IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: If you are looking for an apprenticeship opportunity in one of India's leading Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), here is some great news. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has officially released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 246 Technician and Trade Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended). The vacancies are available at Bongaigaon Refinery and Guwahati Refinery in Assam.
Candidates who have completed Class XII, B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., or Diploma in relevant disciplines can apply online. Interested candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, age limit, important dates, and application process before submitting their applications.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Name of Post | Technician & Trade Apprentice |
| Total Posts | 246 |
| Job Location | Bongaigaon & Guwahati Refinery, Assam |
| Qualification | Class XII, B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., Diploma |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 Years |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 29th June 2026 |
| Last Date | 28th July 2026 |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
IOCL has announced a total of 246 Apprentice vacancies across two refineries in Assam. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
- Bongaigaon Refinery: 144 Posts
- Guwahati Refinery: 102 Posts
Candidates can apply for the refinery and trade according to their educational qualifications.
Stipend Details
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, the Apprentices Rules, 1992 (as amended), and IOCL guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed educational qualification and age criteria.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications depending on the trade they are applying for:
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
- B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
Trade Apprentice – Boiler (Mechanical)
- B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
Technician Apprentice – Chemical
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Refinery & Petrochemical Engineering
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation
- Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engineering / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Technician Apprentice – Electrical
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant
- B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com.
Trade Apprentice – Accountant
- B.Com.
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)
- Class XII Pass
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder)
- Class XII Pass with Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
The age will be calculated as on 30th June 2026.
You can use our Age Calculator Tool wherever age criteria is required.
Age Relaxation
Reserved category candidates are eligible for upper age relaxation as per Government rules.
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
Application Fee
There is no application fee for any category of candidates. Applicants can submit the online application free of cost.
Selection Process
The selection process is expected to include the following stages:
- Online Application
- Shortlisting of Candidates
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness (if applicable)
- Final Selection
The list of candidates shortlisted for Document Verification is tentatively scheduled to be published on 5th August 2026.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the online application:
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Aadhaar Card
- Class X Certificate (Age Proof)
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Diploma/Degree Mark Sheets
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Skill Certificate (for Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate Holders)
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates need to complete the registration process on the Apprenticeship Portal before submitting the IOCL online application.
Follow these simple steps to apply:
- Register yourself on the NAPS or NATS Apprenticeship Portal according to your trade.
- After successful registration, search for the IOCL Guwahati Refinery or Bongaigaon Refinery advertisement on your dashboard.
- Visit the official IOCL Recruitment Portal.
- Click on Online Application Form.
- Complete the registration process.
- Login using your credentials.
- Fill in all personal, educational and communication details carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Review the application form before final submission.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 29th June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28th July 2026 |
| Shortlist for Document Verification | 5th August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification | 11th to 18th August 2026 |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application (Bongaigaon Refinery) | Click Here |
| Online Application (Guwahati Refinery) | Click Here |
| NATS Registration | Official NATS Portal |
| NAPS Registration | Official Apprenticeship India Portal |
| Official Notification | Bongaigaon|Guwahati |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |