Indian Oil Corporation Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 637 Vacancies | No Exam | Apply Online

Author : Jnanaloka Published : February 07, 2026

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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released a latest Apprentice Recruitment Notification 2026 for engagement of 637 Apprentices at Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex.

This is a great opportunity for ITI, Diploma, Degree & 12th pass candidates, as selection is purely merit-based (No Written Exam). 

Indian Oil Corporation Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 637 Vacancies | No Exam | Apply Online

IOCL Apprentice Notification 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• Advertisement No: PR/P/Apprentice/59 (2025-26)
• Training Location: Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
• Total Vacancies: 637
• Mode of Selection: Merit (Marks Based)
• Application Mode: Online
• Job Type: Apprentice (Training)
• Stipend: As per Apprentices Act

Trade-wise Vacancy Details

Trade / Discipline Vacancies

• Attendant Operator (Chemical):129
• Fitter (Mechanical – ITI):143
• Technician Apprentice – Chemical:107
• Technician Apprentice – Mechanical:49
• Technician Apprentice – Electrica:126
• Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation:39
• Secretarial Assistant (Panipat + Delhi):11
• Accountant:1
• Data Entry Operator (Fresher + Skill):32

Total:637 

Educational Qualifications

• Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications (regular full-time only):
• B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Industrial Chemistry)
• Diploma in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering
• ITI (Fitter) from NCVET / SCVT
• B.A / B.Sc / B.Com
• 12th Pass (for Data Entry Operator)
• Candidates with higher qualifications like B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA are NOT eligible.

Age Limit (as on 31-01-2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years

• Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation:

• SC – 5 Years
• OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
• PwBD – 10 Years 

Selection Process (No Exam)

• No Written Test
• Merit List based on Percentage of Marks
• Preference given to first-time apprenticeship candidates

Tie-breaking:

1. Higher Age

2. Higher Matriculation Marks

Stipend & Benefits

• Monthly stipend as per Apprentices Act
• Accident Insurance Coverage
• Safety Shoes & Helmet (for technical trades)

Paid Leave & Holidays as per rules

Important Dates

Application Start Date: 07 February 2026

Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026

Merit List Release (Tentative): 26 February 2026

Document Verification: 05 – 10 March 2026 

How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice 2026

Step-1:

Register & apply through:

• NAPS Portal – For ITI / Trade Apprentices
• NATS Portal – For Diploma / Technician Apprentices

Step-2:

• Fill mandatory Google Form after portal application.c 
• Both steps are compulsory, otherwise application will be rejected.

Important Instructions

• Apply for only ONE trade
• Incomplete or wrong details → Rejected
• No guarantee of permanent job after training
• Beware of fake job agents – IOCL never charges fees

Download Complete Notification

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