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- Overview
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- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility
- Age Limit
- Salary
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Documents Required
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- India Optel Limited (IOL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has released IOL Recruitment 2026 for engagement on Fixed Term Contract (FTC) basis against Advertisement No. IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt. The notification covers four separate categories of posts - Project Technician, Junior Project Engineer, Welfare Officer, and Consultant (Coordination) - adding up to 160 posts (post-wise total; not stated as a single grand total in the notification). Eligible candidates can apply strictly offline in the prescribed format.
- Quick answers: IOL (India Optel Limited) is recruiting for Project Technician, Junior Project Engineer, Welfare Officer, and Consultant (Coordination) posts, with a combined 160 vacancies across categories. Educational qualification ranges from NTC/NAC trade certificates to Diploma, Bachelor's/Postgraduate degrees, and retired Army officer status, depending on the post. Applications must be sent offline (by Post/Speed Post only) in the prescribed Annexure-A format; there is no online application portal for this recruitment. The application fee is NIL for all posts. The last date for receipt of applications at IOL HQ is03-10-2026. The posts are based mainly at IOL's units in Dehradun (Uttarakhand), with the Welfare Officer post also covering Chandigarh and the Consultant (Coordination) post covering Agra, Delhi, Pune, Avadi, and Tiruchirappalli.
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India Optel Recruitment 2026 Overview
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- The notification does not carry fixed calendar dates; the closing date is defined relative to the date of publication in the Employment News.
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
- IOL Vacancy 2026 is spread across four post categories, with category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS) reservation given in parentheses where specified in the notification. Horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) is applied within the totals shown, as detailed in the official notification.
- Within the Project Technician category, additional horizontal reservation for PwBD (Category b/c/d as applicable) and Ex-Servicemen is specified post-wise in the official notification and should be verified there for exact category-wise breakup.
Qualification
- For Junior Project Engineer posts, General/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates need a minimum of 60% aggregate marks and SC/ST/PwBD candidates a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the essential qualifying exam. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for all posts.
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Age will be reckoned as on the closing date of the advertisement for all posts. Relaxation in the upper age limit is permissible for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other eligible reserved categories as per Government of India directives; Ex-Trade Apprentices of Ordnance Factories get age relaxation to the extent of their apprenticeship training period for Project Technician posts.
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Salary
- An annual increment of 3% (rounded to the next ₹10) of basic pay applies during the tenure, subject to satisfactory performance assessment, for Project Technician, Welfare Officer, and Junior Project Engineer posts.
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- The application fee is NIL for all four post categories - Project Technician, Welfare Officer, Junior Project Engineer, and Consultant (Coordination).
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Project Technician: Screening and shortlisting for a Trade Test (Practical) based on percentage of marks in the final NTC/NAC examination (candidates called at twice the number of positions); the Trade Test is qualifying in nature, and final merit is based solely on NTC/NAC marks.
- Welfare Officer: Screening of applications, shortlisting for interview (twice the number of positions) based on percentage of marks in the Bachelor's Degree, followed by a personal interview; final merit is based on interview performance.
- Junior Project Engineer: Screening, shortlisting for interview (twice the number of vacancies) based on percentage of marks in Diploma/B.Sc., followed by a personal interview; final merit is a weighted score of 75% Diploma/B.Sc. marks and 25% interview performance.
- Consultant (Coordination): Screening, shortlisting, and a personal interview; selection is based on interview performance and meeting the required eligibility criteria.
- Document verification from original certificates is carried out before the personal interview/Trade Test for all posts; discrepancies found during verification can lead to rejection of candidature.
- Ties in merit are resolved first by Ex-Trade Apprentice preference (Project Technician only), then by older age, then alphabetical order of names.
- No virtual/online interview is conducted for any post, and requests to change the interview/test date, venue, or time are not entertained.
How to Apply for India Optel Recruitment 2026
- IOL Apply Online is not applicable for this recruitment - applications must be submitted offline, by Post/Speed Post only, in the prescribed format.
- Download the application format given at Annexure-A to the advertisement from the IOL website (https://indiaoptel.in), under the 'Career' section.
- Fill the application form in BLOCK LETTERS only, entering all required details including qualification, experience, and category.
- Attach self-attested copies of all requisite documents (age proof, qualification certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, caste/category certificate, etc., as applicable to the post).
- Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the application form.
- Superscribe the envelope as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ___ ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS", naming the specific post applied for.
- Send the completed application by Speed Post only to: The Chairman & Managing Director, India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008.
- Ensure the application reaches IOL HQ on or before the closing date (03-10-2026). IOL is not responsible for postal delay or loss in transit.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
Documents Required for India Optel Recruitment 2026
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Educational Qualification Certificate(s) and mark sheets (10th, NTC/NAC, Diploma, Degree, or Postgraduate Degree/Diploma, as applicable to the post)
- Experience Certificate(s), where post-qualification experience is required
- Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/ESM) in the prescribed Government of India format, where applicable
- Declaration by Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Annexure-B, where applicable
- Self-attested copies of all above documents
- Two recent passport-size photographs (one affixed to the application, one retained for the admit card)
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Engagement is purely on a Fixed Term Contract basis and does not confer any claim to regular/permanent employment with IOL.
- Canvassing in any form, or use of outside influence to secure engagement, will lead to disqualification.
- Applications received after the closing date, or that are incomplete, illegible, not in the prescribed format, or without self-attested copies of required certificates, will be summarily rejected.
- IOL's decision on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, and the selection process is final.
- Any legal dispute arising out of this recruitment is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts/tribunals at Dehradun (Uttarakhand).
- Candidates must keep their e-mail ID and mobile number active throughout the engagement process, as all official communication will be sent by e-mail.
- Candidates currently employed in Government/Quasi-Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies are advised to obtain prior permission from their employer before applying.
- IOL reserves the right to raise or curtail the number of vacancies advertised or the eligibility criteria; any such change will be notified only on the official website.
India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- IOL Junior Project Engineer PDF: Click here
- IOL Welfare Officer PDF: Click here
- IOL Project Technician PDF: Click here
- IOL Consultant PDF: Click here
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- Candidates who have completed their Diploma or Degree in Engineering can also explore more Diploma Engineering Government Jobs and Graduate Engineer Government Jobs available across India. Candidates holding an NTC/NAC trade certificate can check the latest ITI Government Jobs and Fitter/Technician Recruitment notifications. Those looking for opportunities closer to this posting's location can browse Uttarakhand Government Jobs and Dehradun Government Jobs. Ex-Servicemen and retired defence personnel can also explore more Defence PSU Recruitment and Ex-Servicemen Government Jobs matching their background.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in IOL Recruitment 2026?
- There are 160 vacancies in total across all post categories (this is a computed sum of the post-wise figures; the notification does not state one combined total).
Q4. What is the qualification required for IOL Recruitment 2026?
- Qualification varies by post: NTC/NAC trade certificate for Project Technician, Bachelor's + Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Social Work/HR/Labour Welfare for Welfare Officer, a relevant Diploma or B.Sc. Degree for Junior Project Engineer, and retired Army officer (Major/Lt. Colonel) status for Consultant (Coordination).
Q5. What is the age limit for IOL Recruitment 2026?
- Age limit is 18–32 years for Project Technician, 27–45 years for Welfare Officer, 18–35 years for Junior Project Engineer, and a maximum of 62 years for Consultant (Coordination), as on the closing date of the advertisement.
Q6. What is the application fee for IOL Recruitment 2026?
- The application fee is NIL for all post categories.
Q8. What is the selection process for IOL Recruitment 2026?
- Selection involves screening, shortlisting, and either a Trade Test (for Project Technician) or a personal interview (for Welfare Officer, Junior Project Engineer, and Consultant), followed by document verification.
Q9. What is the salary for IOL Recruitment 2026 posts?
- Pay ranges from ₹20,000–₹65,000 (Project Technician), ₹30,000–₹1,20,000 (Junior Project Engineer), and ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 (Welfare Officer), plus allowances; Consultant (Coordination) draws a fixed monthly remuneration of ₹1,00,000 (Major) or ₹1,30,000 (Lt. Colonel).
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