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India Optel Recruitment 2026 (roject Technician, Junior Project Engineer and More 160 Posts)
Overview
The India Optel Limited (IOL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has released the India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt) for the engagement of 160 Fixed Term Contract (FTC) positions across four categories: Project Technician, Junior Project Engineer, Welfare Officer, and Consultant (Coordination).
 
The recruitment offers opportunities for candidates with qualifications ranging from NTC/NAC Trade Certificates, ITI, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Postgraduate Degree, and retired Army officer status, depending on the post. Most positions are based at IOL's units in Dehradun (Uttarakhand), while Welfare Officer posts also cover Chandigarh, and Consultant (Coordination) posts are available at Agra, Delhi, Pune, Avadi, and Tiruchirappalli.
 
The application process is completely offline, and candidates must submit the prescribed Annexure-A application form through Post or Speed Post only. There is no online application portal, and no application fee is required for any post.
 
The last date for receipt of offline applications is 03 October 2026. Applications reaching the India Optel Limited Headquarters after the deadline will not be considered.
The selection process will be conducted as per IOL recruitment guidelines, which may include shortlisting, interview, skill assessment, document verification, and other post-specific procedures. Selected candidates will receive remuneration as per the applicable Fixed Term Contract pay scales, along with admissible benefits under the terms of the contract.
 
Candidates should carefully check the post-wise vacancies, educational qualification, age limit, salary, important dates before submitting their application.
Important Dates
  • Date of Publication of Advertisement : 12-09-2026
  • Start Date to Apply : 12-09-2026
  • Last Date/Closing Date for Receipt of Application at IOL HQ : 03-10-2026 (21st day from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News)
Application Fee
  • The application fee is NIL.
Age Limit
  • Project Technician (all trades) : 18 to 32 years
  • Welfare Officer : 27 to 45 years
  • Junior Project Engineer (all disciplines) : 18 to 35 years
  • Consultant (Coordination) Upper age limit  :  62 years (maximum)
Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
Project Technician (Fitter Instruments) 39
  • Matriculation + relevant National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training, trade-specific as listed in the notification (e.g. Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Optical Worker, Electroplater)
Project Technician (Fitter Electronics) 43
  • Matriculation + relevant National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training, trade-specific as listed in the notification (e.g. Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Optical Worker, Electroplater)
Project Technician (Machinist) 03
  • Matriculation + relevant National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training, trade-specific as listed in the notification (e.g. Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Optical Worker, Electroplater)
Project Technician (Optical Worker) 12
  • Matriculation + relevant National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training, trade-specific as listed in the notification (e.g. Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Optical Worker, Electroplater)
Project Technician (Electroplater) 01
  • Matriculation + relevant National Trade Certificate (NTC)/National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the National Council for Vocational Training, trade-specific as listed in the notification (e.g. Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Optical Worker, Electroplater)
Welfare Officer 03
  • Full-time Bachelor's Degree (minimum 60% marks) plus a Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Human Resources Management, or Labour Welfare from a Central/State Government-recognised institution
Junior Project Engineer (Chemical) 01
  • First class (60% marks) full-time regular B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry
Junior Project Engineer (Electrical) 02

Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Plant Maintenance Engineering (minimum 60% marks)
Junior Project Engineer (Electronics) 23
  • Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/Industrial Electronics & Instrumentation (minimum 60% marks)
Junior Project Engineer (Mechanical) 24
  • Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering & Mechatronics (minimum 60% marks)
Junior Project Engineer (Optics & Coating) 07
  • First class (60% marks) full-time regular B.Sc. Degree with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects
Consultant (Coordination) 02
  • Retired Officer of the Indian Army in the rank of Major or Lt. Colonel from Armoured Corps/Mechanised Infantry/Corps of Artillery/Army Ordnance Corps/Corps of EME
Post Name Salary
Project Technician (Fitter Instruments) ₹20,000–₹65,000
Project Technician (Fitter Electronics) ₹20,000–₹65,000
Project Technician (Machinist) ₹20,000–₹65,000
Project Technician (Optical Worker) ₹20,000–₹65,000
Project Technician (Electroplater) ₹20,000–₹65,000
Welfare Officer ₹40,000–₹1,40,000
Junior Project Engineer (Chemical) ₹30,000–₹1,20,000
Junior Project Engineer (Electrical) ₹30,000–₹1,20,000
Junior Project Engineer (Electronics) ₹30,000–₹1,20,000
Junior Project Engineer (Mechanical) ₹30,000–₹1,20,000
Junior Project Engineer (Optics & Coating) ₹30,000–₹1,20,000
Consultant (Coordination) ₹1,00,000
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