India Optel Limited Recruitment 2025: Apply for 149 Project Technician Posts (Fixed Term Contract) – Detailed Notification Released
India Optel Limited (IOL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has released the official advertisement IOLHqrs/100(5)/2025-Rectt inviting applications for the post of Project Technicians on a Fixed Term Contract basis.
The recruitment is for the Opto Electronics Factory (OLF), Dehradun, and offers great opportunities for NAC/NTC-qualified candidates to work in one of India’s leading defence manufacturing companies.
The last date to apply is 21 days from the date of advertisement published in Employment Newspaper/Rozgar Samachar.
India Optel Limited Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | India Optel Limited (IOL) |
| Post Name | Project Technician |
| Advertisement No. | IOLHqrs/100(5)/2025-Rectt |
| Job Type | Fixed Term Contract |
| Location | OLF Dehradun (Uttarakhand) |
| Total Vacancies | 149+ (as per PDF) |
| Application Mode | Offline (By Post Only) |
| Last Date | 21 days from publication |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting + Practical Trade Test |
| Official Website | https://ddpdoo.gov.in |
India Optel Limited Vacancy 2025 – Post-wise Details
The recruitment includes six different trades with category-wise reservation and horizontal reservation for PwBD & Ex-Servicemen.
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Sl. No | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Technician (Fitter Instruments) | 61 |
| 2 | Project Technician (Fitter Electronics) | 49 |
| 3 | Project Technician (Machinist) | 07 |
| 4 | Project Technician (Optical Worker) | 23 |
| 5 | Project Technician (Electroplater) | 05 |
| 6 | Project Technician (Painter) | 04 |
Educational Qualification
Required:
- Matriculation (10th Pass)
- National Trade Certificate (NTC) or
- National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)
Certificates must be issued by NCVT.
Not Eligible:
- Engineering Degree/Diploma holders without NAC/NTC are NOT accepted.
Trade-wise NAC/NTC Requirements
| Post Name | Acceptable NAC/NTC Trades |
|---|---|
| Fitter Instruments | Instrument Mechanic, Advanced Mechanic (Instruments) |
| Fitter Electronics | Electronics Mechanic, Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, Embedded Systems & PLC, Power Electronics |
| Machinist | Machinist |
| Optical Worker | Optical Worker |
| Electroplater | Electroplater |
| Painter | Painter (General) |
Age Limit (As on Closing Date)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 32 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10–15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service Period + 3 years
Monthly Salary (Remuneration)
Selected candidates will receive:
- Basic Pay: ₹20,000/-
- Industrial DA (as applicable)
- HRA (if not allotted quarters)
Annual increment: 3% of Basic Pay.
Tenure & Job Nature
- Initial engagement: 1 Year
- Extendable: Up to 3 additional years
- Total maximum tenure: 4 Years
The job is purely contractual and involves operational & technical tasks for defence manufacturing projects.
Place of Posting
- Opto Electronics Factory (OLF), Dehradun
However, candidates may be transferred anywhere in India where IOL operates.
Application Fee
- ₹0 (No Application Fee)
All candidates can apply free of cost.
Selection Process
1. Shortlisting
Based on percentage of marks obtained in NTC/NAC
(If both are available, NTC marks will be considered).
Candidates will be shortlisted 1.25 times the total vacancies.
2. Practical Trade Test
- Only qualifying in nature
- Failing the Trade Test leads to disqualification
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Ex-Trade Apprentice of Ordnance Factories
- Older candidate
- Alphabetical order of candidate’s name
How to Apply for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2025
This recruitment is offline mode only.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official website: https://ddpdoo.gov.in
- Open the “Join Us” section
- Download the Application Format (Annexure-A)
- Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS
- Attach self-attested copies of:
- Educational certificates
- NTC/NAC
- Caste certificate
- Experience certificate
- Aadhaar & PAN
- Disability/Ex-SM certificate (if applicable)
- Keep a recent passport-size photo (self-attested).
- Put all documents in an envelope and superscribe:
APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __________ ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS
Send the application by post to:
The Chairman & Managing Director
India Optel Limited, OFILDD Campus
Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008
Important Instructions from IOL
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Only Indian citizens can apply
- Applications without supporting documents will not be accepted
- Email & phone number must remain active throughout the process
- Trade Test date/venue cannot be changed
- Final result will be uploaded on official website only
Key Benefits & Facilities
Contractual employees will get:
- Paid leave (1.5 days per month)
- Industrial canteen facility
- Protective gears & safety equipment
- Gratuity (as per Govt. rules)
- Accommodation (subject to availability)
However, no medical benefits, promotions, study leave, or LTC will be provided.
Contact Details for Queries
Candidates may contact:
- Phone: 0135-2787101 to 03 (Extn. 4031)
- Mobile: +91-7579044634
- Timings: 10 AM to 4 PM (Monday to Friday)
Conclusion
India Optel Limited Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for ITI-qualified candidates with NTC/NAC certification to secure a government-sector technical job in the defence manufacturing domain. With 149+ vacancies, zero application fee, and a transparent selection process, eligible candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before the closing date.
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