The Institute of Physics (IoP), Bhubaneswar (an autonomous grant-in-aid research institution under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India) has released Advertisement No. IOP/Recruit/09/2026 for direct recruitment to 05 vacancies of Tradesman - A (Group ‘C’) in various trades including Electrical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechanical/RAC, and Mason. Eligible candidates holding 10th/12th qualifications along with relevant ITI/Trade Certificates can apply offline by sending their duly completed application form on or before 10 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Date of Publication of Advertisement | 30 September 2026 |
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| Application Start Date | 30 September 2026 |
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| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 10 November 2026 |
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| Written Exam / Trade Test Date | To be notified on the official website |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
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Age Limit (as on 10/11/2026)
| Minimum Age Limit | 18 Years |
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| Maximum Age Limit | 25 Years |
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| Age Relaxation | Applicable to SC, ST, OBC, and internal candidates as per Government of India / DAE rules. |
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Eligibility Criteria
- SSC / 10th Standard with a minimum of 60% marks OR HSC / 12th Standard with Science & Mathematics subjects.
- AND ITI / National or State Trade Certificate (NTC/STC) of at least one year duration in the relevant trade from a Government-recognized Board / Council / Institute.
- Relevant Trade Specializations: Electrician, Electronics, Mechanical / Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Mason.
Salary Details
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/-) |
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| Allowances | DA, HRA, TA and other benefits as admissible to Central Government / DAE employees. |
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| Probation Period | Two (02) Years, subject to applicable rules. |
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IoP Bhubaneswar Tradesman-A Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post / Trade Name | Post Code | Category | Total Posts |
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| Tradesman (Electrical) | TA-01 | UR | 01 |
| Tradesman (Electrical) | TA-02 | ST | 01 |
| Tradesman (Electrical / Electronics) | TA-03 | SC | 01 |
| Tradesman (Mechanical / Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) | TA-04 | UR | 01 |
| Tradesman (Mason) | TA-05 | UR | 01 |
| Total | 05 |
How to Apply for IoP Bhubaneswar Tradesman-A Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of the Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar: www.iopb.res.in.
- Download the official recruitment advertisement (Advt No. IOP/Recruit/09/2026) and prescribed application form.
- Fill in all required particulars neatly, ensuring the Post Code and Trade Name are clearly stated.
- Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post code must submit separate applications for each post code.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, ITI/trade certificate, caste/category certificate, and experience certificate (if applicable).
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign the application at the designated space.
- Place the completed application and documents in an envelope and superscribe it as: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TRADESMAN - [TRADE NAME] [POST CODE]”.
- Send the application packet to the following postal address so as to reach on or before 10 November 2026:The Director, Institute of Physics, P.O. Sainik School, Bhubaneswar - 751005, Odisha.
- Retain a photocopy of the sent application form for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
