts

Other Backward Class – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 25 posts

Total: 131 posts

The advertisement states that 5% of vacancies are reserved for compassionate appointments under company policy. Vacancy and reservation figures are tentative and may be revised.

Important Unit Selection Rule

Candidates may apply for only one trade and one IREL unit/location. Final merit lists will be prepared separately for each trade, category and unit. Applying for more than one trade or unit may result in rejection of the applications.

5. Educational Qualification and Experience

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications and relevant work experience for their selected trade by the applicable eligibility cut-off date.

Fitter

Qualification: ITI or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the Fitter trade.

Experience: Two years in the Fitter trade or related discipline at a reputed industrial establishment.

Eligible on-the-job training or apprenticeship training may count towards the required experience, subject to the notification's conditions.

Electrician

Qualification: ITI or NAC in the Electrician trade.

Additional Requirement: A valid statutory licence.

Experience: Two years in the Electrician trade or related discipline at a reputed industrial establishment, including eligible apprenticeship or on-the-job training.

Instrumentation

Qualification: ITI or NAC in the Instrumentation trade.

Experience: Two years in the Instrumentation trade or related discipline, subject to the applicable experience conditions.

Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP)

Candidates may qualify through either of the following routes:

ITI or NAC in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant); or

10+2 Science (Intermediate/Higher Secondary), with Chemistry as one of the subjects and at least 50% aggregate marks.

Experience: Two years in the operation of chemical and allied process industries, including eligible apprenticeship training.

Candidates applying through the 10+2 Science route must still meet the required work-experience conditions.

Eligibility for Existing IREL Employees

Existing employees on IREL's regular rolls may be eligible through the special qualification route of:

Secondary School Certificate (SSC); and

Four years of experience in the relevant trade or operation.

All other applicable conditions in the recruitment notification must also be satisfied.

Experience Requirements

External applicants generally require two years of relevant post-qualification experience.

Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, is counted towards relevant experience under the stated conditions.

Eligible on-the-job training may be included where permitted for the relevant trade.

Teaching or Research Fellowship experience is not accepted as relevant post-qualification work experience.

Qualifications must be obtained through full-time regular courses recognised by the applicable competent authorities.

Candidates must provide valid experience documents when required for verification.

Good communication and behavioural skills, along with familiarity with automated working environments and office automation tools, are also mentioned in the notification.

6. Age Limit

The maximum age limit for the recruitment is 35 years before applicable relaxation.

Maximum Age for UR/EWS: 35 years

Age Calculation Date: 9 November 2026, as stated in the detailed recruitment information

Maximum Age After Applicable Relaxations: 50 years

Age Relaxation

OBC-NCL: 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 applicable Government rules

Regular Employees of Government/Semi-Government/PSUs/Government Autonomous Organisations: 5 years

Eligible Jammu and Kashmir domicile candidates (1980–1989): 5 years, plus applicable category relaxation

IREL Internal Candidates: 10 years

The notification states that a candidate's age after all permissible relaxations must not exceed 50 years. Relaxations are subject to the reservation and eligibility conditions applicable to the selected trade and unit.

7. Application Fee

The supplied recruitment details specify the following application and processing fees:

UR, EWS and OBC-NCL Candidates

Application Fee: ₹472

Processing Fee: ₹354

Total Payable: ₹826

SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, Women and IREL Internal Candidates

Application Fee: Exempted

Processing Fee: ₹354

Total Payable: ₹354

The amounts include applicable GST. The prescribed payment is non-refundable and must be made online through the application portal.

Important: Exemption applies only to the application-fee component for the specified categories. The processing fee of ₹354 remains payable.

8. Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will undergo one year of training and receive a consolidated monthly stipend.

During Training

Training Duration: 1 year

Monthly Stipend: ₹34,200

House Rent Allowance: May be payable at the applicable posting-location rate, calculated on the minimum basic pay of ₹22,000, if company bachelor accommodation is not provided.

Medical Facilities: Available for the trainee and eligible dependent family members, subject to the applicable W-3 grade rules.

After Successful Training and Absorption

Candidates who successfully complete training may be absorbed as regular Tradesmen in W-3 Grade, subject to the company's applicable conditions.

Pay Scale: ₹22,000–₹88,000

Approximate Annual CTC: ₹6.5 lakh, according to the supplied recruitment information

Potential Benefits: Industrial Dearness Allowance, HRA, increments, medical facilities, leave encashment, incentives, uniforms, provident fund, gratuity and other benefits according to company rules.

The stated annual CTC is an approximate figure after absorption, calculated using an assumed 20% HRA for a Y-class city. It is not the training-period salary or a guaranteed in-hand amount.

9. Selection Process

The IREL Tradesman Trainee recruitment process consists of a Computer Based Test, a qualifying Skill Test or Trade Test, document verification and the prescribed pre-employment checks.

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

Candidates must appear for the computer-based written examination. The CBT marks will be used to shortlist candidates for the Skill Test.

Stage 2: Skill Test / Trade Test

Candidates will be shortlisted for the Skill Test in a ratio of 1:5 based on CBT merit.

The Skill Test or Trade Test is qualifying in nature. Skill Test marks will not be added to the final merit score.

Stage 3: Document Verification

Candidates must provide original certificates and supporting documents to verify their age, qualifications, experience, category and other eligibility claims.

Stage 4: Medical Examination and Other Verification

Candidates will undergo the prescribed pre-employment medical examination and other applicable verification.

Final Merit

Final merit lists will be prepared separately for each trade, category and unit.

Candidates must qualify in the Skill Test to be considered for final selection.

Final merit will be determined using CBT marks only.

Skill Test marks will not be added to the final merit.

10. Important Dates

The supplied recruitment information contains conflicting application dates. The headline summary and detailed recruitment sections do not agree.

Application Start Date in the Headline Summary: 24 October 2026

Application Start Date in the Detailed Recruitment Information: 19 October 2026

Last Date in the Headline Summary: 13 November 2026

Last Date in the Detailed Recruitment Information: 9 November 2026

Last Date for Online Fee Payment in the Detailed Information: 9 November 2026

Age, Qualification and Experience Cut-off Date in the Detailed Information: 9 November 2026

CBT and Skill Test Dates: To be communicated through the registered email address and official IREL website.

Candidates should check the official Advertisement No. CO/HRM/36/2026 to confirm the final dates before applying or making payment.

11. How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official IREL recruitment portal.

Follow these steps:

Visit the official IREL website: https://www.irel.co.in/.

Open the Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 announcement under Advertisement No. CO/HRM/36/2026.

Read the detailed notification and confirm the qualification, experience, age and fee requirements.

Open the advertisement-specific recruitment registration link.

Register using a valid personal email address and mobile number.

Verify the email address and mobile number using the separate OTPs sent by the portal.

Note the generated Application Sequence Number and password.

Log in and complete the personal, communication, qualification and experience details.

Select only one trade and one IREL unit/location.

Upload the required certificates, photograph and signature in the prescribed formats.

Review the application using the Preview option.

Submit the application and pay the applicable application and processing fees online.

Save the payment acknowledgement and download or print the submitted application form.

Application Instructions

Application details can be edited only before final submission.

Once submitted, the application cannot be edited.

Do not apply for more than one trade or unit.

Printed applications and documents do not need to be sent to IREL by post or submitted in person, according to the supplied notification details.

12. Documents Required

Candidates should prepare the following documents for online application and subsequent verification:

Valid personal email address and mobile number.

Recent passport-size colour photograph.

Scanned signature.

SSLC/Matriculation certificate or Birth Certificate as proof of age.

ITI certificate or National Apprenticeship Certificate in the selected trade, where applicable.

10+2 Science qualification documents for AOCP candidates applying through the alternative eligibility route.

Valid statutory licence for Electrician applicants.

Relevant work-experience certificates.

Appointment orders or payslips, where applicable to the experience claim.

Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, where applicable.

Valid Ex-servicemen service or discharge certificate, where applicable.

Supporting certificates for age relaxation or other eligibility claims.

No Objection Certificate from the employer, where applicable.

Other documents required by the official notification.

Candidates should ensure that the uploaded documents are legible and meet the portal's prescribed specifications.

Photograph and Signature Specifications

Photograph

Recent passport-size colour photograph.

White background.

Photograph should not be older than three months.

Dimensions: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm.

File size: 100 KB to 200 KB.

Format: JPG/JPEG.

Signature

Signature made using black ink on white paper.

File size: 80 KB to 150 KB.

Format: JPG/JPEG.

Candidates should use a clear photograph and signature and retain the same photograph for use throughout the recruitment process.

13. Important Instructions

Read the complete official notification before applying.

Verify the final application deadline because different dates appear in the supplied recruitment information.

Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification and relevant experience requirements.

Only one trade and one IREL unit/location may be selected.

Applications for multiple trades or units may be rejected.

Ensure that all details are accurate before final submission.

The application cannot be edited after final submission, according to the supplied instructions.

Pay the applicable application and processing fees online and retain the payment receipt.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks separately in Section I and Section II of the CBT. The combined total alone is not sufficient.

Only candidates who qualify in the Skill Test will be considered for final selection.

Final merit will be based on CBT marks, not Skill Test marks.

Vacancy and reservation figures are tentative and may be revised.

The initial posting will be based on the unit selected in the application. Requests to change the selected initial posting location will not be entertained.

After appointment, employees may be transferred to any IREL unit, office or project site in India.

Candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in the country.

Keep the registered email address and mobile number active for recruitment updates.

Confirm the applicable eligibility cut-off date, fee and application deadline from the official advertisement before submitting the application.

14. Official Website / Apply Link

Official Website: https://www.irel.co.in/

Recruitment: IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026

Advertisement Number: CO/HRM/36/2026

Application Mode: Online

Application Start Date: Conflicting dates are listed in the supplied information

Last Date to Apply: 9 November 2026 in the detailed recruitment information; 13 November 2026 in the headline summary

Total Vacancies: 131

Training Stipend: ₹34,200 per month

Selection Process: CBT, qualifying Skill/Trade Test and document verification

Candidates should access the advertisement-specific application link through the official IREL website and verify the final dates before applying.

15. Conclusion

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 offers 131 vacancies for ITI-qualified and otherwise eligible candidates in Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant trades. The recruitment provides one year of training with a monthly stipend of ₹34,200, with the possibility of absorption into regular W-3 Grade employment subject to successful completion of training and company conditions.

Applicants should carefully review the trade-specific qualification and experience requirements, age relaxation rules, application fee and unit selection conditions. As the supplied information contains conflicting application dates, candidates must confirm the final deadline from the official IREL notification before completing their online application.

Application Start Date in the Headline Summary: 24 October 2026

Application Start Date in the Detailed Recruitment Information: 19 October 2026

Last Date in the Headline Summary: 13 November 2026

Last Date in the Detailed Recruitment Information: 9 November 2026

Last Date for Online Fee Payment in the Detailed Information: 9 November 2026

Age, Qualification and Experience Cut-off Date in the Detailed Information: 9 November 2026

CBT and Skill Test Dates: To be communicated through the registered email address and official IREL website.

Valid personal email address and mobile number.

Recent passport-size colour photograph.

Scanned signature.

SSLC/Matriculation certificate or Birth Certificate as proof of age.

ITI certificate or National Apprenticeship Certificate in the selected trade, where applicable.

10+2 Science qualification documents for AOCP candidates applying through the alternative eligibility route.

Valid statutory licence for Electrician applicants.

Relevant work-experience certificates.

Appointment orders or payslips, where applicable to the experience claim.

Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates, where applicable.

Valid Ex-servicemen service or discharge certificate, where applicable.

Supporting certificates for age relaxation or other eligibility claims.

No Objection Certificate from the employer, where applicable.

Other documents required by the official notification.

Visit the official IREL website: https://www.irel.co.in/.

Open the Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 announcement under Advertisement No. CO/HRM/36/2026.

Read the detailed notification and confirm the qualification, experience, age and fee requirements.

Open the advertisement-specific recruitment registration link.

Register using a valid personal email address and mobile number.

Verify the email address and mobile number using the separate OTPs sent by the portal.

Note the generated Application Sequence Number and password.

Log in and complete the personal, communication, qualification and experience details.

Select only one trade and one IREL unit/location.

Upload the required certificates, photograph and signature in the prescribed formats.

Review the application using the Preview option.

Submit the application and pay the applicable application and processing fees online.

Save the payment acknowledgement and download or print the submitted application form.