IREL Chavara Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 12 ITI, Diploma & Graduate Seats in Kerala
IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: IREL (India) Limited, a Government of India undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, has published a new notice for 12 apprenticeship opportunities at its Chavara unit in Kollam district, Kerala. The intake covers ITI Fitter, ITI Welder, MSc Chemistry, BE/BTech Mechanical, Diploma Mechanical and BBA (Finance)/BCom qualifications. This is an intermediate engagement of apprentices for 2026–27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not permanent staff recruitment.
IREL’s official careers page lists the notice with 31 October 2026 as the final application date. Applicants must register on the relevant apprenticeship portal and also ensure that the prescribed hard-copy application reaches IREL Chavara by that date.
Source note: IREL’s careers page verifies the advertisement and closing date. The supplied official notification PDF could not be opened directly in this session, so the post-wise counts and detailed requirements below are corroborated with recent reports of this specific notification and should be checked against the original PDF before publication.
IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | IREL (India) Limited – Chavara Unit |
|---|---|
| Administrative Ministry / Department | Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India |
| Notice | IREL (India) Limited / Chavara / Intermediate Engagement of Apprentices / 2026–27 |
| Notification date | 12 October 2026 |
| Total apprentice seats | 12 |
| Posts / training trades | Fitter, Welder, AAO(P), Mechanical Graduate, Mechanical Technician and Executive (General Stream) |
| Qualification | ITI / MSc Chemistry / BE or BTech Mechanical / Mechanical Diploma / BBA Finance / BCom (post-wise) |
| Age limit | Reported 18–25 years as on the application closing date; applicable category relaxation |
| Stipend | As prescribed under Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 and subsequent government notifications; no uniform rupee amount specified in the accessible summary |
| Training location | IREL (India) Limited, Chavara, Kollam, Kerala |
| Selection | Merit-based shortlisting, document verification and medical fitness |
| Application method | NAPS/NATS portal registration + prescribed paper application by post |
| Last date for receipt | 31 October 2026 |
IREL Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026 – Trade-wise
| Category | Trade / Post | Essential Qualification | Seats | Training Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | Fitter | ITI in Fitter trade | 5 | 1 year |
| Trade Apprentice | Welder | ITI in Welder trade | 1 | 1 year |
| Trade Apprentice | AAO(P) | M.Sc. in Chemistry | 1 | 1½ years |
| Graduate Apprentice | Mechanical | BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 1 year |
| Technician Apprentice | Mechanical | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 2 | 1 year |
| General Stream Apprentice | Executive | BBA (Finance) / BCom | 2 | 1 year |
| Total | 12 | Post-wise | ||
The recruitment is for six trade/post combinations across Trade, Graduate, Technician and General Stream apprenticeships. The number of seats may be modified by the company according to requirements.
IREL Chavara Apprentice Qualification 2026
ITI Trade Apprentice – Fitter and Welder
Candidates applying for Fitter (5 seats) should hold the prescribed ITI Fitter qualification. Candidates applying for Welder (1 seat) should hold ITI Welder from a recognised institute. The reported training duration is one year for both trades.
AAO(P) Apprentice
The AAO(P) (1 seat) entry requires MSc Chemistry. The reported apprenticeship duration is one and a half years. Although listed alongside Trade apprentices in recruitment summaries, this entry must not be described as suitable for ITI-only candidates.
Graduate Apprentice – Mechanical
1 seat: BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering, with a reported training duration of one year.
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical
2 seats: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, with a reported training duration of one year.
General Stream Apprentice – Executive
2 seats: BBA in Finance or BCom, with a reported training duration of one year.
Only the relevant educational qualification for the specific notified trade is acceptable. Applicants must also satisfy registration, age, eligibility and apprenticeship-history conditions from the official advertisement.
IREL Apprentice Age Limit 2026
Detailed recruitment summaries state an age limit of 18 to 25 years as on 31 October 2026. Reported relaxations are 5 years for eligible SC/ST applicants, 3 years for eligible OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants, and 10 years for eligible PwBD applicants, according to applicable government rules. Please verify the exact reckoning date, documentary proof and category conditions in IREL’s original PDF before applying.
IREL Chavara Apprenticeship Stipend and Training Period
Stipend will be paid at the rate applicable under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 and government notifications in force. A single fixed monthly amount for all six entries is not confirmed in the accessible notice details. Most reported training periods are 12 months; AAO(P) is reported as 18 months.
Employment status: An apprenticeship is training and does not guarantee permanent employment with IREL during or after training.
Are Kerala Candidates Eligible? Is There a Local Preference?
Recruitment information states that eligible Indian nationals may apply. The reported preference order for selection is: land-affected candidates; candidates from the mining area and peripheral villages within 10 km of IREL Chavara; wards of serving employees/eligible forum members; candidates from Kollam district; candidates from Kerala; and other eligible candidates. Priority does not waive a candidate’s essential qualification requirements.
IREL Apprentice Selection Process 2026
Selection is reported to follow a merit list based on marks in the qualifying examination, followed by verification of original documents and medical fitness. The available recruitment details do not indicate a standard written competitive examination or interview for this intake. Check the official notice for tie-breaking, preference and eligibility conditions.
Application Fee
Recruitment summaries for the October 2026 Chavara notice state that no application fee is required. Please confirm the condition against the official notification; no payments should be made to unofficial intermediaries.
How to Apply for IREL Chavara Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Important: Registration on the apprenticeship portal alone does not replace the hard-copy application. The prescribed signed application with enclosures must reach the Chavara unit by 31 October 2026.
- Open the official IREL October 2026 notification from the IREL careers page and read the trade-wise conditions and application proforma (Annexure A).
- Register on the appropriate portal: NAPS / Apprenticeship India for Trade/Vocational apprentices, or NATS for Graduate, Technician and eligible General Stream apprentices.
- Check IREL establishment registration number E08153200007 in the applicable portal and complete the portal registration/establishment application as instructed.
- Print the prescribed application on A4 paper, fill in details accurately, and attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested documents such as Class X/birth proof, school mark sheets, ITI/diploma/degree certificates with semester/year-wise marks, Aadhaar, portal registration details, caste/EWS/PwBD documents (where relevant), and priority/nativity/land-affected proofs if applicable. Confirm whether a police verification certificate is requested in your notification.
- Write the specified apprenticeship notification description on the envelope and send the complete form by Speed Post to the address below.
- Ensure the application reaches IREL by 31 October 2026; retain the postal receipt and delivery tracking details.
Postal application address:
The DGM (HRM)
IREL (India) Limited, Chavara
Kollam District, Kerala – 691583.
Envelope superscription (reported): APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICE AGAINST NOTIFICATION NO. IREL(India) Limited / Chavara / Apprentices Engagement / 2026-27 dated 12-10-2026. Verify its exact wording in the application proforma.
IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Advertisement posting date | 12 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application deadline (receipt of hard copy) | 31 October 2026 |
| Document verification / medical examination | To be communicated by IREL to shortlisted candidates |
Important Official Links
| Notification PDF and prescribed proforma | Download official IREL notification |
|---|---|
| IREL official recruitment page | View IREL Careers – Apprentices 2026–27 |
| Trade Apprentice Registration | NAPS Portal |
| Graduate / Technician / General Stream Registration | NATS Portal |
IREL Chavara Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
What is the last date for IREL Chavara Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The prescribed paper application must reach IREL Chavara by 31 October 2026. The same date is listed on IREL’s official careers page.
How many apprenticeship seats are reported?
There are 12 seats: Fitter 5, Welder 1, AAO(P) 1, Mechanical Graduate 1, Mechanical Technician 2 and Executive General Stream 2.
Can ITI Fitter candidates apply?
Yes, the notice reports five Fitter Trade Apprentice seats for candidates possessing the prescribed ITI Fitter qualification.
Can Mechanical Diploma and BTech candidates apply?
Yes. The notification lists two Mechanical Technician seats for diploma holders and one Mechanical Graduate seat for BE/BTech Mechanical applicants.
Can BCom or BBA Finance graduates apply?
Yes. Two Executive (General Stream) apprenticeship seats are reported for BCom or BBA (Finance) qualifications.
Is this an online application?
It is not online-only. Candidates must register using the appropriate NAPS/NATS portal and also send the prescribed physical application with supporting documents by post.
Is there a written exam for IREL apprentices?
Selection is reported to be qualification-merit based, followed by document checking and medical fitness.
Does apprenticeship provide a permanent job?
No. Completion of training does not confer any entitlement to regular employment with IREL.
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Editorial verification note: This article summarises the October 2026 IREL Chavara apprenticeship notice using the official IREL careers-page date and corroborating contemporary reports where the supplied official PDF was not retrievable. The original notification and any corrigendum take precedence. Geosial Eduland is not affiliated with IREL (India) Limited.
