IREL Apprentices  Recruitment 2026: IREL (India) Limited has released the official notification for 39 Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentice vacancies at its Manavalakurichi unit. Eligible candidates with a relevant ITI, Diploma, or B.E./B.Tech degree can apply offline before August 31, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can read more details below.

About IREL:

IREL Limited is an Indian Public Sector Undertaking based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It specializes in mining and refining rare earth metals. It has an installed capacity to process about 10,000 MT of rare earth bearing mineral.

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IREL Apprentices Recruitment 2026:

Organization Name IREL
Post Name Graduate/Technician/Trade Apprentices
Job Location Kanyakumari
JobType Government Jobs
Vacancies 39 Posts
Duration 1-2 Years
Application Mode Online Application + Offline Submission
Last date to apply 31 August 2026

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IREL Apprentices 2026 – Educational Qualifications

Graduate Apprentices:

  • Electrical: B.E (Electrical & Electronics)
  • Civil: B.E (Civil)
  • Mechanical: B.E. (Mechanical)

Technician Apprentices: 

  • Mechanical: Diploma (Mechanical)
  • Electrical: Diploma (Electrical)
  • Civil: Diploma (Civil)

Trade Apprentices: 

  • Fitter: Passed ITI in Fitter trade
  • Electrician: Passed ITI in Electrician trade
  • Mechanic (Motor Vehicle): Passed ITI in MMV trade Welder
  • Welder: Passed ITI in Welder trade
  • Electronic/Instrument Mechanic: Passed ITI in Instrument Mechanic trade
  • Refrigeration & AC Mechanic: Passed ITI in Refrigeration & AC Mechanic trade
  • Turner: Passed ITI in Turner trade
  • Plumber/Fitter: Passed ITI in Plumber trade
  • Carpenter: Passed ITI in Carpenter trade
  • PASAA: Passed in Computer Operator and Programming Assistant

IREL Apprentices Recruitment – Age Limit

  • The age of the candidate should be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of up to25 years

Age Relaxation – IREL Recruitment 2026:

  • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe – 5 years
  • Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) – 3 years
  • Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) – 10 Years
  • Persons affected by 1984 riots – 5 years
  • Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried – Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates

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IREL Apprentice Vacancies: 39 Posts

  • Graduate Apprentices:
    • Electrical: 02 Posts
    • Civil: 01 Post
    • Mechanical:01 Post
  • Technician Apprentices:
    • Mechanical: 01 Post
    • Electrical: 01 Post
    • Civil: 02 Posts
  • Trade Apprentices:
    • Fitter: 10 Posts
    • Electrician: 05 Posts
    • Mechanic (Motor Vehicle): 01 Post
    • Welder: 04 Posts
    • Electronic/Instrument Mechanic: 02 Posts
    • Refrigeration & AC Mechanic: 01 Post
    • Turner: 01 Post
    • Plumber/Fitter: 02 Posts
    • Carpenter: 02 Posts
    • PASAA: 03 Posts

Selection Process of IREL Careers:

  • The selection process will be based on a merit list based on marks scored in specified educational qualifications.
  • Candidates will be called for document verification in the order of merit.
  • They are required to submit original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies of documents with regard to educational qualification, age and caste/PWD (if applicable) and other documents as specified.

IREL Job Openings 2026 – Application Fee

    • No Application Fee

      How to Apply for IREL Apprentices Recruitment 2026?

      To apply for this Off Campus Drive, interested candidates must follow the procedure outlined below:

      1. Register on the Government Portal. (Trade or Graduate / Technician Apprentices)
      2. Apply to IREL Manavalakurichi
      3. Now fill out the application form at the end of the notification in an hardcopy
      4. Send via Speed Post
        Write “APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICE AGAINST NOTIFICATION NO. IREL (India) Limited/MK/Apprentices Engagement/2026/01” on top of the envelope and post it to:

      Postal Address:

      The Chief Manager — HRM (Legal & ER),
      IREL (India) Limited,
      Manavalakurichi,
      Kanyakumari District,
      Tamilnadu-629252

      Note: Your hardcopy application must reach the address on or before August 31, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be accepted

      If you face any issues while applying. Do let us know in the comment section.

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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for IREL Apprentice Recruitment:

      1. What is the last date to apply for the apprenticeship?

      The filled-in hard copy application along with all required self-attested documents must reach the office on or before August 31, 2026. Applications received after this date will be rejected.

      2. Can I apply online only, or is sending a hard copy mandatory?

      Applying online alone is not enough. You must complete two mandatory steps:

      1. Register on the appropriate government apprenticeship portal 

      2. Fill out the prescribed application form and send the physical copy by post.

      3. What are the age limits and relaxation criteria?

      • Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old as of August 31, 2026.

      • Age Relaxation:

        • SC / ST: Up to 5 years

        • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 3 years

        • PWD: Up to 10 years

      4. Is there any written exam or interview conducted for selection?

      No. There is no written examination or interview. Selection is made purely on a merit list calculated from the aggregate marks obtained in your qualifying examination (ITI, Diploma, or B.E. Degree), subject to document verification, medical fitness, and police verification.

      5. What essential documents must be enclosed with the hardcopy form?

      You must attach self-attested photocopies of:

      • 10th Class Mark Sheet and Birth/Matriculation Certificate (for DOB proof)

      • All semester/yearly mark sheets and pass certificates for your qualification

      • Caste / EWS / PWD Certificate (if applicable)

      • Nativity Certificate & Land-affected proof (if applicable)

      • Aadhaar Card

      • Police Verification Certificate

      • 10 recent passport-size photographs

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