Last checked: 25 October 2026. IREL (India) Limited, a Mini Ratna PSU under the Department of Atomic Energy, has published Advertisement No. CO/HRM/36/2026 for 131 Tradesman Trainee posts on a regular basis. ITI or NAC holders in Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) trades with two years’ experience can apply online from 24 October to 13 November 2026 (6:00 pm).
One important point: some job portals still show 9 November 2026 as the last date. That date came from the first version of the notice. The updated detailed advertisement on the IREL careers page (posted 24.10.2026) gives 13 November 2026 as the closing date, and also uses it as the cut-off date for age, qualification and experience.
IREL Tradesman Trainee 2026 at a glance
| Organisation | IREL (India) Limited, Dept. of Atomic Energy |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | CO/HRM/36/2026 |
| Post | Tradesman Trainee (regular, W-3 grade after training) |
| Vacancies | 131 |
| Online application | 24 October 2026 (10:00) to 13 November 2026 (18:00) |
| Stipend in training | Rs 34,200 per month (1 year) |
| Selection | Computer Based Test + Skill Test |
| Official site | irel.co.in/careers |
Trade-wise and unit-wise vacancies
| Trade | Units (posts) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | OSCOM Odisha 32, Chavara Kerala 26, Manavalakurichi Tamil Nadu 20, RED Aluva 13, REPM Visakhapatnam 1, RETTP Bhopal 1 | 93 |
| Electrician | OSCOM 4, Chavara 3, Manavalakurichi 4, RED Aluva 1 | 12 |
| Instrumentation | OSCOM 4, REPM Visakhapatnam 1, RETTP Bhopal 1 | 6 |
| Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | Chavara 4, RED Aluva 11, REPM Visakhapatnam 3, RETTP Bhopal 2 | 20 |
You can apply for only one unit and one trade. The posting will be the unit you choose in the form, and no change is allowed later, so pick a location you are actually willing to join. The category-wise split for every unit is given in section 3 of the advertisement.
Eligibility
Qualification and experience
- Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation: ITI or NAC in the same trade, plus two years’ experience in that trade in a reputed industrial establishment. Electrician candidates also need a valid statutory licence.
- AOCP: ITI/NAC in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), or 10+2 Science with Chemistry and 50% aggregate, plus two years’ experience in a chemical or allied process industry.
Good news for apprentices: the period of apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 is counted towards the two years of experience. Teaching or research fellowship experience is not counted. If you are unsure whether your ITI or NAC is the right document, read our guide on NTC vs NAC certificates.
Age limit (as on 13 November 2026)
Maximum 35 years for UR/EWS. Relaxation: OBC (NCL) 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, regular employees of Central/State government or PSUs 5 years, and J&K domicile (1980-89) 5 years. After all relaxations, age cannot exceed 50 years. Note that the advertisement says no post here is suitable for PwBD candidates. Check your exact age on the cut-off date with our age calculator.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee | Processing fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs 472 | Rs 354 | Rs 826 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-servicemen / Women / IREL internal | Exempted | Rs 354 | Rs 354 |
All amounts include GST and are non-refundable. Payment is online only.
Selection process and CBT pattern
- Computer Based Test (2 hours): Section I has 100 questions on professional knowledge of your trade; Section II has 50 questions on general knowledge, logical reasoning, numerical ability and English. One mark per question and no negative marking. You must score at least 50% in each section (UR/EWS) or 45% (SC/ST/OBC-NCL).
- Skill Test: trade test or computer proficiency test, in a 1:5 ratio. It is qualifying only.
- Final merit: based on CBT marks alone, prepared trade-wise and unit-wise.
Tentative exam centres are Mumbai, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Trivandrum, Kochi, Bhopal, Indore, Chennai, Nagercoil, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. You choose two in order of preference.
Salary
During the one-year training you get a consolidated stipend of Rs 34,200 per month, plus HRA if bachelor accommodation is not given. After successful training, trainees may be absorbed as Tradesman in W-3 grade, pay scale Rs 22,000 to Rs 88,000, with IDA, HRA and other benefits. IREL puts the approximate CTC at about Rs 6.5 lakh a year (calculated with 20% HRA for a Y-class city). Your take-home will be lower than CTC after PF and tax; our salary calculator gives a rough monthly figure.
How to apply
- Open the IREL careers page and download the detailed advertisement for CO/HRM/36/2026.
- Click the apply link, register with your own mobile number and email, and verify the OTPs.
- Log in again and fill personal, qualification and experience details. Select one unit and one trade.
- Upload photo, signature, ITI/NAC certificate, experience certificates and category certificate (OBC-NCL issued on or after 1 April 2026; EWS valid for 2026-27).
- Pay the fee online, submit, and save a PDF printout of the form.
Who should apply
This suits ITI Fitters and Electricians who have already finished an apprenticeship and some shop-floor work, and who are fine with a posting in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh. Fitter has 93 of the 131 posts, so most of the competition and the opportunity is there. Prepare trade theory well, because 100 of the 150 marks come from it. Government and PSU employees must forward the application through proper channel or bring an NOC to the skill test. For more ITI-level openings, see our latest jobs page.
Source: IREL careers page and the updated detailed advertisement CO/HRM/36/2026 (posted 24.10.2026), read on 25 October 2026. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before paying any fee. Read our editorial policy to see how we check job updates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026?
As per the updated detailed advertisement on irel.co.in, online applications close on 13 November 2026 at 6:00 pm. Some sites still show 9 November, which was the earlier date.
How many vacancies are there in IREL Tradesman Trainee 2026?
There are 131 posts: Fitter 93, Electrician 12, Instrumentation 6 and Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) 20, spread over IREL units in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
What is the stipend and salary for IREL Tradesman Trainee?
Trainees get Rs 34,200 per month for one year. After absorption in W-3 grade the pay scale is Rs 22,000 to Rs 88,000, with an approximate CTC of Rs 6.5 lakh per year as stated by IREL.
Is experience required for IREL Tradesman Trainee?
Yes. Two years' experience in the trade is required, and apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 is counted towards it.
Is there negative marking in the IREL Tradesman CBT?
No. The 150-question CBT has one mark per question and no negative marking, but you must clear the minimum marks in each section.