India Optel Recruitment 2026 Notification

📢 Junior Project Engineer (JPE) 🏦

🎓 Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline
📌 Vacancies: 57
💰 Salary: ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 per month
📅 Last Date: October 3, 2026

Overview

India Optel Recruitment 2026 brings excellent opportunities in Defence PSU jobs with 160 vacancies across Junior Project Engineer, Project Technician, Welfare Officer, and Consultant roles. Candidates can secure government jobs in Dehradun with attractive salary packages up to ₹1.4 lakh per month. This notification is a golden chance for aspirants seeking stable careers in India Optel Limited, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence.

Applications for India Optel Recruitment 2026 must be submitted offline via Speed Post before October 3, 2026. Eligible candidates with engineering degrees, technical skills, or relevant experience can apply. The recruitment offers diverse roles, structured selection procedures, and transparent eligibility criteria, making it one of the most awaited PSU job notifications in 2026.

Job Overview – India Optel Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	India Optel Limited (Defence PSU under Govt of India)
Advertisement No.	IOL/Rectt/2026/01
Post	Junior Project Engineer, Project Technician, Welfare Officer, Consultant
Disciplines	Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Optics & Coating, Fitter, Machinist, Optical Worker, Electroplating
Total Vacancies	160
Eligibility	Engineering Degree / ITI / Diploma / Graduate in HR or Social Work / Retired Army Officer
Salary	₹20,000 – ₹1,40,000 per month
Job Type & Location	Fixed Term Contract, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
Application Start Date	September 12, 2026
Application End Date	October 3, 2026
Submission Mode	Offline (Speed Post only)
Apply Offline	Where to Send: The Chairman & Managing Director, India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008 Envelope Superscription: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Name of Position] ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS”

What is the Salary Structure for India Optel Recruitment 2026

Post	Salary (Per Month)
Junior Project Engineer	₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000
Project Technician	₹20,000 – ₹65,000
Welfare Officer	₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
Consultant (Coordination)	₹1,00,000 – ₹1,30,000

Important Dates – India Optel Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Application Start	September 12, 2026
Application End	October 3, 2026
Exam Date	To be announced

How many Vacancies are there in India Optel Recruitment 2026

Category	Vacancies
Junior Project Engineer	57
Project Technician	98
Welfare Officer	3
Consultant (Coordination)	2
Grand Total	160

How much is the Application Fee – India Optel Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
General/OBC	₹500
SC/ST	₹250
PwD	Nil

Important Links – India Optel Recruitment 2026

Link	Description / Action
Detailed Notification	Download PDF
Offline (Speed Post only)	The Chairman & Managing Director, India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008; Envelope Superscription: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Name of Position] ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS”
Official Website	Visit Official Website
Join The Chamber of Information	Join WhatsApp \| Join Telegram

What is the Eligibility for India Optel Recruitment 2026

Post	Eligibility Criteria
Junior Project Engineer	B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline
Project Technician	ITI/Diploma in relevant trade
Welfare Officer	Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Labour Welfare, or Social Work
Consultant (Coordination)	Retired Army Officer (Major/Lt. Colonel)

What Documents are Required for India Optel Recruitment 2026

Passport size photographs
Educational qualification certificates
Experience certificates (if applicable)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Proof of age (Birth certificate/10th certificate)
Identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)

How to Apply – Step by Step Guide for India Optel Recruitment 2026

Download the application form from the official website.
Fill in all required details carefully.
Attach self‑attested copies of required documents.
Paste recent passport size photograph.
Enclose application fee demand draft (if applicable).
Send the completed form via Speed Post to:
The Chairman & Managing Director, India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008
Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS”.

What is the Selection Procedure for India Optel Recruitment 2026

Shortlisting based on eligibility and application details
Written Test/Trade Test (for technical posts)
Interview/Document Verification
Final merit list preparation

Common Mistakes Applicants Make – India Optel Recruitment 2026

Submitting incomplete forms
Missing the last date of application
Not attaching required documents
Incorrect superscription on envelope
Providing wrong contact details

📘 Exam Pattern – India Optel Recruitment 2026

Stage	Details
Written Test	• Objective type questions • Subjects: General Knowledge, Reasoning, Technical Discipline, English Language • Negative marking may apply for incorrect answers • Duration: 90–120 minutes depending on post
Trade Test (Technician Posts)	• Practical skill assessment in respective trade • Hands‑on tasks to verify technical competence • Qualifying in nature, marks not added to final merit
Interview / Viva Voce	• Conducted for Welfare Officer & Consultant posts • Focus on subject knowledge, communication skills, and suitability • Weightage added to final merit list
Document Verification	• Verification of eligibility certificates, ID proof, and category documents • Mandatory for all shortlisted candidates before final appointment
Final Merit List	• Prepared based on Written Test + Interview (where applicable) • Trade Test is qualifying only • Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each stage