IREL Tradesman Trainee Bharti 2026 - 131 Posts

IREL Tradesman Trainee Bharti 2026 has been announced by IREL (India) Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU under the Department of Atomic Energy, for 131 Tradesman Trainee posts. ITI or NAC holders with 2 years of experience in the trade can apply online till 9 November 2026.

The recruitment is published under Advt. No. CO/HRM/36/2026. Posts are in four trades: Fitter, Electrician, Instrumentation and Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant). Postings are at IREL units in Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Candidates choose one unit and one trade while applying.

Selected candidates first work as trainees for 1 year. After successful training they may be absorbed as Tradesman in W-3 grade on a regular post. Only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply.

1. Educational Qualification and Experience

• Tradesman Trainee (Fitter): ITI / NAC in Fitter trade, plus 2 years experience in the trade in a reputed industrial establishment (including on-the-job and apprenticeship training).
• Tradesman Trainee (Electrician): ITI / NAC in Electrician trade with a valid statutory licence (essential), plus 2 years experience in the trade.
• Tradesman Trainee (Instrumentation): ITI / NAC in Instrumentation trade, plus 2 years experience in the trade.
• Tradesman Trainee (Attendant Operator Chemical Plant): ITI / NAC in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), OR 12th (Intermediate/Higher Secondary) Science with Chemistry as a subject and 50% aggregate marks. Plus 2 years experience in operation of chemical and allied process industry, including apprenticeship.
• IREL internal candidates: SSC with 4 years experience in the relevant trade/operation.

2. Experience Rules

• Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 counts as post-qualification experience.
• Teaching or research fellowship experience is not counted.
• Experience areas are not limited to those listed in the notification.

3. Age Limit

• Maximum age is 35 years as on 09.11.2026 (closing date) for UR/EWS candidates.
• After all relaxations, age must not exceed 50 years.

4. Age Relaxation

• Ex-Servicemen: length of military service plus 3 years, as per applicable rules. Ex-servicemen whose assignment ends within one year (other than dismissal/misconduct) can also apply.

5. Conditions and Restrictions

• Only Indian nationals can apply.
• Courses must be full-time/regular and recognised by State/Central Government/UGC/AICTE as applicable.
• Where a course has major and minor specialisation, the candidate is considered only for the major discipline, with a certificate from the competent authority.
• Knowledge of working in an automated environment and office automation tools is essential; good communication and behavioural skills are expected.
• Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience is 09.11.2026.
• Candidates removed or terminated from IREL, or who deserted IREL service, are not considered.
• Persons who retired from Govt./PSUs (including IREL) under VRS are not eligible.
• Where there is no reservation for OBC-NCL/SC/ST in a post, such candidates are treated as UR with no age or marks relaxation. OBC Creamy Layer candidates must apply as UR.

1. Read the full advertisement on www.irel.co.in and confirm you meet the age, qualification and experience criteria for one unit and one trade.
2. Keep ready a valid email ID and mobile number, a recent passport size colour photograph (not older than 3 months), a scanned signature in JPG/JPEG, and your category/service certificate if applicable.
3. Open the IREL recruitment portal and click the 'Click here' link next to 'To Register' (applications open 19.10.2026 at 10:00 hrs).
4. Step I - Sign-up: fill personal and contact details and click Generate OTP.
   • Enter the separate OTPs received on mobile and email.
   • Tick 'I Agree', click Re-verify and then Submit.
   • You receive the Application Sequence No. (User ID) and password by email/SMS.
5. Step II - Re-login and click 'Go To Application' to fill Personal Details, Additional Details, Communication Details, Qualification Details and Declaration.
6. Upload documents, photograph and signature as per the size rules.
   • Photo: white background, JPG/JPEG, 100-200 KB, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 200 dpi, no cap or dark glasses.
   • Signature: black ink on white paper, JPG/JPEG, 80-150 KB, signature area only.
7. Choose your unit, trade and two exam centre preferences.
8. Click Preview and check every detail. You can edit only before final submission.
9. Submit the application and pay the fee online through the payment gateway (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women/Internal candidates pay only the Rs. 354 processing fee).
10. Print or save the application form PDF and payment slip. The print option is not available after the last date.
11. Do not send printouts or documents to IREL by post or in person. For technical help, use the Helpdesk tab after login, call 022-61087577 (Mon-Fri, 10 AM to 5 PM) or email hrmrect-ho@irel.co.in.

Upload at the Time of Online Application

• Valid category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in the Government of India format, as applicable
• Valid service/discharge certificate for Ex-servicemen, as applicable
• Valid disability certificate under the RPwD Act, 2016, where claimed
• Recent passport size colour photograph (white background, not older than 3 months)
• Scanned signature in JPG/JPEG

For Skill Test Registration and Verification

• Identity proof - Aadhaar card
• Age proof - Birth Certificate or SSLC/Matriculation mark sheet
• Proof of minimum qualification - ITI/NAC in the relevant trade (or 12th Science mark sheet for AOCP)
• Experience proof - experience certificates, appointment orders, pay slips from present and past employers

Other Documents

• Valid statutory licence (for Electrician trade)
• Latest OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 and EWS Income and Asset certificate valid for 2026-27
• Self-certified English/Hindi translation if a certificate is in another language
• No Objection Certificate (for Government/PSU employees) and relieving order at joining
• Payment acknowledgement slip and printed application form, kept for reference