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Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 637 Apprentice Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official IOCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the IOCL Apprentice Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form. Advertisement Candidates should download and read the IOCL Apprentice Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below. Download IOCL Apprentice Job 2026 Notification PDF Trending Govt Jobs Maharashtra Police Bharti Physical Test Hall Ticket 2026 India Post GDS Online Form 2026 UPSC CSE Online Form 2026 RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 IAF Agniveer New Recruitment 2026

Organization

IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Online Form 2026

Total No Of Vacancy

Organization Name Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Unit Name Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex Post Type Apprentice (Trade & Technician) Advertisement No. PR/P/Apprentice/59(2025-26) Total Vacancy Count 637 Posts Trades/Disciplines Covered Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial, Accountant, Data Entry Operator Qualification Class XII/ITI/Diploma/Graduate Age Limit 18–24 Years (as on 31-01-2026) Training Period 12-15 Months Selection Process Merit Based (No Written Test) Apply Online Start Date 07/02/2026 (10:00 AM) Apply Online Last Date 20/02/2026 (05:00 PM) Apply Mode Online (NAPS/NATS Portal + Google Forms) Official Website www.iocl.com

Qualification

Trade/Discipline Qualification
Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) 3 years B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD)
Trade Apprentice (Fitter) Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with Pass class
Technician Apprentice - Chemical 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg. with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD)
Technician Apprentice - Mechanical 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg. with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD)
Technician Apprentice - Electrical 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg./Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engg. with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD)
Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engg./Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg. with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD)
Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant 3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD)
Trade Apprentice - Accountant 3 years B.Com with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD)
Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher) Class XII pass with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD)
Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) Class XII pass with Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD)

Age

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years (as on 31-01-2026)
  • Maximum Age: 24 Years (as on 31-01-2026) for General/EWS
  • SC: 5 Years Relaxation (Maximum 29 Years)
  • OBC (NCL): 3 Years Relaxation (Maximum 27 Years)
  • PwBD: 10 Years Relaxation (Maximum 34 Years)
  • PwBD-SC: 15 Years Relaxation (Maximum 39 Years)
  • PwBD-OBC(NCL): 13 Years Relaxation (Maximum 37 Years)

Age Limit

Minimum Age:
Maximum Age: 18–24 Years (as on 31-01-2026)

Application Form Fees

Category Fee
All Candidates NIL (No Application Fee)

Selection Process

  • No Written Test
  • Selection based on percentage of marks in prescribed qualification in descending order
  • Preference to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time
  • In case of tie: Date of Birth (senior by age) will be considered
  • If same DOB: Higher percentage in Matriculation will be considered
  • Document Verification
  • Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test
  • Final Engagement

Salary Details

Benefit Details
Stipend As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL guidelines
Safety Equipment One pair of safety shoes & Helmet (for codes 101, 102, 104, 105, 106 & 107)
Accommodation/HRA Not Provided
General Leave 32 days during apprenticeship period (including medical grounds)
Casual Leave 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata)
Insurance Coverage Suitable Accident Insurance Coverage
Employment After Training No obligation to offer employment

Important Dates

Notification Release Date 07 February 2026
Opening Date for Online Application (NAPS/NATS + Google Forms) 07 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Online Application (NAPS/NATS + Google Forms) 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Date of Reckoning Eligibility Criteria 31 January 2026
Tentative Date of Publication of List for Document Verification 26 February 2026
Tentative Date of Document Verification 05 March 2026 to 10 March 2026

Application Dates

Start Date:
Last Date: Notification Release Date 07 February 2026 Opening Date for Online Application (NAPS/NATS + Google Forms) 07 February 2026 (10:00 AM) Last Date for Online Application (NAPS/NATS + Google Forms) 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM) Date of Reckoning Eligibility Criteria 31 January 2026 Tentative Date of Publication of List for Document Verification 26 February 2026 Tentative Date of Document Verification 05 March 2026 to 10 March 2026