| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Name of Post | Technician and Trade Apprentice |
| No of Posts | 372 posts |
| Qualification | B.A./B.Sc/B.Com/ Diploma/ Class XII |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Start Date | 29th June, 2026 | 8th July 2026 |
| Last Date | 28th July, 2026 | 31st July 2026 |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released three (3) employment notifications for the recruitment of 246 Technician and Trade Apprentice posts in Bongaigaon Refinery and Guwahati Refinery under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended. Interested and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official notification, educational qualification, age limit, Pay details, and application procedure to be followed.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Details
Name of post: Apprentice
No of posts: 372 posts
No of posts: 372 posts
Refinery-wise vacancy:
- Bongaigaon Refinery: 144
- Guwahati Refinery: 102
- Digboi Refinery: 126
Stipend: Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/ Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and Corporation’s guidelines.
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Eligibility Criteria of IOCL Apprentice Recruitment
Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be minimum 18 years and maximum age shall be 24 years as on 30-06-2026 for General/EWS candidates.
Age Relaxation: The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
# SC/ST: 5 years
# OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
# PwBD: 10 years
Age Relaxation: The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
# SC/ST: 5 years
# OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
# PwBD: 10 years
# PwBD-OBC (NCL): 13 years
# PwBD-SC/ST: 15 years
Educational Qualification:
Trade Apprentice -Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Discipline - Chemical: 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
Trade Apprentice (Boiler) Discipline - Mechanical: 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
Educational Qualification:
Trade Apprentice -Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Discipline - Chemical: 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
Trade Apprentice (Boiler) Discipline - Mechanical: 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
Trade Apprentice (Fitter) Discipline - Mechanical: Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with Pass class.
Technician Apprentice Discipline - Chemical: 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology / Refinery and Petrochemical Engg.
Technician Apprentice Discipline - Mechanical: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg.
Technician Apprentice Discipline- Instrumentation: 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg/ Instrumentation & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engg, / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Technician Apprentice Discipline - Chemical: 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology / Refinery and Petrochemical Engg.
Technician Apprentice Discipline - Mechanical: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg.
Technician Apprentice Discipline- Instrumentation: 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg/ Instrumentation & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engg, / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Technician Apprentice Discipline – Electrical: 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Trade Apprentice- Secretarial Assistant: 3 years B.A./B.Sc/B.Com
Trade Apprentice- Accountant: 3 years B.Com
Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices): Class XII pass
Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): Class XII pass with Skill Certificate holder in `Domestic Data Entry Operator’.
Trade Apprentice- Secretarial Assistant: 3 years B.A./B.Sc/B.Com
Trade Apprentice- Accountant: 3 years B.Com
Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices): Class XII pass
Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): Class XII pass with Skill Certificate holder in `Domestic Data Entry Operator’.
How to Apply for IOCL Recruitment ?
STEP 1:
# Candidates are advised to register as a Technician/ Trade Apprentice online in the following portals under the respective State as per their trades :
a) https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
b) https://nats.education.gov.in/
a) https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
b) https://nats.education.gov.in/
After successful registration, candidates have to apply to the advertisement notified by IOCL Guwahati Refinery/ Bongaigaon Refinery Unit on their dashboard
STEP 2:
After registration, interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy by visiting official IOCL Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process.
- In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
- Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
- At the end, submit the form.
- Don't forget to take a print out of the application form .
Important Dates of IOCL Apprentice 2026
- Starting date of submission of application: 29th June, 2026 (Bongaigaon, Guwahati Refinery)
- Starting date of submission of application: 8th July 2026 (Digboi Refinery)
- Last date of submission of application: 28th July, 2026 (Bongaigaon, Guwahati Refinery)
- Last date of submission of application: 31st July 2026 (Digboi Refinery)
- Tentative date of publication of list candidates called for Document Verification: 5th August 2026
- Date of Document Verification: 11th to 18th August 2026
Important Web-Links of IOCL Apprentice Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Bongaigaon | Guwahati | Digboi |
| NATS/ NAPS Form | NATS | NAPS |
| Advertisement Details | Bongaigaon | Guwahati | Digboi |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the starting date to apply online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment ?
The starting date to apply online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment is 29th June, 2026 for Bongaigaon & Guwahati Refinery and for Digboi Refinery it is 8th July 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment is 28th July, 2026 for Bongaigaon & Guwahati Refinery and for Digboi Refinery it is 31st July 2026.
How many posts are vacant under IOCL Apprentice Recruitment ?
The total number of posts under IOCL Apprentice Recruitment is 372.
