IOP Bhubaneswar Jobs 2026: Apply for 5 Tradesman-A Posts by November 10

• Five vacancies cover electrical, electronics, mechanical, refrigeration and masonry trades.
• Applications must reach the institute by November 10, 2026.
• Posts carry Level 2 pay; a trade test is mandatory.

The Institute of Physics (IOP), Bhubaneswar, has announced five Tradesman-A vacancies for candidates with the prescribed school qualifications and ITI or trade certification. Applications must be submitted offline using the institute’s application form and reach its office by November 10, 2026.

The recruitment, notified under Advertisement No. IOP/Recruit/09/2026 dated September 30, 2026, covers Group C technical positions in electrical, electrical/electronics, mechanical/refrigeration and air conditioning, and masonry trades. Applicants must be aged 18–25 years, subject to applicable relaxation provisions.

IOP is an autonomous research institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. Selected candidates will support laboratory and campus maintenance activities, with shift duties applicable where required.

IOP Bhubaneswar Tradesman Notification 2026

Vacancy Details

Each post code represents a separate vacancy. Candidates applying for more than one post code must submit a separate application for each.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have either SSC/Class 10 with at least 60% marks or HSC/Class 12 with Science and Mathematics, together with the relevant trade qualification listed below.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

For Electrical posts, a Lineman (MV) certificate or licence awarded by a State Government Electrical Inspector is desirable. Industrial electrical maintenance experience will receive preference.

Electrical/Electronics applicants with industrial maintenance experience will be preferred. For the Mechanical/Refrigeration & Air Conditioning position, knowledge or experience involving refrigeration systems, air-conditioning equipment and air compressors is preferred.

Masonry experience in institutional, residential, hospital or commercial buildings is desirable for the Mason post.

Age Limit

The prescribed age range is 18–25 years. Applicable age relaxations will follow the recruitment rules. Candidates should check the detailed notification for the age calculation date and category-specific provisions.

Salary and Probation

Tradesman-A appointments carry Level 2 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, with allowances admissible under Government and institute rules.

The probation period is two years, subject to the applicable conditions.

Selection Process

A trade/skill test is mandatory and will assess practical ability, safety awareness and proficiency in the relevant trade. The institute may also conduct a written examination and/or screening under its recruitment rules.

Original certificates and supporting documents will be checked during document verification. The examination scheme, syllabus, qualifying standards and further instructions will be published on the institute’s website. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee a selection-test call.

Duties and Work Requirements

Posting within laboratories, service areas or campus residential facilities will depend on operational requirements.

Important Dates and Application Fee

Application fee details are not specified. Candidates should check the detailed notification and application form for any fee instructions.

How to Apply for IOP Bhubaneswar Tradesman Jobs 2026

1. Download Advertisement No. IOP/Recruit/09/2026 and the prescribed application form from the Institute of Physics website.
2. Check the eligibility requirements for the selected trade and post code.
3. Complete the form and clearly enter the relevant post code.
4. Attach self-attested copies of educational and trade certificates, date-of-birth proof, experience certificates, category certificate where applicable, and other required documents.
5. Prepare separate applications if applying for multiple post codes.
6. Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF TRADESMAN – [TRADE NAME] [POST CODE]”.
7. Send the application so that it reaches the following address by the deadline:

The Director
Institute of Physics
P.O. Sainik School
Bhubaneswar – 751005, Odisha

Important Links

Candidates employed in Central or State Government departments, autonomous bodies, PSUs or government-funded institutions should apply through the proper channel wherever applicable. An advance copy may be submitted within the prescribed time.