India Optel Ltd Project Engineer: Apply for various department

IOL (India Optel Limited, a Defence PSU) is inviting offline applications in the prescribed format (Annexure‑‘A’) from Indian citizens for the following fixed‑term‑contract positions:

Age

Upper age limits

In all cases, the minimum age is 18 years as per the current India‑Optel‑2026 recruitment notice.

Eligibility for India Optel Project Engineer

1. Project Engineer (Optical System Designer)

Educational Qualification

• Basic:
  • First‑class (≥60% marks) full‑time regular B.E./B.Tech or B.Sc in Physics from a recognized university.
• Preferred (advantage only):
  • Post‑graduation in a relevant field (Optical / Laser / Photonics etc.).

Eligible Branches (for degree)

• Optical Engineering
• Laser and Electro‑Optical Engineering
• Optics and Optoelectronics
• Photonics

Professional Qualification

• Degree in any of the above branches (same as eligible branches) is treated as professional qualification for this role.

Desirable Qualification

• Any certification in Optical Design of at least 3 months duration is preferable.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of work experience in Optical System Design.
• Of this, at least 2 years must be on Zemax (or Zemax‑based) optical‑designing tool.

Specific Skills Required

• Hands‑on with optical design software such as:
  • Ansys Zemax Optic Studio
  • KeySight CODE‑V
• Design experience for systems and subsystems using:
  • Aspherical lenses
  • Spherical lenses
• Design experience in IR and visible wave bands.

2. Assistant Project Manager (Marketing)

Educational Qualification

• First‑class (≥60% marks) full‑time regular MBA OR
• Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
  • with Marketing as the major subject.

(No separate experience clause is mentioned in your text for this post, though many PSU‑level APM roles typically expect 2–4 years of relevant work experience; you may check the original notification if experience is listed separately.)

3. Assistant Project Engineer (Technical)

Educational Qualification

• First‑class pass (≥60% marks) full‑time regular B.E. / B.Tech degree in:
  • Mechanical
  • Electronics
  • Mechatronics

Application fee

NIL

Pay scale / pay level

1. Allowances

For fixed‑term contractual employees at IOL:

• Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA)
  • Payable as per the applicable DA rate (linked to inflation/central‑government pattern).
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Allowed as per applicable rates, only if no company accommodation is allotted.
• Medical Allowance
  • A flat ₹1,500 per month is provided as medical allowance.
  • Condition for retired Govt / Ex‑servicemen:
    • They must obtain NOC from CGHS/ECHS/Defence Forces.
    • If NOC is not obtained, they will not get the ₹1,500 medical‑allowance component.

2. Annual Increment

• Increment rate: 3% of basic pay per year.
• The increment is:
  • Rounded off to the next multiple of ₹10.
  • Given only during the tenure of the fixed‑term contract.
  • Subject to satisfactory performance as assessed and recommended by the Competent Authority.

3. Tenure of Engagement (fixed‑term basis)

(From your text’s last line: “9.1 The initial period of engagement on Fixed Term Contract bas…” – the rest is cut off, but in PSU‑style fixed‑term rules this typically means:)

• Initial tenure: A fixed number of years (for example, 1–2 years) as per the appointment letter.
• The contract may be extended up to a maximum total period (often 5 years in similar PSU‑style FTE roles), depending on performance and organizational need.

Place of posting

• Primary location: Dehradun.
• Possible movement:
  • The selected candidate may be posted / transferred / attached / deputed to other units in Dehradun or to other places, depending on official requirements.
  • Such movement is only with the permission of the Competent Authority.

Selection process (step‑wise)

1. Screening
   • Applications are screened by a Screening Committee.
   • Candidates who do not meet the eligibility (qualification, age, documents, etc.) are rejected at this stage.
2. Shortlisting
   • Only eligible candidates are shortlisted for Interview.
   • If there is a large number of eligible applicants, the company may apply higher cut‑off criteria (e.g., percentage, experience, or test‑based shortlisting) to reduce the interview list.
3. Interview
   • Only shortlisted candidates are called for personal interview.
   • Interview may include technical, domain‑specific, and HR‑type questions depending on the post.
4. Final merit
   • The final merit list is prepared based only on interview performance (marks obtained in the personal interview).
5. Document verification
   • Before the interview, original certificates/documents are verified.
   • If any discrepancy, short‑coming, or ineligibility is found in the documents, the candidate’s candidature is rejected.
6. Final selection order
   • Candidates are selected strictly in order of final merit rank.
   • In case of tie in interview score:
     • First tie‑breaker: chronological order of date of birth → the eldest candidate is placed first.
     • If date of birth is also the same, then order of merit is decided by alphabetical order of names.

How to apply

1. Download the form
   • Download the prescribed application form (Annexure‑A) from the DOO (C&S) website → under the “Join Us” tab.
   • Fill the form in BLOCK LETTERS only.
2. Hard‑copy submission
   • Submit a hard copy of the duly filled application by SPEED POST ONLY to:

The Chairman & Managing Director

India Optel Limited

OFILDD Campus, Raipur, Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008

2. Envelope superscription:

“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …………………………….. ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS”

2. Enclosures (self‑attested photocopies)
   Attach copies of:
   • High School Certificate / proof of age.
   • Qualification mark‑sheets and degree certificates.
   • Experience certificates.
   • Last pay‑drawn certificate / PPO (for ex‑employees).
   • Any other document proving age, qualifications, experience, past and present employment, and salary (as per Clause 15.1).
3. Deadline
   • Last date / closing date = 21 days from the date of publication in Employment News / रोजगार समाचार.

Key instructions for candidates

2. Mandatory fields (Clause 15.2):
   • Fill all relevant details: qualification, experience, marks, percentage, etc.
3. Contact details (Clause 15.3):
   • Provide an active email ID and mobile number that remain valid throughout the engagement process.
   • All important communications (shortlist, interview call, result, etc.) will be sent by email only.
4. Read terms & conditions (Clause 15.4):
   • Candidates must read the detailed terms & conditions and check the DOO website regularly for updates.
5. Multiple posts (Clause 15.5):
   • If a candidate wants to apply for more than one position, they must submit a separate application for each post.

Download the notification and application form

APPLICATION FORMAT FOR ENGAGEMENT ON FIXED TERM CONTRACT BASIS

(To be Forwarded by Speed Post only)
[Ref.: ADVERTISEMENT NO. IOLHqrs/100(4)/2026‑Rectt]

To,
The Chairman & Managing Director
India Optel Limited
OFILDD Campus, Raipur
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) – 248008

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

1. NAME (IN FULL AND BLOCK LETTERS)
   _
2. FATHER’S NAME
   _
3. MOTHER’S NAME
   _
4. MARITAL STATUS
   ☐ Single ☐ Married ☐ Others (specify) _
5. SPOUSE NAME (if married)
   _
6. GENDER
   ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐ Other
7. NATIONALITY
   ☐ Indian ☐ Others (if not Indian, explain) _
8. DATE OF BIRTH (DD/MM/YYYY)
   _ / _ /
9. AGE IN YEARS, MONTHS & DAYS (as on closing date of advertisement)
   years months days
10. WHETHER BELONG TO SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Mention category)
    ☐ SC ☐ ST ☐ OBC‑NCL ☐ EWS
    (Caste/EWS Certificate to be enclosed)
11. WHETHER BELONG TO EX‑SERVICEMAN
    ☐ YES ☐ NO
    (Discharge Certificate to be enclosed, if YES)
12. WHETHER BELONG TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PwBD)
    ☐ YES ☐ NO
    • PwBD Category: _
    • Percentage of Disability: %
      (PwBD Certificate to be enclosed)
13. QUALIFICATION
    • Technical Qualification: _
    • Professional Qualification: _
14. WORK EXPERIENCE (relevant to the post applied)
    • Total post‑qualification work experience as on closing date of advertisement (Year, Months and Days)
      years months days

Paste a recent passport‑size photograph (self‑attested on the front). Photograph must be firmly pasted (not stapled).

Other Important Details

15. PRESENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS
    ☐ PRESENTLY EMPLOYED
    Name of the Employer: _
    ☐ NOT EMPLOYED
16. GOVERNMENT / PSU / PRIVATE
    ☐ Govt ☐ PSU ☐ Private
17. DATE OF RETIREMENT / SEPARATION FROM LAST EMPLOYMENT
    I. Name of the Company / Department (retired/separated)
    _
    II. Whether CPSE / State PSE / Govt. Department / Private Sector
    _
    III. Post currently held / post held on last date of service (on regular/substantive basis)
    With Pay Scale, Level, Grade Pay (under IDA & CDA pay scales) or
    Pay scale / basic as on date of retirement / separation
    _
    _
    _
18. PRESENT ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
    _
    _
    City: _ State: _ PIN:
19. PERMANENT ADDRESS
    _
    _
    City: _ State: _ PIN:
20. MOBILE NO. (MANDATORY)
    _ _ _
21. E‑MAIL ID (MANDATORY)
    _
22. AADHAAR NUMBER
    _
23. PAN NUMBER
    _
24. TWO PROMINENT & VISIBLE IDENTIFICATION MARKS
    1. _
    2. _

25. EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (from 10th onwards)

(May attach a separate sheet if space is not sufficient)

(Continue in the same format; use extra sheet if required.)

26. DETAILS OF PRESENT / PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (if any)

(May attach a separate sheet if space is not sufficient)

(Attach extra sheet if required.)

27. Any additional information (if any)

(You may mention anything that supports your suitability for the post or relates to the post)

Signature of the Candidate: _
Date: _ / _ /

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