IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — IREL (India) Limited, Manavalakurichi has released a recruitment notification for Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice. There are 39 vacancies available with a salary of Stipend as prescribed under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 – exact amount not specified in the notification. Check eligibility, dates and application process below.
Post Name
Graduate ApprenticeTechnician ApprenticeTrade ApprenticeTotal Vacancies
39
Status
Open
Salary / Honorarium
Stipend as prescribed under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 – exact amount not specified in the notification
About IREL
IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been released for 39 seats at the Manavalakurichi unit in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. BE, Diploma, or ITI holders aged 18-25 in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Fitter, Electrician, Welder and other trades can apply. Last date is 31 August 2026 – register online first, then post your hardcopy application to IREL.
IREL 2026 Important Dates
IREL 2026 Vacancy Details
Age Limit
IREL 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Application Fee
Selection Process
- Merit List based on qualifying marks and priority categories
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Police Verification
How to Apply for IREL 2026
- 1Visit apprenticeshipindia.org for Trade Apprentice registration
- 2Visit nats.education.gov.in for Graduate/Technician Apprentice registration
- 3Register using IREL’s Establishment Number E05203301006 or STNKKC000004
- 4Fill hardcopy application in Annexure A format on A4 sheet
- 5Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents
- 6Affix passport photo and superscribe envelope with notification number
- 7Post application to Chief Manager – HRM, IREL Manavalakurichi
- 8Ensure application reaches IREL by 31 August 2026
Important Instructions
- →Applications must physically reach IREL by 31 August 2026 – postal despatch date is not accepted, only the receipt date counts.
- →Candidates already undergoing or having completed apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act elsewhere are not eligible.
- →Apply for only one trade at a time – multiple trade applications are not allowed.
- →Higher qualifications like ME/M.Tech, MCA, MBA, CA, Ph.D, or LLB disqualify you from these posts.
- →Distance learning, part-time, or correspondence qualifications are not accepted.
- →Police Verification Certificate is mandatory before joining since IREL is a protected area.
- →Priority in merit list goes first to Land Affected Category, then wards of IREL employees, then residents of specific villages and Kanyakumari District, then Tamil Nadu state candidates.
- →No written exam is conducted – selection is purely merit-based on qualifying marks.
- →IREL has no obligation to offer regular employment after apprenticeship completion.
- →Suppressing information about higher qualifications can lead to termination at any stage.
Documents Required
- ✓ 10th Pass/Matriculation Certificate or Birth Certificate
- ✓ 10th/HSC Mark Sheet
- ✓ SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- ✓ Income and Assets Certificate (EWS candidates)
- ✓ Semester-wise/Year-wise Mark Sheets and Pass Certificate
- ✓ Land Affected Category/Village Proximity Proof (if applicable)
- ✓ Nativity Certificate
- ✓ Land Loser Certificate (if applicable)
- ✓ Aadhaar Card
- ✓ 10 Passport-size Photographs
- ✓ Police Verification Certificate
Exam Pattern / Selection Process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Application Deadline
TIME AVAILABLE
19 Days Left
19 days remaining. Apply early — websites slow down near last date.
Last Date
31-08-2026
📊 Competition Analysis
📊
Estimated Competition
High
Based on 39 vacancies
📚 Preparation Guide — Specific to This Exam
1There’s no written test here – your qualifying marks in BE/Diploma/ITI decide your merit rank, so keep your mark sheets and certificates ready and accurate.
2Register on apprenticeshipindia.org for Trade posts or nats.education.gov.in for Graduate/Technician posts before you even think about the hardcopy application.
3Use IREL’s Establishment Number E05203301006 (Trade) or STNKKC000004 (Graduate/Technician) exactly while registering online – a wrong number can delay your application.
4If your marksheet shows CGPA instead of percentage, get the equivalent percentage certificate from your university now – you’ll need it at document verification.
5Start your Police Verification Certificate process early since IREL is a protected area and this certificate is mandatory before joining, not just for verification.
🗓️ What Happens After You Apply — Full Timeline
Aug 2026
Application closes (31 Aug)
Sep 2026
Merit list preparation
Oct 2026
Document verification
Nov 2026
Medical & Police verification
Dec 2026
Training commencement
📈 Year-over-Year Trend
IREL has kept apprentice intake small at 39 seats this year, spread across Graduate, Technician and Trade categories. With no written exam, competition depends heavily on marks and local priority categories, so Tamil Nadu and Kanyakumari candidates have a real advantage.
Apply through the official portal for IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 before the last date.
✅ Apply Online