Indian Oil Corporation Limited invites online recruitment applications through Indian Oil Corporation Limited website (https://iocl.com/) (Advt. No. PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27)) for the following posts of 1450 Trade Apprentice vacancies on regular basis. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, According to the official timeline, the online application portal opens today, 14.07.2026, and interested applicants must submit their forms before the closing date on 12.08.2026.
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Eligible candidates possessing a 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, B.Sc can apply exclusively via the online mode. The primary job locations for these coveted Apprentice posts are spread Panipat, New Delhi. Following a successful submission, registered candidates will receive a secure link to download their official exam hall tickets and interview call letters via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
IOCL Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
| Notification No: PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27) |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 1450 Trade Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: Panipat, New Delhi |
| Starting Date: 14.07.2026 |
| Last Date: 12.08.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://iocl.com/ |
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Current IOCL Job Openings:
- Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Discipline – Chemical – 274 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter) Discipline – Mechanical – 314 Posts
- Technician Apprentice Discipline – Chemical – 327 Posts
- Technician Apprentice Discipline – Mechanical – 83 Posts
- Technician Apprentice Discipline – Electrical – 277 Posts
- Technician Apprentice Discipline Instrumentation – 70 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant (Location- Panipat) – 21 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant (Location- New Delhi) – 09 Posts
- Trade Apprentice Accountant – 02 Posts
- Trade ApprenticeData Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) – 55 Posts
- Trade ApprenticeData Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 18 Posts
IOCL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for IOCL:
- Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Discipline – Chemical –
- Qualification: 3 years B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter) Discipline – Mechanical –
- Qualification: Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with Pass class
- Technician Apprentice Discipline – Chemical –
- Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology / Refinery and Petrochemical Engg
- Technician Apprentice Discipline – Mechanical –
- Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg
- Technician Apprentice Discipline – Electrical –
- Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Diploma Holders in Electrical and Electronics Engg.
- Technician Apprentice Discipline Instrumentation –
- Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./ Instrumentation & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engg. / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant (Location- Panipat) –
- Qualification: 3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com
- Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant (Location- New Delhi) –
- Qualification: 3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com
- Trade Apprentice Accountant –
- Qualification: 3 years B.Com
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) –
- Qualification: Class XII pass
- Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) –
- Qualification: Class XII pass with Skill Certificate holder in `Domestic Data Entry Operator’
Age Limit for IOCL: (As on 12.08.2026)
- Trade Apprentice – 18 – 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
Method of Selection for IOCL:
- Merit List
- Document Verification
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 14.07.2026 and 12.08.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited website https://iocl.com/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 14.07.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 12.08.2026
IOCL Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of IOCL: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for IOCL: Click Here to Download |
| 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 12.08.2026. The online application portal opened on 14.07.2026.
Where will the selected candidates be posted?
The official place of posting for all the 1450 positions will be All Over India.
How does the selection process work for IOCL roles?
The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Merit List, Document Verification
