IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 12 Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentices Posts

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The total number of apprenticeship vacancies available at IREL (India) Limited, Chavara, Kerala for 2026-27 is 12.

Candidates must possess the specific educational qualification corresponding to the designated trade as outlined in the vacancy table: ITI in Fitter, ITI in Welder, M Sc in Chemistry, B Tech / BE in Mechanical, Diploma in Mechanical, or BBA(Fin) / B Com for Executive posts. Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on the last date of application. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and rules made thereunder in any Govt. / Public Sector / Private Industrial Organization are NOT eligible. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD will be applicable as per the prescribed percentage applicable to the State of Kerala, along with relevant government guidelines.

Rate of stipend of the apprentices will be as prescribed under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 and as notified by Government from time to time. The training period is 1 year for Fitter, Welder, Mechanical (Graduate), Mechanical (Technician), and Executive posts, and 1 ½ years for AAO(P).

Selection is based on a merit list derived from marks scored in the specified educational qualification, subject to being found "Medically Fit" by IREL (India) Limited's Medical Officer. In case of a tie, higher marks in specified educational qualification will be considered, and if still tied, seniority in date of birth will be taken. The priority order for selection is: (a) Candidates belonging to Land Affected Category; (b) Candidates coming under the Mining area and from peripheral villages situated within 10 KM radius of IREL (India) Limited, Chavara unit; (c) Wards of serving employees / Forum members; (d) Belonging to Kollam District; (e) Belonging to Kerala State; (f) Others.