Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced the recruitment of 1,450 apprentices for its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex. The selection will be merit‑based with no written test, and applications are accepted online from 14‑07‑2026 to 12‑08‑2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex |
| Post Name |
Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies |
1,450 |
| Application Mode |
Online (NAPS/NATS portal + Microsoft Forms) |
| Start Date |
14‑07‑2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date |
12‑08‑2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Official Website |
www.iocl.com |
Post & Organization Details
- Organisation: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
- Advertisement No.: PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27)
- Post Name: Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice
- Location: Panipat, Haryana (New Delhi option for Code 108 only)
- Selection Process: Merit‑based (no written test)
Vacancy Details
| Code |
Trade/Discipline |
Total Seats |
| 101 |
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Discipline: Chemical |
274 |
| 102 |
Trade Apprentice (Fitter), Discipline: Mechanical |
314 |
| 104 |
Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Chemical |
327 |
| 105 |
Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Mechanical |
83 |
| 106 |
Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Electrical |
277 |
| 107 |
Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Instrumentation |
70 |
| 108 |
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (Panipat) |
21 |
| 108 |
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (New Delhi) |
9 |
| 109 |
Trade Apprentice – Accountant |
2 |
| 110 |
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) |
55 |
| 111 |
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) |
18 |
| Total |
1,450 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 24 years as on 31‑07‑2026 for General/EWS candidates
- Age proof: Matriculation (Class X) marksheet/certificate
Age Relaxation
| SC |
Up to 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) |
Up to 3 years |
| PwBD |
Up to 10 years (irrespective of reservation) |
| PwBD‑SC |
Additional 5 years |
| PwBD‑OBC(NCL) |
Additional 3 years |
Educational Qualification (by Code)
| Code |
Trade/Discipline |
Qualification Required |
Training Period |
| 101 |
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) |
3 years B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) |
12 months |
| 102 |
Fitter |
Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade (minimum 2 years), Pass class |
12 months |
| 104 |
Technician Apprentice – Chemical |
3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg. |
12 months |
| 105 |
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical |
3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg. |
12 months |
| 106 |
Technician Apprentice – Electrical |
3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Electrical and Electronics Engg. |
12 months |
| 107 |
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation |
3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engg./Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg. |
12 months |
| 108 |
Secretarial Assistant (Panipat / New Delhi) |
3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com |
15 months |
| 109 |
Accountant |
3 years B.Com |
12 months |
| 110 |
Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) |
Class XII pass |
12 months |
| 111 |
Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) |
Class XII pass with Skill Certificate in ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ |
12 months |
Key Eligibility Conditions
- Candidate must have passed the prescribed qualification on or before 31‑07‑2026; pending results are not eligible.
- Minimum aggregate 50 % (or 45 % for SC & PwBD reserved seats).
- Only regular full‑time courses recognized by the concerned board/university are accepted; part‑time, correspondence or distance qualifications are ineligible.
- Higher qualifications (B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA, etc.) disqualify the candidate.
- More than five years elapsed since qualification date leads to ineligibility.
- One candidate can apply for only one Trade/Discipline code.
- PwBD candidates may apply only for the specified codes and must submit a valid disability certificate.
Pay Scale & Salary
The stipend for apprentices will be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and IOCL’s internal guidelines. The exact monthly stipend amount is not mentioned in the notification.
Application Fee
No application fee has been specified for this recruitment.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Opening of online application on NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Forms |
14‑07‑2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last date for submission of online application and Microsoft Forms |
12‑08‑2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Tentative publication of list of candidates called for Document Verification |
20‑08‑2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification |
27‑08‑2026 to 03‑09‑2026 |
Selection Process
- Merit‑based selection based on aggregate marks obtained in the prescribed qualification.
- No written test is conducted.
- Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
- In case of equal marks, the older candidate (by date of birth) is ranked higher; if still tied, higher Matriculation marks are considered.
- PwBD candidates are considered against reserved seats within their category, irrespective of overall rank.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification as per merit list.
How to Apply
- Visit the NAPS/NATS portal (or the Microsoft Forms link) during the application window (14‑07‑2026 to 12‑08‑2026).
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and trade‑specific details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, qualification certificates, age proof, etc.).
- Review the entered information and submit the application.
- Since no application fee is mentioned, no payment is required.
- After submission, note down the application reference number for future correspondence.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online submission is 12‑08‑2026 (17:00 Hrs).
- How many total apprenticeship seats are available?
There are 1,450 seats across 11 trade/technician disciplines.
- Is there any application fee?
No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.
- What is the selection criteria?
Selection is purely merit‑based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification; there is no written test.
- What stipend will I receive?
The stipend will be as per the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL’s internal guidelines; the exact amount is not specified in the notification.
- Can I apply for more than one trade?
No. A candidate can apply for only one trade/discipline code.
- What are the age limits?
Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 24 years as on 31‑07‑2026 for General/EWS candidates, with relaxations as per category.
