IOCL Apprentice Vacancy (1524 Posts)- How to Apply

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) IOCL Apprentice Vacancy, Eligiblity, Age Limit, Application Fees, Selection process, Last Date, Apply Online, IOCL has released the official notification for the recruitment of apprentices. This recruitment drive is for a total of 1,524 positions. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official IOCL website. Candidates are advised to check the official notification before applying.

The application process for IOCL Apprentice Vacancy began on June 29, 2026, and applications can be submitted until July 28, 2026. Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age to apply.

Vacancy Details

Bongaigaon Refinery – Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Total: 144)

Code	Trade / Discipline	Total	Training Period
101	Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical	43	12 months
102	Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical	6	12 months
103	Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical	14	24 months
104	Technician Apprentice – Chemical	14	12 months
105	Technician Apprentice – Mechanical	20	12 months
106	Technician Apprentice – Electrical	15	12 months
107	Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation	9	12 months
108	Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant	15	15 months
109	Trade Apprentice – Accountant	1	12 months
110	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	5	12 months
111	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	2	12 months

Gujarat Refinery – Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Total: 647)

Code	Trade / Discipline	Total	Training Period
101	Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical	120	12 months
102	Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical	87	12 months
103	Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical	19	24 months
104	Technician Apprentice – Chemical	120	12 months
105	Technician Apprentice – Mechanical	81	12 months
106	Technician Apprentice – Electrical	101	12 months
107	Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation	51	12 months
108	Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant	34	15 months
109	Trade Apprentice – Accountant	2	12 months
110	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	17	12 months
111	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	15	12 months

Mathura Refinery – Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Total: 151)

Code	Trade / Discipline	Total	Training Period
101	Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical	18	12 months
102	Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical	14	12 months
103	Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical	14	24 months
104	Technician Apprentice – Chemical	22	12 months
105	Technician Apprentice – Mechanical	15	12 months
106	Technician Apprentice – Electrical	15	12 months
107	Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation	15	12 months
108	Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant	29	15 months
109	Trade Apprentice – Accountant	1	12 months
110	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	5	12 months
111	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	3	12 months

Paradip Refinery – Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Total: 582)

Code	Trade / Discipline	Total	Training Period
101	Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical	180	12 months
102	Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical	59	12 months
104	Technician Apprentice – Chemical	130	12 months
105	Technician Apprentice – Mechanical	60	12 months
106	Technician Apprentice – Electrical	80	12 months
107	Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation	20	12 months
108	Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant	23	15 months
109	Trade Apprentice – Accountant	1	12 months
110	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	20	12 months
111	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	9	12 months

Eligibility Criteria

Code	Trade / Discipline	Required Qualification	Min. Marks
101	Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)	3-year B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry	50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
102	Trade Apprentice (Fitter)	Matriculation + ITI in Fitter Trade (minimum 2 years duration)	Pass class
103	Trade Apprentice (Boiler)	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 Engg.	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 (non-graduate fresher with 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’ (issued under NSQF, training less than 1 year)	50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)

• For more details read the official notification PDF.

Salary

• Pay Scale : As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Corporation guidelines.

Selection Process

1. Merit List Preparation: Candidates are ranked in descending order of percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification (aggregate of all years/semesters).
2. 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.
3. Shortlisting for Document Verification: Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and available seats. Tentative date of publication of shortlist is 05 August 2026.
4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear in person with original documents. Tentatively scheduled from 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026.
5. Pre-Engagement Medical Examination: Candidates must pass a medical fitness test as prescribed under the Apprentices Act. Only candidates declared medically fit will proceed.
6. Offer of Engagement: Candidates whose documents and medical fitness are found in order will receive a formal engagement offer.

IOCL Apprentice Vacancy: How to Apply

• Visit the official website (https://www.iocl.com/) of IOCL. Candidates can apply between 29 June 2026 to 28 July 2026.
• Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “IOCL Apprentice Vacancy“.
• Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
• Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
• Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

Some Useful Important Links

Apply Online	Gujarat Refinery | Paradip Refinery | Bongaigaon Refinery | Mathura Refinery
Download Notification	Gujarat Refinery | Paradip Refinery | Bongaigaon Refinery | Mathura Refinery
NATS Portal (Codes 104, 105, 106, 107)	https://nats.education.gov.in
NAPS Portal (Codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 111)	https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
Official Website	https://www.iocl.com/
Age Calculator tool	Click Here
Home Page	Click Here
More Recruitments	Click Here

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