IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT – Apply Online for 131 Posts

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026: IREL (India) Limited has released the recruitment notification for 131 Tradesman Trainee vacancies under Advertisement No. IREL/CO/HRM/36/2026. The recruitment includes trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation, and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP). Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully to check the educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, selection process, salary, and other eligibility conditions before applying. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 19 October 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 9 November 2026. Candidates should apply through the official IREL website and follow the instructions provided in the detailed advertisement. IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT – Apply Online for 131 Posts.

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates

Age Limit as on 09/11/2026

Age Relaxation

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Pay And Allowances

During Training period: The Selected Candidates shall be engaged as Trainees and will undergo 1(one) year training as per Company policy and shall be paid consolidated stipend of Rs.34,200/- per month during the training period. They will also be paid HRA at the rates applicable at their place of posting if company bachelor accommodation is not provided, on the minimum pay of the Scale of Pay of W-3 grade (Rs 22,000/-). Medical facility for self and dependent family members shall also be extended, as applicable to W-3 grade employees.

Upon absorption in regular post: On successful completion of one year training the Trainees may be absorbed in W-3 Grade as ‘Tradesman’ in the respective trade, in the Pay Scale of Rs.22,000-88,000/-. In addition to Basic Pay, candidates on appointment to regular post will be eligible for Industrial Dearness Allowance, HRA based on place of posting if Company accommodation not provided, other allowances as applicable to the post, annual increments, benefits such as Leave Encashment, medical facility for self and dependent family members, loans and advances, life insurance, Incentives, Uniforms, etc. as per relevant rules of the Company, in force, from time to time. The incumbent will also be eligible for post-superannuation benefits viz Medical, PF, Gratuity, Pension, etc., as applicable.

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification

Tradesman Trainee (Fitter):

Educational Qualification: ITI / NAC in Fitter trade.

Post Qualification Work Experience: Two years’ experience in the Fitter trade/ Discipline in a reputed Industrial Establishment including on the Job Training, Apprenticeship training, if any.

Tradesman Trainee (Electrician):

Educational Qualification: ITI / NAC in Electrician trade

Post Qualification Work Experience: Two years’ experience in the Electrician trade/ Discipline in a reputed Industrial Establishment including on the Job Training, Apprenticeship training, if any.

Tradesman Trainee (Instrumentation):

Educational Qualification: ITI / NAC in Instrumentation trade.

Post Qualification Work Experience: Two years’ experience in the Instrumentation trade/ Discipline in a reputed Industrial Establishment including on the Job Training, Apprenticeship training, if any.

Tradesman Trainee (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant):

Educational Qualification: ITI / NAC in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) or + (plus) 2 Science (Intermediate/Higher Secondary) with Chemistry as one of the subjects & 50% marks in aggregate.

Post Qualification Work Experience: Two years’ experience in operation of Chemical and allied Process Industry including apprenticeship training, if any.

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Written Test (Computer Based Test)
• Skill Test (Trade Test / Computer Proficiency Test)
• Document Verification
• Candidates fulfilling the eligibility requirements/criteria viz. Age, qualification, experience, etc. as declared by them in the online application form will be called for written test (objective type) comprising of Multiple-Choice Questions.
• The question paper booklet for written test will be in bi-lingual form i.e. both Hindi & English. However, in case of any typographical error in Hindi, the English version of the question shall be considered as valid.
• IREL reserves the right to cancel / withdraw any question / questions from the written test even at the time of evaluation, if required.
• The written examination will be held for a duration of 2 Hours (in one sitting) consisting of two sections. Section-I will consist of 100 multiple choice questions on Professional Knowledge in relevant trade/discipline and Section-II will consist of 50 multiple choice questions on General knowledge, Logical reasoning, Numerical ability and English. Each correct answer will carry 1 mark.
• There will not be any negative marking for any wrong answer. No marks will be awarded for un-attempted questions.
• Based on the performance of the candidates in the Written Test/Computer Based Test
• (CBT), they will be called for further selection, as follows:
• Candidates who qualify Written Test/CBT shall only be called for Skill test i.e.
• TradeTest/Computer Proficiency Test (as applicable), in order of merit, in the ratio of 1:5
• (5 candidates against each post).
• The Skill test/s would be qualifying in nature only.
• The candidates who fail to qualify skill test will not be considered for further selection process, irrespective of their score in the written test/CBT.
• (iv)Final selection of the candidates who qualify the Skill Test will be based on the marks
• obtained in the written test/CBT only.
• Trade-wise and Category-wise final Merit list will be prepared for each Unit of the
• company separately, based on the ‘Unit’ and ‘Trade’ opted by the candidate while
• submitting online application form.

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Documents Required for Online Application

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Educational certificates and mark sheets.
• Relevant ITI or NAC certificate, as applicable.
• Date of birth proof.
• Valid identity proof.
• Caste or category certificate, if applicable.
• Experience certificate, if required.
• Other supporting documents mentioned in the official notification.

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 General Conditions And Instructions

• Only Indian nationals need to apply. Mere submission of application will not entail right for being screened in or for claiming appointment.
• The cut-off date for reckoning eligibility for educational qualifications, age and experience will be 09.11.2026 (closing date of submission of online application).
• Candidates will be called for further stage of selection on the basis of information declared by them in online application. They are required to produce all original documents, in support of their claim of meeting eligibility criteria at the time of document verification, failing which such candidates will be eliminated from the recruitment process and travelling expenses, if any, will not be reimbursed to them.
• Candidates already removed from the service / terminated by the company or have deserted their employment in IREL (India) Limited will not be considered.
• Persons who have retired from the Govt./PSUs including IREL (India) Limited under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates are advised to ensure while applying that they fulfil the eligibility criteria and other requirements mentioned in the advertisement and that the particulars furnished by them are correct in all respects.
• Their candidature at every stage is purely provisional. In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment process that the candidate does not fulfil the eligibility criteria and/or does not comply with other requirements of this advertisement and/or he/she has furnished any incorrect or false information or has suppressed any material fact, his/her candidature is liable to be rejected. If any of the above shortcomings is/are detected even after appointment his/her services will be terminated without any notice. The number of posts and the reservation mentioned are tentative. Depending on the requirements, the Company reserves the right to increase/curtail/cancel the number of posts without any further notice and without assigning any reasons thereof.
• IREL also reserves the right to cancel/restrict/modify/alter the advertisement/recruitment process and/or the selection process without issuing any further notice or assigning any reason whatsoever. (h) If the SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/ EWS/Disability certificate has been issued in a language other than English/ Hindi, the candidates should submit a self-certified translated copy of the same either in English or Hindi.
• Candidature of a registered applicant is liable to be rejected at any stage of recruitment process / Candidate’s employment will be terminated / cancelled after recruitment, on or after joining if; any information / documents submitted by the candidate is found to be false or the candidate has suppressed any relevant information or if not found to be in conformity with eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement.
• Communications regarding written test/skill test, etc. will be sent through e-mail only. (k) In order to regulate the number of candidates to be called for the test, the Management reserves the right to raise the minimum eligibility standards/criteria.
• Merely meeting the advertised qualification, experience and other specification does not entitle a candidate to be called for written test/skill test. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the Tests. Generation of registration slip does not imply acceptance of application or eligibility for the post.
• The company reserves the right not to select any candidate for any post, if suitable candidate/s is/are not found.
• Verification of original certificates / documents with regard to age, qualification, work experience, scale, category/disability (as applicable) and other documents as asked for will be done before issuance of appointment order, at the time and date decided for the same which will be intimated to the concerned candidates through e-mail.
• The candidature of a candidate shall be cancelled at any point of time if the candidate is found not meeting the eligibility criteria or not presenting themselves at the prescribed time and dates.
• Candidates called for Skill Test/Trade Test, as applicable, will be reimbursed to and fro 2 nd class Sleeper rail fare from the nearest Railway station of the correspondence address provided by the candidate to the place of test by the shortest route, as per the rules of the company, on production of tickets. Candidates travelling through other modes will be reimbursed the expenses limited to 2 nd class Sleeper rail fare.
• No traveling expenses will be paid to candidates appearing for the written test/CBT.
• All the above conditions of qualification, experience, age limit etc. are also applicable to the internal candidates of IREL.

How to Apply Online for IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:
• Visit the official IREL website at https://www.irel.co.in/.
• Open the Careers section.
• Find the detailed advertisement for Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026.
• Check Advertisement No. IREL/CO/HRM/36/2026.
• Read the notification carefully and confirm your eligibility for the selected trade.
• Open the official online application link when it becomes available.
• Complete the registration process using the required details.
• Fill in your personal information, educational qualifications, and other requested information.
• Upload your photograph, signature, certificates, and other required documents.
• Pay the application fee, if applicable, according to the official instructions.
• Review the application form carefully before submitting it.
• Submit the form and save or print the confirmation page for future reference.

IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 Important Links

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IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 FAQs

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

A total of 131 Tradesman Trainee vacancies have been announced.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to submit the online application is 9 November 2026.

Q3. Which trades are included in this recruitment?

The advertised trades are Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation, and Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP).

Q4. What is the advertisement number?

The advertisement number is IREL/CO/HRM/36/2026.

Q5. What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates must possess the relevant trade qualifications prescribed for their selected post. Exact requirements should be checked in the detailed official advertisement.

Q6. What is the selection process?

Candidates should check the detailed notification for the prescribed examination and any additional trade, skill, or other selection tests applicable to their post.

Q7. How can I apply for IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026?

Visit the official IREL Careers page, locate the relevant advertisement, verify your eligibility, and follow the online application instructions.