IREL (India) Limited, a Government of India undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, has released the official notification for IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Applications are invited for engagement of 30 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 at Rare Earths Division (RED), Udyogamandal, Kochi, Kerala. All details provided below are strictly based on the official notification.
| Organization | IREL (India) Limited |
| Division | Rare Earths Division (RED), Kerala |
| Notification No. | IREL/RED/HRM/Apprentices Engagement/2026-27/01 |
| Date of Notification | 23 January 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 30 Apprentices |
| Apprenticeship Duration | 1 Year |
| Application Mode | Online Registration + Email Submission |
| Job Location | Udyogamandal, Kochi, Kerala |
| Apprentice Type | Trade / Discipline | Qualification | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Chemical Engineering | B.Tech | 05 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Civil Engineering | B.Tech | 01 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Mechanical Engineering | B.Tech | 01 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engg) | Commerce | B.Com | 02 |
| Technician Apprentice | Civil Engineering | Diploma | 01 |
| Technician Apprentice | Mechanical Engineering | Diploma | 01 |
| Technician Apprentice | Electrical Engineering | Diploma | 01 |
| Technician Apprentice | Computer Engineering | Diploma | 01 |
| Trade Apprentice | LACP / Chemistry | B.Sc | 02 |
| Trade Apprentice | LACP / Physics | B.Sc | 02 |
| Trade Apprentice | Executive (HR) | MBA / PG in HR / PM&IR | 01 |
| Trade Apprentice | Plumber | ITI | 01 |
| Trade Apprentice | Welder | ITI | 03 |
| Trade Apprentice | Fitter | ITI | 04 |
| Trade Apprentice | MMV | ITI | 01 |
| Trade Apprentice | Electrician | ITI | 02 |
| Trade Apprentice | Instrument Mechanic | ITI | 01 |
| Total | 30 | ||
Qualifications are strictly trade-wise as listed above. Candidates with higher qualifications than prescribed are not eligible. Qualifications obtained through distance/part-time mode are not accepted.
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 Years | OBC (NCL): 3 Years | PwBD: 10 Years |
| All Categories | No Application Fee |
| Selection Method | Merit-based on marks obtained in qualifying examination |
| Tie-breaking | Higher qualification marks → Seniority by Date of Birth |
| Medical Fitness | Mandatory Medical Examination |
| Final Selection | Subject to Document Verification & Medical Fitness |
❌ No written examination or interview will be conducted. Selection is purely merit-based.
| Stipend | As per Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (Govt. of India norms) |
| Additional Benefit | Food coupon worth ₹1,500 per month |
| Other Benefits | No TA/DA or employment guarantee after training |
| Notification Date | 23 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Email Submission | 15 March 2026 |
| Official Website | www.irel.co.in |
| NATS Portal | nats.education.gov.in |
| Apprenticeship India Portal | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Notification PDF | Download PDF |
⚠️ Note: Engagement as Apprentice does not confer any right for regular employment in IREL (India) Limited.
A total of 30 Apprentice vacancies have been notified across Graduate, Technician and Trade categories.
The apprenticeship training duration is 1 year for all trades and disciplines.
No. Selection is purely merit-based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 25 years. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD candidates as per rules.
No. There is no application fee for any category.
No. Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment in IREL (India) Limited.
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