India Optel Limited (IOL) Junior Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 & Apply for 77 JPE Posts India

India Optel Limited (IOL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence with its corporate headquarters at Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, has released the India Optel Limited Junior Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. IOLHqrs/100(2)/2026-Rectt) for 77 Junior Project Engineer posts in Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Optics & Coating disciplines on fixed term contract basis. This recruitment is a notable opportunity for candidates looking for latest Uttarakhand Govt Jobs in the defence manufacturing sector, as IOL is a leading PSU engaged in the production of optical and opto‑electronic sights, systems and cables for the Indian Armed Forces and paramilitary forces. Eligible Indian nationals aged between 18 and 35 years with the required B.Sc. or three‑year engineering diploma qualifications and at least five years of relevant post‑qualification experience can apply for India Optel Junior Project Engineer vacancies by sending the prescribed application form and documents through speed post to IOL Headquarters within 21 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in Employment News via the DOO (C&S) portal at ddpdoo.gov.in.

India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The official detailed advertisement for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 for engagement of Junior Project Engineers on Fixed Term Contract basis is available in PDF format on the official DOO (C&S) website under the “Join Us” section.

India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 – Overview

You can check the main details of India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 in the overview table below.

India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

India Optel Limited Junior Project Engineer Vacancy Details 2026

India Optel Limited will engage Junior Project Engineers on Fixed Term Contract basis in different engineering disciplines as per the notification. Category-wise and discipline-wise distribution of vacancies is given below.

Junior Project Engineer Discipline-wise Vacancy 2026

India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 must satisfy all eligibility conditions related to nationality, age, educational qualification and experience as on the closing date of the advertisement.

• Nationality: Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• Age Limit: 18 to 35 years as on the closing date of the advertisement.
• Age Relaxation: Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per Government of India directives and applicable reservation rules.
• Educational Qualification – Chemical: First class (minimum 60%) full-time regular B.Sc degree in Chemistry from a recognized university with at least 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience.
• Educational Qualification – Electrical: Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Plant Maintenance Engineering with minimum 60% marks and at least 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience.
• Educational Qualification – Electronics: Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Industrial Electronics & Instrumentation with minimum 60% marks and at least 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience.
• Educational Qualification – Mechanical: Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Mechatronics with minimum 60% marks and at least 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience.
• Educational Qualification – Optics & Coating: First class (minimum 60%) full-time regular B.Sc degree with Physics and Mathematics as major subjects from a recognized university with at least 5 years of post-qualification relevant experience.
• Marks Relaxation: General/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates must have at least 60% aggregate marks; SC/ST/PwBD candidates must have at least 50% aggregate marks in the essential qualification.
• Course Type: Only full-time regular courses recognized by AICTE/UGC/State Boards or appropriate statutory authorities will be considered.

India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 – Age Relaxation

Age relaxation for reserved categories in India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 will be applicable as per Government of India rules.

India Optel Limited Junior Project Engineer Salary 2026

• Junior Project Engineers engaged under India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 will be placed in Pay Level ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000, along with Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA).
• They will be eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per applicable rates where company accommodation is not allotted.
• Medical Allowance of ₹1,500 per month is payable, subject to conditions for retired Govt. employees/Ex-servicemen with respect to CGHS/ECHS/Defence Forces NOC.
• An annual increment of 3% of basic pay (rounded to the next ten) is admissible during the tenure, based on satisfactory performance and recommendation of the competent authority.

Tenure of Engagement

• The initial engagement on Fixed Term Contract basis will be for up to 2 years, depending on requirement.
• Extension in engagement may be granted for periods up to 1 year at a time, subject to requirement and performance evaluation, with the total tenure not exceeding 5 years including initial term and extensions.
• IOL reserves the right to terminate the contract before completion of the term in case of unsatisfactory performance or misconduct, with notice as per conditions in the advertisement.

Place of Posting

Selected candidates for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 will normally be posted at Opto Electronics Factory (OLF) and Ordnance Factory Dehradun (OFD), units of India Optel Limited located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. However, depending on organizational requirements, they may be posted, transferred, attached or deputed to other locations with the approval of the competent authority.

India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Screening: Applications will be screened by a Screening Committee, and only eligible candidates will be considered.
• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for interview, generally up to 1.5 times the number of vacancies, based on percentage of marks in Diploma/B.Sc (as applicable).
• Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for personal interview, for which call letters will be sent through email.
• Final Merit: Final merit will be prepared using 75% weightage for Diploma/B.Sc percentage and 25% weightage for interview performance.
• Document Verification: Original documents will be verified before interview; any shortcomings or discrepancies will result in rejection of candidature.
• Tie-breaking: In case of equal scores, the elder candidate (by date of birth) will be placed higher; if DOB is also same, alphabetical order of names will be considered.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee (NIL) for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 Junior Project Engineer posts.

How to Apply India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 (Junior Project Engineer)

Applications for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 are accepted offline only in the prescribed application format (Annexure “A”). Follow the steps given below.

1. Download Application Form: Visit the DOO (C&S) website at https://ddpdoo.gov.in, go to the “Join Us” tab and download the application format (Annexure “A”) attached with the advertisement.
2. Fill in Block Letters: Fill the application completely in BLOCK LETTERS, giving correct personal details, category, educational qualifications, post applied for, and experience information.
3. Attach Photograph: Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the application form and self-attest it as specified.
4. Attach Self-attested Documents: Enclose self-attested photocopies of:
   • Valid proof of date of birth (Matriculation/Secondary school certificate or Birth Certificate)
   • Educational mark sheets and degree/diploma certificates (10th onwards)
   • Experience certificates, joining/relieving letters, salary slips/statement, PPO (for retired candidates), etc., showing relevant post-qualification experience
   • Caste/category certificate for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS, PwBD certificate, Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate (if applicable)
5. Check Email and Mobile: Clearly mention a valid and active email ID and mobile number which will remain in use throughout the engagement process, as all important communication will be sent via email.
6. Separate Applications: If applying for more than one discipline/position, submit a separate application for each.
7. Superscribe Envelope: Put the filled application and enclosures in an envelope clearly superscribed as “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________ ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS”.
8. Send by Speed Post Only: Send the application by Speed Post only to the following address so that it reaches within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News:Postal Address: The Chairman & Managing Director, India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008
9. Applications received after the closing date, incomplete applications, applications without required enclosures, not in the prescribed format or with incorrect information are liable to be rejected without any correspondence.

Important Instructions & Rejection Conditions

• Applications not meeting eligibility criteria, received after the last date, or not in the prescribed format will be summarily rejected and IOL will not be responsible for postal delays.
• Incomplete, illegible applications or those without self-attested copies of required certificates will not be considered.
• Any variation in name/surname between application and certificates, or any false/incorrect information or dubious documents, will lead to disqualification.
• Candidates who do not fulfil the eligibility conditions at any stage will be disqualified ab-initio and no correspondence will be entertained regarding non-selection.

Nature of Engagement & Termination

• The engagement is purely on Fixed Term Contract basis and does not confer any right for regular or permanent employment in India Optel Limited.
• The engagement automatically ends on completion of the contract term unless extended, and may be terminated earlier for poor performance, misconduct, breach of company rules or prolonged unauthorized absence.
• The contract can be terminated by giving notice (or payment in lieu) as specified in the advertisement: generally 3 months by the FTC employee and 1 month by the company.

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