IREL Recruitment 2026 Notification Released
The IREL (India) Limited has officially announced its recruitment drive for 2026, aiming to fill a total of 73 positions across various locations in India. This recruitment is open to candidates with qualifications such as B.Tech/B.E, LLB, CA, M.Sc, and MBA/PGDM. The application process will commence on July 20, 2026, and will close on August 17, 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official IREL website, irel.co.in.
Overview of IREL Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | IREL (India) Limited |
| Advertisement No. | CO/HRM/35/2026 |
| Post Type | Executive (Regular Basis) |
| Total No of Vacancies | 73 Posts |
| Total Disciplines | 36 (19 Technical + 17 Non-Technical) |
| Grades | E-1 to E-7 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Opening Date | 20/07/2026, 10:00 HRS |
| Application Closing Date | 17/08/2026, 18:00 HRS |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting + Personal Interview/Psychometric Test/Group Exercise |
| Official Website | www.irel.co.in |
About IREL (India) Limited
IREL (India) Limited, classified as a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Undertaking, operates under the Department of Atomic Energy. Its corporate office is located in Mumbai. The company is engaged in the extraction and processing of atomic minerals through its facilities in Chavara (Kerala), Manavalakurichi (Tamil Nadu), and OSCOM (Odisha). IREL is also involved in various joint ventures and projects including a Rare Earths Extraction Plant in Odisha and a Titanium Theme Park in Madhya Pradesh.
Important Dates for IREL Recruitment 2026
- Online Registration Start Date: July 20, 2026, at 10:00 HRS
- Online Submission End Date: August 17, 2026, at 18:00 HRS
- Eligibility Cut-off Date: August 10, 2026
Vacancy Breakdown
The recruitment details span across 36 distinct posts in both Technical and Non-Technical fields:
Technical Vacancies
| Sl. No. | Designation | Discipline | Grade | Qualification | Experience (Years) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Manager | Mechanical | E-5 | B.E./B.Tech | 13 | 1 |
| 2 | Deputy Manager | Mechanical | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech | 5 | 1 |
| 3 | Assistant Manager | Mechanical | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Chief Manager | Electrical | E-5 | B.E./B.Tech | 13 | 1 |
| 5 | Deputy Manager | Electrical | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | Assistant Manager | Electrical | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Deputy Manager | Chemical | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech | 5 | 1 |
| 8 | Assistant Manager | Chemical | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | Deputy Manager | Mineral | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech | 5 | 2 |
| 10 | Manager | Mining | E-3 | B.E./B.Tech | 8 | 1 |
| 11 | Assistant Manager | Mining | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech | 2 | 4 |
| 12 | Deputy Manager | Commercial/Purchase | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech | 5 | 2 |
| 13 | Deputy Manager | Industrial Safety | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech | 5 | 2 |
| 14 | Assistant Manager | Industrial Safety | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | Assistant Manager | Instrumentation | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Deputy General Manager | IT | E-6 | B.E./B.Tech | 16 | 1 |
| 17 | Manager | IT | E-3 | B.E./B.Tech | 8 | 1 |
| 18 | Deputy Manager | IT | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Deputy Manager | Geology | E-2 | M.Sc | 6 | 1 |
Non-Technical Vacancies
| Sl. No. | Designation | Discipline | Grade | Qualification | Experience (Years) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Senior Manager | Legal | E-4 | LLB | 10 | 1 |
| 21 | Manager | Legal | E-3 | LLB | 8 | 3 |
| 22 | Senior Manager | Security | E-4 | Graduate (ESM) | 10 | 1 |
| 23 | Manager | Security | E-3 | Graduate (ESM) | 8 | 1 |
| 24 | Senior Manager | Medical | E-4 | MBBS | 10 | 1 |
| 25 | General Manager | Finance | E-7 | CA/CMA/MBA | 20 | 1 |
| 26 | Chief Manager | Finance | E-5 | CA/CMA/MBA | 13 | 3 |
| 27 | Senior Manager | Finance | E-4 | CA/CMA/MBA | 10 | 1 |
| 28 | Deputy Manager | Finance | E-2 | CA/CMA/MBA | 5 | 2 |
| 29 | Assistant Manager | Finance | E-1 | CA/CMA/MBA | 2 | 1 |
| 30 | Deputy General Manager | Marketing | E-6 | B.E./B.Tech with MBA | 16 | 2 |
| 31 | Deputy Manager | Sales | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech | 5 | 6 |
| 32 | Deputy Manager | HRM (Admin.) | E-2 | MBA/MA/MSW in HRM | 5 | 1 |
| 33 | Deputy Manager | Legal & HRM | E-2 | LLB with MBA/MA/MSW in HRM | 5 | 1 |
| 34 | Assistant Manager | HRM | E-1 | MBA/MA/MSW in HRM | 2 | 4 |
| 35 | Assistant Manager | Rajbhasha | E-1 | MA (Hindi/English) | 2 | 2 |
| 36 | Assistant Manager | Company Secretary | E-1 | CS | 2 | 1 |
Post-wise Reservation, Location & Age Limit
| Post & Grade | Upper Age Limit | Location | Vacancies & Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Manager (Mechanical), E-5 | 42 Years | OSCOM, Odisha | 1 (UR) |
| Deputy Manager (Mechanical), E-2 | 32 Years | Manavalakurichi, Tamil Nadu | 1 (UR) |
| Assistant Manager (Mechanical), E-1 | 28 Years | Multiple Locations | 6 [3-UR, 1-OBC(NCL), 1-EWS, 1-ST] |
| Chief Manager (Electrical), E-5 | 42 Years | OSCOM, Odisha | 1 (OBC-NCL) |
| Deputy Manager (Electrical), E-2 | 32 Years | Multiple Locations | 3 [1-UR, 1-EWS, 1-OBC(NCL)] |
| Assistant Manager (Electrical), E-1 | 28 Years | OSCOM, Odisha | 4 [2-UR, 1-OBC(NCL), 1-EWS] |
| Deputy Manager (Chemical), E-2 | 32 Years | RED, Aluva, Kerala | 1 (UR) |
| Assistant Manager (Chemical), E-1 | 28 Years | Multiple Locations | 4 [2-UR, 1-OBC(NCL), 1-EWS] |
| Deputy Manager (Mineral), E-2 | 32 Years | Chavara, Kerala | 2 [1-UR, 1-OBC(NCL)] |
| Manager (Mining), E-3 | 35 Years | Chavara, Kerala | 1 (UR) |
| Assistant Manager (Mining), E-1 | 28 Years | Multiple Locations | 4 [2-UR, 1-OBC(NCL), 1-EWS] |
| Deputy Manager (Commercial/Purchase), E-2 | 32 Years | Multiple Locations | 2 [1-SC, 1-OBC(NCL)] |
| Deputy Manager (Industrial Safety), E-2 | 32 Years | OSCOM, Odisha | 2 [1-SC, 1-OBC(NCL)] |
| Assistant Manager (Industrial Safety), E-1 | 28 Years | Multiple Locations | 2 [1-UR, 1-OBC(NCL)] |
| Assistant Manager (Instrumentation), E-1 | 28 Years | OSCOM, Odisha | 1 (UR) |
| Deputy General Manager (IT), E-6 | 46 Years | Corporate Office, Mumbai | 1 (UR) |
| Manager (IT), E-3 | 35 Years | OSCOM, Odisha | 1 (UR) |
| Deputy Manager (IT), E-2 | 32 Years | Multiple Locations | 3 [1-UR, 1-EWS, 1-OBC(NCL)] |
| Deputy Manager (Geology), E-2 | 32 Years | IRERC, Aluva, Kerala | 1 (UR) |
| Senior Manager (Legal), E-4 | 38 Years | Corporate Office, Mumbai | 1 [OBC-NCL] |
| Manager (Legal), E-3 | 35 Years | Multiple Locations | 3 [1-UR, 1-SC, 1-OBC(NCL)] |
| Senior Manager (Security), E-4 | 38 Years | OSCOM, Odisha | 1 (UR) |
| Manager (Security), E-3 | 35 Years | Chavara, Kerala | 1 (UR) |
| Senior Manager (Medical), E-4 | 38 Years | OSCOM, Odisha | 1 (UR) |
| General Manager (Finance), E-7 | 50 Years | Corporate Office, Mumbai | 1 (UR) |
| Chief Manager (Finance), E-5 | 42 Years | Multiple Locations | 3 [2-UR, 1-OBC(NCL)] |
| Senior Manager (Finance), E-4 | 38 Years | Corporate Office, Mumbai | 1 (UR) |
| Deputy Manager (Finance), E-2 | 32 Years | Multiple Locations | 2 (UR) |
| Assistant Manager (Finance), E-1 | 28 Years | Corporate Office, Mumbai | 1 (UR) |
| Deputy General Manager (Marketing), E-6 | 46 Years | Corporate Office, Mumbai | 2 (UR) |
| Deputy Manager (Sales), E-2 | 32 Years | Multiple Locations | 6 [4-UR, 2-OBC(NCL)] |
| Deputy Manager (Legal & HRM), E-2 | 32 Years | Corporate Office, Mumbai | 1 (UR) |
| Deputy Manager (HRM Admin.), E-2 | 32 Years | Corporate Office, Mumbai | 1 (UR) |
| Assistant Manager (HRM), E-1 | 28 Years | Multiple Locations | 4 [1-UR, 1-SC, 1-OBC(NCL), 1-EWS] |
| Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha), E-1 | 28 Years | Multiple Locations | 2 [1-UR, 1-OBC(NCL)] |
| Assistant Manager (Company Secretary), E-1 | 28 Years | Corporate Office, Mumbai | 1 (UR) |
Eligibility Criteria
General Qualification Norms
To be eligible to apply, candidates must meet certain educational qualifications specific to their chosen post. Generally, candidates must have obtained their degrees with:
- 60% for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS applicants
- 55% for SC/ST candidates
All qualifications must be from recognized institutions, and for distance education, specific regulations apply.
Experience Requirements
Government/PSU/Autonomous organization candidates are required to possess at least two years of experience in the immediate lower scale of pay.
Eligibility for Private Sector Candidates
Private sector candidates must have achieved a minimum CTC in the last financial year as a percentage of the offered CTC for the respective grade.
Age Limit & Relaxation
The maximum age limit for applicants varies depending on the designation, ranging from 28 years for Assistant Manager positions to 50 years for General Manager roles. Age relaxations are applicable according to government norms for various categories.
Salary and Compensation
| Grade | Pay Scale | CTC (Approx per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| E-7 | Rs. 1,00,000-2,60,000 | Rs. 33.38 Lakhs |
| E-6 | Rs. 90,000-2,40,000 | Rs. 30.04 Lakhs |
| E-5 | Rs. 80,000-2,20,000 | Rs. 26.70 Lakhs |
| E-4 | Rs. 70,000-2,00,000 | Rs. 23.36 Lakhs |
| E-3 | Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 | Rs. 20.02 Lakhs |
| E-2 | Rs. 50,000-1,60,000 | Rs. 16.69 Lakhs |
| E-1 | Rs. 40,000-1,40,000 | Rs. 13.35 Lakhs |
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC(NCL) | Rs. 590/- | Rs. 354/- | Rs. 944/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women/Internal candidates | Exempted | Rs. 354/- | Rs. 354/- |
Selection Process
The selection procedure is based on the information submitted in the online application, with shortlisted candidates being invited for further assessments, which may include:
- Personal Interviews
- Psychometric Tests
- Group Exercises
Additionally, IREL retains the right to conduct written tests if necessary.
Required Documents
Applicants need to submit several documents, including but not limited to:
- Date of Birth Proof
- Aadhar Card Copy
- Qualifications Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- Caste and Disability Certificates (if applicable)
How to Apply for IREL Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IREL website: www.irel.co.in or use the direct application portal.
- Click on the "Apply" link to initiate the process.
- Register by filling in personal and contact details, and generate the OTP for verification.
- Log in using the generated User ID and Password.
- Fill out the full application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and retain a copy of the application form for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals may apply.
- Candidates on Voluntary Retirement from government/PSUs are not eligible.
- Government employees must apply through proper channels.
- Any changes or legal disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many posts are available in IREL Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment includes 36 distinct posts across 19 Technical and 17 Non-Technical disciplines, from Assistant Manager (E-1) to General Manager (E-7).
What is the last date to apply for IREL Recruitment 2026?
Applications will be accepted until August 17, 2026, at 18:00 HRS.
What is the application fee for IREL Recruitment 2026?
UR/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates are required to pay Rs. 944/-, while SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women/Internal candidates are exempt from the application fee but must pay Rs. 354/- processing fee.
What is the salary/CTC for IREL Executive posts?
CTC for these positions ranges from approximately Rs. 13.35 Lakhs for E-1 grade to Rs. 33.38 Lakhs for E-7 grade, including performance-related pay and additional benefits.
What is the maximum age limit for IREL Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit varies by post, but generally ranges from 28 to 50 years, not exceeding 56 years with relaxations.
What is the selection process for IREL Executive posts?
The selection involves shortlisting followed by a Personal Interview, Psychometric Test, or Group Exercise. IREL may conduct written tests if necessary.
Can government and PSU employees apply for IREL Recruitment 2026?
Yes, they can apply but must have a minimum of two years' experience in the immediate lower pay scale and apply through proper channels.
Where can I apply for IREL Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online via the official link provided on IREL's website between July 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026.