IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Overview
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 1626 IOCL Apprentice vacancies. Online applications start from 29th June 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IOCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 28th July 2026.
| Company | Indian Oil Corporation Oil (IOCL) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice |
| Advertisement no. | BGR/Appr/2026/03; JR/01/2026-27; MR/HR/APP1/2026-27; PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26; GR/P/APP/2026-27 |
| Total Posts | 1626 |
| Job Type | Trainee Basis |
| Pay Scale | As per Apprentices Act, 1961 / 1973 |
| Age Limit | 18 - 24 Years (as on 30/06/2026) |
| Qualification | ITI / Diploma in Engineering / B.Sc. / 12th Pass (As per trade requirement) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Start Date of Apply | 29/06/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 28/07/2026 |
| Application Fee | NIL |
| Website | https://iocl.com/ |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy Details
| Refinery Unit | Advertisement No. | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Bongaigaon Refinery | BGR/Appr/2026/03 | 144 |
| Gujarat Refinery | JR/01/2026-27 | 647 |
| Mathura Refinery | MR/HR/APP1/2026-27 | 151 |
| Paradip Refinery | PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26 | 582 |
| Guwahati Refinery | GR/P/APP/2026-27 | 102 |
| Grand Total | 1626 |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 - 24 Years (as on 30/06/2026) |
| Qualification | Trade Apprentice (ITI Trades): Matriculation + ITI in relevant trade from recognized institute. Technician Apprentice: 3 years Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline. Trade Apprentice (Other Posts): B.Sc. Degree in relevant subject. Trade Apprentice (DEO): Matriculation + 12th Pass. |
| Gender | Both Male & Female are eligible |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Age Limit & Relaxation
Candidates wondering about the age limit for the IOCL Apprentice 2026 can note that the minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates. Age will be verified only through the Matriculation (Class X) certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR / EWS) | 24 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27 years |
| SC / ST | 29 years |
| PwBD (GEN/EWS) | 34 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 37 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 39 years |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process
- Merit Based Selection
- Document Verification
- Final selection
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 29/06/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 29/06/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 28/07/2026 |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official website of IOCL at https://iocl.com/
- Step 2: Go to the “Careers” section and click on “Apprenticeships”.
- Step 3: Open the link for Advertisement No. and read the detailed notification carefully.
- Step 4: Click on “Click here to Register/Apply on NAPS/NATS” and submit your application.
- Step 5: Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Step 7: Submit the application form.
- Step 8: Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link (NAPS Portal) | Apply Here → |
| Online Form Apply Link (NATS Portal) | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF (Bongaigaon Refinery) | Download PDF → |
| Official Notification PDF (Gujarat Refinery) | Download PDF → |
| Official Notification PDF (Mathura Refinery) | Download PDF → |
| Official Notification PDF (Paradip Refinery) | Download PDF → |
| Official Notification PDF (Guwahati Refinery) | Download PDF → |
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