The online registration portal for IOCL Executive and Non-Executive Cadre posts is going to close today, 3rd September 2026 (5 pm). Candidates interested in applying for 470 vacancies must hurry up and complete the application form through the official website at https://iocl.com/ or the direct link shared here.
Candidates with B.E./B. Tech, MBA, LLB, M.Sc Chemistry, or Engineering Diplomas can apply online for Junior Engineers, Engineers, Law Officers, and Quality Control Officers. Interested and eligible candidates can check complete details from the article.
IOCL Recruitment 2026: Highlights
This recruitment is particularly important for engineering graduates and diploma holders because IOCL is conducting its own CBT for these posts rather than using GATE scores. The selection process also includes Group Discussion (GD), Group Task (GT), and Personal Interview (PI), depending on the post.
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IOCL Vacancy 2026 (Post-wise)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a total of 470 vacancies for Graduate Engineer in Grade ‘A’, Officer (Marketing) in Grade ‘A’, Officer (Law) in Grade ‘A’, Assistant Quality Control Officer in Grade ‘A0’, and Diploma Engineer in Grade ‘E0’.
| Grades | Disciplines | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Grade – A | Civil | 62 | 25 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 3 |
| Chemical | 16 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Electrical | 75 | 32 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 5 | |
| Electronics & Communication | 32 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 1 | |
| Mechanical | 118 | 49 | 12 | 32 | 19 | 6 | |
| Instrumentation | 35 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | |
| Computer Science and IT | 22 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| Law | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Marketing | 41 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 2 | |
| Grade – A0 | Quality Control (Chemistry) | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Grade – E0 | Electrical | 14 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Mechanical | 21 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Safety | 15 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Vacancies | 470 | 213 | 43 | 112 | 71 | 31 | |
Can candidates apply for more than one post in the IOCL recruitment?
No, candidates cannot apply for more than one post. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) guidelines strictly state that an applicant can apply for only one post or post code in a recruitment drive.
What Makes IOCL Recruitment 2026 Different?
There are three things candidates should notice before applying.
1. No GATE Score for this recruitment
The recruitment is being conducted through IOCL’s own computer-based test. Candidates are shortlisted on based on CBT performance for the subsequent selection status.
2. Multiple Qualifications
The 470 vacancies are not meant only for B.Tech candidates. The notification also includes opportunities for:
- MBA/Marketing candidates
- Law graduates
- M.Sc. Chemistry candidates
- Diploma Engineers
3. CBT carries the highest weight
The final merit calculation gives
- CBT- 85%
- GD + GT- 5%
- Personal Interview- 10%
What is IOCL Exam Date 2026?
The IOCL Executive and Non-Executive Computer-Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for 24th September 2026. The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode, and a total 100 MCQ based questions asked for total 100 marks. The admit card is expected on 15th September 2026.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Candidates having a B.Tech./BE, MBA, and other graduation degrees are eligible for engineer/officer recruitment 2026. The post-wise eligibility criteria in terms of education, age, and experience are discussed below.
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Engineer in Grade ‘A’ – Candidates must have passed B.Tech./BE/equivalent degree
- Officer (Marketing) in Grade ‘A’ (MBA (Marketing)) -Candidates must have completed Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (equivalent to MBA as per AIU) with a specialisation in Marketing Management
- Officer (Law) in Grade ‘A’ (Law) – Candidates must have completed a graduate degree in any discipline AND a bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) (OR) a 5-year integrated LLB degree.
- Assistant Quality Control Officer (AQCQ) in Grade ‘A0’ – Candidates must have completed a master’s degree
- Diploma Engineer in Grade ‘E0’ (Electrical, Mechanical, Safety) – Candidates must have completed a diploma (3 years) in engineering.
Q. Are distance learning or part-time degrees eligible?
Ans. Qualifications acquired through distance learning, correspondence, or part-time courses are not accepted.
Work Experience
| Post Name | Post-Qualification Experience |
| Law Officer (Grade A) | 2 years |
| Assistant Quality Control Officer | 2 years |
Age Limit (As on 01/07/2026)
| Post Name | Maximum Age |
| Graduate Engineer (Grade A) | 26 years |
| Diploma Engineer (Grade E0) | 26 years |
| Officer (Marketing) (Grade A) | 28 years |
| Law Officer (Grade A) | 30 years |
| Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0) | 30 years |
Age Relaxation: Relaxations apply for reserved categories:
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years
IOCL Engineers/Officers Apply Online 2026 Link
IOCL last date to apply 2026 is 3rd September 2026 through the official website https://iocl.com/. Candidates must make sure to complete the application form as soon as possible to avoid missing the last date to apply online. Once link is inactivated no registration will be accepted under any circumstance.
IOCL Recruitment Application Fee 2026
Candidates must have to pay an application fee to complete the IOCL Executive Application Form. Without paying the fee, candidates’ online forms will be rejected.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/ EWS | Rs 1000/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Exempted |
Mode of Payment – Online
- Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro)
- Credit Cards
- Internet Banking
- IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets
- UPI
IOCL Engineers/Officers Selection Process
Candidates will go through a multi-stage selection process:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – an objective-type exam covering domain knowledge and aptitude
- Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT) – for candidates who clear the CBT
- Personal Interview (PI) – the final stage before selection
| Selection Stages | Weightages |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 85% |
| Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT) | 5% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 10% |
IOCL Executive Exam Structure 2026
- Mode of Exam – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Type of Questions – Objective Multiple-Choice Questions
- Negative Marking – 0.25 marks
| Section | Topics Asked | Questions/ Marks | Duration |
| Section A (General Aptitude) | Quantitative Aptitude | 20/20 | 60 minutes |
| Logical Reasoning | 15/15 | ||
| Verbal Ability in English Language | 15/15 | ||
| Section B | Domain Knowledge | 50/50 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 100/100 | 150 minutes | |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Selection Stage | UR / EWS / OBC | SC/ST | PwBD |
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| CBT – Section A | 40% | 35% | 25% |
| CBT – Section B | 40% | 35% | 25% |
| CBT – Overall (Section A + B) | 45% | 40% | 30% |
| Group Discussion (GD) & Group Task (GT) | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 40% | 40% | 40% |
IOCL Job Profile 2026
Executive cadre (Grade A /E0)
Officers & Engineers (Grade A)
- Refinery/Pipeline operations – Monitoring of major chemical processing units, continuous distillation of crude oil, gas processing, and pipeline transportation works
- Maintenance (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation) – Maintenance of heavy rotating equipment, high-voltage transformers, and automated DCS/PLC
- Civil & IT – Expansion projects, civil designs, and company IT network works.
- Marketing Officer (Grade A) – Management of supply chain vendors, bulk sales to institutions like aviation, defense, railways, lubricants sales (SERVO), and retail outlets
- Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0) – Carry out chemical and physical tests of petroleum products, polymers, and biofuels according to ASTM/ISO standards, monitoring lab controls and NABL statutory requirements
- Finance & HR Officer – Carrying out company accounts, taxation, auditing, employee welfare, performance management and labor relations activities
Non-Executive Technical Cadre (Operational and Field staff)
Junior Engineering Assistant (JEA-IV)
- Production – Monitoring of production processes in process units, boiler houses and water treatment works. Mechanical & Electrical: Servicing of pumps, valves, compressors, motors, switchgears
- Instrumentation – Servicing of sensors, transmission equipment, field-mounted safety shut-off valves, and automated control loops
- Fire & Safety – Monitoring of fire extinguishing systems, carrying out safety gear inspections and total fire alarm system safety rounds in the refinery.
Engineering Assistant & Technical Attendant (Pipelines)
- Monitoring of pump houses, cross-country oil and gas lines, pressure valves and compressor stations
IOCL Engineers/Officers Salary Structure
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive Dearness Allowance (IDA pattern), HRA, other perks and benefits as per Indian Oil service rules.
| Post Name | Basic Pay | Pay Scale | Approx CTC |
| Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer (Grade A) | Rs. 50,000/- | Rs. 50,000 – 160,000/- | Rs 18.4 lakhs |
| Diploma Engineer (Grade E0) | Rs. 30,000/- | Rs. 30,000 – 120,000/- | Rs 11.1 lakhs |
| Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0) | Rs. 40,000/- | Rs. 40,000 – 140,000/- | Rs 14.8 lakhs |
Qus. Is there a service bond for recruited candidates?
Ans. Yes, Grade A officers have a service bond of Rs. 3 lakh (Rs. 50k for reserved categories), while Grade A0 and E0 posts have a bond of Rs. 2 lakh (Rs. 35,000 for reserved categories).
How to Apply Online for IOCL Recruitment 2026?
The following is a step-by-step guide to get your application done by the deadline.
- The official site of IOCL is https://iocl.com/.
- On the homepage, click the link “Apply for IOCL 2026 Recruitment Exam” and then click on “New Registration”.
- Fill out the essential information required to generate your application number and password.
- Log in with the credentials provided to access the complete application form.
- Fill in all personal, academic and exam preference details accurately.
- Upload the required documents like a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature.
- Application Fee Payment: Make the payment using the available online payment methods.
- Download and save the confirmation page and application summary for your reference
IOCL Exam Centre List 2026
IOCL Executive Computer-Based Examination will be conducted at various exam centres throughout the country.
| S. No. | City | S. No. | City | S. No. | City |
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| 1 | Agartala | 29 | Ghaziabad | 57 | Mohali |
| 2 | Agra | 30 | Gorakhpur | 58 | Mumbai |
| 3 | Ahmedabad | 31 | Guntur | 59 | Muzaffarpur |
| 4 | Amravati | 32 | Gurugram | 60 | Mysuru |
| 5 | Amritsar | 33 | Guwahati | 61 | Nagpur |
| 6 | Balasore | 34 | Gwalior | 62 | Nashik |
| 7 | Bareily | 35 | Hooghly | 63 | Noida |
| 8 | Bathinda | 36 | Hyderabad | 64 | Patna |
| 9 | Belagavi | 37 | Indore | 65 | Port Blair |
| 10 | Bengaluru | 38 | Jabalpur | 66 | Prayagraj |
| 11 | Bhagalpur | 39 | Jaipur | 67 | Pune |
| 12 | Bhilai | 40 | Jammu | 68 | Raipur |
| 13 | Bhopal | 41 | Jamshedpur | 69 | Rajahmundry |
| 14 | Bhubaneswar | 42 | Jhansi | 70 | Rajkot |
| 15 | Bikaner | 43 | Jodhpur | 71 | Ranchi |
| 16 | Bilaspur | 44 | Jorhat | 72 | Salem |
| 17 | Bokaro | 45 | Kadapa | 73 | Sambalpur |
| 18 | Chennai | 46 | Kakinada | 74 | Siliguri |
| 19 | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | 47 | Kangra | 75 | Surat |
| 20 | Coimbatore | 48 | Kanpur | 76 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 21 | Cuttack | 49 | Karimnagar | 77 | Thrissur |
| 22 | Dehradun | 50 | Kolkata | 78 | Tiruchirappalli |
| 23 | Delhi | 51 | Kota | 79 | Udaipur |
| 24 | Dibrugarh | 52 | Kozhikode | 80 | Varanasi |
| 25 | Durgapur | 53 | Lucknow | 81 | Visakhapatnam |
| 26 | Ernakulam | 54 | Madurai | 82 | Vizianagaram |
| 27 | Faridabad | 55 | Mangalore | 83 | Warangal |
| 28 | Gaya | 56 | Mathura |
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