Introduction to IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has officially announced 1524 vacancies across four refineries under the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates with a B.Com., B.A., B.Sc., Diploma, ITI, or 12th pass can now apply online from June 29 to July 28 (05:00 PM), 2026. The 1524 vacancies are divided into four refinery units: Bongaigaon Refinery: 144 seats, Gujarat Refinery: 647 seats, Paradip Refinery: 582 seats, and Mathura Refinery: 151 seats. Candidates aged between 18 and 24 as of June 30, 2026, can apply online before the last date, July 28, 2026. There will be no written test, so selection will be purely merit-based. Download the official notification of each refinery from the provided links.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Overview
| Particulars | Bongaigaon Refinery | Gujarat Refinery | Mathura Refinery | Paradip Refinery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organization | IOCL Bongaigaon Refinery | IOCL Gujarat Refinery | IOCL Mathura Refinery | IOCL Paradip Refinery |
| Advertisement No. | BGR/Appr/2026/03 | JR/01/2026-27 | MR/HR/APP1/2026-27 | PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26 |
| Post Name | Trade / Technician Apprentice | Trade / Technician Apprentice | Trade / Technician Apprentice | Trade / Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 144 | 647 | 151 | 582 |
| Apply Start Date | 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) | 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) | 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) | 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) | 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) | 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) | 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Application Mode | Online (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms) | Online (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms) | Online (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms) | Online (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms) |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- Notification Date - June 29, 2026
- Online Applications Starts from - June 29 (10:00 AM), 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online - July 28 (05:00 PM), 2026
- Tentative Date for Document Verification - Aug 11 to 28, 2026
- Eligibility Cut-Off Date (Age & Qualification) - June 30, 2026
Suggested Link: IOCL Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex – Apprentices 2025
Bongaigaon Refinery - Vacancy Breakdown
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Total | Training Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical | 43 | 12 months |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical | 6 | 12 months |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical | 14 | 24 months |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 14 | 12 months |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 20 | 12 months |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 15 | 12 months |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 9 | 12 months |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 15 | 15 months |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 | 12 months |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 5 | 12 months |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | 2 | 12 months |
Gujarat Refinery - Vacancy Breakdown
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Total | Training Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical | 120 | 12 months |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical | 87 | 12 months |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical | 19 | 24 months |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 120 | 12 months |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 81 | 12 months |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 101 | 12 months |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 51 | 12 months |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 34 | 15 months |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 2 | 12 months |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 17 | 12 months |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | 15 | 12 months |
Mathura Refinery - Vacancy Breakdown
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Total | Training Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical | 18 | 12 months |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical | 14 | 12 months |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical | 14 | 24 months |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 22 | 12 months |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 15 | 12 months |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 15 | 12 months |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 15 | 12 months |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 29 | 15 months |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 | 12 months |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 5 | 12 months |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | 3 | 12 months |
Pradip Refinery - Vacancy Breakdown
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Total | Training Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical | 180 | 12 months |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical | 59 | 12 months |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 130 | 12 months |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 60 | 12 months |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 80 | 12 months |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 20 | 12 months |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 23 | 15 months |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 | 12 months |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 20 | 12 months |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | 9 | 12 months |
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Eligibility Criteria for IOCL Trade Apprentice Jobs 2026
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Required Qualification | Min. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 3-year B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) | Matriculation + ITI in Fitter Trade (minimum 2 years duration) | Pass class |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) | 3-year B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg. | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engg. | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engg. | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engg / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg. | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 3-year B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 3-year B.Com | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class XII pass (non-graduate fresher with no prior institutional/skill training) | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Class XII pass + Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' (issued under NSQF, training less than 1 year) | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
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Age Limit for IOCL Trade Apprentice Jobs 2026
- A minimum age limit for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 18 years and a maximum age limit is 24 years as of June 30, 2026.
- UR / EWS - 24 years
- OBC (NCL) - 27 years
- SC/ST - 29 years
- PwBD - 10 years + reserved caste relaxation years (if applicable)
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Selection Process of IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- 1Merit List Preparation
- 2Tie-Breaking Stage
- 3Shortlisting for Document Verification
- 4Document Verification
- 5Pre-Engagement Medical Examination
- 6Offer of Engagement
Details About Selection Process Stages
Merit List Preparatin
Candidates will be ranked in descending order based on the percentage of marks for the prescribed qualification.
Tie-Breaking Stage
In case of a tie in percentage, the candidate older in age will be considered first. If the date of birth is also the same, then the percentage in the Matriculation will be the deciding factor.
Shortlisting Criteria for Document Verification
Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and available seats. The tentative date of publication of the shortlisted candidates' list is Aug 05, 2026.
Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification with original documents on the tentative schedule from Aug 11 to 18, 2026.
Pre-Engagement Medical Examination
Candidates are required to pass a medical fitness test prescribed under the Apprentice Act. Only medically fit candidates are eligible to proceed.
Engagement Offer
Candidates whose documents are verified and who are medically fit will receive an offer letter.
Technician Apprentice Jobs - Monthly Stipend & Benefits Structure
- Monthly Stipend - As per the Apprentices Act 1961/1973 and corporation guidelines
- HRA/Accomodation - Not provided
- Accident Insurance - Provided
- Safety Equipments (Codes 101-107 for BGR/GR/MR; 101, 102, 104-107 PDR) - one pair of shoes and helmet (returnable on the completion of engagement)
- General Level - 32 days (8 days per quarte) including medical grounds
- Casual Leave - 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata)
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Documents Required at Document Verification
- 10th Pass or Matriculation Certificate (as Date of Birth proof)
- Class XII marksheet / ITI (Fitter) semester-wise or year-wise marksheets / Graduation / Diploma in Engineering marksheets
- CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to Percentage conversion certificate from University or Institute (if applicable)
- Certificate from Principal of the School/Polytechnic/College/Institute confirming the date of the result publication and the regular full time mode of course completion, if applicable.
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' issued under NSQF or Central Govt. recognized body (for Code 111 only)
- Printout of NATS/NAPS portal registration with applicant details
- One Original Photo Identity Proof - Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License / Passport
- Affidavit as per Annexure - A (for candidates applying for second-time apprenticeship)
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IOCL Technician Apprentice Jobs - Application Process
- 1Registration and Application on the NAPS Portal - for codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, and 111.
- 2Registration and Application on the NATS Portal - for codes 104, 105, 106, and 107.
- 3Submit Additional Details via Microsoft Forms - After applying through the NATS/NAPS portal, candidates must submit additional information via Microsoft Forms available on the official website. Find the link to Microsoft Forms at the bottom of this article.
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How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- 1Visit the IOCL's official website and open the 'What's New' section.
- 2Click on the 'Click here to Register or Apply on NATS/NAPS'.
- 3Fill out all the required details accurately in the window.
- 4Upload clear scanned copies of all the required documents.
- 5Review the form before submitting. Submit and save the copy for future reference.
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