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🛢️ IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 121 Posts
IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Haldia Refinery has released an official notification for engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973.
As per Advertisement No. PH/R/01/2025-26(APP)-III, a total of 121 apprenticeship seats are announced.
📌 IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment: Overview
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Refinery | Haldia Refinery |
| Advertisement No. | PH/R/01/2025-26(APP)-III |
| Post Type | Apprenticeship |
| Total Seats | 121 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
📊 Trade / Discipline-wise Vacancy Details
| Trade / Discipline | Seats | Qualification | Training Period |
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 30 | B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry) | 12 Months |
| Trade Apprentice (Boiler) | 6 | B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry) | 24 Months |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 55 | Diploma in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering | 12 Months |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 23 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 12 Months |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 7 | Diploma in Instrumentation / Related Branch | 12 Months |
| Total | 121 | — | — |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- ✅ Candidates must have already passed required qualification
- ✅ Minimum 50% Marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- ❌ No awaiting results allowed
- ❌ No higher professional qualifications (BE/B.Tech etc.)
🎯 Age Limit (As on 31.01.2026)
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Govt Rules |
💰 Application Fees
✅ No Application Fee (Apprenticeship Engagement)
📝 Selection Process of IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment
- ❌ No Written Examination
- ✅ Selection based on Marks in Qualifying Examination
- ✅ Merit List Preparation
- ✅ Document Verification
- ✅ Medical Examination
📚 Exam Pattern
❌ No written test. Merit-based selection only.
💼 Stipend & Benefits
- 💰 Stipend as per Apprenticeship Rules
- 🛡️ Accident Insurance Coverage
- 🦺 Safety Equipment Provided
- 🏭 Industry-Level Training Exposure
✅ How to Apply for IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment
STEP – I (Mandatory)
- Codes 101 & 103 → Register on NAPS Portal
- Codes 104, 105, 107 → Register on NATS Portal
STEP – II (Mandatory)
- Submit additional details via Microsoft / Google Form
⚠️ Both Step I & Step II are compulsory.
📅 Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 11 February 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 February 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Merit List (Tentative) | 27 February 2026 |
| Document Verification | 05 – 10 March 2026 |
🔗 Important Links
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
| NAPS Portal | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| NATS Portal | nats.education.gov.in |
| MS Form (Mandatory) | Click to Fill Form |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
❓ FAQs – IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice 2026?
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a total of 121 apprenticeship seats at Haldia Refinery.
Q2. What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination. No written test will be conducted.
Q3. Is there any written exam?
❌ No. This recruitment follows pure merit-based selection.
Q4. What is the stipend for apprentices?
💰 Stipend will be paid as per Apprenticeship Rules & IOCL norms.
Q5. What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 18 to 24 years with applicable relaxations.
Q6. Is portal registration mandatory?
✅ Yes. Candidates must complete NAPS/NATS registration before final submission.
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