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Vacancy Details
- Fitter (Trade Apprentice): 5 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in Fitter Trade - Welder (Trade Apprentice): 1 vacancies
Qualification: ITI in welder - AAO(P) (Trade Apprentice): 1 vacancies
Qualification: M Sc (Chemistry) - Mechanical (Graduate Apprentice): 1 vacancies
Qualification: B Tech / BE in Mechanical - Mechanical (Technician Apprentice): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical - Executive (General Stream students): 2 vacancies
Qualification: BBA(Fin) / B Com
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
Selection Process
- Merit List: Candidates are ranked by marks scored in the specified qualifying examination to create a merit list for selection.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates from the merit list must have their original documents and certificates verified.
- Medical Examination: Candidates found provisionally suitable after merit and document verification must be declared medically fit by IREL’s Medical Officer.
How to Apply
- Register on the apprenticeshipindia.org portal for Trade/Vocational apprentices and on NATS (nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Technician/Executive apprentices.
- Ensure the establishment registration No. E08153200007 is obtained for the apprenticeship.
- Fill the application proforma from the advertisement on A4 paper and affix a passport size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of required certificates including 10th pass/matriculation certificate, mark sheets, category certificates, income/assets certificate, semester-wise mark sheets, nativity certificate, Aadhaar card, and Police Verification Certificate.
- Superscribe the envelope with ‘APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICE AGAINST NOTIFICATION NO. IREL(India) Limited / Chavara/Apprentices Engagement/2026-27 dated 12-10-2026’.
- Send the completed application by speed post to: The DGM (HRM), IREL (India) Limited, Chavara, Kollam District, Kerala – 691583, so it reaches on or before 31st October 2026.
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Important Dates
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- Application Last Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these apprentice posts?
Qualifications vary by trade: ITI in Fitter for Fitter post, ITI in Welder for Welder, M Sc (Chemistry) for AAO(P), B Tech/BE in Mechanical for Mechanical (Graduate), Diploma in Mechanical for Mechanical (Technician), and BBA(Fin)/B Com for Executive posts.
How do I apply for the IREL apprentice positions?
Register on apprenticeshipindia.org for Trade apprentices or on NATS (nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Technician/Executive apprentices, fill the prescribed proforma, attach required self-attested documents, and send the completed application by speed post to The DGM (HRM), IREL, Chavara to reach by 31-10-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The completed application must reach The DGM (HRM), IREL (India) Limited, Chavara by 31 October 2026.
What is the selection process for these apprenticeships?
Selection is based on a merit list prepared from marks in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and a medical examination. Tie-breakers include higher marks in the qualification and seniority by date of birth, and there is a stated priority order for certain local categories.
What salary or stipend will apprentices receive?
Stipend for selected apprentices will be paid as prescribed under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 for the respective training period of 1 year or 1½ years.
