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- Updated June 29, 2026 11:57 AM
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- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of apprentices across four refinery units - Bongaigaon Refinery (144 seats), Gujarat Refinery (647 seats), Mathura Refinery (151 seats), and Paradip Refinery (582 seats) - covering trades and disciplines including Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, and Data Entry Operator. Candidates aged 18 to 24 years as on 30 June 2026 can apply online from 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) through the official website www.iocl.com. There is no written test; selection is based purely on merit in the prescribed qualifying examination.
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IOCL Apprentice 2026 – Important Dates
- All four IOCL refinery units share the same key dates for this IndianOil Apprentice Vacancy 2026. The online application opens on 29 June 2026 at 10:00 hrs and the last date to submit the application is 28 July 2026 at 17:00 hrs. The tentative date for publication of the list of candidates called for Document Verification is 05 August 2026, and Document Verification is tentatively scheduled from 11 August to 18 August 2026.
IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Unit-wise & Trade-wise Breakdown
- The IOCL Apprentice Notification 2026 covers 11 trade/discipline codes across four refinery units, with vacancies varying significantly by unit. Candidates should apply only for the refinery unit they intend to join, and can apply for only one trade or discipline per unit. The seat numbers below are tentative and may increase or decrease at management's discretion.
Bongaigaon Refinery – Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Total: 144)
Gujarat Refinery – Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Total: 647)
Mathura Refinery – Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Total: 151)
Paradip Refinery – Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Total: 582)
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Eligibility Criteria – IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- The educational qualification required for the IndianOil Apprentice Recruitment 2026 varies by trade code, and all qualifications must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute completed as a regular full-time course. Candidates must have already passed the prescribed qualification as on 30 June 2026 - results awaited candidates are not eligible. Candidates holding BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA, or equivalent higher professional qualifications are not eligible.
Qualification Required by Trade Code
Age Limit – IOCL Apprentice 2026
- Candidates wondering about the age limit for the IOCL Apprentice 2026 can note that the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates. Age will be verified only through the Matriculation (Class X) certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education. Relaxations in the upper age limit are as follows: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC(NCL) candidates get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years irrespective of category.
Additional Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates must not have completed 5 years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on 30 June 2026. Engineering Graduate or Diploma holder candidates who have 1 or more years of job experience after qualifying are not eligible. A candidate with B.Sc. (Physics, Maths, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) may apply for only one code among 101, 103, or 108. A candidate with B.Com may apply for only one code among 108 or 109. Candidates applying for more than one trade/discipline will be summarily rejected. PwBD candidates may apply only against identified seats under Codes 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, and 111.
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Application Fee – IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- The IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification does not mention any application fee for any category. Candidates can apply online through the NAPS/NATS portals and the Microsoft Forms link without any fee payment.
Selection Process – IndianOil Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- There is no written test for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Selection for all four refinery units is entirely merit-based, with the merit list prepared on the basis of aggregate percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination. Candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time will be given preference over those applying for a second time.
- Merit List Preparation: Candidates are ranked in descending order of percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification (aggregate of all years/semesters).
- Tie-breaking: In case of a tie in percentage, the candidate senior by age (earlier date of birth) is ranked higher. If date of birth is also the same, the candidate with a higher percentage in Matriculation is ranked higher.
- Shortlisting for Document Verification: Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and available seats. Tentative date of publication of shortlist is 05 August 2026.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear in person with original documents. Tentatively scheduled from 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026.
- Pre-Engagement Medical Examination: Candidates must pass a medical fitness test as prescribed under the Apprentices Act. Only candidates declared medically fit will proceed.
- Offer of Engagement: Candidates whose documents and medical fitness are found in order will receive a formal engagement offer.
IOCL Apprentice Stipend / Salary 2026
- The stipend for IOCL Apprentice 2026 will be paid as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) along with Corporation's guidelines. The official notification does not mention a specific monthly stipend amount. Apprentices will not receive HRA or Company accommodation. They will, however, receive accident insurance coverage and safety equipment (safety shoes and helmet) for selected trades.
- Candidates should also note that upon completion of the apprenticeship period, IOCL has no obligation to offer employment, and apprentices cannot claim employment rights on the basis of completion of training.
Documents Required at Document Verification – IOCL Apprentice 2026
- Candidates shortlisted for document verification in the IOCL Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must bring originals and self-attested copies of all required documents. SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be reimbursed single second-class railway fare for attending document verification, provided the distance is not less than 30 km.
- 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate (as proof of date of birth).
- Class XII marksheet / ITI (Fitter) semester-wise/year-wise marksheets / Graduation / Diploma in Engineering marksheets.
- Class XII / Final ITI (Fitter) / Graduation / Diploma Certificate issued by the respective Board/Authority.
- CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to percentage conversion certificate from University/Institute, if applicable.
- Certificate from the Principal of the School/Polytechnic/College/Institute confirming the date of result publication and regular full-time mode of course completion, if applicable.
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/Disability certificate in the prescribed format as issued by the Competent Authority (available at www.iocl.com).
- For Code 111: Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' issued under NSQF or Central Govt. recognized authority.
- Print of NATS/NAPS portal registration with applicant details.
- Affidavit as per Annexure-A (for candidates applying for second-time apprenticeship).
- One original Photo ID proof - Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License / Passport.
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
- The application process for the IndianOil Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a mandatory two-step online process. Both Step I (NAPS/NATS portal registration and application) and Step II (Microsoft Forms submission) must be completed; completing only one step will result in an invalid application. The application window is open from 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) at www.iocl.com.
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Q4. What is the age limit for IOCL Apprentice 2026?
- The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates. SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation, OBC(NCL) candidates get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years of upper age relaxation.
Q5. What is the application fee for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- No application fee has been mentioned in the official IOCL Apprentice 2026 notification for any category. The application is free of cost for all candidates.
Q9. What documents are needed for IOCL Apprentice Document Verification 2026?
- Candidates must bring Class X certificate (for age proof), Class XII/ITI/Graduation/Diploma marksheets and certificates, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD), NAPS/NATS portal registration printout, Affidavit (Annexure-A if applicable), and one original Photo ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport).
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