The Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL), a Government of India Undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, has announced the recruitment of 41 Apprentice Trainees for its Manavalakurichi Unit in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. This recruitment drive includes Graduate, Technician, and Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21st August 2025 |
| Start of Application Process | 21st August 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 20th September 2025 |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Training Commencement | To be announced |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PWD: 10 years
Selection Process
- Merit List: Based on marks scored in the qualifying examination.
- Tie-Breaking Rules:
- Higher percentage in qualification preferred.
- Older candidates given preference in case of a tie.
- Document Verification: Original documents must be produced.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must be declared medically fit.
- Police Verification: Mandatory for joining.
Application Fee
No Application Fee
Vacancy Details
A. Graduate Apprentices
| Discipline | Qualification | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | B.E. in Electrical & Electronics | 2 |
| Civil | B.E. in Civil | 1 |
| Mechanical | B.E. in Mechanical | 1 |
B. Technician Apprentices
| Discipline | Qualification | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | Diploma in Mechanical | 1 |
| Electrical | Diploma in Electrical | 1 |
| Civil | Diploma in Civil | 2 |
C. Trade Apprentices
| Trade | Qualification | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | ITI in Fitter Trade | 10 |
| Electrician | ITI in Electrician Trade | 5 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | ITI in MMV Trade | 1 |
| Welder | ITI in Welder Trade | 4 |
| Instrument Mechanic | ITI in Instrument Mechanic Trade | 2 |
| Refrigeration & AC Mechanic | ITI in Refrigeration & AC Trade | 1 |
| Turner | ITI in Turner Trade | 1 |
| Plumber/Fitter | ITI in Plumber Trade | 2 |
| Carpenter | ITI in Carpenter Trade | 2 |
| Lab Assistant (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc. (Chemistry) | 2 |
| PASAA | COPA/Programming Assistant | 3 |
Education Qualification
- Graduate Apprentices: B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline.
- Technician Apprentices: Diploma in relevant discipline.
- Trade Apprentices: ITI / B.Sc. / COPA as per trade requirement.
- Candidates with distance learning, part-time, or correspondence degrees are not eligible.
Stipend Details
The stipend will be paid as per the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and government notifications.
How to Apply
Step 1: Online Registration
- Trade Apprentices: Register at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in using Establishment Code E05203301006.
- Graduate & Technician Apprentices: Register at www.nats.education.gov.in using Establishment Code STNKKC000004.
Step 2: Offline Application Submission
- Download and fill the application form (Annexure A).
- Attach self-attested copies of:
- 10th Marksheet & Birth Certificate
- Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets
- Caste/EWS/PWD Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
- Nativity Certificate
- Land Loser Certificate (if applicable)
- Police Verification Certificate
- 10 Passport-size Photos
- Send the application to:The Chief Manager – HRM (Legal & ER), IREL (India) Limited, Manavalakurichi, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu – 629252.
Important Links
| IREL Apprentice Notification PDF | Click Here |
| IREL Apprentice Application Form | For Trade Apprentices: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in For Graduate & Technician Apprentices: www.nats.education.gov.in |
