IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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🛢️ IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 342 Posts

IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Paradip Refinery has released the official notification
for engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973.

As per Advertisement No. PDR/HR/03/Apprentices-25 dated 12-02-2026, applications are invited for multiple Trade & Technician Apprentice positions.

📌 IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment: Overview

Organization	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Refinery Unit	Paradip Refinery
Advertisement No.	PDR/HR/03/Apprentices-25
Total Seats	342 Posts
Post Type	Trade / Technician Apprentice
Application Mode	Online
Selection Method	Merit Based
Official Website	www.iocl.com

📊 Trade / Discipline-wise Vacancy Details

Code	Trade / Discipline	Total Seats	Training Period
101	Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)	114	12 Months
102	Trade Apprentice – Fitter	32	12 Months
104	Technician Apprentice – Chemical	53	12 Months
105	Technician Apprentice – Mechanical	37	12 Months
106	Technician Apprentice – Electrical	68	12 Months
107	Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation	20	12 Months
110	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	13	12 Months
111	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	5	12 Months
Total	—	342	—

Also Check: IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026

🎓 Educational Qualification

✅ Candidates must have already passed required qualification
✅ Minimum 50% Marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
❌ No awaiting results allowed
❌ No part-time / distance education
❌ BE/B.Tech/MBA/CA etc. NOT eligible

Qualification Summary:

📘 B.Sc (PCM / Industrial Chemistry) → AOC (Chemical Plant)
🔧 ITI Fitter → Trade Apprentice (Fitter)
⚙ Diploma → Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation
💻 Class XII → Data Entry Operator

🎯 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

📝 Selection Process of IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment

❌ No Written Test
✅ Merit List based on Qualification Marks
✅ Document Verification
✅ Medical Examination

📚 Exam Pattern

❌ No Written Examination (Merit Based Selection)

💼 Stipend & Benefits

💰 Stipend as per Apprenticeship Rules
🛡 Accident Insurance Coverage
🦺 Safety Shoes & Helmet Provided
🏭 Industry-Level Refinery Training
❌ No HRA / Accommodation

✅ How to Apply for IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment

STEP I – Portal Registration (Mandatory)

Codes 101, 102, 110, 111 → Register on NAPS Portal
Codes 104, 105, 106, 107 → Register on NATS Portal

STEP II – Microsoft Form (Mandatory)

Fill additional details via Microsoft Form

⚠️ Both Step I & Step II compulsory.

📅 Important Dates

Online Application Start	12 February 2026 (10:00 Hrs)
Last Date to Apply	25 February 2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Merit List (Tentative)	03 March 2026
Document Verification	09 – 13 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