India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Notification is out. IOL, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has invited offline applications for Junior Project Engineer and Project Technician posts on a Fixed Term Contract basis. There is no application fee. Candidates can apply by sending their application via Speed Post within 21 days of the advertisement being published in Employment News.
India Optel Limited (IOL) Junior Project Engineer and Project Technician Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026: India Optel Limited (IOL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, with its Corporate Headquarters at Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), has released two separate advertisements — Advertisement No. IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt — for engagement of Junior Project Engineers and Project Technicians on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) basis. IOL is an established manufacturer of Optical/Opto-Electronics Sights, Systems, and Cables for military and para-military forces, and is the current market leader in this segment.
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Applications must be submitted offline, in the prescribed format (Annexure-A), and sent by Speed Post to IOL’s Corporate Headquarters. The last date for receipt of applications is the 21st day from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
IOL Junior Project Engineer and Project Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt |
| Organization | India Optel Limited (IOL), Ministry of Defence |
| Posts | Junior Project Engineer (5 disciplines); Project Technician (5 trades) |
| Nature of Engagement | Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Basis |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post only) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Place of Posting | Opto Electronics Factory (OLF) & Ordnance Factory Dehradun (OFD), Uttarakhand |
| Official Website | https://indiaoptel.in |
Important Dates
| Events | Details |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 21st day from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Cut-off Date for Age/Qualification/Experience | Closing date of the advertisement |
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Junior Project Engineer Posts
| Discipline | Total Vacancies | Reserved Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical | 01 | UR-01 |
| Electrical | 02 | UR-01, OBC(NCL)-01 |
| Electronics | 23 | UR-10, SC-04, ST-01, OBC(NCL)-06, EWS-02, PwBD-01, Ex-SM-02 |
| Mechanical | 24 | UR-06, SC-05, ST-02, OBC(NCL)-08, EWS-03, PwBD-01, Ex-SM-01 |
| Optics & Coating | 07 | UR-05, SC-01, OBC(NCL)-01 |
Total Junior Project Engineer Vacancies: 57
Project Technician Posts
| Trade | Total Vacancies | UR | SC | ST | OBC(NCL) | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitter Instruments | 39 | 09 | 01 | 03 | 07 | — |
| Fitter Electronics | 43 | 19 | 09 | 02 | 07 | 06 |
| Machinist | 03 | 03 | — | — | — | — |
| Optical Worker | 12 | 08 | — | — | 03 | 01 |
| Electroplater | 01 | 01 | — | — | — | — |
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Junior Project Engineer — Educational Qualification
- Chemical: First Class (60% marks) full-time regular B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification relevant experience.
- Electrical: Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Plant Maintenance Engineering with at least 60% marks and 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Electronics: Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/Industrial Electronics & Instrumentation with at least 60% marks and 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Mechanical: Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering/Mechatronics with at least 60% marks and 5 years post-qualification experience.
- Optics & Coating: First Class (60% marks) full-time regular B.Sc. Degree with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects and 5 years post-qualification relevant experience.
Note: General/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates need a minimum of 60% aggregate marks, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the essential qualification.
Project Technician — Educational Qualification
- Matriculation + National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training, in the relevant trade (Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Optical Worker, or Electroplater, as applicable).
- Degree/Diploma holders in Engineering without NAC/NTC are not eligible for engagement against this advertisement.
- Ex-Servicemen with upgraded Class-III (equivalent to NAC) or Class-II/Class-I (equivalent to NTC) qualifications, duly endorsed for civil equivalence, are also eligible.
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Engineer (all disciplines) | 18 to 35 years |
| Project Technician (all trades) | 18 to 32 years |
Notification for Junior Project Engineer and Project Technician Here
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Remuneration
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Engineer | Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 1,20,000 |
| Project Technician | Rs. 20,000 – Rs. 65,000 |
In addition to the Pay Level, selected candidates will receive Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA), House Rent Allowance (as applicable), and Medical Allowance of Rs. 1,500 per month. An annual increment of 3% of basic pay is admissible, subject to satisfactory performance.
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Tenure of Engagement
- The initial engagement period is up to a maximum of 2 years.
- Extensions of up to 1 year at a time may be granted based on requirement and performance, subject to a total engagement period of up to 5 years (including initial period and extensions).
- IOL reserves the right to terminate the contract before completion of the tenure in case of unsatisfactory performance or misconduct.
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
For Junior Project Engineer Posts
- Screening: Applications are screened by a Screening Committee; eligible candidates are shortlisted for interview.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for interview to the extent of 2 times the number of vacancies, based on percentage of marks in Diploma/B.Sc.
- Interview: Only shortlisted candidates are interviewed.
- Final Merit: Based on weighted score — 75% weightage to percentage of marks in Diploma/B.Sc. and 25% weightage to performance in the personal interview.
- Document Verification: Carried out before the personal interview; shortcomings found lead to rejection of candidature.
- Tie-Breaking: Preference to the candidate older in age; if still tied, alphabetical order of names is used.
- No virtual/online interviews will be conducted, and no request for change of interview date/venue/time will be entertained.
For Project Technician Posts
- Shortlisting for Trade Test: Based on percentage of marks in the final NTC/NAC examination (if both are held, NTC percentage is considered). Candidates are called for the Trade Test to the extent of 2 times the number of vacancies.
- Trade Test (Practical): Qualifying in nature only, based on semi-skilled grade trade test specifications. Candidates who fail the Trade Test are disqualified.
- Final Merit: Decided solely on the percentage of marks obtained in the NTC/NAC final examination.
- Tie-Breaking: Preference to Ex-Trade Apprentices of Ordnance Factories first, then to the candidate older in age, and finally alphabetical order of names.
- No request for change of Trade Test date/venue will be entertained.
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Nil — There is no application fee for either Junior Project Engineer or Project Technician posts.
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
- Download the application form (Annexure-A) from https://indiaoptel.in under the “Career” section.
- Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS only.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of age proof, educational qualification mark sheets/certificates, experience certificates, and salary/pay proof.
- Forward the completed application, along with enclosures, by Speed Post only, to:
The Chairman & Managing Director, India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008
- The envelope must be superscripted as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ……………………… ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS”.
- Candidates applying for more than one position must submit separate applications for each post.
- Ex-Servicemen applying for Project Technician posts must also submit a signed undertaking as per Annexure-B.
India Optel Limited (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Job Description and Place of Posting
- Junior Project Engineer: Production and shop-floor activities, production quality-related work, and Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Metallurgical/Chemical lab-related work as per the position; posted at Opto Electronics Factory (OLF) and Ordnance Factory Dehradun (OFD).
- Project Technician: Technical trade work related to Project/Augmentation of capacity of TPDK-1, T-90 (OH), and T-72 at OLF Dehradun.
Selected candidates may be transferred/posted to any unit, project, or establishment of the Company across the country, as required.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for IOL Recruitment 2026? The last date is the 21st day from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
Is there an application fee for IOL Recruitment 2026? No, the application fee is Nil for both Junior Project Engineer and Project Technician posts.
How many vacancies are there in IOL Recruitment 2026? There are 57 vacancies for Junior Project Engineer (across Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and Optics & Coating disciplines) and 98 vacancies for Project Technician (across Fitter Instruments, Fitter Electronics, Machinist, Optical Worker, and Electroplater trades).
What is the mode of application for IOL Recruitment 2026? Applications must be submitted offline, in the prescribed format, and sent by Speed Post only to IOL’s Corporate Headquarters in Dehradun.
What is the selection process for IOL Recruitment 2026? Junior Project Engineer posts are selected through screening, shortlisting, and interview (75% weightage to academic marks, 25% to interview performance). Project Technician posts are selected through a qualifying Trade Test, with final merit based solely on NTC/NAC marks.
What is the tenure of engagement for IOL Recruitment 2026 posts? The initial engagement is for up to 2 years, extendable up to a total of 5 years, based on requirement and performance.
What is the age limit for IOL Recruitment 2026? 18 to 35 years for Junior Project Engineer posts, and 18 to 32 years for Project Technician posts, with age relaxation as per Government of India norms.
