India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT For 155 Posts, for Project Engineer & Technician, Apply Offline Form

India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026:- India Optel Limited (IOL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt No: IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt) for engagement on a Fixed Term Contract basis. The recruitment drive is open for Junior Project Engineers and Project Technicians across various trades, with a total of 155 vacancies available. The India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 official notification has been published in the Employment Newspaper on 12th September 2026, marking the start of offline applications, with the submission deadline set for 3rd October 2026 (21 days from the date of publication).

This is an excellent opportunity for Diploma, Degree, and ITI (NTC/NAC) holders aiming for a career within a premier Defence Public Sector Enterprise located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Candidates are advised to review all eligibility criteria, trade requirements, and age relaxations carefully before submitting their filled application forms via Speed Post/Post.

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India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Organization	India Optel Limited (IOL)
Department Name	Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Post Name	Junior Project Engineer & Project Technician
Advt. No.	IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt
Total Vacancy	155
Category	India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026
Official Website	indiaoptel.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	12 September 2026
Offline Registration Begins	12 September 2026
Closing Date of Application	03 October 2026
Examination Schedule	Will Be Updated Soon

Application Fees

Category	Fees
All Category Candidates	Nil

India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age Limit: Calculate Age from Date of Birth :- Click Here. The age limit for India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 varies by post. For Junior Project Engineers, the age limit is 18-35 Years. For Project Technicians, the age limit is 18-32 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 03.10.2026 (closing date of advertisement). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Post Details

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

India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Bharti Selection Process

The selection process for India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 involves the following steps:

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 Online Form

• Check the eligibility from the India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 official notification pdf
• 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

🔔 Important Link 🔔

India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF	Notification PDF
India Optel (IOL) Recruitment 2026 Available Now	Click Here (Page No. 16 to Page No. 18)
India Optel Limited (IOL) Official Website	IOL
WhatsApp Channel	WhatsApp
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