IREL Recruitment 2026 – 131 Tradesman Trainee Vacancies
IREL (India) Limited, a Government of India undertaking, has announced recruitment for Tradesman Trainee positions across multiple trades. Eligible ITI/NAC-qualified candidates and applicants meeting the specific requirements can review the official notification and apply before the deadline.
Recruitment Details
- Organisation: IREL (India) Limited
- Recruitment: Tradesman Trainees
- Advertisement No.: CO/HRM/36/2026
- Total Vacancies: 131
- Notification Date: 24 October 2026
- Application Deadline: 13 November 2026, 6:00 PM
- Training Stipend: ₹34,200 per month during the one-year training period
- Approximate CTC After Regular Absorption: ₹6.5 lakh per year, as stated in the recruitment information; absorption is subject to the applicable terms
Trade-Wise Vacancies
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Fitter | 93 |
| Electrician | 12 |
| Instrumentation | 6 |
| Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 20 |
| Total | 131 |
Qualification and Experience
- Applicants must meet the trade-specific educational and technical qualification requirements in the official notification.
- The recruitment requires two years of relevant industrial experience, including qualifying apprenticeship or on-the-job training as specified in the notification.
- Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) applicants should check the specified ITI/NAC trade requirement or the alternative Intermediate Science qualification with Chemistry and the prescribed marks.
- Electrician applicants must meet the applicable statutory electrical licence requirement.
- The upper age limit is 35 years, subject to the relaxations and conditions stated in the official advertisement.
Work Locations
Vacancies are distributed across IREL units and locations, including Odisha, Chavara and Aluva in Kerala, Manavalakurichi in Tamil Nadu, Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, and Bhopal. The available trade and vacancy count vary by location.
Salary and Training
- Training period: One year.
- Monthly stipend: ₹34,200 during training.
- Accommodation: HRA may be payable if accommodation is not provided, subject to the notification.
- After training: Eligible trainees may be considered for absorption into the regular W-3 grade, with a stated pay scale of ₹22,000–₹88,000, subject to the recruitment terms.
How to Apply
Read the complete official advertisement carefully, confirm your trade, experience, age and location eligibility, and follow the application procedure published by IREL.
Official Careers Page: IREL Careers and Recruitment Notifications
Official Notification PDF: Read the Tradesman Trainee Advertisement
Important Note: This is not a fresher-only recruitment. Candidates must verify the two-year experience requirement, trade-specific qualifications, reservation rules and application instructions in the official notification before applying.