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Recruiting authorityIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
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  • Updated July 14, 2026 11:26 AM
  • by Sivasankari Sekar Officially Verified
  • Applications closed on 12 August 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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  • Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has invited applications for engagement of Apprentices at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. The notification, Advertisement No. PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27) dated 14-07-2026, covers 1450 seats across 11 Trade and Technician Apprentice disciplines. There is no written test — selection is purely merit-based on qualifying marks. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 14-07-2026 to 12-08-2026.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
Advertisement No.PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27)
Post NameTrade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice
Total Vacancies1450
Application ModeOnline (NAPS/NATS portal + Microsoft Forms)
Job LocationPanipat, Haryana (New Delhi option for Code 108 only)
Selection ProcessMerit-based (no written test)
Official Websitewww.iocl.com

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

EventDate
Opening of online application on NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Forms14-07-2026 (10:00 Hrs)
Last date for submission of online application and Microsoft Forms12-08-2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Tentative publication of list of candidates called for Document Verification20-08-2026
Tentative Document Verification27-08-2026 to 03-09-2026
  • All dates marked "tentative" in the source notification are reproduced here as tentative and are subject to change; candidates should verify updates on www.iocl.com.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

CodeTrade/DisciplineTotal Seats
101Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Discipline: Chemical274
102Trade Apprentice (Fitter), Discipline: Mechanical314
104Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Chemical327
105Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Mechanical83
106Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Electrical277
107Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Instrumentation70
108Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (Location: Panipat)21
108Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (Location: New Delhi)9
109Trade Apprentice – Accountant2
110Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)55
111Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)18
Total1450
  • UR = Un-reserved, EWS = Economically Weaker Section, SC = Scheduled Caste, OBC(NCL) = Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD = Persons with Benchmark Disability. There is no reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) category in the State of Haryana. The number of seats is tentative and may increase or decrease as per management discretion and Presidential Directives on reservation.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility (Qualification-wise)

CodeTrade/DisciplineQualification RequiredPeriod of Training
101Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)3 years B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)12 months
102FitterMatric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration, Pass class12 months
104Technician Apprentice – Chemical3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg.12 months
105Technician Apprentice – Mechanical3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg.12 months
106Technician Apprentice – Electrical3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Electrical and Electronics Engg.12 months
107Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engg./Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg.12 months
108Secretarial Assistant (Panipat / New Delhi)3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com15 months
109Accountant3 years B.Com12 months
110Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)Class XII pass12 months
111Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)Class XII pass with Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator'12 months

Key Eligibility Conditions

  • Candidates must have already passed the prescribed qualification as on the date of reckoning eligibility (31-07-2026); those awaiting results are not eligible.
  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks required (45% for SC and PwBD candidates against seats reserved for them).
  • Only regular full-time courses recognized by the concerned Board/University/Institute/NCVET/SCVT are considered; part-time, correspondence or distance-mode qualifications are not eligible.
  • Diploma/Graduation/ITI must be in the specific branch/subject listed against the respective code; other branches are not considered.
  • Candidates holding higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent are not eligible.
  • Candidates with one year or more of job experience after acquiring the qualification are not eligible.
  • Candidates who completed the prescribed qualification more than five years before the reckoning date are not eligible.
  • A candidate with B.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) may apply for only Code 101 or Code 108, not both. A candidate with B.Com may apply for only Code 108 or Code 109, not both.
  • A candidate can apply for only one Trade/Discipline overall; applying for more than one leads to summary rejection.
  • For Code 108, candidates must choose either Panipat or New Delhi; applying for both locations leads to summary rejection.
  • PwBD candidates can apply only against identified seats under Codes 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 and 111, and must submit a Disability Certificate as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
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IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Age Limit

CategoryAge Relaxation
SCUp to 5 years (against reserved positions)
OBC (NCL)Up to 3 years (against reserved positions)
PwBDUp to 10 years, irrespective of reservation of seats
PwBD-SCAdditional 5 years relaxation for reserved positions
PwBD-OBC(NCL)Additional 3 years relaxation for reserved positions
  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Maximum age: 24 years as on 31-07-2026 (General/EWS candidates)
  • Age proof accepted: Only the Matriculation (Class X) marksheet/certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Application Fee

  • The notification does not specify any application fee details. Not specified.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

  • There is no written test for this recruitment.
  • Selection is based on percentage of marks (aggregate of all subjects across all years/semesters) obtained in the prescribed qualification, arranged in descending order, subject to meeting the notified eligibility criteria.
  • Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
  • In case of a tie in marks, the candidate senior in age (date of birth) is ranked higher; if the date of birth is also the same, higher marks in Matriculation are considered.
  • PwBD candidates who avail relaxation in eligibility qualification marks are considered against reserved seats in order of merit within the category, irrespective of their position in the overall select list.
  • Filling of seats is solely at the discretion of management based on candidate suitability; no claim arises if seats remain unfilled due to insufficient suitable candidates.
  • Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification based on merit list position and the number of seats in each Trade/Discipline.
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IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Documents Required

  • 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate (proof of date of birth)
  • Class XII marksheet / semester-wise or year-wise ITI (Fitter) marksheets issued by NCVET or SCVT / Graduation / Diploma marksheets
  • Class XII / Final ITI (Fitter) / Graduation / Diploma certificate issued by the respective Board/Authority
  • CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade conversion certificate to percentage of marks, if applicable
  • Certificate from the Principal confirming date of result publication and regular full-time mode of study, if applicable
  • SC/ST/Disability Certificate/OBC(NCL) Certificate with Declaration, or EWS Income & Asset Certificate with Declaration, in the prescribed format
  • Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' (for Code 111 applicants only)
  • Printout of NATS/NAPS portal registration with applicant details
  • Affidavit confirming compliance with eligibility conditions (Annexure-I format)
  • One original Photo ID proof: Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License / Passport
  • Any other certificate/document as specified by IOCL

How to Apply for IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026

  • The application process has two mandatory steps. Both must be completed for the application to be considered valid.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions

  • Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training in a different trade/discipline may apply again, subject to specific gap-period conditions (minimum 1 year gap generally; different conditions apply for employer-side termination, health/financial hardship, or relocation cases). No waiting period applies for women in the hardship-termination case.
  • Candidates whose previous apprenticeship was terminated due to their own failure to fulfil contract terms are not eligible to reapply.
  • The Corporation has no obligation to offer regular employment after completion of apprenticeship, and apprentices cannot claim employment rights on this basis.
  • Furnishing false or incorrect information at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature and possible criminal prosecution; engagement can also be terminated post-facto if discrepancies are found later.
  • Only those declared medically fit in the pre-engagement medical examination will be considered for engagement.
  • SC/ST/PwBD candidates appearing for Document Verification are reimbursed single second-class railway fare (shortest route, minimum 30 km distance) on production of tickets.
  • No HRA or company accommodation is provided to apprentices.
  • Leave admissible: 32 days General Leave (8 days/quarter, including medical grounds) and 12 days Casual Leave per calendar year (pro-rata); unavailed leave lapses at the end of the apprenticeship period.
  • Apprentices are covered under Accident Insurance and the Certified Standing Orders applicable to workmen at the training establishment.
  • Codes 101, 102, 104, 105, 106 and 107 apprentices are provided one pair of safety shoes and a helmet (returnable on completion of training), wherever applicable.
  • Canvassing in any form will render a candidate ineligible.
  • Candidates are cautioned against fraudulent job offers circulated via email/social media claiming to be from IOCL; only www.iocl.com and Employment News/Press Notifications should be relied upon.
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IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

  • NAPS Portal (Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111): Click here NATS Portal (Codes 104, 105, 106, 107): Click here
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Q2. How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?

  • There are 1450 vacancies across 11 Trade and Technician Apprentice disciplines (Codes 101 to 111).

Q3. What is the age limit for IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

  • Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 24 years old as on 31-07-2026, with age relaxation available for SC, OBC(NCL) and PwBD candidates.

Q5. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

  • The notification does not specify any application fee details.
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