IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

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🛢️ IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 637 Posts at Panipat Refinery

IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Fortune Global 500 Company, has released an official notification for the engagement of Apprentices at Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended).

A total of 637 apprenticeship seats have been announced across multiple trades and disciplines. This is a golden opportunity for ITI, Diploma, and Graduate candidates.

📌 IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment: Overview

Organization	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Advertisement No.	PR/P/Apprentice/59(2025-26)
Notification Date	07-02-2026
Total Seats	637 Posts
Training Location	Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Merit-Based (No Written Test)

📊 Trade / Discipline-wise Vacancy Details

Code	Trade / Discipline	Seats	Training Period
101	Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)	129	12 Months
102	Trade Apprentice – Fitter	143	12 Months
104	Technician Apprentice – Chemical	107	12 Months
105	Technician Apprentice – Mechanical	49	12 Months
106	Technician Apprentice – Electrical	126	12 Months
107	Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation	39	12 Months
108	Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (Panipat / New Delhi)	03/08	15 Months
109	Trade Apprentice – Accountant	1	12 Months
110	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	25	12 Months
111	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	7	12 Months
Total		637	—

🎓 Educational Qualification

✅ ITI / Diploma / Graduation in relevant discipline
✅ Minimum 50% Marks (45% for SC/PwBD)
❌ Distance / Part-Time Courses Not Allowed
❌ Higher Qualifications (B.E./B.Tech/MBA etc.) Not Eligible

🎂 Age Limit (As on 31-01-2026)

Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	24 Years
Age Relaxation	SC/OBC/PwBD as per Govt Rules

💰 Application Fees

✅ No Application Fee (Completely Free)

📝 Selection Process (Merit-Based) of IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment

✅ No Written Test
✅ Selection Based on Qualification Marks
✅ Merit List Preparation
✅ Document Verification

📚 Exam Pattern

❌ No Written Examination

💼 Stipend & Benefits

💰 Stipend as per Apprenticeship Rules
🛡️ Accident Insurance Coverage
👟 Safety Shoes & Helmet (Applicable Trades)
🏖️ Leaves & Holidays
❌ No HRA / Accommodation

📜 Important Conditions

⚠️ No Job Guarantee After Training
⚠️ Only One Trade Allowed Per Candidate
⚠️ Candidates >5 Years After Qualification Not Eligible

🖥️ How to Apply IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment

✅ Register on NAPS / NATS Portal
✅ Apply for IOCL Opportunities
✅ Fill Additional Google Form
✅ Ensure Both Steps Completed

STEP I: Apply via NAPS/NATS
STEP II: Submit Google Form

📅 Important Dates

Online Application Start	07-02-2026 (10:00 Hrs)
Last Date to Apply	20-02-2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Merit List (Tentative)	26-02-2026
Document Verification	05-03-2026 to 10-03-2026

🔗 Important Links

Official Website	www.iocl.com
NAPS Portal	apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
NATS Portal	nats.education.gov.in
Google Form	Fill this Google Form
Official Notification	Download PDF