IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notifications have been released by Indian Oil Corporation Limited for 1524 Apprentice posts across Mathura, Paradip, Gujarat, and Bongaigaon Refineries. Interested candidates can check eligibility, application process, selection process, stipend, important dates and other details from the article.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has invited online applications for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 across four of its refinery units — Mathura Refinery, Paradip Refinery, Gujarat Refinery, and Bongaigaon Refinery. The online application process for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will commence from 29th June 2026 and close on 28th July 2026. Candidates with the prescribed educational qualification registered on the NAPS/NATS portal are eligible to apply.
Indian Oil Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The official notifications for Apprentice engagement across Mathura, Paradip, Gujarat, and Bongaigaon Refineries have been released on the official website www.iocl.com. The notification PDFs include all important details for the recruitment, like eligibility criteria, registration dates, trade-wise vacancies, selection process, and more.
- Detailed Advertisement of Bongaigaon Refinery
- Detailed Advertisement of- Gujarat Refinery
- Detailed Advertisement of- Paradip Refinery
- Detailed Advertisement of- Mathura Refinery
IOCL Apprentice Engagement 2026
Candidates can only apply online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through the respective NAPS/NATS portals and the official IOCL website www.iocl.com. Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act in various trade/technician disciplines at the respective refinery units.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Post | Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice (Various Disciplines) |
| Advt Nos. | MR/HR/APP1/2026-27 (Mathura), PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26 (Paradip), JR/01/2026-27 (Gujarat), BGR/Appr/2026/03 (Bongaigaon) |
| Vacancy | 1524 |
| Mode of Application | Online (NAPS/NATS Portal + MS/Google Forms) |
| Registration Dates | 29th June to 28th July 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 Years (as on 30.06.2026) |
| Mandatory | Active Registration on NAPS/NATS Portal |
| Selection | On Percentage of Marks (No Written Test) |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
Indian Oil Apprentice Important Dates 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 29th June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date (NAPS/NATS Portal & MS/Google Forms) | 29th June 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply (NAPS/NATS Portal & MS/Google Forms) | 28th July 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Tentative Publication of List for Document Verification | 5th August 2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification Dates | 11th to 18th August 2026 |
IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026
A total of 1524 vacancies have been announced across four refinery units under various Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice disciplines.
Refinery-wise Vacancy 2026
| Refinery Unit | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mathura Refinery | 151 |
| Paradip Refinery | 582 |
| Gujarat Refinery | 647 |
| Bongaigaon Refinery | 144 |
| Total | 1524 |
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Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who are willing to apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit to be eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold the following mandatory qualifications, depending on the trade/discipline applied for:
- 3 years B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) for Codes 101 and 103.
- Matriculation with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with Pass class for Code 102.
- 3 years Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering for Codes 104, 105, 106, and 107 respectively.
- B.A./B.Sc./B.Com for Code 108 (Secretarial Assistant) and B.Com for Code 109 (Accountant).
- Class XII Pass for Code 110; Class XII Pass with Skill Certificate in ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ for Code 111.
All qualifications must be obtained through a regular full-time course from a recognized Board/University/Institute with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved seats) in aggregate.
Age Limit (as on 30/06/2026)
The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 24 years to be eligible to apply for IOCL Apprentice posts. Age relaxation in the upper age limit will be applicable for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates as per government norms.
Q. Is registration on NAPS/NATS portal mandatory for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Only candidates having a valid and active Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on the NAPS or NATS portal (as applicable to the trade) are eligible to apply.
IOCL Apprentice Application Form 2026
The online application process for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will start from 29th June 2026 onwards. The application has to be completed in two mandatory steps — registration/application on the respective NAPS/NATS portal, followed by submission of additional details on the Microsoft/Google Forms link provided by each refinery. The aspirants should keep all the necessary documents handy while filling out the online application forms.
Application Fee
No application fee/processing fee has been prescribed for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 as per the notifications released by the refinery units.
How to Apply for Indian Oil Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Open the official website of Indian Oil Corporation Limited at www.iocl.com.
- Go to ‘What’s New’ and click on the relevant Apprentice Engagement notification for the refinery of choice.
- Click on “Detailed Advertisement” to refer to the full notification.
- Click on “Click here to Register/Apply on NAPS/NATS” to register/apply on the applicable portal — NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/) for Codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110 & 111, or NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) for Codes 104, 105, 106 & 107.
- Select the location as per the respective IOCL Refinery Unit and apply against the relevant trade using the Establishment ID provided.
- After completing Step I, click on the link to submit additional information on the Microsoft/Google Form (Step II), which is mandatory.
- Verify all the information carefully and submit the form, ensuring details match across both steps.
- Keep a printout/confirmation of both steps of the application for future reference.
IOCL Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process for IOCL Apprentice posts consists of the following stages:
No Written Test-
Selection is purely merit-based; there is no written examination for any of the trades.
Merit List Based on Qualifying Marks-
Selection shall be on the basis of percentage of marks in descending order (aggregate of marks of all subjects/years/semesters) obtained in the prescribed qualification applicable to the trade applied for. Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
Document Verification-
Final verification of certificates, eligibility documents, and the NAPS/NATS portal registration details.
Note: In case of a tie in percentage of marks, the candidate senior in age (date of birth) shall be ranked higher. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with a higher percentage in Matriculation shall be considered.
IOCL Apprentice Trade-wise Qualification & Training Period
| Code | Trade/Discipline | Qualification | Training Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) | 12 months |
| 102 | Fitter | Matric + ITI (Fitter) | 12 months |
| 103 | Boiler Attendant | B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) | 24 months |
| 104 | Technician (Chemical) | Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical Engg. | 12 months |
| 105 | Technician (Mechanical) | Diploma in Mechanical Engg. | 12 months |
| 106 | Technician (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical Engg. | 12 months |
| 107 | Technician (Instrumentation) | Diploma in Instrumentation Engg. | 12 months |
| 108 | Secretarial Assistant | B.A./B.Sc./B.Com | 15 months |
| 109 | Accountant | B.Com | 12 months |
| 110 | Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class XII Pass | 12 months |
| 111 | Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate) | Class XII Pass + Skill Certificate | 12 months |
IOCL Apprentice Stipend & Benefits
As prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules 1992, selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend along with other admissible benefits.
| Components | Details |
|---|---|
| Stipend | As prescribed under Apprentices Act/Rules and Corporation guidelines |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Safety shoes & Helmet for technical trades (returnable post-training) |
| HRA/Accommodation | Not provided |
| General Leave | 32 days (8 days per quarter) |
| Casual Leave | 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata) |
| Insurance | Covered under Accident Insurance Coverage |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1524 vacancies have been announced across Mathura (151), Paradip (582), Gujarat (647), and Bongaigaon (144) Refineries.
What is the educational qualification required for IOCL Apprentice 2026?
Qualification varies by trade/discipline — ranging from Class XII Pass for Data Entry Operator posts, ITI (Fitter) for the Fitter trade, Diploma in Engineering for Technician Apprentice posts, to B.Sc./B.Com/B.A. for Attendant Operator, Boiler, Secretarial Assistant, and Accountant posts.
What is the age limit for IOCL Apprentice 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as of 30th June 2026, with relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates.
What is the selection process for IOCL Apprentice posts?
There is no written test. Selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification, followed by document verification.
Is there an application fee for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No application fee has been prescribed in the released notifications.
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