IREL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 38 Graduate, Technician, Trade Apprentice Posts

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IREL (India) Limited (formerly Indian Rare Earths Limited) , a Mini-Ratna Category-1 PSU under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has published the official apprenticeship notification for its OSCOM Unit in Ganjam, Odisha. The recruitment drive aims to engage 38 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Eligible candidates with B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, Diploma, ITI, M.Sc qualifications can apply online through the NAPS/NATS portals and submit a hard copy application by post. The application process closes on 15th May 2026.

All details regarding eligibility, vacancy distribution, selection process, stipend, and how to apply are provided below.

 

Recruitment Overview – At a Glance

Feature	Details
Organization	IREL (India) Limited (formerly Indian Rare Earths Limited)
Category	Mini-Ratna Category-1, PSU under Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India
Unit / Location	OSCOM Unit, Matikhalo, District: Ganjam, Odisha – 761045
Notification No.	IREL/OS/AA/2026, Dated 24th April 2026
Post Name	Apprentice Trainee – Graduate / Technician / Trade (ITI)
Total Seats	38
Training Duration	One Year
Application Mode	Online Registration (NAPS/NATS Portal) + Hard Copy Application by Post/Courier (Both Mandatory)
NAPS Establishment Code	E0421210003 (Trade Apprentices)
NATS Establishment Code	EORGNC000001 (Graduate/Technician Apprentices)
Last Date for Receipt of Application	15th May 2026
Official Website	www.irel.co.in

 

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	24th April 2026
Age / Qualification Eligibility Cut-off Date	15th May 2026 (Last date of application)
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy Application	15th May 2026
Document Verification	To be intimated to shortlisted candidates via email
Provisional Offer Letter	Sent by email to shortlisted candidates

Note: Applications received on or after 15th May 2026 will not be considered.

 

Vacancy Details (Trade/Discipline-Wise)

Graduate Apprentice (02 Seats)

Discipline	No. of Seats
Chemical	01
Instrumentation	01

Technician Apprentice (06 Seats)

Discipline	No. of Seats
Chemical	02
Electrical	01
Mechanical	01
Instrumentation	01
Civil	01

Trade Apprentice – Non-ITI (07 Seats)

Discipline	No. of Seats
Trainee (Geologist)	02
Laboratory	02
HRM	01
Finance	01
Marketing	01

Trade Apprentice – ITI (22 Seats)

Trade	No. of Seats
Fitter	07
Electrician	06
Painter	02
Plumber	02
Carpenter	01
Welder	02
AC Mechanic	01
Solar Electrician	02

Total: 38 Seats

Note: If suitable candidates for a particular trade are not found, seats may be reallocated to other trades at management's discretion.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (Trade/Discipline Wise)

Discipline / Trade	Required Qualification
Chemical (Graduate)	B.E. / B.Tech (Chemical)
Instrumentation (Graduate)	B.E. / B.Tech (Instrumentation / IT / CS)
Chemical (Technician)	Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Electrical (Technician)	Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Mechanical (Technician)	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Instrumentation (Technician)	Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
Civil (Technician)	Diploma in Civil Engineering
Trainee (Geologist)	M.Sc. / B.Sc. (Geology)
Laboratory	M.Sc. / B.Sc. (Chemistry)
HRM	MBA-HRM / MA-IRPM
Finance	MBA-Finance / ICWA (Inter) / ICAI (Inter)
Marketing	MBA-Marketing
Fitter	ITI in Fitter Trade
Electrician	ITI in Electrician Trade
Painter	ITI in Painter Trade
Plumber	ITI in Plumber Trade
Carpenter	ITI in Carpenter Trade
Welder	ITI in Welder Trade
AC Mechanic	ITI in AC Mechanic Trade
Solar Electrician	ITI in Solar Electrician Trade

General Eligibility Conditions

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian National only
Mode of Study	Full-time only (Distance / Part-time / Correspondence NOT accepted)
Qualification Freshness (Graduate/Technician)	Must be within 3 years from date of passing Degree/Diploma
Previous Apprenticeship	Candidates who have already completed or are currently pursuing apprenticeship under Apprentices Act, 1961 anywhere are NOT eligible
Higher Qualification	Higher qualification than prescribed = candidature cancelled
CGPA Conversion	Must indicate equivalent percentage as per University/Institute norms and submit conversion certificate at DV
Marks Calculation	Average marks of all semesters/years considered as final qualifying marks
Portal Registration	Mandatory before applying (NAPS for ITI/Trade; NATS for Graduate/Technician)

 

Age Limit (as on 15th May 2026)

Category	Maximum Age	Relaxation
General / EWS	25 years	Nil
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	28 years	3 years
SC / ST	30 years	5 years
PwD (General)	35 years	10 years
PwD (OBC)	38 years	13 years
PwD (SC/ST)	40 years	15 years

| Minimum Age | 18 Years |

Candidates not meeting the age criteria as on 15th May 2026 will be rejected.

 

Stipend & Benefits

Component	Details
Monthly Stipend	As prescribed under Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (revised by Govt. from time to time)
Accommodation	NOT provided – apprentices must arrange their own stay
TA / DA / Other Financial Assistance	NOT payable during training period
Regular Employment	IREL has NO obligation to offer regular employment after apprenticeship completion
Police Verification Certificate	Mandatory for entry into IREL OSCOM (highly protected area) – must be submitted prior to joining

 

Application Fees

Category	Fee
All Categories	NIL (No Application Fee)

Registration on NAPS Portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.org) and NATS Portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) is free of cost. However, candidates must bear their own postal/courier charges for sending the hard copy application.

 

Selection Process

Priority Categories (For Selection Preference)

Priority	Category
Priority I	Land Affected Category (proof of having given land to IREL required)
Priority II	Permanent residents of villages within 07 km radius from OSCOM Unit
Priority III	Wards of IREL employees (including employees who died while in service)
Priority IV	Permanent residents of villages beyond 07 km but within 10 km radius from OSCOM Unit
Priority V	Domicile of Odisha State
Priority VI	Candidates from Rest of India

Selection Stages

Stage	Details
Stage 1: Online Portal Registration	Register on NAPS (for ITI/Trade) OR NATS (for Graduate/Technician)
Stage 2: Hard Copy Application	Send filled application form with documents by Speed Post/Courier
Stage 3: Merit-based Shortlisting	Based on marks in qualifying examination + Priority categories
Stage 4: Document Verification	Original documents required. Provisional Offer Letter sent by email
Stage 5: Medical Examination	Must be declared "Medically Fit" by IREL's Medical Officer
Stage 6: Police Verification	Mandatory Police Verification Certificate prior to joining

Tie-Breaking Rule

1. Higher marks in qualifying examination
2. Seniority in date of birth (older candidate preferred)

 

Important Documents Required

S.No.	Document	Remarks
a	10th Pass / Matriculation Certificate	Proof of Date of Birth
b	10th Class Marksheet	Self-attested copy
c	SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwD Certificate	In prescribed format from Competent Authority
d	Income & Assets Certificate	For EWS candidates
e	Semester/Year-wise Marksheets & Pass Certificate	All semesters/years of qualifying degree/diploma/ITI
f	Land Affected Category Proof	For Priority I benefit
g	Nativity Certificate (Peripheral Villages within 10 km)	For Priority II and IV benefits
h	Aadhaar Card	Self-attested copy
i	APAAR ID / ABC ID	Academic Bank of Credits ID
j	NATS / NAPS Portal Registration Proof	Valid registration proof
k	Police Verification Certificate	Mandatory for entry into IREL OSCOM
l	Recent Passport Size Photograph	Affixed on application form

 

How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide

Both online portal registration AND hard copy application submission are mandatory.

Step 1: Online Portal Registration

Type of Apprentice	Portal	Establishment Code
ITI / Trade Apprentices	NAPS Portal: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.org	E0421210003
Graduate / Technician Apprentices	NATS Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in	EORGNC000001

Step 2: Fill Hard Copy Application Form

• Download the prescribed application proforma from the official notification.
• Fill it (preferably type-written) on A4 paper.
• Print back-to-back on the same sheet of paper.
• Affix a recent passport-size photograph.

Step 3: Attach Self-Attested Documents

• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents as per the checklist.

Step 4: Send by Post / Courier

• Super-scribe the envelope:

"APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICE AGAINST NOTIFICATION NO. IREL/OS/AA/2026 - Discipline Applied for: [Trade/Discipline Name]"

• Send by Speed Post / Courier to the address below.

Postal Address

Head of Department, HRM,
OSCOM, IREL (India) Limited,
Matikhalo, District: Ganjam,
Odisha – 761 045

• Ensure the application reaches on or before 15th May 2026.

 

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Both online portal registration (NAPS/NATS) AND hard copy application are mandatory.
• Hard copy must be sent by post/courier (preferably Speed Post) only.
• Higher qualification than prescribed = candidature cancelled.
• Distance / Part-time / Correspondence qualifications are NOT accepted.
• Graduate/Technician candidates must have passed within the last 3 years.
• Candidates who have already undergone or are pursuing apprenticeship anywhere are NOT eligible.
• Police Verification Certificate is mandatory – obtain it in parallel after applying.
• No accommodation, TA, DA, or other financial assistance will be provided.
• IREL will not be responsible for postal delay – send applications well in advance.
• All future updates only on www.irel.co.in – visit the website periodically.

 

Important Links

Description	Link
NAPS Portal (ITI/Trade Apprentices)	https://www.apprenticeshipindia.org
NATS Portal (Graduate/Technician Apprentices)	https://nats.education.gov.in
Official Notification PDF	CLICK HERE
Official Website	CLICK HERE

 

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