Indian Oil Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1,450 Apprentice Vacancies
Last date to apply is August 12, 2026
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has invited online applications for 1,450 Apprentice vacancies at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. The recruitment offers opportunities for Trade Apprentices and Technician Apprentices across multiple disciplines, making it one of the largest apprenticeship drives in the PSU sector this year. The last date to submit applications is August 12, 2026.
Indian Oil Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Advertisement No. | PR/P/Apprentice/60 (2026-27) |
| Post | Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1,450 |
| Training Location | Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, Haryana |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | July 14, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 12, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based |
| Training Duration | 12–15 Months |
Vacancy Details
IOCL has announced vacancies across various technical and non-technical trades, including:
- Trade Apprentice (Attendant Operator – Chemical Plant)
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter)
- Technician Apprentice (Chemical)
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)
- Technician Apprentice (Electrical)
- Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation)
- Secretarial Assistant
- Accountant
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher)
- Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder)
The largest number of vacancies are available in Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines.
Educational Qualification
Candidates possessing any of the following qualifications are eligible, depending on the post:
- Class XII (10+2)
- ITI in relevant trade
- Diploma in Engineering
- B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics)
- B.Com
- BA
- Other prescribed qualifications mentioned in the notification
Applicants must have passed the qualifying examination on or before the prescribed cut-off date.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years (as on July 31, 2026)
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD and other reserved categories as per Government of India norms.
Selection Process
There will be no written examination.
Selection will be based on:
- Merit prepared from marks obtained in the qualifying examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
Final engagement will be subject to successful verification of eligibility and medical standards.
Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend in accordance with the Apprentices Act and Government of India guidelines.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should:
- Register on the NAPS or NATS portal, depending on the applicable trade.
- Complete the online apprenticeship registration.
- Submit the required application through the prescribed Microsoft Form.
- Upload all necessary documents before the closing date.
Candidates must complete both the apprenticeship portal registration and the online application form for their application to be considered.
Important Dates
- Online Application Begins: July 14, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: August 12, 2026
- Tentative Merit List: August 20, 2026
- Document Verification: August 27 to September 3, 2026
