Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 30 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961 at the Rare Earths Division, Udyogamandal, Kochi (Kerala). Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of IREL.
The online application process for IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has already commenced and will remain open until 15 March 2026. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, while the maximum age limit is 25 years, as per the eligibility criteria.

| IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL) : Short Details of Notification Notification No.: IREL/RED/HRM/Apprentices Engagement/2026-27/01 | https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 23 January 2026 • Application Start : 23 January 2026 • Last Date to Apply Online & Email Submission : 15 March 2026 • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card : Notify Soon • Result Date : Updated Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • No Application Fee • Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking or Offline Mode Only. |
| Age Limit |
| • Minimum Age : 18 Years • Maximum Age : 25 Years • Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 30 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | ||
| NATS – Graduate & Technician Apprentices | ||
| Graduate Apprentice – Chemical Engineering | B.Tech | 5 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Civil Engineering B.Tech | B.Tech | 01 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice – B.Com | B.Com | 02 |
| Technician Apprentice – Civil Engineering | Diploma | 01 |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering | Diploma | 01 |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical Engineering | Diploma | 01 |
| Technician Apprentice – Computer Engineering | Diploma | 01 |
| NAPS – Trade Apprentices | ||
| Trade LACP – Chemistry | B.Sc | 02 |
| Trade LACP – Physics | B.Sc | 02 |
| Trade Executive (HR) | MBA / PG | 01 |
| Trade Plumber | ITI | 01 |
| Trade Welder | ITI | 03 |
| Trade Fitter | ITI | 04 |
| Trade MMV | ITI | 01 |
| Trade Electrician | ITI | 02 |
| Trade Instrument Technician | ITI | 01 |
| Total | 30 | |
| Eligibility Criteria |
| • Qualification as per trade: B.Tech/B.E, Diploma, B.Sc, B.Com, MBA/PG HR/PM&IR, ITI in relevant discipline. • Qualification must be obtained through regular full-time mode only. • Candidates with higher qualifications than prescribed are not eligible. • For More Details Read the Official Notification. |
| Salary |
| • Stipend as per Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 and Government norms. • Additional Food Coupon : Rs 1,500/- per month |
| Selection Process |
| • Shortlisting Based on Merit • Document Verification • Medical Examination |
| IREL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Graduate and Technician Apprentice candidates must register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in. 2. Trade Apprentice candidates must register on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. 3. Apply using the following Establishment Registration Numbers: • Graduate & Technician Apprentices: SKLERC000015 • Trade Apprentices: E11153200006 4. Download and duly fill the application form (Annexure-A). 5. Scan and self-attest all required documents as per the notification. 6. Send the complete application by email to hrm-red@irel.co.in. 7. Mention the following in the email subject line: “APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICES AGAINST NOTIFICATION NO. IREL/RED/HRM/Apprentices Engagement/2026-27/01.” |
| Some Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |