- Recruitment drive by IREL (India) Limited for 39 apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Positions include Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Trade Apprentice across multiple engineering and technical trades.
- Training location: Manavalakurichi, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
- No written examination; selection based on merit list, priority categories, document verification, and medical fitness.
- Applications must be submitted offline via post by 31-08-2026.
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IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentices
IREL (India) Limited, Manavalakurichi
Total Vacancies
39
Job Location
Manavalakurichi, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
Apply Start
03 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
31 Aug 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
📄 View PDF Notification
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | IREL (India) Limited, Manavalakurichi (IREL) |
| Job Category | PSU |
| Eligibility Qualification | ITI (iti), Diploma (diploma), B.Tech (btech) |
| Number of Vacancies | 39 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹1,992 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 25 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | None (freshers eligible). |
| Application Fee | - No application fee mentioned in the official notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Indian nationals only.
- Educational qualification varies by post: BE/B.Tech for Graduate Apprentices, Diploma for Technician Apprentices, and ITI for Trade Apprentices.
- Age limit: 18 to 25 years as on 31-08-2026 (relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Tamil Nadu state norms).
- Candidates must not have undergone or be currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act elsewhere.
- Candidates holding higher qualifications (e.g., ME/M.Tech, MCA, MBA, Ph.D.) are ineligible.
- Qualifications obtained through distance learning or part-time modes are not considered.
- Candidates can apply for only one trade at a time.
- Educational qualification varies by post: BE/B.Tech for Graduate Apprentices, Diploma for Technician Apprentices, and ITI for Trade Apprentices.
- Age limit: 18 to 25 years as on 31-08-2026 (relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Tamil Nadu state norms).
- Candidates must not have undergone or be currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act elsewhere.
- Candidates holding higher qualifications (e.g., ME/M.Tech, MCA, MBA, Ph.D.) are ineligible.
- Qualifications obtained through distance learning or part-time modes are not considered.
- Candidates can apply for only one trade at a time.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is based on a merit list prepared from qualifying marks in the specified educational qualification.
- Priority categories include Land Affected candidates, wards of IREL employees, residents of specified villages/districts, and Tamil Nadu state residents.
- No written examination; selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness certification.
- Final selection is contingent upon passing the medical examination and police verification.
- Priority categories include Land Affected candidates, wards of IREL employees, residents of specified villages/districts, and Tamil Nadu state residents.
- No written examination; selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness certification.
- Final selection is contingent upon passing the medical examination and police verification.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and PWD as per Tamil Nadu government norms.
📂 Required Documents
- 10th pass/Matriculation certificate or Birth Certificate for age proof.
- 10th/HSC Mark Sheet.
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/Disability certificates (if applicable).
- Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets and pass certificate in the respective discipline.
- Documentary proof for Land Affected Category or peripheral villages within 10 km radius of IREL, MK unit.
- Nativity Certificate and Land Loser Certificate (if applicable).
- Aadhaar Card and 10 passport-size photographs.
- Police Verification Certificate (mandatory before joining).
- 10th/HSC Mark Sheet.
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/Disability certificates (if applicable).
- Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets and pass certificate in the respective discipline.
- Documentary proof for Land Affected Category or peripheral villages within 10 km radius of IREL, MK unit.
- Nativity Certificate and Land Loser Certificate (if applicable).
- Aadhaar Card and 10 passport-size photographs.
- Police Verification Certificate (mandatory before joining).
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment notification issued by IREL (India) Limited, Manavalakurichi, inviting applications for 39 Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961 at its Kanyakumari District unit in Tamil Nadu.
Q.
How many vacancies are available in the IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 39 vacancies are available, including 4 Graduate Apprentice seats, 4 Technician Apprentice seats, and 31 Trade Apprentice seats across ten designated trades.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The completed application must reach IREL (India) Limited by post on or before 31 August 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Q.
What are the educational qualifications required for the IREL Apprentice posts?
Qualifications vary by trade: BE (Electrical & Electronics/Civil/Mechanical) for Graduate Apprentices, a relevant Diploma for Technician Apprentices, and a passed ITI certificate in the specific trade (or Computer Operator and Programming Assistant qualification for PASAA) for Trade Apprentices.
Q.
What is the age limit for the IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age as of the last date of application. Age relaxation is provided: up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PWD candidates.