IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 637 Posts: Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Notification Overview

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, has released the official notification for the recruitment of 637 Apprentice Posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. This is a prime opportunity for candidates possessing qualifications ranging from Class X to Graduation to gain hands-on industrial experience with one of India's largest Maharatna public sector enterprises.

This recruitment drive is specifically for Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice positions in various disciplines including Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Secretarial work. Selection is strictly Merit-Based (percentage of marks in qualifying examination); there is no written test involved in the selection process.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details 2026

The total of 637 vacancies is distributed across various trades and disciplines. Candidates can refer to the breakdown below:

Note: There is no reservation for the ST category in Haryana State for this recruitment.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the following qualifications for the respective trades (minimum 50% marks for General/EWS; 45% for SC/PwBD):

• Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant): 3-year B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry).
• Trade Apprentice (Fitter): Matriculation with ITI in Fitter Trade (minimum 2 years duration) - Pass class.
• Technician Apprentice (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation): 3-year Diploma in the relevant Engineering branch (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation).
• Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant/Accountant: 3-year B.A./B.Sc./B.Com (Graduate).
• Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher): Class XII (10+2) pass.
• Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Holder): Class XII pass with a Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator'.

2. Age Limit (As on 31-01-2026)

Cut-off Date for Age Proof: 31 January 2026. Age proof must be from the Class X/Matriculation certificate.

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

Selection Process

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Merit-Based). There is No Written Test or Online CBT.

1. Merit List: Selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification (in descending order).
2. Preference: Candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time will be given preference.
3. Tie-Breaking:
   • In case of a tie in marks, the candidate with the earlier Date of Birth (senior by age) is preferred.
   • If the DOB is also the same, the percentage of marks in Matriculation will be considered.
4. Document Verification: Tentatively scheduled between 05 March 2026 and 10 March 2026.
5. Medical Fitness Test: Pre-engagement medical examination.

Stipend & Benefits

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category of candidates.

• General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD: NIL

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Candidates must complete a two-step process to be considered eligible. Only applying on the portal or only filling the Google form will result in rejection.

1. Step 1: Registration on NAPS/NATS Portal
   • For Trade Apprentice (Attendant Operator, Fitter, Secretarial, Accountant, Data Entry Operator):
     • Register on the NAPS Portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
     • Search for Establishment: IOCL, Panipat Refinery.
     • Establishment ID (NAPS): E10150600035
   • For Technician Apprentice (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation):
     • Register on the NATS Portal: nats.education.gov.in
     • Apply to the advertisement notified by IOCL Panipat on your dashboard.
     • Establishment ID (NATS): NHRPPC000003
2. Step 2: Fill Google Form (MANDATORY)
   • After successfully applying on NAPS/NATS, you must fill out the IOCL Google Form.
   • Google Forms Link: https://forms.gle/yYXqu3R42BVV9bW7A
   • Use the same Email ID and Mobile Number used in the NAPS/NATS portal registration.
   • Submit only ONE response.

Documents Required for Verification

• Class X Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
• Class XII / ITI / Diploma / Graduation Marksheets & Certificates
• CGPA to Percentage Conversion Certificate (if applicable)
• Result Publication Date Certificate from Principal
• Caste Certificate (SC/OBC-NCL/EWS)
• Skill Certificate (for Data Entry Operator Skill Holder post)
• NAPS/NATS Portal Registration Printout
• Affidavit as per Annexure-I
• Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 07 February 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 07 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date for Online Application: 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
• Date of Reckoning Eligibility: 31 January 2026
• Tentative List for Document Verification: 26 February 2026
• Tentative Document Verification Dates: 05 March 2026 to 10 March 2026

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online (Google Form Link)
• NAPS Portal (For Trade Apprentice)
• NATS Portal (For Technician Apprentice)
• IOCL Official Website