India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 – 160 Posts
Apply for Project Technician, Junior Project Engineer, Welfare Officer and Consultant posts on Fixed Term Contract basis.
Advertisement No.: IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt
Updated: 23 September 2026
India Optel Limited has invited applications for 160 positions on Fixed Term Contract basis. The application must reach IOL Headquarters by 03 October 2026.
The application is offline. Candidates should use the prescribed application format and send it by Post/Speed Post as specified in the notification.
🏢 About India Optel Limited
India Optel Limited (IOL) is a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence.
IOL works in the optical and opto-electronic defence sector and has its Corporate Headquarters at OFIL Campus, Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
The present recruitment is for engagement on Fixed Term Contract basis and should not be confused with permanent government employment.
📌 India Optel Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Technician – Fitter Instruments | 39 | Matriculation + relevant NTC/NAC | 18–32 |
| Project Technician – Fitter Electronics | 43 | Matriculation + relevant NTC/NAC | 18–32 |
| Project Technician – Machinist | 3 | Matriculation + NTC/NAC | 18–32 |
| Project Technician – Optical Worker | 12 | Matriculation + NTC/NAC | 18–32 |
| Project Technician – Electroplater | 1 | Matriculation + NTC/NAC | 18–32 |
| Welfare Officer | 3 | Bachelor's Degree + PG Degree/Diploma in Social Work, HR Management or Labour Welfare | 27–45 |
| Junior Project Engineer – Chemical | 1 | First Class B.Sc Chemistry + experience | 18–35 |
| Junior Project Engineer – Electrical | 2 | Relevant 3-year Diploma + experience | 18–35 |
| Junior Project Engineer – Electronics | 23 | Relevant 3-year Diploma + experience | 18–35 |
| Junior Project Engineer – Mechanical | 24 | Relevant 3-year Diploma + experience | 18–35 |
| Junior Project Engineer – Optics & Coating | 7 | B.Sc Physics & Mathematics + experience | 18–35 |
| Consultant – Coordination | 2 | Retired Army Major/Lt. Colonel from specified Corps | Maximum 62 |
| Total | 160 | Multiple technical and professional positions | |
📅 Important Dates
Advertisement publication date: 12 September 2026
The application must reach IOL Headquarters on or before the closing date. Candidates should not wait until the final day because postal delays can affect receipt of the application.
🔧 Project Technician – Eligibility
Candidates must generally have Matriculation (10th) along with the relevant National Trade Certificate (NTC) / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) for the advertised trade.
Relevant trades include Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Machinist, Optical Worker and Electroplater, depending on the post.
Age: 18 to 32 years.
Candidates holding Engineering Degree/Diploma without the prescribed NTC/NAC should not assume that they are eligible for the Project Technician posts.
⚙️ Junior Project Engineer – Eligibility
- Chemical: First Class B.Sc. in Chemistry + 5 years relevant post-qualification experience.
- Electrical: Relevant 3-year Diploma + 5 years relevant post-qualification experience.
- Electronics: Relevant 3-year Diploma + 5 years relevant post-qualification experience.
- Mechanical: Relevant 3-year Diploma + 5 years relevant post-qualification experience.
- Optics & Coating: First Class B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects + 5 years relevant experience.
For the prescribed technical qualifications, marks requirements and category-wise relaxation, candidates should check the official advertisement.
👔 Welfare Officer – Eligibility
Candidates require a full-time Bachelor's Degree with the prescribed minimum marks plus a recognised Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Human Resources Management or Labour Welfare.
Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in Labour Welfare in a factory, after acquiring the required qualification.
Age: 27 to 45 years.
🎖️ Consultant (Coordination)
The Consultant position is intended for retired officers of the Indian Army in the rank of Major or Lt. Colonel from the specified Army Corps mentioned in the notification.
Maximum age: 62 years.
Monthly remuneration: ₹1,00,000 for a retired Major and ₹1,30,000 for a retired Lt. Colonel.
💰 Salary / Remuneration
| Post | Pay / Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Project Technician | ₹20,000 – ₹65,000 + applicable allowances |
| Junior Project Engineer | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 + applicable allowances |
| Welfare Officer | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 + applicable allowances |
| Consultant – Major | ₹1,00,000 per month |
| Consultant – Lt. Colonel | ₹1,30,000 per month |
💳 Application Fee
The application fee is NIL for the advertised categories under this recruitment.
👥 Who Can Apply?
🎯 Selection Process
Project Technician: Screening/shortlisting followed by a practical Trade Test. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature, with merit based on the prescribed NTC/NAC marks.
Welfare Officer: Shortlisting followed by Personal Interview.
Junior Project Engineer: Shortlisting followed by Personal Interview, with final merit based on the prescribed academic/interview weightage.
Consultant: Screening, shortlisting and Personal Interview.
Original documents are required for verification at the appropriate stage.
📝 How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format from the IOL Career/Join Us section.
- Complete the application form in the prescribed format.
- Enter educational qualification, experience and personal details carefully.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
- Attach the required recent photograph.
- Superscribe the envelope with the post applied for as prescribed.
- Send the completed application by Post/Speed Post to the IOL Headquarters address given in the notification.
- Ensure that the application reaches IOL HQ by 03 October 2026.
📮 Where to Send the Application
India Optel Limited,
OFILDD Campus,
Raipur, Dehradun,
Uttarakhand – 248008
Use the exact address and envelope superscription given in the official advertisement before dispatching your application.
📄 Documents Required
🔗 Important Links
This recruitment is on Fixed Term Contract basis. Selection under this notification does not mean appointment to a permanent government post.
Candidates should carefully read the official notification regarding contract duration, renewal, termination, remuneration and other conditions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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