Overview
IREL (India) Limited, Manavalakurichi, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu has released a recruitment notification for the post of Apprentice. Eligible candidates with BE/Diploma/ITI in the relevant trade (varies by post; see Eligibility section) can apply online portal registration (mandatory) followed by hardcopy application by post before 31 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- IREL (India) Limited, Manavalakurichi, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
- Qualification
- BE/Diploma/ITI in the relevant trade (varies by post; see Eligibility section)
- Advertisement No
- IREL (India) Limited/MK/Apprentices Engagement/2026/01
- Last date to apply
- 31 August 2026
Important Dates
| Date of Notification | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 31 August 2026 (applications received after this date will not be considered) |
| Document Verification / Medical Examination Dates | Not specified in the official notification - to be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
| General (as on last date of application) | Minimum 18 years, Maximum 25 years |
Vacancy Details
IREL (India) Limited has advertised a total of 39 Apprentice Trainee seats across Graduate, Technician and Trade categories for its Manavalakurichi unit. Candidates can apply for only one trade at a time.
Eligibility
Eligibility is trade-specific, as shown in the Vacancy tables above. In addition, the following general conditions apply to all applicants: • Qualifications acquired through Distance Learning Mode, Part Time Mode, or Correspondence Mode will not be considered. • Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in any Government/Public Sector/Private industrial organisation are not eligible. • Candidates should not apply for more than one trade at a time. • Candidates holding a higher/professional qualification - such as ME/M.Tech, MCA, MBA or its equivalent, CA/ICWA, Ph.D, or LLB - need not apply, as these are considered higher than the prescribed induction-level qualification for the advertised seats. This list is not exhaustive; the Management may determine other disqualifying higher qualifications. Suppressing information about possessing or pursuing a higher qualification can render a candidate ineligible or lead to termination at any stage. • If the final aggregate marks are not mentioned in the pass certificate or final mark-sheet, the average marks of all semesters/years will be considered as the marks scored in the qualifying examination. • Where CGPA or grades are awarded instead of percentage, the equivalent percentage (as per the norms of the concerned University/Institute) must be indicated in the application, with a supporting certificate to be submitted at the time of document verificatio…
Age Limit
Category: Age Limit / Relaxation General (as on last date of application): Minimum 18 years, Maximum 25 years SC/ST: Age relaxation up to 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Age relaxation up to 3 years PWD: Age relaxation up to 10 years
Selection Process
Merit list based on qualifying marks, defined priority categories, document verification and medical fitness (no written exam)
How to Apply
Applying for this recruitment involves two mandatory steps: online portal registration, followed by submission of a hardcopy application by post. Applications will not be accepted without prior registration on the relevant Government web portal.
Required Documents
Candidates should submit self-attested photocopies of the following documents along with their application: • 10th pass/Matriculation certificate or Birth Certificate issued by the concerned Education Board/Authority, as proof of date of birth (no other document will be accepted for verification of date of birth). • 10th/HSC Mark Sheet. • SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/Disability certificates, in the prescribed format, issued by the Competent Authority (for reserved category candidates). The OBC Non-Creamy Layer status must be valid and the OBC certificate must be the latest one issued by the Competent Authority. • Income and Assets Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (for EWS candidates). • Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets and Pass Certificate in the respective discipline. • Documentary proof for candidates belonging to the Land Affected Category or peripheral villages within a 10 km radius of the IREL, MK unit. • Nativity Certificate. • Land Loser Certificate, if applicable. • Aadhaar Card. • 10 (ten) passport-size photographs. • Police Verification Certificate, duly issued by the concerned Police authorities of the area where the candidate normally resides.
Important Instructions
• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in IREL (India) Limited or any other organisation are not eligible to apply again. • If selected, candidates can be posted to any Department of the unit for the Apprenticeship Training. • Selected candidates must execute a Contract with the respective authority as per the Apprentices Act. • IREL (India) Limited has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices during or after completion of the apprenticeship period. On successful completion, candidates will be relieved from the respective work area. • Any corrigendum, addendum, or update relating to this advertisement will be made available only on the official website www.irel.co.in. Candidates are advised to periodically check this website, as all future correspondence and the latest information will be published there only. • The candidature of every applicant is provisional and subject to subsequent verification of certificates. If it is detected at any stage - during engagement or thereafter - that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms, or has furnished incorrect/doctored/false information, certificates, or documents, or has suppressed any material fact, the candidature or engagement will be liable to be cancelled or terminated. • The decision of the Management is final and binding on all candidates on matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, m…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 39 Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Posts?
Date of Notification: 03 August 2026; Last Date to Apply: 31 August 2026; Last Date to Submit Application: 31 August 2026 (applications received after this date will not be considered); Document Verification / Medical Examination Dates: Not specified in the official notification - to be communicated to shortlisted candidates; General (as on last date of application): Minimum 18 years, Maximum 25 years
What is the application fee?
Not specified in the official notification
What is the age limit?
18 to 25 years as on the last date of application
What is the selection process?
Merit list based on qualifying marks, defined priority categories, document verification and medical fitness (no written exam)