The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification with an aim to recruit eligible candidates for 637 Apprentice vacancies at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex. The eligible candidates who are willing to apply can now fill out their application forms at the IOCL official website www.iocl.com, as the online application process has started from 7th February 2026 onwards.
IOCL Apprentice Notification 2026 Out
The detailed IOCL Apprentice Notification 2026 under Advt. No. PR/P/Apprentice/59(2025-26) has been released by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited on 7th February 2026, announcing a total of 637 vacancies for Apprentices at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex. Before applying for the recruitment, candidates must go through the notification PDF to check all the details. Candidates can download the notification PDF from the direct link provided below.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Summary
The selection of candidates for the post of Apprentice is purely merit-based. Candidates will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification (aggregate of all semesters/years), arranged in descending order. Tie-Breaking Rule: Older candidate (by date of birth) gets preference, and if DOB is the same, higher Matric (Class 10) marks are considered.
| IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Orgaization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (OICL) |
| Post | Apprentice |
| Vacnacies | 637 |
| Advt. No. | PR/P/Apprentice/59(2025-26) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 7th to 20th February 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Post Wise |
| Age Limit (As on 31/01/2026) | 18 to 24 Years |
| Selection Process | Merit List Preparation Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.oicl.com |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The detailed IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 7th February 2026 with the complete schedule. The online application process has started from 7th February 2026 onwards, and the last date to apply online is 20th February 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 7th February 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 07th February 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20th February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Tentative Date of Release of DV Shortlist | 26th February 2026 |
| Tentative Dates of Document Verification | 05th March 2026 to 10th March 2026 |
IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026
A total of 637 vacancies have been announced by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited for the post of Apprentice. Candidates can check the category-wise vacancy distribution below.
| Trade / Discipline | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | SC | OBC (NCL) | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 129 | 56 | 13 | 25 | 35 | 0 |
| Trade Apprentice – Fitter (Mechanical) | 143 | 63 | 14 | 28 | 38 | 8 |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 107 | 48 | 10 | 20 | 29 | 0 |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 49 | 22 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 126 | 55 | 13 | 24 | 34 | 6 |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 39 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (Panipat) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (New Delhi) | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 25 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 637 | 282 | 63 | 121 | 171 | 25 |
IOCL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
The candidates who are willing to apply for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit as specified by the officials. Candidates can check the details below.
Educational Qualification
| Trade/Discipline | Educational Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry |
| Trade Apprentice – Fitter (Mechanical) | Matric (10th) + ITI (Fitter) of minimum 2 years duration (Pass class) |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 3-year Diploma in Chemical / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology / Refinery & Petrochemical Engg. |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg. |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (Panipat & New Delhi) | Graduate in B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com |
| Trade Apprentice – Accountant | B.Com |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class 12th Pass |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) | Class 12th Pass + Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator (training < 1 year, NSQF/recognized body) |
Age Limit (As on 31/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years (UR/EWS).
- Age Relaxation:
(i) SC: 5 years
(ii) OBC (NCL): 3 years
(iii) PwBD: 10 years (additional relaxation for SC/OBC PwBD as applicable)
IOCL Apprentice Apply Online 2026
The online application process for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has started from 7th February 2026 onwards at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited official website www.oicl.com. Candidates willing to apply for the OICL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 can also use the direct link provided below to apply online.
Steps for IOCL Apprentice Apply Online 2026
To apply online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 candidates can follow the steps provided below.
- Step 1: Register on NAPS / NATS Portal
(i) For Trades (Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111): Register on NAPS portal (Apprenticeship India).
(ii) For Technician Apprentices (Codes 104, 105, 106, 107): Register on NATS portal (Board of Apprenticeship Training).
(iii) Complete your profile 100% correctly (personal details, education, category, marks).
(iv) Apply for the IOCL Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex opportunity using the relevant Establishment ID. - Step 2: Apply for the Apprenticeship Opportunity
(i) Log in to your NAPS/NATS account.
(ii) Search for IOCL Panipat Refinery.
(iii) Select the trade/discipline you are eligible for.
(iv) Submit the application on the portal. - Step 3: Fill out the Google Application Form
(i) After completing Step-1, fill the mandatory Google Form using the official link.
(ii) Enter the same email ID, mobile number, and NAPS/NATS registration number used in Step-1.
(iii)Submit only one response. - Step 4: Final Submission Check
(i) Ensure details in the NAPS/NATS portal and Google Form match exactly.
(ii) Incomplete or mismatched applications will be rejected.
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