IREL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Out, Application Process for 119 Posts

Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL) has released an employment opportunity on its official website at @www.irel.co.in for candidates with graduation, diploma, and ITI qualifications to work as apprentices in the Rare Earths Division and Chavara Division, Kerala. The apprentice program is for a period of 1 year, and applicants with a relevant degree can apply for the role till 15th March 2026, and the Chavara Division’s last date to apply offline is 24 February 2026. The application link is active, and the interested aspirants must read about age, eligibility, vacancy, application process, selection rules, and other key details related to IREL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 given in this article.

IREL Apprentices Notification 2026

Indian Rare Earths Limited has released an advertisement for the engagement of interns from Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, and other disciplines. The official notification provides complete details about the IREL internship hiring program 2026 for a total of 30 vacancies. The interns will be placed for a period of 1 year, and application submission has to be done by email after registration on the NATS and NAPS  portal for the Rare Earths Division. For Chavara Division candidates can send to the application with documents to the official address by post. The IREL Apprentice notification PDF is available in the overview table below.

IREL Apprenticeship 2026 Recruitment: Highlights

IREL Apprentices 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 30 apprenticeship seats are available across Graduate, Technician and Trade categories.

IREL Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentices

Candidates should not have done or be doing an apprenticeship with IREL or any other organisation as per the Apprenticeship Act 1961. Only candidates who meet this rule are eligible to apply

Age Relaxation

IREL Online Application Form for Apprenticeship Program 2026

Candidates applying for Graduate and Technician Apprentice posts must register on the (NATS 2.0) portal of the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Rare Earths Division) before applying. Those not registered can do so at nats.education.gov.in. Applicants for Trade Apprentice posts must register on the Apprenticeship India portal (NAPS) at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in before applying.

IREL Graduate & Technician Apprentice 2026 Apply Online Link

IREL Trade Apprentice 2026 Apply Online Link

The candidates interested in applying for the recruitment drive initiated by the Indian Rare Earths Limited have to first check the eligibility criteria from the official circular. The application process is offline, and an application form must be filled out with correct details that must reach the organisation on or before 24 February 2026 for the Chavara Division. To make the process easier for the candidates, the link to obtain the soft copy of the application format prescribed by the recruitment body is given below. The candidates must download it and fill in all the details before sending it by post.

How to Apply for IREL Apprentices Recruitment 2026?

The following are the steps to apply for the IREL Apprentices Recruitment 2026.

Step 6. Email subject must be:
“APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICES AGAINST NOTIFICATION NO. IREL/RED/HRM/Apprentices Engagement/2026-27/01”

Step 7. Attach scanned self-attested documents, including:

• Proof of Date of Birth (10th certificate or Birth Certificate)
• Educational certificates and mark sheets (ITI/Diploma/Degree)
• Category certificate/OBC declaration (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card
• Proof of enrollment on NATS/NAPS
• Send the completed application and documents to: hrm-red@irel.co.in
• Applications received after 15 March 2026 or with missing documents will not be considered. The IREL will not be responsible for email delays or technical issues.

What is the IREL 2026 Selection Criteria for Interns?

Shortlisting Based on Merit: Candidates meeting the age and educational eligibility will be shortlisted based on marks in their qualifying examination. For the Rare Earths Division (RED), priority is given to the Land Affected Category, peripheral villages, wards of IREL employees, Ernakulam district and Kerala state. CGPA/grades must be converted to percentages as per University norms.

Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must submit originals along with self-attested copies of all required documents, including date of birth proof, educational certificates, category/OBC declaration, Aadhaar, nativity certificate and enrollment proof. RED candidates must also provide a valid Police Verification Certificate. Incomplete or missing documents will lead to rejection.

Medical Examination: Candidates clearing document verification must be declared medically fit by the Company’s doctor. Only then will they be engaged as apprentices and assigned departments for training under the Apprentices Act. Any false information or ineligibility detected at any stage may lead to cancellation of candidature.

IREL Apprentices Salary 2026

Apprentices at Indian Rare Earths Limited. will receive a stipend as per the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 and any updates notified by the Government. In addition to the stipend each apprentice will be provided a food coupon worth ₹1,500 per month.