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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for its Bongaigaon, Gujarat, Mathura, and Paradip Refineries. The recruitment aims to hire 1524 Trade and Technician Apprentices. The application process has started on the official website, and candidates can submit their application form before 28 July 2026 at 5 PM. Those interested should read this article for complete information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and other important details.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates interested in this recruitment can refer to the overview table below for key details.
| RCFL Recruitment 2026 |
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| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) | |||
| Post Name | Trade and Technician Apprentices | |||
| Department | Bongaigaon Refinery | Gujarat Refinery | Mathura Refinery | Paradip Refinery |
| Advertisment Number | BGR/Appr/2026/03 | JR/01/2026-27 | MR/HR/APP1/2026-27 | PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26 |
| Number of Vacancies | 144 | 647 | 151 | 582 |
| Application Dates | 29 June 2026 to 28 July 2026 at 5 PM | |||
| Educational Qualification | 10th/10th+ITI/12th/Diploma/B.A./ B.Sc./B.Com | |||
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years (as of 30 June 2026) | |||
| Selection Process | Merit Basis and Document Verification | |||
| Notification | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com | |||
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IOCL Apprentice Important Dates 2026
| Name of Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms) | 29 June 2026 (10 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 July 2026 (5 PM) |
| Tentative Date of Publication of Shortlist for Document Verification | 05 August 2026 |
| Tentative Date of Document Verification | 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification) | 30 June 2026 |
IOCL Apprentice Vacancy Details
A detailed vacancy table has been provided to help candidates understand the distribution of these openings across the different types of refinery units spread across India.
| Code | Name of Posts | Number of Vacancies | Training Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bongaigaon Refinery | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
| Paradip Refinery | |||
| 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 |
IOCL Apprentice Educational Qualification
Candidates should be fully aware of the qualification details. Candidates can find the details of the IOCL Apprentice education qualification below-
| Code | Name of Posts | Education Qualification | Minimum 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) |
IOCL Apprentice Age Limit
Candidates can find the details of the IOCL Apprentice age limit & relaxation below-
| Name of Category | Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 30 June 2026) |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 24 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 27 years |
| SC / ST | 29 years |
| PwBD (General) | 34 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 37 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 39 years |
IOCL Apprentice Apply Online Link
The application process for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has opened on its official website. Candidates interested in applying must complete their registration on the portal before 28 July 2026 at 5 PM. In addition to registration, candidates are required to complete their E-KYC and bring the Portal Registration Number, along with all supporting documents, including Age Proof, Educational Qualifications, Category Certificate, and Aadhaar. A direct link to access the IOCL online form has been provided here for the ease of candidates. After applying on NAPS/NATS, the candidate must mandatorily submit additional information through the Microsoft Forms link available on the IOCL website.
| Department Name | Microsoft Forms Link |
|---|---|
| NAPS (Codes- 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, and 111) | Click Here |
| NATS (Codes- 104, 105, 106, and 107) | Click Here |
| Gujarat Refinery | Click Here |
| Paradip Refinery | Click Here |
| Bongaigaon Refinery | Click Here |
| Mathura Refinery | Click Here |
Steps to Apply for the IOCL Apprentice Application Form 2026
Candidates can follow the simple steps mentioned below to apply for the IOCL Apprentice Application Form 2026.
- Registration on the NAPS/NATS portal and Application to the Opportunities notified on the NAPS/NATS portal.
Go to the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) official website: https://iocl.com. - “What’s New > go to Engagement of Apprentices under Refineries Division> Click on “Detailed advertisement”.
- Complete the application form with all required details, including personal information, educational qualifications, and preferred trade.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and relevant certificates as specified in the application guidelines.
- After successful submission, take a printout of the online application form for your records.
Documents Required For IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 can apply online on the official website at https://iocl.com/. Candidates applying for the IOCL Apprentice Notification 2026 should ensure they have all the documents ready before filling out the application form:
- 10th Standard/SSLC/Matriculation certificate and mark sheet issued by the respective education board as proof of Date of Birth.
- Marksheet and Certificate/Degree or Provisional Certificate/Degree for the required educational qualification (ITI/Diploma in Engineering/HSC/Graduation, as applicable).
- Conversion formula provided by the institution or university for converting CGPA into a percentage.
- Caste certificate in the prescribed central format, if applicable.
- Caste validity certificate (applicable only to candidates from the Western Region).
- PwBD certificate in the prescribed central format, if applicable.
- Latest EWS certificate in the prescribed central format, if applicable.
- PAN Card/Aadhar Card.
- Passport-size colour photograph.
- Signature.
IOCL Apprentice Selection Process
The Board of Apprenticeship Training will create a merit list using the information provided by candidates in their online applications. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks they scored in the required qualification for their field. Those who are shortlisted will be notified via their registered email addresses and will need to attend Certificate Verification at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
- Merit Basis
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
IOCL Apprentice Salary Structure
The stipend for IOCL Apprentices will be given as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. This means candidates will receive a handsome monthly stipend based on the type of apprenticeship they applied for. The stipend varies for trade and technician apprentices and will be notified later by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
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