The Indian Oil Corporation Limited has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. GR/P/APP/2026-27, BGR/Appr/2026/03, JR/01/2026-27, PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26, MR/HR/APP1/2026-27No) to fill 1626 Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Indian Oil Corporation Limited i.e. https://iocl.com/apprenticeships. The online application portal will be opened on 29.06.2026 at 10.00 AM for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 28.07.2026 at 05.00 PM.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications 12th, ITI, Diploma, B.Sc, BA, B.COm can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Anywhere in India.
IOCL Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
| Notification No: GR/P/APP/2026-27, BGR/Appr/2026/03, JR/01/2026-27, PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26, MR/HR/APP1/2026-27No |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 1626 Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 29.06.2026 at 10.00 AM |
| Last Date: 28.07.2026 at 05.00 PM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://iocl.com/apprenticeships |
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Current IOCL Job Openings:
- Guwahati Refinery Unit
- Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Stream – Chemical – 17 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical – 04 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical – 08 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Chemical – 21 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Mechanical – 14 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Electrical – 14 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation – 04 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant – 14 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Accountant – 01 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) – 04 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 01 Posts
- Bongaigaon Refinery Unit
- Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Stream – Chemical – 43 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical – 06 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical – 14 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Chemical – 14 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Mechanical – 20 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Electrical – 15 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation – 09 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant – 15 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Accountant – 01 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) – 05 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 02 Posts
- Gujarat Refinery Unit
- Trade Apprentice – AttendantOperator (Chemical Plant) Stream – Chemical – 120 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical – 87 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical – 19 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Chemical – 120 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Mechanical – 81 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Electrical – 101 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation – 51 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant – 34 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Accountant – 02 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) – 17 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 15 Posts
- Paradip Refinery Unit
- Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Stream – Chemical – 180 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical – 59 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Chemical – 130 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Mechanical – 60 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Electrical – 80 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation – 20 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant – 09 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Accountant – 01 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) – 20 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 09 Posts
- Mathura Refinery Unit
- Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Discipline – Chemical – 18 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical – 14 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical – 14 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Chemical – 22 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Mechanical – 15 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Electrical – 15 Posts
- Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation – 15 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant – 29 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Accountant – 01 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) – 05 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 03 Posts
IOCL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for IOCL:
- Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Stream – Chemical – Three Years B.Sc Degree (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter) Discipline – Mechanical – Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with Pass class
- Trade Apprentice (Boiler) Discipline Mechanical – Three Years B Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
- Technician Apprentice Discipline – Chemical – Three Years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology / Refinery and Petrochemical Engg.
- Technician Apprentice Discipline – Mechanical – Three YearsDiploma in Mechanical Engg.
- Technician Apprentice Discipline – Electrical – Three Years Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Technician Apprentice Discipline Instrumentation – Three Years Diploma Holders in Instrumentation Engg/ Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engg.
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant – Three Years B.A./B.Sc/B.Com
- Trade Apprentice Accountant – Three Years B.Com
- Trade Apprentice Skill (Fresher Apprentices) – Class XII/+2 pass
- Trade Apprentice DEO (Skill Certificate Holders) – Class XII/+2 pass with Skill Certificate holder in `Domestic Data Entry Operator
Age Limit for IOCL: (As on 30.06.2026)
- For General/EWS Applicants – Minimum 18 years and maximum age shall be 24 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Stipend for IOCL:
- Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under Apprentices Act.
Method of Selection for IOCL:
- Merit List
- Document verification
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 29.06.2026 at 10.00 AM and 28.07.2026 at 05.00 PM (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited website https://iocl.com/apprenticeships after carefully going through the instructions given in Advertisement.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 29.06.2026 at 10.00 AM
- Closing Date of online application portal: 28.07.2026 at 05.00 PM
- Tentative Date Of Publication Of List Of Candidates Called
- For Document Verification 05.08.2026
- Tentative Date Of Document Verification 11.08.2026 To 18.08.2026
IOCL Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of IOCL: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement and Online Application Form for IOCL: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the last date to apply for Apprentice recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit your online application for the IOCL positions is 28.07.2026 at 05.00 PM. The online application portal opened on 29.06.2026 at 10.00 AM.
Where will the selected candidates be posted?
The official place of posting for all the 1626 positions will be All Over India.
What is the selection process for IOCL positions?
The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Merit List, Document verification
What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Apprentice?
The crucial date for reckoning age is 30.06.2026.
