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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.
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:
- Merit List Generation: A merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed educational qualification.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates from the merit list will be called for verification of original documents.
- 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:
- Register on Apprenticeship Portals:
- For Trades 101, 102, 103, 109, 110, 111: Register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- For Trade 107: Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: https://nats.education.gov.in.
- Apply against IOCL Opportunities: Once registered on the portal, search for IOCL Barauni opportunities and apply against the specific trade code.
- 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).
- Submission: Ensure the application is submitted before 23rd February 2026.
- 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
Important Links
Direct links to access the notification and apply: