India Optel Limited (IOL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence, has released an official recruitment notification for engagement of professionals on a fixed-term contract basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply offline in the prescribed format before the closing date.
The recruitment includes vacancies for Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, and Assistant Project Engineer posts. Candidates must submit their applications through Speed Post within 21 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News.
India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | India Optel Limited (IOL) |
| Under Ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | IOLHqrs/100(4)/2026-Rectt |
| Job Type | Fixed Term Contract |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post) |
| Posting Location | Dehradun (Uttarakhand) |
| Last Date | 21 Days from publication in Employment News |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer (Optical System Designer) | 02 | UR-02 |
| Assistant Project Manager (Marketing) | 02 | UR-01, OBC-01 |
| Assistant Project Engineer (Technical) | 02 | UR-02 |
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Project Engineer | 40 Years |
| Assistant Project Manager | 30 Years |
| Assistant Project Engineer | 30 Years |
Minimum age for all posts is 18 years.
Educational Qualification
Project Engineer (Optical System Designer)
Candidates must have:
- First Class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Physics
- Eligible Branches:
- Optical Engineering
- Laser & Electro Optical Engineering
- Optics & Optoelectronics
- Photonics
Experience Required:
- Minimum 6 years experience in Optical System Designing
- Minimum 2 years experience with Zemax designing tools
Assistant Project Manager (Marketing)
- First Class MBA or PGDM with Marketing as major subject
Assistant Project Engineer (Technical)
- First Class B.E / B.Tech in: Mechanical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering
Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Project Engineer | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Assistant Project Manager | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
| Assistant Project Engineer | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
Additional Benefits:
- Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Allowance ₹1,500 per month
- Annual Increment @ 3%
- EPF, ESIC, Bonus (as applicable)
Tenure of Engagement
- Initial contract: Up to 2 years
- Extension possible based on performance
- Maximum total tenure: 5 years
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Application Screening
- Shortlisting
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
Final selection will be based on interview performance.
Job Location
Primary posting will be at: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
However, selected candidates may be transferred to other locations as required.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment.
How to Apply for India Optel Limited Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps:
- Download the prescribed application form from official website
- Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents
- Send application via Speed Post
Send to: The Chairman & Managing Director India Optel Limited OFILDD Campus Raipur, Dehradun Uttarakhand – 248008
Write on envelope: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __ ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS”
Documents Required
Candidates must attach:
- Date of Birth Proof
- Educational Certificates
- Degree Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- Salary Proof
- Two Passport Size Photographs
Official Notification
- Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
- Website: https://ddpdoo.gov.in/en/main/home