IREL (India) Limited has invited online applications for 131 Tradesman Trainee vacancies under Advertisement No. CO/HRM/36/2026. The recruitment covers Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) trades at IREL units in Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. IREL’s updated notice lists 24 October 2026 as the opening date and 13 November 2026, 6:00 p.m. as the closing time.
Most applicants need a relevant ITI/NAC qualification and two years of relevant post-qualification experience. AOCP applicants may also qualify through Class 12 Science with Chemistry and the required marks, subject to the notice’s experience condition. Review the official advertisement before applying.
IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026: key details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | IREL (India) Limited, Department of Atomic Energy |
| Advertisement number | CO/HRM/36/2026 |
| Post | Tradesman Trainee, four trades |
| Total vacancies | 131 (as notified; subject to the advertisement) |
| Application period | 24 October to 13 November 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| Age limit | Maximum 35 years on the closing date, with applicable relaxations under the notice |
| Training stipend | ₹34,200 per month during one year of training |
| Pay after absorption | W-3 grade, ₹22,000–₹88,000 pay scale, subject to successful training and absorption conditions |
| Application fee | UR/EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹826 total; eligible SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/women/internal candidates: ₹354 processing fee |
| Application mode | Online through the IREL recruitment portal |
Trade-wise vacancies
| Trade | Vacancies | Main qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | 93 | ITI/NAC in Fitter trade |
| Electrician | 12 | ITI/NAC in Electrician trade and valid statutory licence |
| Instrumentation | 6 | ITI/NAC in Instrumentation trade |
| Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) | 20 | ITI/NAC in AOCP, or Class 12 Science with Chemistry and 50% aggregate marks, as specified |
| Total | 131 | Check trade and unit eligibility in the official advertisement |
Experience requirement and work locations
The advertisement requires two years of relevant experience in the respective trade or discipline. For AOCP, the experience must relate to operating a chemical or allied process industry. Eligible apprenticeship training may count toward the experience requirement as described in the notice.
Posts are distributed across IREL units including OSCOM in Odisha, Chavara and RED Aluva in Kerala, Manavalakurichi in Tamil Nadu, REPM Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and RETTP Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. Candidates may apply for only one unit/location and one trade. The chosen posting location cannot be changed on request, and the notice says employees may be transferred to IREL units or project sites in India.
Selection process
Selection includes a computer-based written test followed by a qualifying trade test or computer proficiency test, as applicable. Final merit is based on written test marks among candidates who qualify the skill test. Document verification and medical fitness requirements also apply.
How to apply for IREL Tradesman Trainee posts
- Read the updated Advertisement No. CO/HRM/36/2026 on IREL’s official Careers page.
- Check the trade-specific qualification, two-year experience requirement, fee and unit-wise vacancies.
- Open the official application portal through the IREL Careers page and select only one trade and one unit/location.
- Complete the application, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee or processing fee.
- Submit by 13 November 2026, 6:00 p.m., and keep the application and payment acknowledgement.
Official links
- IREL Careers: official notification and application link
- Updated IREL Tradesman Trainee notification (PDF)
- IREL online application portal
This summary follows IREL’s updated official advertisement available on its Careers page. The official notification and application portal control if any detail differs. Checked on 25 October 2026.