India Optel Recruitment 2026: 160 Project Technician, Engineer, Welfare Officer & Consultant Posts

India Optel Limited (IOL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has invited applications for 160 posts on a Fixed Term Contract basis under Advertisement No. IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt. The recruitment covers Project Technician, Junior Project Engineer, Welfare Officer and Consultant (Coordination) positions. Applications must be submitted offline and reach IOL Headquarters by 3 October 2026.

India Optel Recruitment 2026 Overview

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification

Junior Project Engineer

• Chemical: First-class full-time B.Sc. in Chemistry with 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience.
• Electrical: 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Plant Maintenance Engineering with at least 60% marks and 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Electronics: 3-year Diploma in Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/Industrial Electronics & Instrumentation with at least 60% marks and 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Mechanical: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical/Production/Mechatronics with at least 60% marks and 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Optics & Coating: First-class full-time B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects and 5 years’ relevant experience.

Project Technician

Matriculation/10th pass with the prescribed NTC/NAC trade qualification is required. Trades include Instrument Mechanic/Advanced Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic/Mechatronics/allied trades, Machinist, Optical Worker and Electroplater, as applicable.

Welfare Officer

Full-time Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks plus a postgraduate degree/diploma in Social Work, Human Resources Management or Labour Welfare. The notification also prescribes relevant Labour Welfare experience and language requirements.

Consultant (Coordination)

The consultant posts are intended for eligible retired Indian Army officers with the prescribed rank, arm/service background and experience specified in the notification.

Age Limit

The maximum age varies by post. The published recruitment details prescribe 18–35 years for Junior Project Engineer, 18–32 years for Project Technician and 27–45 years for Welfare Officer, with post-specific conditions for Consultant (Coordination). Age is reckoned as on 3 October 2026 and applicable Government of India relaxations apply.

Salary / Remuneration

IDA/HRA and other admissible benefits are governed by the applicable IOL fixed-term contract conditions.

Application Fee

No application fee is required for the advertised posts.

Selection Process

Selection is post-specific. The recruitment uses shortlisting based on eligibility/merit followed by personal interview for Junior Project Engineer and trade/practical testing for Project Technician, along with document verification and medical examination as applicable. Consultant selection follows the conditions in the separate consultant notification.

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the official India Optel Limited website and open the Career/Recruitment section.
2. Download the notification and prescribed application form for the relevant post.
3. Complete the form in the prescribed format.
4. Attach self-attested copies of qualification, marksheets, experience, age and category documents as applicable.
5. Affix the required photograph.
6. If applying for more than one post, follow the notification’s separate-application requirement.
7. Superscribe the envelope with the post name and fixed-term contract wording prescribed by IOL.
8. Send the application by Speed Post to the address below.
9. Ensure that it reaches IOL Headquarters by 3 October 2026.

Application Address

The Chairman & Managing Director,
India Optel Limited,
OFILDD Campus, Raipur,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248008.

Documents Required

• Completed prescribed application form
• Recent photograph
• Proof of date of birth
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
• NTC/NAC certificate for applicable Technician posts
• Experience certificates
• Category certificate, where applicable
• Other documents specified for the selected post

Important Links

India Optel Limited Official Website

India Optel Career Section

CareerSphere Verification Note

Employment News lists India Optel Limited recruitment among the current September 2026 opportunities with a 3 October 2026 deadline. Current recruitment copies identify the combined recruitment as 160 posts, comprising 57 Junior Project Engineers, 98 Project Technicians, 3 Welfare Officers and 2 Consultants (Coordination). Some job portals display 158 because they omit the two consultant positions; CareerSphere has counted all posts covered by the recruitment notice and therefore reports 160. Candidates should use the official IOL advertisements for final post-wise eligibility.

FAQs

How many posts are available?

The combined recruitment covers 160 posts, including 2 Consultant (Coordination) positions.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. The advertised positions are on a Fixed Term Contract basis and do not create a claim for regular appointment.

What is the last date?

3 October 2026, with the application required to reach IOL Headquarters by the prescribed time.

Is there an application fee?

No application fee is required.

Who can apply for Project Technician?

Eligible candidates generally need 10th qualification plus the prescribed NTC/NAC trade qualification for the relevant Technician discipline.

Where should the application be sent?

India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248008.

Final Reminder

Applicants should carefully distinguish between the four recruitment categories because qualifications, age limits, selection stages and remuneration differ. The recruitment is offline and the application must physically reach IOL within the prescribed deadline.