IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 1524 Posts – Apply Online @ iocl.com

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1524 Vacancies Across 4 Refineries

A Golden Opportunity for candidates seeking Sarkari Naukri in the oil and gas sector! Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released a massive Latest Government Jobs Notification 2026 for the engagement of 1524 Trade and Technician Apprentices across four of its prestigious refinery units. This is a direct pathway to gain hands-on experience in a Maharatna PSU.

Eligible candidates from Assam, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha can apply online through the official NAPS/NATS portals from 29 June 2026 to 28 July 2026. The selection is purely merit-based on qualifying examination marks, with no written test involved.

IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown

The IOCL Recruitment 2026 notification has announced vacancies for various trades including Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation engineering disciplines, along with Secretarial and Data Entry roles.

Note: Candidates should apply for only one trade/discipline per refinery unit. Applying for multiple units or trades will lead to summary rejection.

Eligibility Criteria for IOCL Apprentice 2026

Educational Qualification

The qualification varies by trade. All qualifications must be from a recognized Board/University as a regular full-time course.

• For Codes 101, 103, 108: 3-year B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry.
• For Code 102: Matriculation + ITI in Fitter Trade (minimum 2 years).
• For Codes 104, 105, 106, 107: 3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline.
• For Code 109: 3-year B.Com.
• For Codes 110, 111: Class XII Pass (with specific requirements for Code 111).

Age Limit (as on 30 June 2026)

• Minimum: 18 Years
• Maximum (General/EWS): 24 Years
• Relaxations: OBC-NCL: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD: 10 years.

Important: Candidates with higher qualifications like BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, etc., are not eligible.

How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The application process is a two-step mandatory online process. Completing only one step will result in an invalid application.

1. Step I: Register and apply on the NAPS (for Codes 101, 102, 103, 108-111) or NATS (for Codes 104-107) portal using the specific establishment ID.
2. Step II: Submit additional details via the Microsoft Forms link available on the IOCL website for your respective refinery unit.

Ensure all details in both steps are identical. The application window is open from 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)