The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Guwahati Refinery has announced the IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for a total of 102 apprentice positions across 11 trade and discipline codes. Candidates aged between 18 and 24 years as on 30 June 2026 can apply online from 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs).
Highlights
| Organisation |
Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Guwahati Refinery |
| Post Name |
Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice (11 codes) |
| Total Vacancies |
102 |
| Application Mode |
Online – NAPS/NATS portal + Microsoft Forms (both mandatory) |
| Start Date |
29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date |
28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Official Website |
www.iocl.com |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended) as part of IOCL’s Skill Building Initiative. The apprenticeship is contractual and does not guarantee permanent employment after training.
Vacancy Details
| Code |
Trade / Discipline |
Total |
Training Period |
| 101 |
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical |
17 |
12 months |
| 102 |
Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical |
4 |
12 months |
| 103 |
Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical |
8 |
24 months |
| 104 |
Technician Apprentice – Chemical |
21 |
12 months |
| 105 |
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical |
14 |
12 months |
| 106 |
Technician Apprentice – Electrical |
14 |
12 months |
| 107 |
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation |
4 |
12 months |
| 108 |
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant |
14 |
15 months |
| 109 |
Trade Apprentice – Accountant |
1 |
12 months |
| 110 |
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) |
4 |
12 months |
| 111 |
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) |
1 |
12 months |
| Total |
102 |
|
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| Category |
Maximum Age (as on 30.06.2026) |
| 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 |
Educational Qualification (by Trade Code)
| Code |
Trade / Discipline |
Required Qualification |
Minimum Marks |
| 101 |
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical |
3‑year B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry |
50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 102 |
Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical |
Matriculation + ITI in Fitter Trade (minimum 2 years, Pass class) |
Pass class |
| 103 |
Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical |
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 Engineering |
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 (Fresher — 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’ (NSQF, < 1 yr training) |
50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
Additional conditions: Candidates must not have completed 5 years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on 30 June 2026. Engineering graduates or diploma holders with 1 or more years of experience are ineligible. Applicants may apply for only one trade code; multiple applications lead to rejection.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates can register and apply through the NAPS/NATS portals and submit the Microsoft Form without any fee payment.
Important Dates
| Notification Date |
29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Opens |
29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Tentative Shortlist Publication for Document Verification |
05 August 2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification Dates |
11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut‑off Date (Age & Qualification) |
30 June 2026 |
Selection Process
- No written test; selection is purely merit‑based.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification (tentatively 11‑18 August 2026).
- Final selection will be based on verification of eligibility and merit.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IOCL website: www.iocl.com.
- Navigate to the ‘What’s New’ section and locate the “IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026” notification.
- Read the full notification carefully to confirm eligibility.
- Register on the NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) and NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portals using the provided Establishment IDs:
- NATS Establishment ID: EASKMC000002
- NAPS Establishment ID: E08191800001
- Complete the online application form on both portals (both are mandatory).
- Fill the Microsoft Forms questionnaire as instructed in the notification.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents (age proof, educational certificates, etc.).
- Submit the application before the deadline (28 July 2026, 17:00 hrs).
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date is 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs).
- How many total apprentice vacancies are available?
There are 102 vacancies across 11 trade codes.
- Is there any application fee?
No, the recruitment does not require any application fee.
- What is the age limit for general candidates?
General/EWS candidates must be between 18 and 24 years as on 30 June 2026.
- How will the selection be made?
Selection is merit‑based with no written test; shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.
