IREL Executive Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 73 Posts

IREL (India) Ltd has issued an IREL Recruitment Official Notification for hiring 73 executives through regular recruitment across various projects and units of the organization across the country. This is a highly reputed chance for eligible citizens of India to make a career in IREL Executive Vacancy 2026 by becoming an executive in a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Department of Atomic Energy. This job profile is one of the best Government Jobs for Engineers in India, along with some other government posts for administration and management. Eligible candidates can submit applications online for this Job Position between July 20, 2026 to August 10, 2026. In addition to personal interviews, psychometric tests and group discussions, there will be posting in different locations like Mumbai, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Odisha.

About IREL (India) Limited

IREL (India) Ltd. is a Mini Ratna Category I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Atomic Energy, Government of India, thus making their recruitment process very attractive to people who want good PSU jobs. The company has its headquarters in Mumbai and runs Atomic Mineral Mining & Mineral Separation Plants at Chavara (Kerala), Manavalakurichi (Tamil Nadu) and Orissa Sands Complex (Odisha). IREL produces Ilmenite, Rutile, Zircon, Sillimanite and Garnet through these plants. IREL has set up Rare Earths Extraction Plant in Odisha and High Pure Rare Earths Plant in RED, Aluva. It also has joint ventures with IDCOL, TAMIN and UKTMP JSC Kazakhstan.

Key Dates to Remember

• Online Registration Opening Date: July 20, 2026
• Online Registration Closing Date: August 10, 2026
• Closing Time for Application Submission: 18:00 HRS (6:00 PM)
• Cut-off Date for Eligibility (Age, Qualification, Experience): August 10, 2026

Available Positions for IREL Executive Recruitment 2026

Technical Disciplines

Non-Technical Disciplines

Job Profile

• Transferability: Posting can be done by candidates in any unit, office or project location of IREL.
• Variety of Functions: Covers both technical fields (MECH, ELE, CHEM, MINING, IT) and non-technical fields (HR, FINANCE, LEGAL, SALES).
• Field or Corporate Activities: Includes activities related to plant operations, safety management, geological surveying or corporate strategy formulation.
• Working Conditions: Needs the ability to adapt to modern automation and office facilities.

Qualification Criteria for IREL Executive Recruitment 2026

Age Limitations

• General Manager: 50 years
• Deputy General Manager: 46 years
• Chief Manager: 42 years
• Senior Manager: 38 years
• Manager: 35 years
• Deputy Manager: 32 years
• Assistant Manager: 28 years

Age Relaxation

• Upper Age Limit: In any case, the upper age limit (along with all relaxations) shall not be more than 56 years.
• Medical Experience Relaxation: AFIH/MD candidates have been granted a relaxation of 2 years in post-qualification experience.

Application Fee Details

• Mode of Payment: Online Only (Debit/Credit Card/Net banking/Wallet/UPI)
• Non-Refundable: Amount paid as fee cannot be refunded under any circumstance
• Fee Paid for Multiple Applications: Fee paid for one application sequence number cannot be adjusted for other applications

Recruitment Procedure for IREL Executive Recruitment 2026

• Short Listing: Candidates who provide necessary industry experience or experience in TN Govt Jobs, CPSEs and areas such as Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical, Power or Manufacturing/ Production through the online application process will be at an advantage.
• Methods of Assessment: Personal Interview, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise or a combination of these.
• Several Rounds of Interviews: IREL shall have the liberty to organize several rounds of interviews if the number of candidates selected after screening is high.
• Selection: On the basis of the performance in the interview, organization needs, vacant post and overall suitability.
• Written Test: The company has the liberty to conduct a written test or any other test if required.
• Note: Merely satisfying the criteria of IREL Executive will not ensure an interview call.

Additional Benefits

• Performance Related Pay (PRP): Every year according to the company guidelines
• NPA for Medical Posts: 20% of Basic Pay for Senior Manager (Medical)
• Basic Pay: Starting at minimum of scale; higher starting pay may be considered for deserving candidates
• Pay Protection: For candidates from State/Central Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies
• Transfer Service Benefits: For CPSE candidates appearing under DPE, subject to mutual consent and fund transfer
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance, HRA/Company Residence, Perquisites, Annual Increment
• Other Perks: Leave With Encashment, Medical Benefit (self and dependents), Group Term Life Insurance, Loans & Advances, PF, Gratuity, Pension Plan, PRMS, Uniforms

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Medical Fitness Examination: Candidates selected have to go for medical fitness examination organized by company Medical Officers.
• Verification of Character & Antecedents: Conditional to verification of Character and Antecedents and Special Verification of concerned authorities.
• Experience Verification: Experience verification from original document prior to joining.

Waitlist

• A reasonable waitlist will be drawn up which is valid for one year.
• The waitlist will be called only when there is a need for the same position.

Remuneration Details

Department Information

• Company Formation & Governance: The company IREL (India) Ltd was founded in the year 1950. It comes under the category of Mini Ratna Category I company.
• Functions: Located at Mumbai, it has its mining and mineral extraction plants in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Odisha.
• Products: Major minerals it produces include Ilmenite, Rutile, Zircon, Sillimanite, Garnet, Rare Earth Extraction etc.
• Expansion Plans: It has several joint venture projects and is also planning to develop a Rare Earth and Titanium Theme Park in Bhopal.

Career Growth

• Defined promotion ladder: Fixed promotion ladder for grade of promotion starting from Asstt Manager( Grade E-1) upto Executive Director/Board.
• Training Facility: There is regular provision for imparting training of technical skills & managerial skills.
• Exposure in Priority Areas: Work opportunities in priority areas of the country in the field of critical minerals and atomic energy.
• Job Stability and Benefits: One of the most desired jobs among the latest government jobs, giving high stability along with pension and health care in retirement.

Preparation & Best Books Overview

• Selection Areas: Selection is largely dependent on technical domain knowledge and personal interview (also on general aptitude if written test is conducted).
• Technical Engineering Books:
  • Mechanical: Mechanical Engineering for Competitions (R.K. Jain)
  • Electrical: Question Bank in Electrical Engineering J.B. Gupta
  • Chemical: Chemical Engineering: Objective Type Questions by O.P. Gupta
  • Mining: Elements of Mining Technology by D.J. Deshmukh
• Non-Technical & Management Books:
  • Finance: Financial Management (Prasanna Chandra)
  • HRM: Human Resource Management (C.B. Gupta)
  • Legal: Constitution of India (M. Laxmikanth)
• Aptitude & General Awareness:
  • Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (R.S. Aggarwal)
  • Lucent’s General Knowledge for current affairs and atomic energy context.

Significance of the Preparation of the Past Year Papers

• Pattern Familiarity: Knowledge about the nature of questions asked in the written exam (if conducted) will help the candidates to effectively utilize their time in the actual test.
• Technical Knowledge in Domain: Past papers highlight the extent of technical knowledge required for all engineering branches. This allows the candidates to concentrate on important topics.
• Interview Preparation: The past experience of interviews conducted by previous candidates gives an idea of the question pattern, important topics and the level of expertise required by the interview panel.
• Self-Assessment: Going through past papers within a stipulated time enables a candidate to find out his/her weak areas regarding technical knowledge, general aptitude and subject-specific topics.
• Confidence Boosting: Regular practice with past papers develops an acquaintance with the paper pattern and thus decreases anxiety during actual selection process.
• Current Affair Linkage: As IREL is a PSU under the Department of Atomic Energy, questions have a link with the Indian Nuclear Energy Policy, Rare Earth Elements, Critical Minerals Policy and Atomic Energy.

Submission Process for IREL Executive Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website at www.irel.co.in
• Go to Career section to find the Advt. No. CO/HRM/35/2026.
• Input correct data about yourself and contact information.
• Generate OTP for mobile number verification and email.
• Accept terms and conditions and register yourself.
• Get Application Sequence Number (User ID) and Password through mail and SMS.
• Login again by using the User ID and Password.
• You have to carefully fill all the details of the IREL Online Application Form 2026 including personal details, additional details, communication details and qualification details.
• Upload scanned documents including:
  • Most recent passport-size photo (white background, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 100-200 KB, JPG/JPEG)
  • Signature (black ink on white paper, 80-150 KB, JPG/JPEG)
  • Certified educational qualifications and marksheets
  • Experience letters (in chronological order)
  • Caste / category certificate (if any)
  • Disability certificate (if any)
  • Proof of CTC for private candidates (3 months’ payslips, Form-16, I
• Examine your application by clicking on the Preview tab.
• Make the necessary application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Save the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Mandatory Documents for Upload

• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate/SSLC/Matriculation Mark Sheet)
• Copy of AADHAR Card
• Provisional Certificate/Degree/Post Graduate Degree/Diploma/Membership Certificates
• Consolidated Mark Sheet of Prescribed Qualifications
• Certificate for Qualification Equivalence (If any)
• Experience Certificate(s) from Present/Previous Employers
• Salary Slip/Certificate as proof of CTC (For Private Sector Candidates)
• Minimum 2 years Experience Certificate in immediate lower Pay Scale (For Government/Private Sector Unit Candidates)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)
• Handicap/PWD Certificate (If any)

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