IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and Government of India undertaking, has released an official notification for Engagement of Apprentices at Gujarat Refinery under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. This reclamation is part of IOCL’s skill development action and offers 800 internship vacancies across technical and non-technical trades.
Eligible campaigners with Class 12, ITI, Diploma, Graduation, or B.Sc qualifications can apply online through the NAPS/ NATS portals.
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IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
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Unit: Gujarat Refinery
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Advertisement No.: JR/02/2025-26
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Notification Date: 07 February 2026
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Post Type: Apprentice (Training based)
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Job Location: Gujarat
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Total Vacancies: Approximately 800+
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Mode of Application: Online
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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Application Start Date: 07 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
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Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
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Document Verification (Tentative): 05–10 March 2026
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IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apprentice Trades & Vacancy Details
Major Apprentice Categories
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Qualification | Training Period |
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| 101 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc (PCM / Industrial Chemistry) | 12 Months |
| 102 | Fitter (Mechanical) | ITI Fitter | 12 Months |
| 103 | Boiler Apprentice | B.Sc (PCM) | 24 Months |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice (Chemical) | Diploma in Chemical / Petrochemical | 12 Months |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | Diploma in Mechanical | 12 Months |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical | 12 Months |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) | Diploma in Instrumentation | 12 Months |
| 108 | Secretarial Assistant | BA / BSc / BCom | 15 Months |
| 109 | Accountant | B.Com | 12 Months |
| 110 | Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class 12 Pass | 12 Months |
| 111 | Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate) | Class 12 + Skill Certificate | 12 Months |
Vacancies are distributed across UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwBD categories as per Government norms.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
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Candidates must have passed the prescribed qualification as on 31 January 2026
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Minimum marks required:
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50% for General/OBC/EWS
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45% for SC/ST/PwBD
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Only regular full-time courses from recognized institutes are valid
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Distance / correspondence / part-time qualifications are not eligible
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Candidates with higher qualifications (BE/BTech/MBA/CA etc.) are not eligible
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit (as on 31.01.2026)
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age: 24 Years
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IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation:
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SC/ST – 5 years
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OBC (NCL) – 3 years
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PwBD – 10 years (additional relaxation applicable)
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Reservation & PwBD Details
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Reservation is applicable for SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / EWS / PwBD
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PwBD candidates can apply only for identified trades
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Disability must be 40% or more, certified by a competent authority
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IOCL follows horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend & Benefits
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Stipend: As per Apprentices Act & IOCL guidelines
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HRA / Accommodation: Not provided
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Safety Equipment: Helmet & safety shoes for technical trades
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Insurance: Accident insurance coverage provided
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Leave Entitlement:
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General Leave – 32 days
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Casual Leave – 12 days
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Holidays as per refinery rules
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IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
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No Written Test
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Selection based on:
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Merit list prepared on percentage of marks
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Preference to first-time apprenticeship candidates
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In case of tie:
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Older candidate by age
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Higher marks in Class 10
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Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Document Verification
Candidates must produce original documents including:
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Class 10 certificate (Date of Birth proof)
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Educational marksheets & certificates
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Caste / EWS / PwBD certificates (if applicable)
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NAPS/NATS registration proof
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Medical fitness certificate
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Affidavit (Annexure-A)
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Medical Fitness
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Final selection subject to pre-engagement medical fitness
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PwBD candidates examined as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
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Only medically fit candidates will be engaged
How to Apply Online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Application Steps (Mandatory)
STEP 1:
Register & apply on:
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NAPS Portal – for Trade Apprentices
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NATS Portal – for Technician Apprentices
STEP 2:
Fill additional details in Microsoft/Google Form (mandatory)
Both steps are compulsory. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Notification PDF: Click Here
Official Website: Click Here
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Note on Employment
Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment in IOCL. Apprentices cannot claim permanent jobs after training.