IREL Tradesman Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 131 Posts

Candidates should submit their applications before the deadline. The examination and skill test schedules will be announced separately by IREL.

IREL has announced 131 vacancies across four trades.

The vacancies are distributed across IREL units in Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Candidates can select only one post/trade and one unit or location while applying.

Application Fee

The fee is payable online and is non-refundable. Candidates should check their category and the payable amount before completing payment.

The required qualification and experience depend on the trade.

Apprenticeship training may be counted towards the prescribed experience as stated in the notification. Special eligibility conditions apply to IREL internal candidates.

Candidates should verify the full trade-wise eligibility criteria in the official advertisement before submitting their applications.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit is 35 years as of 9 November 2026, the closing date for online applications.

Age Relaxation

Additional relaxation may apply to eligible candidates domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir during the specified period. The maximum age after applicable relaxations must not exceed 50 years. Candidates must provide valid supporting certificates to claim relaxation.

The selection process includes the following stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Eligible candidates will appear for an objective-type written examination.
2. Skill Test: Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be shortlisted for the applicable Trade Test or Computer Proficiency Test.
3. Document Verification: Original documents will be checked before the issue of appointment offers.
4. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness requirements.

The skill test is qualifying in nature. Final merit will be based on CBT marks among candidates who qualify in the applicable skill test.

Exam Pattern

The CBT will have two sections and a total duration of two hours.

• Examination mode: Computer-Based Test
• Duration: 2 hours
• Correct answer: 1 mark
• Negative marking: No negative marking
• Question paper language: Hindi and English
• Qualifying marks: General/EWS candidates need at least 50% in each section; SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates need at least 45% in each section.

Candidates should prepare for both professional trade knowledge and the general aptitude section.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready, as applicable:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Aadhaar card or other prescribed identity proof
• Date of birth proof
• ITI/NAC certificate or relevant educational documents
• Work experience certificates, appointment letters or payslips
• Valid caste/category certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• Ex-servicemen service/discharge certificate, where applicable
• Application form and payment acknowledgement

Candidates shortlisted for the skill test must provide the documents specified in the official advertisement. Missing or invalid documents may lead to rejection.

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official IREL website at https://www.irel.co.in/.
2. Open the Careers section.
3. Find Advertisement No. CO/HRM/36/2026 for Tradesman Trainees.
4. Read the detailed notification and check your eligibility.
5. Open the online application form through the official recruitment portal.
6. Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
7. Enter your personal, educational and work experience details.
8. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
9. Review the form carefully and pay the applicable fee online.
10. Submit the application and save or print the confirmation for future reference.

The online application window opens on 19 October 2026 and closes on 9 November 2026.

Selected candidates will undergo one year of training and receive a consolidated stipend of ₹34,200 per month during the training period.

After successful completion of training, candidates may be absorbed into the regular W-3 grade as Tradesmen, with the following pay scale:

Regular employees may also receive applicable allowances, medical benefits, leave encashment, insurance and other benefits under company rules. Actual compensation may vary according to the place of posting and applicable benefits.