IOCL Barauni Refinery Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 224 Apprentice Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Indian Oil Corporation Barauni Last Date: 23rd February, 2026
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IOCL Barauni Refinery Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 224 Apprentice Posts - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Notification Overview

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Refinery, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 224 Apprentice posts. This is a significant opportunity for candidates holding qualifications ranging from Class XII to Graduation/Diploma to gain industrial training experience at one of India's leading public sector undertakings.

This recruitment is for Direct Recruitment based on a merit list generated from the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifications, followed by Document Verification. There is no competitive written examination involved.

Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Merit-Based Selection + Document Verification).

Key Highlights Table

Feature Details
Organization Name Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Refinery
Post Name Apprentice (Various Trades/Disciplines)
Total Vacancies 224 Posts
Application Start Date 10/02/2026
Last Date to Apply 23/02/2026
Official Website www.iocl.com

Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)

The 224 vacancies are distributed across various engineering, technical, and general disciplines. The breakdown is as follows:

Code Trade/Discipline Category Total Vacancies
101 Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Chemical 152
102 Trade Apprentice (Fitter) Mechanical 16
103 Trade Apprentice (Boiler) Mechanical 29
107 Technician Apprentice Instrumentation 17
109 Trade Apprentice - Accountant Commerce 1
110 Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher) General 2
111 Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Cert Holder) General 7

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the specific qualification requirements for their desired trade:

  • Code 101 (Chemical Plant): 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry).
  • Code 102 (Fitter): Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade (minimum 2 years duration) with Pass class.
  • Code 103 (Boiler): 3 years B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry).
  • Code 107 (Instrumentation): 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engg/Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Code 109 (Accountant): 3 years B.Com.
  • Code 110 (DEO Fresher): Class XII pass.
  • Code 111 (DEO Skill Cert): Class XII pass with Skill Certificate holder in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator'.

2. Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years.
  • Maximum Age: 24 Years (for UR/EWS).
  • Age as on Date: 31-01-2026 (Critical Cut-off).

3. Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules:

  • SC/ST: 5 Years
  • OBC (NCL): 3 Years
  • PwBD: 10 Years (additional relaxation for reserved categories)

4. Mandatory Requirements

  • Candidates must register on the NAPS/NATS portals (details in "How to Apply").
  • Candidates must be medically fit for the engagement.

Selection Process

Since this is Direct Recruitment, the selection process does not involve a written exam. The stages are:

  1. Merit List Generation: A merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed educational qualification.
  2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates from the merit list will be called for verification of original documents.
  3. Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness: Selected candidates must clear a medical examination as per IOCL standards before the apprenticeship engagement.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category of candidates.

Category Fee
All Candidates (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/PwD) NIL

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Follow these steps carefully to complete your application:

  1. Register on Apprenticeship Portals:
  2. Apply against IOCL Opportunities: Once registered on the portal, search for IOCL Barauni opportunities and apply against the specific trade code.
  3. Fill IOCL Google Form: After applying on NAPS/NATS, candidates must fill out the additional details in the Google Form linked on the official IOCL website (www.iocl.com).
  4. Submission: Ensure the application is submitted before 23rd February 2026.
  5. Wait for Shortlisting: Wait for the merit list and Document Verification schedule (Tentative start: 02 March 2026).

Important Dates

  • Notification Release Date: 10 February 2026
  • Opening Date to Apply Online: 10 February 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 23 February 2026
  • Tentative Date of List for DV: 02 March 2026
  • Tentative Date of Document Verification: 09-12 March 2026

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