The India Optel Limited (IOL), a defense public sector enterprise operating under the Ministry of Defense, Government of India, has released an official recruitment notification for Junior Project Engineer and Junior Project Manager jobs. The recruitment notification is a call for Indian citizens to apply for engineering and finance jobs on a fixed-term contract basis. The offline application process through Speed Post is required, and interested candidates are advised to ensure that their application reaches the given address by 4 April 2026. The recruitment notification provides employment opportunities in a variety of engineering streams like chemical, electrical, electronics, mechanical, and optics & coating as well as a finance & accounts managerial job. Candidates with a diploma, B.Sc., B.Com, M.Com, or intermediate professional courses like CA, CMA, or CS qualifications can apply. The selection process comprises application screening and a personal interview, and selected candidates will be paid a salary scale of ₹30,000 to ₹120,000, along with allowances and other benefits.
Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | India Optel Limited (IOL) |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Post Name | Junior Project Engineer and Junior Project Manager |
| Total Vacancies | 89 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 Years |
| Selection Method | Screening and Personal Interview |
| Article Category | JK UPDATE |
| Official Website | https://ddpdoo.gov.in |
Post-wise Vacancy
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Project Engineer (Chemical) | 01 |
| Junior Project Engineer (Electrical) | 06 |
| Junior Project Engineer (Electronics) | 26 |
| Junior Project Engineer (Mechanical) | 37 |
| Junior Project Engineer (Optics & Coating) | 07 |
| Junior Project Manager (Finance & Account) | 12 |
| Total Vacancies | 89 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | March 2026 |
| Application Mode | Offline via Speed Post |
| Application Start | Available Now |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 4 April 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the required educational qualifications and experience conditions before submitting their application.
- For the Junior Project Engineer (Chemical) post, it requires a first-class B.Sc. in chemistry with at least five years of relevant experience.
- For the Junior Project Engineer (Electrical) post, it requires a three-year diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60 percent marks and five years of experience.
- For the Junior Project Engineer (Electronics) post, it requires a three-year diploma in Electronics or Electronics & Communication Engineering with at least 60 percent marks and relevant work experience of five years.
- For the Junior Project Engineer (Mechanical) post, it requires a diploma in Mechanical, Production Engineering, or Mechatronics with a minimum of 60 percent marks and five years of professional experience.
- For the Junior Project Engineer (Optics & Coating) post, it requires a first-class B.Sc. with physics and mathematics along with at least five years of experience.
- For the Junior Project Manager (Finance & Account) post, it requires a B.Com, M.Com, or intermediate qualification in CA, CMA, or CS with experience in finance and accounts. B.Com candidates need eight years of experience, while M.Com or professional intermediate candidates need five years of experience.
Steps to Submit the Offline Application
The candidates who want to submit the online application for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 must follow the given steps carefully:
Step 1> Open the official website of the Department of Defense Production and locate the recruitment section under the Join Us tab.
Step 2> Download the prescribed application format and carefully read all instructions mentioned in the notification, then fill the application form in block letters with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
Step 3> Attach self-attested copies of certificates, including educational qualifications, experience documents, proof of age, and category certificate if applicable; then paste a recent passport-size photograph on the form and sign the declaration.
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Step 4> Send the completed application form and documents through speed post to the official address mentioned in the notification before the last date.
Important FAQs
Ans> The final date for applying offline for the job through Speed Post is 4 April 2026.
Ans> The candidates are selected on the basis of their academic performance and then on the basis of a personal interview. The final merit of engineers will comprise 75 percent weight of academics and 25 percent of the interview.
Ans> There is no application fee required for the candidates applying for the posts.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
