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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: Key Highlights Organization: India Optel Limited (IOL), under Ministry of Defence Posts Name: Junior Project Engineer (Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Optics & Coating) Job Type: Fixed Term Contract basis (up to 5 years including extensions) Age Limit: 18 to 35 years as on closing date, with category-wise relaxations Qualification: B.Sc or 3-year Diploma in relevant discipline with minimum 5 years’ experience Pay Level: ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 plus IDA, HRA and allowances Application Mode: Offline, in prescribed format only Last Date: 21 days from date of publication in Employment News Advertisement 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. Document Download Link India Optel Limited Junior Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (Advt. No. IOLHqrs/100(2)/2026-Rectt) Download Notification PDF (from DOO C&S > Join Us) India Optel Limited Junior Project Engineer Application Form (Annexure “A”) Download Application Format You can check the main details of India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 in the overview table below. Recruitment Name India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 for Junior Project Engineer Posts Organization India Optel Limited (IOL), a Government of India Enterprise under Ministry of Defence Advertisement Number Advt. No. IOLHqrs/100(2)/2026-Rectt Post Name Junior Project Engineer (Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Optics & Coating) Job Type Engagement on Fixed Term Contract basis Age Limit 18 to 35 years as on closing date of advertisement (age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms) Essential Qualification Full-time regular B.Sc or 3-year Diploma in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks and at least 5 years post-qualification experience (relaxation in marks for SC/ST/PwBD) Upper Age Relaxation As per Govt. of India rules for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and other eligible categories Remuneration Pay Level ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 with Industrial DA, HRA (where applicable) and Medical Allowance of ₹1,500 per month Annual Increment 3% of basic pay (rounded off) per year, subject to satisfactory performance Tenure of Engagement Initial engagement up to 2 years, extendable in stages up to a maximum of 5 years based on requirement and performance Place of Posting Opto Electronics Factory (OLF) and Ordnance Factory Dehradun (OFD), units of India Optel Limited at Dehradun, and other locations as per requirement Selection Process Screening, shortlisting based on qualification marks, personal interview and document verification Application Mode Offline only, in prescribed format (Annexure “A”) sent by Speed Post Application Fee No application fee (NIL) Official Website https://ddpdoo.gov.in (DOO C&S website > India Optel Limited > Join Us) Last Date for Receipt of Application 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News Notification Year 2026 Date of Advertisement As published in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar Start of Offline Application From the date of publication of advertisement Last Date for Receipt of Application 21st day from publication date in Employment News (up to office closing time) Initial Contract Period Up to 2 years from date of engagement Maximum Contract Tenure Up to 5 years in total, including extensions, based on requirement and performance 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. Sl. No. Discipline / Position Total Vacancies Reservation Details 1 Junior Project Engineer (Chemical) 01 UR – 01 2 Junior Project Engineer (Electrical) 06 UR – 05, OBC (NCL) – 01 3 Junior Project Engineer (Electronics) 26 UR – 13, SC – 04, ST – 01, OBC (NCL) – 06, EWS – 02, PwBD – 01, Ex-SM – 02 4 Junior Project Engineer (Mechanical) 37 UR – 17, SC – 06, ST – 02, OBC (NCL) – 09, EWS – 03, PwBD – 01, Ex-SM – 03 5 Junior Project Engineer (Optics & Coating) 07 UR – 05, SC – 01, OBC (NCL) – 01 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. Age relaxation for reserved categories in India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 will be applicable as per Government of India rules. Category Age Relaxation Remarks SC / ST As per Govt. of India norms Relaxation in upper age limit for candidates belonging to SC/ST category against reserved posts OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) As per Govt. of India norms Relaxation for OBC (NCL) candidates against OBC reserved posts PwBD As per Govt. of India norms Relaxation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities Ex-Servicemen As per Govt. of India norms Reservation and relaxation as per applicable directives Other categories As per Govt. of India directives All other applicable relaxations as notified from time to time 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. 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. 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. 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. There is no application fee (NIL) for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 Junior Project Engineer posts. Applications for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 are accepted offline only in the prescribed application format (Annexure “A”). Follow the steps given below. 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. 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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Junior Project Engineer (Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Optics & Coating)

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.