India Optel Limited (IOL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has released a recruitment notification for engagement on Fixed Term Contract (FTC) basis. The recruitment covers Project Technician, Junior Project Engineer, Welfare Officer and Consultant posts.
The overall recruitment has 160 vacancies. The two technical notifications cover 98 Project Technician posts and 57 Junior Project Engineer posts. The remaining vacancies are for Welfare Officer and Consultant posts.
The application process is offline. Candidates have to fill the prescribed application form and send it by Speed Post to India Optel Limited, Dehradun. The last date for receipt of applications is 3 October 2026.
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | India Optel Limited (IOL) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | IOLHqrs/100(6)/2026-Rectt |
| Total Vacancies | 160 |
| Posts | Project Technician, Junior Project Engineer, Welfare Officer and Consultant |
| Nature of Engagement | Fixed Term Contract (FTC) |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Application Start Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 3 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Job Location | Primarily Dehradun and other locations according to the post |
India Optel Vacancy 2026
Project Technician Vacancies
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
| Project Technician – Fitter Instruments | 19 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 39 |
| Project Technician – Fitter Electronics | 19 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 43 |
| Project Technician – Machinist | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| Project Technician – Optical Worker | 8 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Project Technician – Electroplater | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Total | 50 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 98 |
Junior Project Engineer Vacancies
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
| Junior Project Engineer – Chemical | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Junior Project Engineer – Electrical | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Junior Project Engineer – Electronics | 10 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 23 |
| Junior Project Engineer – Mechanical | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Junior Project Engineer – Optics & Coating | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 7 |
| Total | 23 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 5 | 57 |
Other Posts
| Post | Vacancies |
| Welfare Officer | 3 |
| Consultant (Coordination) | 2 |
| Total Other Posts | 5 |
| Overall Total | 160 |
India Optel Project Technician Eligibility 2026
| Post | Essential Qualification |
| Project Technician – Fitter Instruments | Matriculation + National Trade Certificate (NTC) / National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the prescribed relevant trade |
| Project Technician – Fitter Electronics | Matriculation + NTC / NAC in the prescribed relevant trade |
| Project Technician – Machinist | Matriculation + NTC / NAC in Machinist trade |
| Project Technician – Optical Worker | Matriculation + NTC / NAC in the prescribed Optical Worker trade |
| Project Technician – Electroplater | Matriculation + NTC / NAC in Electroplater trade |
The NTC/NAC must be issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or satisfy the prescribed recognition requirements. Engineering Degree or Diploma holders without the required NTC/NAC are not eligible for these Project Technician posts.
India Optel Junior Project Engineer Eligibility 2026
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience |
| Junior Project Engineer – Chemical | Full-time regular B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 5 years relevant post-qualification experience |
| Junior Project Engineer – Electrical | Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Plant Maintenance Engineering with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 5 years relevant post-qualification experience |
| Junior Project Engineer – Electronics | Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Industrial Electronics & Instrumentation with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 5 years relevant post-qualification experience |
| Junior Project Engineer – Mechanical | Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering & Mechatronics with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 5 years relevant post-qualification experience |
| Junior Project Engineer – Optics & Coating | Full-time regular B.Sc. Degree with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects and minimum 60% marks | Minimum 5 years relevant post-qualification experience |
For the Junior Project Engineer posts, SC/ST/PwBD candidates can be considered with the prescribed minimum marks applicable to reserved categories.
Welfare Officer Qualification
| Qualification | Full-time Bachelor's Degree with minimum 60% marks plus Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Human Resources Management or Labour Welfare from a recognized institution |
| Experience | 2 years' experience in Labour Welfare in a Factory after acquiring the prescribed qualification |
| Vacancies | 3 |
Consultant (Coordination) Qualification
| Eligibility | Retired Indian Army Officer in the rank of Major or Lieutenant Colonel from the specified Army Corps |
| Vacancies | 2 |
India Optel Age Limit 2026
| Post | Age Limit |
| Project Technician | 18 to 32 Years |
| Junior Project Engineer | 18 to 35 Years |
| Welfare Officer | 27 to 45 Years |
| Consultant (Coordination) | Maximum 62 Years |
Age is calculated with reference to the closing date of the recruitment. Applicable relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories according to Government of India rules.
India Optel Salary 2026
| Post | Remuneration |
| Project Technician | ₹20,000 – ₹65,000 |
| Junior Project Engineer | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Welfare Officer | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
| Consultant – Retired Major | ₹1,00,000 per month |
| Consultant – Retired Lieutenant Colonel | ₹1,30,000 per month |
Applicable IDA, HRA and medical allowance are provided according to the applicable post and company rules.
India Optel Application Fee 2026
| All Candidates | No Application Fee |
India Optel Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement / Application Start | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 3 October 2026 |
India Optel Selection Process 2026
Project Technician
Project Technician candidates are shortlisted based on their marks in the final NTC/NAC examination. Shortlisted candidates are required to appear for a practical Trade Test. The Trade Test is qualifying in nature, while the final merit is based on the prescribed NTC/NAC examination marks.
Junior Project Engineer
Eligible candidates are screened and shortlisted for a personal interview. Shortlisting is based on the marks obtained in the relevant Diploma or B.Sc. qualification. Final merit is prepared using the prescribed academic and interview weightage.
Welfare Officer
Applications are screened and eligible candidates are shortlisted for a personal interview. The final selection is based on interview performance.
Consultant
Eligible candidates are screened and shortlisted for a personal interview. Selection is based on the prescribed eligibility and interview performance.
How to Apply for India Optel Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official India Optel website.
- Open the Career/Recruitment section.
- Download the relevant notification and prescribed application form.
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format and in block letters.
- Enter the required educational and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of the relevant certificates.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph as prescribed.
- Superscribe the envelope with the name of the post applied for.
- Send the completed application by Speed Post.
- Ensure that the application reaches India Optel headquarters by 3 October 2026.
India Optel Application Address
The Chairman & Managing Director,
India Optel Limited,
OFILDD Campus, Raipur,
Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248008.
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
India Optel Recruitment 2026 Key Points
| Total Vacancies | 160 |
| Project Technician | 98 |
| Junior Project Engineer | 57 |
| Welfare Officer | 3 |
| Consultant | 2 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Application Start | 12 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 3 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Engagement | Fixed Term Contract |
| Application Address | India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248008 |
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