India Optel Recruitment 2026: 155 Junior Project Engineer & Technician Posts, No Fee, Apply by 3 October
India Optel Limited (IOL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has issued Advertisement No. IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt announcing offline recruitment for 155 vacancies on a Fixed Term Contract basis. The engagement comprises 57 Junior Project Engineer posts (across Electronics, Mechanical, Optics & Coating, Electrical, and Chemical disciplines) and 98 Project Technician posts (in Fitter Instruments, Fitter Electronics, Optical Worker, Machinist, and Electroplater trades) for its Dehradun production facilities. Eligible Indian citizens can submit offline applications in the prescribed format by 3 October 2026 without any application fee.
| Recruitment Body | India Optel Limited (IOL) |
| Post Name | Junior Project Engineer & Project Technician |
| Total Vacancies | 155 Posts |
| Educational Qualification | Junior Project Engineer: 3-Year Full-Time Regular Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electronics / Electrical / Allied) OR First Class B.Sc. (Chemistry / Physics & Maths) + Minimum 5 Years Post-Qualification Relevant Industrial Experience, Project Technician: Matriculation (10th) + NTC / NAC in relevant Trade (Fitter Instruments, Fitter Electronics, Optical Worker, Machinist, Electroplater) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 Years |
| Pay Scale / Salary | Junior Project Engineer: ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 (IDA Scale) | Project Technician: ₹20,000 – ₹65,000 (IDA Scale) + ₹1,500/mo Medical Allowance + 3% Annual Increment |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Application Start Date | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Exam Date | Interview / Practical Trade Test to be announced by IOL |
| Official Portal | https://www.indiaoptel.in |
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Important Dates Schedule
Application Fee Details
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or UPI.
Age Limit & Relaxation Criteria
• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years
Age Relaxation: 18 to 35 Years for Junior Project Engineer; 18 to 32 Years for Project Technician as on 03.10.2026. Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules (SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC-NCL: 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years, Ex-Servicemen: military service + 3 Years). Special age relaxation for Ex-Trade Apprentices of Ordnance Factories as per rules.
India Optel Limited (IOL) : Post Wise Vacancy & Eligibility Details
Check comprehensive post-wise educational eligibility criteria, pay scales, and tentative vacancies (Total: 155 Posts).
| Post Name | Pay Scale / Level | Total Vacancies | Eligibility & Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Project Engineer (JPE) | IDA Scale | 57 | First Class B.Sc. (Chemistry / Physics & Maths) OR 3-Year Diploma in Engineering (Electronics / Mechanical / Electrical / Allied) with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD) + Minimum 5 Years relevant post-qualification industrial experience |
| Project Technician (PT) | IDA Scale | 98 | Matriculation (10th Pass) + National Trade Certificate (NTC) / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in designated trade (Fitter Instruments / Electronics / Machinist / Optical Worker / Electroplater). No prior experience required; Ordnance Factory Ex-Trade Apprentices given preference. |
India Optel Limited (IOL) : Department Wise Vacancy Details
Check branch-wise qualifying degree/diploma requirements across participating ministries and departments.
| Department Name | Trade / Branch Name | Eligibility Department Wise |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Project Engineer (JPE) - Fixed Term Contract | Chemical | First Class full-time regular B.Sc. in Chemistry + 5 Years Post-Qualification Experience (UR: 1, Total: 1 Post) |
| Junior Project Engineer (JPE) - Fixed Term Contract | Electrical | 3-year regular Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Plant Maintenance + 5 Years Experience (UR: 1, OBC: 1, Total: 2 Posts) |
| Junior Project Engineer (JPE) - Fixed Term Contract | Electronics | Diploma in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Industrial Electronics + 5 Years Experience (UR: 10, SC: 4, ST: 1, OBC: 6, EWS: 2, Total: 23 Posts) |
| Junior Project Engineer (JPE) - Fixed Term Contract | Mechanical | Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics Engineering + 5 Years Experience (UR: 6, SC: 5, ST: 2, OBC: 8, EWS: 3, Total: 24 Posts) |
| Junior Project Engineer (JPE) - Fixed Term Contract | Optics & Coating | First Class regular B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics as major subjects + 5 Years Experience (UR: 5, SC: 1, OBC: 1, Total: 7 Posts) |
| Project Technician (PT) - Fixed Term Contract | Fitter Instruments | 10th / Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Fitter Instruments (UR: 19, SC: 9, ST: 1, OBC: 3, EWS: 7, Total: 39 Posts) |
| Project Technician (PT) - Fixed Term Contract | Fitter Electronics | 10th / Matriculation + NTC/NAC in eligible electronics trades (UR: 19, SC: 9, ST: 2, OBC: 7, EWS: 6, Total: 43 Posts) |
| Project Technician (PT) - Fixed Term Contract | Machinist | 10th / Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Machinist (UR: 3, Total: 3 Posts) |
| Project Technician (PT) - Fixed Term Contract | Optical Worker | 10th / Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Optical Worker (UR: 8, OBC: 3, EWS: 1, Total: 12 Posts) |
| Project Technician (PT) - Fixed Term Contract | Electroplater | 10th / Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Electroplater (UR: 1, Total: 1 Post) |
Post-Wise Pay Scale & Estimated In-Hand Salary
According to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix with applicable DA, HRA, and Transport Allowances.
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Basic Pay Scale | Estimated Monthly In-Hand Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Project Engineer | Executive (FTC) | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 (IDA) | ₹35,000 – ₹42,000 + ₹1,500 Medical + HRA |
| Project Technician | Non-Executive (FTC) | ₹20,000 – ₹65,000 (IDA) | ₹24,000 – ₹29,000 + ₹1,500 Medical + HRA |
Selection Process Stages
- 1Application Screening & Scrutiny: Initial verification of offline applications against eligibility norms, trade certificates, and experience documents.
- 2Shortlisting (1:2 Ratio): Candidates shortlisted in approximately 2 times the number of vacancies based on qualifying degree/diploma/NTC marks.
- 3Stage-II Assessment: Personal Interview for Junior Project Engineers (Weightage: 75% Diploma/B.Sc. Marks + 25% Interview); Practical Trade Test for Project Technicians (Qualifying in nature only, merit determined by NTC/NAC marks).
- 4Final Merit & Tie-Breaking: Ranked by composite score / NTC marks (older candidates and Ordnance Factory Ex-Trade Apprentices given preference in ties).
- 5Pre-Employment Medical Fitness Examination & Character/Antecedent Police Verification.
How to Apply Online for India Optel Limited (IOL)
- 1Visit the official website of India Optel Limited at indiaoptel.in and open the 'Careers' / 'Recruitment' section.
- 2Download the official advertisement for Advertisement No. IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt along with the prescribed Annexure-A Application Format.
- 3Print the Annexure-A application form on good quality A4 size paper.
- 4Fill out the application form carefully in BLOCK LETTERS using a blue or black ballpoint pen.
- 5Affix a recent passport-sized photograph in the designated box and sign across it (self-attest).
- 6Enter exact academic and technical qualifications matching your matriculation mark sheet and diploma/degree/NTC certificates.
- 7For Junior Project Engineer posts, enter detailed post-qualification experience with employer name, period, designation, and nature of duties.
- 8Attach self-attested photocopies of all required credentials: Date of Birth proof (10th certificate), all semester mark sheets, final diploma/degree/trade certificates, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), PwBD certificate (if applicable), and experience certificates.
- 9Ex-Servicemen must attach discharge certificate and completed Annexure-B undertaking.
- 10Do NOT attach any demand draft or postal order because the application fee is NIL for all candidates.
- 11Enclose the completed application and self-attested copies in a secure envelope and superscribe in bold: 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __________ ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS' (specify exact post, discipline, or trade).
- 12Send the sealed envelope by Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Chairman & Managing Director, India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248008 so that it reaches on or before 3 October 2026.
Documents Required for Application
- Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Mark Sheet as Proof of Date of Birth
- All Semesters / Years Mark Sheets of Qualifying Diploma / B.Sc. / Matriculation
- Final Passing Certificate / Degree / Diploma / National Trade Certificate (NTC) / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)
- Valid Caste / Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS) in Govt. of India format (if applicable)
- Valid PwBD Disability Certificate issued by Competent Medical Authority (if applicable)
- Discharge Book, PPO, and Annexure-B Undertaking for Ex-Servicemen
- Detailed Experience Certificates on employer letterhead with joining/relieving dates and work profile (Mandatory for JPE posts)
- Recent Payslips / Form 16 / Appointment Letter for currently employed candidates
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (PSU / Government / Autonomous bodies)
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
- Passport Size Photographs (identical to the one pasted on Annexure-A)
⚠️ Is India Optel Recruitment 2026 a Permanent Government Job?
Direct Answer: No. All 155 vacancies announced under Advertisement No. IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt are on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) basis.
These engagements are not regular or permanent appointments in India Optel Limited (IOL). The initial engagement period is for up to 2 years, which may be extended year-on-year up to a maximum cumulative tenure of 5 years depending strictly on project requirements and satisfactory performance. Appointment under this contract does not confer any title, right, or claim for regular absorption or permanent absorption in IOL or the Ministry of Defence.
India Optel Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise & Category-Wise Details
India Optel Limited has notified 155 vacancies distributed across 5 disciplines of Junior Project Engineers and 5 trades of Project Technicians. The detailed vertical reservation breakup is tabulated below:
| Post & Discipline / Trade | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Junior Project Engineer (JPE) Posts (Total: 57) | ||||||
| JPE – Chemical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JPE – Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| JPE – Electronics | 10 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 23 |
| JPE – Mechanical | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| JPE – Optics & Coating | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| B. Project Technician Posts (Total: 98) | ||||||
| Technician – Fitter Instruments | 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 39 |
| Technician – Fitter Electronics | 19 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 43 |
| Technician – Machinist | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Technician – Optical Worker | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Technician – Electroplater | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 73 | 28 | 7 | 29 | 18 | 155 |
📌 PwBD and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Horizontal Reservation:
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) is horizontal in nature and will be adjusted against the respective vertical categories (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS). Horizontal reservation does not increase the overall total of 155 vacancies.
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Detailed Eligibility Criteria
1. Junior Project Engineer (JPE) Qualification
Candidates applying for Junior Project Engineer posts must hold full-time, regular qualifications from a recognized University or State Board of Technical Education. The exact recognized disciplines are:
- Chemical: First Class full-time regular B.Sc. in Chemistry.
- Electrical: 3-year full-time regular Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Plant Maintenance Engineering.
- Electronics: 3-year full-time regular Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering / Industrial Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
- Mechanical: 3-year full-time regular Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering.
- Optics & Coating: First Class full-time regular B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects.
Minimum Percentage Criteria for JPE:
• General / OBC-NCL / EWS Candidates: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate.
• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
⚡ Mandatory Experience for Junior Project Engineers:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant post-qualification full-time industrial experience. Experience must be acquired strictly after the date of passing the qualifying examination. Part-time experience, freelance work, or academic projects completed during the course will NOT be counted. Experience certificates must clearly state joining date, relieving date, designation, and nature of technical duties performed.
2. Project Technician Qualification
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10th) from a recognized board along with a National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade:
- Fitter Instruments: Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Fitter Instruments trade.
- Fitter Electronics: Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Electronics Mechanic / Fitter Electronics trade.
- Machinist: Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Machinist trade.
- Optical Worker: Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Optical Worker trade.
- Electroplater: Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Electroplater trade.
⚠️ Critical Warning for ITI / Diploma Holders:
Higher qualifications such as a Diploma in Engineering or B.E./B.Tech will NOT be accepted as a substitute for the mandatory NTC/NAC trade certificate. Applicants for Project Technician must possess the exact ITI NTC/NAC certificate in the specified trade.
Experience for Technicians: Prior work experience is not mandatory. Freshers possessing NTC/NAC are eligible. Ex-Trade Apprentices of Ordnance Factories will be given preference during selection.
Salary, Allowances & Retention Bonus
Junior Project Engineer Pay Structure
• Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 (IDA Pattern)
• Medical Allowance: ₹1,500 per month
• Annual Increment: 3% on basic pay based on performance
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): As applicable as per company rules at Dehradun
Project Technician Pay Structure
• Pay Scale: ₹20,000 – ₹65,000 (IDA Pattern)
• Medical Allowance: ₹1,500 per month
• Annual Increment: 3% on basic pay based on performance
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): As applicable as per company rules
🎁 Special Retention Bonus Scheme:
To incentivize contract completion, IOL provides a Retention Bonus equal to 25% of the last month's basic pay for every completed year of service. This bonus is paid as a lump sum upon the successful completion of the full contract term. Candidates who resign voluntarily prior to contract completion will forfeit this bonus.
Selection Process & Merit Formulation
The selection procedure differs substantially between the two posts:
A. Selection Method for Junior Project Engineer (JPE):
- Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on Diploma/B.Sc. marks in a ratio of approximately 1:2 (2 times the vacancies).
- Weightage Formula:
- Academic Qualification Marks (Diploma / B.Sc.): 75% weightage
- Personal Interview Performance: 25% weightage
- Final Merit List: Prepared on the 100-mark composite score. In case of ties, the older candidate will be ranked higher. If dates of birth are identical, alphabetical order of candidate names will decide merit.
B. Selection Method for Project Technician:
- Shortlisting: Shortlisted in a 1:2 ratio based purely on marks obtained in the National Trade Certificate (NTC) or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC).
- Practical Trade Test: Shortlisted candidates must undergo a practical trade test conducted at IOL Dehradun. The trade test is qualifying in nature only. Marks obtained in the trade test will not be added to the merit list.
- Final Merit List: Merit is formulated strictly based on the marks obtained in the NTC/NAC trade certificate. If a candidate holds both NTC and NAC, the higher percentage between the two will be considered. Ex-Trade Apprentices of Ordnance Factories will receive priority in tie-breaking.
Step-by-Step Offline Application Process
Please follow these precise guidelines to avoid application rejection:
✉️ Envelope Superscription (Mandatory Text):
You must superscribe the top of the outer envelope in bold capital letters:
* Fill in the exact post title, discipline, or trade (e.g., JUNIOR PROJECT ENGINEER - ELECTRONICS or PROJECT TECHNICIAN - FITTER INSTRUMENTS).
📮 Official Postal Address for Submitting Application:
The Chairman & Managing Director,
India Optel Limited (IOL),
Corporate Headquarters, OFILDD Campus, Raipur,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248008
Send via Speed Post or Registered Post. Ensure the envelope reaches the IOL office on or before 3 October 2026. Applications received after the deadline due to postal delay will not be entertained.
Common Reasons Why IOL Applications Get Rejected
- • Application received after 3 October 2026.
- • Application submitted in wrong format or missing photograph/signature.
- • Missing self-attested copies of certificates or mark sheets.
- • JPE applicant having less than 5 years post-qualification experience.
- • Higher degree submitted without required ITI NTC/NAC trade certificate for Technician posts.
- • Multiple posts applied in a single form without separate envelopes.
Frequently Asked Questions – India Optel Limited (IOL)
Source: Official recruitment advertisement issued by India Optel Limited (IOL).
Candidates must carefully review all eligibility criteria, educational certificates, reservation policies, and guidelines directly in the official notification before submitting their application.
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