| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Release Date: 12/09/2026 • Offline Application Start Date: 12/09/2026 • Last Date to Apply Offline: 03/10/2026 | • UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Female: Nil • Mode of Payment: Not Applicable |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 18-35 Years • Age as on: 03/10/2026 • For Junior Project Engineers, For Project Technicians, 10.2026 (closing date of advertisement). • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 155 | ||
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Project Engineer (Chemical) | 01 | First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry + 5 Yrs Exp. |
| Junior Project Engineer (Electrical) | 02 | 3-Year Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engg (60% marks) + 5 Yrs Exp. |
| Junior Project Engineer (Electronics) | 23 | 3-Year Diploma in Electronics & Comm/Instrumentation (60% marks) + 5 Yrs Exp. |
| Junior Project Engineer (Mechanical) | 24 | 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Mechatronics (60% marks) + 5 Yrs Exp. |
| Junior Project Engineer (Optics & Coating) | 07 | First Class B.Sc. with Physics & Maths + 5 Yrs Exp. |
| Project Technician (Fitter Instruments) | 39 | Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Instrument Mechanic / Advance Mechanic |
| Project Technician (Fitter Electronics) | 43 | Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Electronics Mechanic / Mechatronics / Allied |
| Project Technician (Machinist) | 03 | Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Machinist |
| Project Technician (Optical Worker) | 12 | Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Optical Worker |
| Project Technician (Electroplater) | 01 | Matriculation + NTC/NAC in Electroplater |
| Quick Overview |
| • Department Name: Ministry of Defence, Government of India • Post Name: Junior Project Engineer & Project Technician |
| India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process |
| The selection process for India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • For Junior Project Engineer: Shortlisting based on Diploma/B.Sc. percentage marks; Document Verification; Personal Interview (Weightage: 75% Academic Marks + 25% Interview Score) • For Project Technician: Shortlisting based on NTC/NAC final marks percentage; Document Verification; Trade Test / Practical Test (Qualifying in nature) |
| Remuneration & Benefits |
| Post Category | Pay Scale / Basic Pay | Additional Allowances & Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Project Engineer | Level ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Industrial DA, HRA, Medical Allowance (₹1500/pm), 3% Annual Increment, EPF, Gratuity, Retention Bonus |
| Project Technician | Level ₹20,000 – ₹65,000 | Industrial DA, HRA, Medical Allowance (₹1500/pm), 3% Annual Increment, EPF, Gratuity, Retention Bonus |
| How to Apply for India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 |
| • Visit the official website of IOL at indiaoptel.in and navigate to the ‘Career’ section. • Download the official advertisement and print the prescribed Application Format (Annexure-A) for the respective post (Junior Project Engineer or Project Technician). • Fill out the application form carefully in BLOCK LETTERS using a blue or black pen. • Attach self-attested photocopies of all required supporting documents (Date of birth proof, Class 10th certificate, ITI/Diploma/Degree mark sheets, experience certificates, caste/category certificates, ID proofs). • Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form and retain an extra photograph for the interview/trade test. • Place the filled form and documents into an envelope and superscript it with: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____________ ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS”. • Send the application via SPEED POST / POST ONLY to the following official address before 03.10.2026: The Chairman & Managing Director India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008 |
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| Notification & Offline Form | Click Here |
| Notification PDF & Offline Form | Click Here |
| Limited Official Website | Click Here |