IREL Recruitment 2026: IREL (India) Limited has released a detailed recruitment notification for the appointment of Executives regularly. The recruitment drive covers technical as well as non-technical disciplines, with vacancies ranging from Assistant Manager to General Manager level. The notification is issued under Advt. No. CO/HRM/35/2026.
A total of 73 vacancies are available across different disciplines. Depending on the post and grade, the advertised CTC goes up to ₹33.38 lakh per annum. Online applications will be accepted from 20 July 2026 to 17 August 2026(Extended).
IREL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | IREL (India) Limited |
| Recruitment Type | Regular Executive Recruitment |
| Advertisement No. | CO/HRM/35/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 73 Posts |
| Posts | General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Chief Manager, Senior Manager, Manager, Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager |
| Disciplines | Technical and Non-Technical |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important links
- Official website link
- IREL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- IREL Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended PDF
Also Read: Union Bank Recruitment 2026 Date Extended: Apply Online for 395 Officer & Specialist Officer Posts
Important Dates
| Online Registration Begins | 20 July 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Last Date for Online Application | 17 August 2026 at 6:00 PM (Extended) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 17 August 2026 (Extended) |
The closing date is also the cut-off date for calculating educational qualification, age, and experience.
IREL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
IREL has announced 73 posts across 36 different designations. The vacancies are divided between technical and non-technical disciplines.
Technical and Non-Technical Post Details
| Post | Grade | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Experience | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Manager – Technical (Mechanical) | E-5 | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | 42 yrs | 13 years | 1 |
| Deputy Manager – Technical (Mechanical) | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | 32 yrs | 5 years | 1 |
| Assistant Manager – Technical (Mechanical) | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | 28 yrs | 2 years | 6 |
| Chief Manager – Technical (Electrical) | E-5 | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 42 yrs | 13 years | 1 |
| Deputy Manager – Technical (Electrical) | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 32 yrs | 5 years | 3 |
| Assistant Manager – Technical (Electrical) | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 28 yrs | 2 years | 4 |
| Deputy Manager – Technical (Chemical) | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering | 32 yrs | 5 years | 1 |
| Assistant Manager – Technical (Chemical) | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering | 28 yrs | 2 years | 4 |
| Deputy Manager – Technical (Mineral) | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech in Mineral Processing/Mineral Engineering | 32 yrs | 5 years | 2 |
| Manager – Technical (Mining) | E-3 | B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering + Second Class Mines Manager’s Certificate of Competency under MMR-1961 | 35 yrs | 8 years | 1 |
| Assistant Manager – Technical (Mining) | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering | 28 yrs | 2 years | 4 |
| Deputy Manager – Technical (Commercial/Purchase) | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech in any discipline | 32 yrs | 5 years | 2 |
| Deputy Manager – Technical (Industrial Safety) | E-2 | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering/5-year Integrated M.Tech./M.E. in Fire & Safety | 32 yrs | 5 years | 2 |
| Assistant Manager – Technical (Industrial Safety) | E-1 | Same Fire & Safety qualification as prescribed | 28 yrs | 2 years | 2 |
| Assistant Manager – Technical (Instrumentation) | E-1 | B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation/ Electronics & Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control Engineering | 28 yrs | 2 years | 1 |
| Deputy General Manager – Technical (IT) | E-6 | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT Engineering | 46 yrs | 16 years | 1 |
| Manager – Technical (IT) | E-3 | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT Engineering | 35 yrs | 8 years | 1 |
| Deputy Manager – Technical (IT) | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT Engineering | 32 yrs | 5 years | 3 |
| Deputy Manager – Technical (Geology) | E-2 | M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology | 32 yrs | 6 years | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Legal | E-4 | LLB or equivalent | 38 yrs | 10 years | 1 |
| Manager – Legal | E-3 | LLB or equivalent | 35 yrs | 8 years | 3 |
| Senior Manager – Security | E-4 | Graduate; retired Defence/Paramilitary personnel at prescribed rank | 38 yrs | 10 years | 1 |
| Manager – Security | E-3 | Graduate; retired Defence/Paramilitary personnel at prescribed rank | 35 yrs | 8 years | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Medical | E-4 | MBBS | 38 yrs | 10 years | 1 |
| General Manager – Finance | E-7 | CA/CMA or B.Com + MBA (Finance) or equivalent | 50 yrs | 20 years | 1 |
| Chief Manager – Finance | E-5 | CA/CMA or B.Com + MBA (Finance) or equivalent | 42 yrs | 13 years | 3 |
| Senior Manager – Finance | E-4 | CA/CMA or B.Com + MBA (Finance) or equivalent | 38 yrs | 10 years | 1 |
| Deputy Manager – Finance | E-2 | CA/CMA or B.Com + MBA (Finance) or equivalent | 32 yrs | 5 years | 2 |
| Assistant Manager – Finance | E-1 | CA/CMA or B.Com + MBA (Finance) or equivalent | 28 yrs | 2 years | 1 |
| Deputy General Manager – Marketing | E-6 | B.E./B.Tech in any discipline; MBA in Sales/Marketing desirable | 46 yrs | 16 years | 2 |
| Deputy Manager – Sales | E-2 | B.E./B.Tech | 32 yrs | 5 years | 6 |
| Deputy Manager – Legal & HRM | E-2 | LLB; PG qualification in HRM/Personnel Management etc. desirable | 32 yrs | 5 years | 1 |
| Deputy Manager – HRM (Administration) | E-2 | Bachelor’s degree + PG degree/diploma in HRM/related field | 32 yrs | 5 years | 1 |
| Assistant Manager – HRM | E-1 | MBA/MA/MSW in HRM or equivalent | 28 yrs | 2 years | 4 |
| Assistant Manager – Rajbhasha | E-1 | Master’s in Hindi with English at degree level OR Master’s in English with Hindi at degree level | 28 yrs | 2 years | 2 |
| Assistant Manager – Company Secretary | E-1 | Graduate + qualified CS with ICSI membership | 28 yrs | 2 years | 1 |
The post-wise qualification, experience, age and vacancy details above are taken from the vacancy tables in the official notification.
IREL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification differs according to the post. Candidates may be required to hold qualifications such as:
- B.E./B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline.
- M.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology for the Geology post.
- LLB for Legal posts.
- MBBS for Senior Manager (Medical).
- CA/CMA or B.Com + MBA (Finance) for Finance posts.
- B.E./B.Tech + MBA for the Marketing post.
- MBA/MA/MSW in HRM or related qualification for HRM posts.
- Master’s degree in Hindi/English with the prescribed language combination for Rajbhasha.
- Graduate + qualified Company Secretary with ICSI membership for Assistant Manager – Company Secretary.
The notification states that, generally, prescribed qualifications should be First Class with 60% marks for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and 55% for SC/ST candidates. The minimum percentage condition does not apply to qualified CA/CMA/CS candidates.
Age Limit
The upper age limit varies according to the post, starting from 28 years for Assistant Manager posts and going up to 50 years for General Manager – Finance. The cut-off date for age is 10 August 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS | No relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC | 5 years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 10+3 years |
| PwBD – SC | 10+5 years |
| Central/State Govt./Semi-Govt./PSU/Govt. Autonomous Organisation | 5 years |
| IREL Internal Candidates | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Military service + 3 years, subject to rules |
| J&K Domicile candidates | As specified in the notification |
In all cases, the maximum age after relaxation should not exceed 56 years.
Experience Requirements
This is an experienced-professional recruitment drive. The required experience varies from 2 years for several Assistant Manager posts to 20 years for General Manager – Finance.
Some important points are:
- Relevant post-qualification experience is required for most posts.
- Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, Executive Trainee/Management Trainee/GET training can be counted towards post-qualification experience.
- Teaching and Research Fellowship experience will not be counted.
- Candidates must upload documentary proof such as experience certificates, appointment orders or payslips.
- Candidates from Government/PSUs/Autonomous Organisations have additional requirements relating to the immediate lower pay scale.
- Private-sector candidates applying for higher grades must meet the prescribed minimum CTC criteria.
IREL Recruitment 2026 Salary and CTC
The salary structure depends on the grade of the post. The highest advertised CTC is ₹33.38 lakh per annum for E-7, while the E-1 grade carries a CTC of approximately ₹13.35 lakh per annum.
| Grade | Pay Scale | Approx. Annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| E-7 | ₹1,00,000–₹2,60,000 | ₹33.38 Lakh |
| E-6 | ₹90,000–₹2,40,000 | ₹30.04 Lakh |
| E-5 | ₹80,000–₹2,20,000 | ₹26.70 Lakh |
| E-4 | ₹70,000–₹2,00,000 | ₹23.36 Lakh |
| E-3 | ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 | ₹20.02 Lakh |
| E-2 | ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 | ₹16.69 Lakh |
| E-1 | ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 | ₹13.35 Lakh |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) | ₹590 | ₹354 | ₹944 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women/Internal | Exempted | ₹354 | ₹354 |
The fee is payable online. The application fee is non-refundable.
IREL Recruitment 2026 Selection Procedure
IREL will shortlist candidates based on the information and declarations submitted in the online application.
The selection process includes:
- Initial Shortlisting
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on the eligibility and criteria mentioned in the recruitment notification.
- Experience in Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical, Power, Manufacturing/Production sectors may provide an advantage.
- Personal Interview/Psychometric Test/Group Exercise
- Assessment may be conducted through Personal Interview, Psychometric Test, Group Exercise or a combination of these.
- Multiple levels of interviews may be conducted if required.
- Final Selection
- Selection will be based on interview performance, organizational requirements, available vacancies and overall suitability.
- Medical Examination
- Selected candidates have to undergo a pre-employment medical examination.
- Document and Background Verification
- Character and antecedents, experience, and other required details will be verified before appointment.
IREL also reserves the right to conduct a written test or another test if required. Merely meeting the advertised eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for the interview.
How to Apply for IREL Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the IREL recruitment portal.
- Visit the IREL online application portal.
- Read the recruitment advertisement carefully before applying.
- Click on the registration option and enter the required personal and contact details.
- A user ID/password will be sent to the registered email ID/mobile number.
- Log in and complete the personal, qualification, and experience details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application/processing fee through the online payment gateway.
- Check all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Submit the application before 10 August 2026.
- After successful submission, take a printout/save a PDF copy of the completed application form and payment acknowledgement for future reference.
Candidates should use a valid personal email ID and mobile number throughout the recruitment process. The notification also states that candidates should not wait until the last date to submit their applications.
Documents Required for IREL Recruitment 2026
Candidates should keep the following ready while filling out the application:
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Scanned signature
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificates
- Appointment orders/pay slips wherever applicable
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate for PwBD candidates
- Discharge/required documents for Ex-Servicemen
- Other documents supporting eligibility or credentials
The photograph should be recent, and the notification specifically asks candidates to use the same photograph throughout the recruitment process.
Important Points for Candidates
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- The eligibility cut-off date is 17 August 2026.
- Candidates must provide accurate information in the application.
- Original documents will be checked during document verification/interview as applicable.
- Government/PSU employees may need to apply through the proper channel or produce an NOC.
- IREL internal candidates must apply online and forward the hard copy through the proper channel.
- More than one application for the same post should not be submitted.
- After submission, the application cannot be withdrawn, and the fee is not refundable.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive communication regarding tests/interviews through email.
FAQs on IREL Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available in IREL Recruitment 2026?
There are 73 executive vacancies across 36 different posts and disciplines.
What is the last date to apply for IREL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 17 August 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
What is the maximum salary offered?
The highest advertised CTC is approximately ₹33.38 lakh per annum for the E-7 grade.
What is the age limit for IREL Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit depends on the post. It ranges from 28 years to 50 years before applicable age relaxation.
What is the application fee?
UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates have to pay ₹944, while SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women/Internal candidates are exempt from the application fee but must pay the ₹354 processing fee.
