📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
IOCL Mathura Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), specifically the Mathura Refinery, Uttar Pradesh, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 108 Apprentice Posts. This is a prestigious opportunity for candidates across various trades including Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Accountancy to join a leading Maharatna PSU. The recruitment is strictly based on the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and involves a document verification process rather than a written competitive examination.
Recruitment Type
This recruitment is NOT an Exam-based recruitment. It is a Merit-based Direct Recruitment followed by Document Verification. There is no Prelims or Mains examination. Selection is based on the merit of the qualifying examination.
Key Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Unit | Mathura Refinery, Mathura, UP |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 108 |
| Application Mode | Online (NAPS/NATS Portal + Google Form) |
| Application Start Date | 07-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20-02-2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
Vacancy Details (Trade-wise Breakdown)
There are 108 vacancies distributed across 6 different trades/disciplines. Candidates can apply for only one trade of their choice.
| Code | Trade/Discipline | Duration | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) - Mechanical | 12 Months | 19 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) - Mechanical | 24 Months | 22 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | 12 Months | 23 |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | 12 Months | 20 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) | 12 Months | 23 |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | 12 Months | 1 |
| Total | 108 | ||
Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the required qualification on or before 31-01-2026. Only regular full-time courses are accepted.
- Code 102 (Fitter): Matriculation (10th Pass) with ITI in Fitter Trade (min 2 years duration) with Pass class. Min 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Code 103 (Boiler): 3-year B.Sc with Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry. Min 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Code 105 (Mechanical Tech): 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Min 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Code 106 (Electrical Tech): 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering OR Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Min 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Code 107 (Instrumentation Tech): 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Applied Electronics. Min 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Code 109 (Accountant): 3-year B.Com from a recognized University. Min 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
2. Age Limit & Relaxation
Age Cut-off Date: 31-01-2026
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years (General/EWS)
- Age Relaxation (SC): 5 Years (Max 29 years)
- Age Relaxation (ST): 5 Years (Max 29 years)
- Age Relaxation (OBC-NCL): 3 Years (Max 27 years)
- Age Relaxation (PwBD): 10 Years (Irrespective of category)
3. Mandatory Requirements & Restrictions
- Experience: Candidates with 1+ year of job experience after acquiring the qualification are NOT eligible.
- Higher Education: Candidates possessing BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, MCA, LLB or pursuing higher education are NOT eligible.
- Time Gap: Candidates must not have completed more than 5 years after acquiring the prescribed qualification (as on 31-01-2026).
- Correspondence Courses: Part-time, correspondence, or distance education qualifications are NOT accepted.
- Age Proof: Class X (Matriculation) Certificate is the only acceptable document for age proof.
Selection Process
Since this is an apprenticeship recruitment, there is no written examination. The selection process is as follows:
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the merit of the qualifying examination (percentage obtained).
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification at Mathura Refinery.
- Final Selection: Subject to satisfactory document verification and medical fitness.
Stipend & Benefits
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act 1961/1973 and IOCL Guidelines. |
| PPE | Safety shoes & Helmet provided (Returnable) for technical trades. |
| Accommodation | Not provided. No HRA. |
| Leave | 32 days general leave (8 days/quarter) + 12 days casual leave/year. |
| Insurance | Accident Insurance coverage provided. |
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
MANDATORY: Candidates must complete BOTH steps. Applying only on the portal without submitting the Google Form will lead to rejection.
- Step I: Register on NAPS/NATS Portal
- For Codes 102, 103 & 109 (Accountant/Fitter/Boiler): Register on the NAPS Portal. Search for "IOCL Mathura Refinery" opportunities.
- For Codes 105, 106 & 107 (Diploma Tech): Register on the NATS Portal. Apply to the IOCL Mathura Refinery advertisement.
- Establishment IDs: NATS:
NUPMTC000001| NAPS:E12150900008
- Step II: Submit Google Form (MANDATORY)
- After applying on NAPS/NATS, visit the specific Google Form link provided in the official notification.
- Submit additional details. Ensure details match exactly with the NAPS/NATS submission.
- Use the same Email ID and Mobile Number for both steps.
- Final Submission: Ensure your NAPS/NATS profile is 100% complete before applying. No hard copies are required.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 07-02-2026 (10:00 Hrs)
- Application End Date: 20-02-2026 (17:00 Hrs)
- Tentative List for Document Verification: 26-02-2026
- Document Verification Dates: 05-03-2026 to 10-03-2026