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🛢️ IOCL Digboi Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 48 Trade & Technician Apprentice Posts
IOCL Digboi Refinery Apprentice: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Refineries Division, has released the official notification for engagement of apprentices at AOD Digboi Refinery. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended). Eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS / NATS portal.
📌 IOCL Digboi Refinery Apprentice Recruitment: Overview
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Refinery Unit | AOD Digboi Refinery |
| Advertisement No. | AOD-DR/TA-2026 |
| Total Seats | 48 Posts |
| Training Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Application Mode | Online |
📊 Vacancy Details (Trade / Discipline-wise)
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Qualification | Training Period | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 3-Year B.Sc (Physics, Maths, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry) | 12 Months | 32 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) | 3-Year B.Sc (Physics, Maths, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry) | 24 Months | 2 |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 3-Year Diploma in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering | 12 Months | 9 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 3-Year Diploma in Instrumentation / Applied Electronics | 12 Months | 5 |
| Total | 48 | |||
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Qualification must be completed as on 31 January 2026
- Minimum 50% Marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Only Regular Full-Time Courses Accepted
- Higher Professional Qualifications NOT Eligible
🎂 Age Limit (as on 31-01-2026)
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years (General/EWS) |
| Age Relaxation | As per Govt. Guidelines |
💰 Application Fee
No Application Fee
📝 Selection Process of IOCL Digboi Refinery Apprentice
| Written Exam | Not Applicable |
| Selection Basis | Merit (Percentage of Marks) |
| Tie Resolution | DOB → Matric Marks |
| Final Stage | Document Verification |
📘 Exam Pattern
No Written Test will be conducted.
💼 Stipend & Benefits
- Monthly stipend as per Apprenticeship Rules
- Safety Shoes & Helmet Provided
- Accident Insurance Coverage
- No HRA / Accommodation
🖥️ How to Apply for IOCL Digboi Refinery Apprentice
- Register on NAPS / NATS Portal
- Apply for IOCL Digboi Refinery Opportunity
- Fill Additional Microsoft Form
📅 Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 11 February 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 February 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Merit List (Tentative) | 28 February 2026 |
| Document Verification | 03 – 05 March 2026 |
🔗 Important Links
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
| NAPS Portal | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| NATS Portal | nats.education.gov.in |
| Microsoft Form | Click to Fill Form |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
⚠️ Important: Both STEP I & STEP II are mandatory.
❓ FAQs – IOCL Digboi Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in IOCL Digboi Refinery Apprentice 2026?
A total of 48 Apprentice seats have been released for Trade & Technician Apprentice positions.
Q2. Is there any written examination?
No. Selection is purely merit-based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Q3. What is the age limit for IOCL Apprenticeship?
Candidates must be between 18 to 24 years as on 31 January 2026. Age relaxation applies as per rules.
Q4. What minimum marks are required?
Candidates must secure 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) in the qualifying examination.
Q5. What stipend will apprentices receive?
Selected apprentices will receive stipend as per Apprenticeship Act Rules.
Q6. Is accommodation provided?
No. IOCL will not provide HRA or accommodation. However, safety gear & insurance are provided.
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