| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Name of Post | Technician and Trade Apprentice |
| No of Posts | 58 posts |
| Qualification | B.Sc/Diploma |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Start Date | 28th September, 2026 |
| Last Date | 18th October 2026 |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 58 Technician and Trade Apprentice posts in Bongaigaon 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.
Last date of submission of applications is 18th October 2026.
IOCL Apprentice Vacancy Details
Name of post: Apprentice
No of posts: 58 posts
No of posts: 58 posts
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.
Helpline: 03664-253136 | bgrrecruit@indianoil.in
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Trade-wise Vacancy Details
| Trade/Discipline | No of posts |
| Trade Apprentice -Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Discipline - Chemical | 36 |
| Trade Apprentice (Boiler) Discipline - Mechanical | 14 |
| Technician Apprentice Discipline- Instrumentation | 8 |
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 30th September 2026 for General/EWS candidates.
Age Relaxation: The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
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)
Age Relaxation: The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD - UR & EWS
| 10 years |
| PwBD - OBC | 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)
Technician Apprentice Discipline- Instrumentation: 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg/ Instrumentation & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engg, / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
Selection Process
- No written test will be conducted.
- Selection will be based on merit, considering the overall percentage of marks obtained in all subjects across all years/semesters of the required qualification.
- Candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time will be given preference.
- In case of a tie, the older candidate will be ranked higher. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with higher Matriculation marks will get preference.
- PwBD candidates who received relaxation in qualifying marks will be considered against reserved seats based on merit within their category.
- The final engagement will depend on the availability of seats and suitability of candidates. The management may leave seats vacant if suitable or sufficient candidates are not available.
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 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: 28th September 2026
- Last date of submission of application: 18th October, 2026
- Tentative date of publication of list candidates called for Document Verification: 26th October, 2026
- Date of Document Verification: 04th to 06th November 2026
Important Web-Links of IOCL Apprentice Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| NATS/ NAPS Form | NATS | NAPS |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Free Tools | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| 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 28th September 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment is 18th October, 2026.
How many posts are vacant under IOCL Apprentice Recruitment ?
The total number of posts under IOCL Apprentice Recruitment is 58.
