India Optel Limited (IOL), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has released official notifications for the recruitment of 160 personnel on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) basis. The vacancies span across multiple roles, including Junior Project Engineer, Project Technician, Welfare Officer, and Consultant (Coordination). Eligible candidates can submit their applications via offline mode (Speed Post only) by October 3, 2026.
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | India Optel Limited (IOL) |
| Notification No. | IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt |
| Post Name | Junior Project Engineer, Project Technician, Welfare Officer, Consultant |
| No. of Posts | 160 Posts |
| Job Category | PSU / Central Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Chandigarh (UT), Agra, Delhi, Pune, Avadi, Tiruchirappalli |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post only) |
| Last Date | October 3, 2026 |
| Official Website | indiaoptel.in |
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Advertisement Publication Date in Employment News | September 12, 2026 |
| Starting Date for Offline Applications | September 12, 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application at IOL HQ | October 3, 2026 (21st day from publication) |
India Optel Vacancy Details
India Optel Limited has announced a total of 160 vacancies for various positions across different trades and disciplines. This includes 57 Junior Project Engineers, 98 Project Technicians, 3 Welfare Officers, and 2 Consultants on a fixed-term contract basis.
| Post Name | Discipline / Trade | Number of Vacancies |
| Junior Project Engineer (JPE) | Chemical | 01 |
| Electrical | 02 |
| Electronics | 23 |
| Mechanical | 24 |
| Optics & Coating | 07 |
| Project Technician | Fitter Instruments | 39 |
| Fitter Electronics | 43 |
| Machinist | 03 |
| Optical Worker | 12 |
| Electroplater | 01 |
| Welfare Officer | – | 03 |
| Consultant (Coordination) | – | 02 |
| Total | 160 | |
India Optel Education Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Work Experience |
| JPE (Chemical) | First-class (60%) B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry. | Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. |
| JPE (Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical) | Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering in relevant trades with minimum 60% marks. | Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. |
| JPE (Optics & Coating) | First-class (60%) B.Sc. Degree with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects. | Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience. |
| Project Technician | Matriculation + National Trade Certificate (NTC) / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT in the relevant trade. | Not explicitly required. |
| Welfare Officer | Bachelor’s Degree (60% marks) + PG Degree/Diploma in Social Work, HRM, or Labour Welfare. | Two years of experience working in Labour Welfare in a factory. |
| Consultant (Coordination) | Retired Officer of the Indian Army in the rank of Major or Lt. Colonel from Armoured Corps/Mech. Infantry/Artillery/Army Ordnance Corps/EME. | Retired Army Officer. |
India Optel Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Remuneration / Pay Scale |
| Junior Project Engineer | Pay Level ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 + IDA + HRA + Medical Allowance (₹1500 pm) |
| Project Technician | Pay Level ₹20,000 – ₹65,000 + IDA + HRA + Medical Allowance (₹1500 pm) |
| Welfare Officer | Pay Level ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 + IDA + HRA + Medical Allowance (₹1500 pm) |
| Consultant (Coordination) | ₹1,00,000/- per month (for Major) OR ₹1,30,000/- per month (for Lt. Colonel) |
India Optel Age Limit 2026
Junior Project Engineer: 18 to 35 years.
Project Technician: 18 to 32 years.
Welfare Officer: 27 to 45 years.
Consultant (Coordination): Up to a maximum of 62 years.
Age Relaxations: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates as per Government of India directives.
India Optel Selection Process
For Junior Project Engineer: Screening, Shortlisting (based on Diploma/B.Sc. marks), Document Verification, and Interview. Final merit is based on 75% weightage to academic marks and 25% to interview performance.
For Project Technician: Shortlisting based on NTC/NAC marks, followed by a qualifying Trade Test (Practical). Final merit is decided solely on the percentage of marks obtained in the final NTC/NAC examination.
For Welfare Officer & Consultant: Screening, Shortlisting, Document Verification, and Personal Interview. Final selection will be based on performance in the personal interview.
India Optel Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-SM) | NIL |
How to Apply for India Optel Recruitment 2026
Visit the official website of India Optel Limited at indiaoptel.in and navigate to the ‘Career’ section.
Download the official notification and the prescribed application format (Annexure-‘A’).
Fill out the application form completely in BLOCK LETTERS only.
Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form.
Attach self-attested photocopies of your high school certificate (for age proof), educational mark sheets and certificates, experience certificates, last pay drawn proof, and caste/category certificates.
Place the application and documents in an envelope clearly superscripted as: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Name of Position] ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS”.
Send the envelope via SPEED POST ONLY to the following address so that it reaches by October 3, 2026:
The Chairman & Managing Director
India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus
Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008
Important Links
| India Optel Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| India Optel Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
