Highlights
| Organisation |
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Post Name |
Trade / Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies |
1524 |
| Application Mode |
Online (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms) |
| Start Date |
29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date |
28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Official Website |
www.iocl.com |
Post & Organization Details
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is conducting a simultaneous apprentice recruitment for four of its refinery units – Bongaigaon, Gujarat, Mathura and Paradip. The recruitment is for the post of Trade / Technician Apprentice across various trades such as Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant and Data Entry Operator.
Vacancy Details
| Refinery Unit |
Advertisement No. |
Total Vacancies |
| Bongaigaon Refinery |
BGR/Appr/2026/03 |
144 |
| Gujarat Refinery |
JR/01/2026-27 |
647 |
| Mathura Refinery |
MR/HR/APP1/2026-27 |
151 |
| Paradip Refinery |
PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26 |
582 |
| Grand Total |
|
1524 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years as on 30 June 2026.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed the prescribed qualification for the chosen trade/discipline from a recognized board/university/institute as a regular full‑time course. Results awaited candidates are not eligible.
- Trade Specific Requirements: Each trade code has its own qualification (e.g., 10th pass with relevant trade certificate for Mechanical, Electrical, etc.). Candidates should refer to the unit‑specific notification for exact details.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date / Time |
| Notification Date |
29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Opens (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms) |
29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Tentative Publication of Shortlist for Document Verification |
05 August 2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification |
11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut‑off Date (Age & Qualification) |
30 June 2026 |
Selection Process
- Merit list based on the qualifying examination scores (no written test).
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- Final selection will be made on the basis of merit and verification of documents.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IOCL website www.iocl.com and navigate to the “What’s New” section.
- Download the unit‑specific notification (Bongaigaon, Gujarat, Mathura or Paradip) and read the eligibility criteria carefully.
- Register on the NAPS/NATS portal (or use the provided Microsoft Forms link) to create a new application.
- Fill in all personal, educational and trade‑specific details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, qualification certificates, age proof, etc.) as per the notification.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
- Review the entered information, submit the application and note down the generated application number for future reference.
- Print the confirmation page for your records.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the total number of apprentice vacancies?
The combined vacancy across all four IOCL refineries is 1524 posts.
- What is the age limit for applicants?
Applicants must be between 18 and 24 years as on 30 June 2026.
- Is there any written test for this recruitment?
No. Selection is purely based on merit in the qualifying examination.
- How can I download the unit‑specific notification?
Visit the IOCL official website, go to the “What’s New” section and click on the “Download Here” link for the desired refinery unit.
- When will the document verification be conducted?
Document verification is tentatively scheduled from 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026.
