Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released recruitment notifications for the engagement of 372 Technician and Trade Apprentices at Bongaigaon Refinery, Guwahati Refinery and Digboi Refinery under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the prescribed apprenticeship portals and IOCL recruitment portal.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
|---|---|
| Name of Post | Technician & Trade Apprentice |
| Total Posts | 372 Posts |
| Bongaigaon Refinery | 144 Posts |
| Guwahati Refinery | 102 Posts |
| Digboi Refinery | 126 Posts |
| Qualification | B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/Diploma/ITI/Class XII |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 Years |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit Based |
IOCL Apprentice Vacancy Details
A total of 372 Apprentice vacancies are available under different refinery units:
- Bongaigaon Refinery: 144 Posts
- Guwahati Refinery: 102 Posts
- Digboi Refinery: 126 Posts
The vacancies are available for various Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice disciplines.
IOCL Apprentice Educational Qualification
The educational qualification varies according to the trade/discipline.
Trade Apprentice
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical
- 3 years B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry
Boiler – Mechanical
- 3 years B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry
Fitter – Mechanical
- Matric/10th pass with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration.
Secretarial Assistant
- 3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com
Accountant
- 3 years B.Com
Data Entry Operator – Fresher
- Class XII Pass
Data Entry Operator – Skill Certificate Holder
- Class XII pass with Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator.
Technician Apprentice
Chemical
- 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Petrochemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Refinery & Petrochemical Engineering
Mechanical
- 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Instrumentation
- 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Electrical
- 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD-OBC (NCL): 13 years
- PwBD-SC/ST: 15 years
Stipend
The selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules and IOCL guidelines.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for apprenticeship engagement will be made as per the merit-based selection process prescribed by IOCL, followed by Document Verification and other applicable formalities.
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates need to complete the apprenticeship registration and then apply for the relevant IOCL advertisement.
Step 1: Apprenticeship Registration
Candidates should register on the appropriate portal:
- Apprenticeship India: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- NATS: nats.education.gov.in
After successful registration, candidates need to search for the relevant IOCL apprenticeship opportunity and apply through their dashboard as applicable to their trade/discipline.
Step 2: Apply on IOCL Portal
- Scroll down and visit the Important Web-Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form.
- Complete the registration process.
- Login using the required credentials.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Dates of IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start – Bongaigaon & Guwahati | 29 June 2026 |
| Application Start – Digboi | 8 July 2026 |
| Last Date – Bongaigaon & Guwahati | 28 July 2026 |
| Last Date – Digboi | 31 July 2026 |
| Publication of DV List | 5 August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification | 11–18 August 2026 |
Important Web-Links of IOCL Apprentice Vacancy
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application – Bongaigaon | Click Here |
| Online Application – Guwahati | Click Here |
| Online Application – Digboi | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Bongaigaon | Guwahati | Digboi |
FAQs – IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available in IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 372 Technician and Trade Apprentice posts are available.
What is the age limit for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment?
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates.
What is the application fee?
There is no application fee.
What is the selection process?
Candidates will be selected through the prescribed merit-based selection process, followed by document verification.
Where are the vacancies available?
The vacancies are available at Bongaigaon Refinery, Guwahati Refinery and Digboi Refinery.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 28 July 2026 for Bongaigaon/Guwahati Refinery and 31 July 2026 for Digboi Refinery.