IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 637 Posts
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IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 637 Posts

IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification released for 637 Apprentice vacancies. Eligible candidates with ITI, Diploma, 12th, B.Sc, B.Com can apply online from 07 February 2026 to 20 February 2026 through NAPS/NATS portal and Google Forms.

Applications open·Feb 7, 2026·637 vacancies

Applications for this role have closed.

Last date to apply was Feb 20, 2026

Deadline: Feb 20, 2026 · Last date approaching

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Vacancy count, salary, fee, age limit, selection process, and qualification details are included below.

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A) IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Notification 2026

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the official notification for IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. PR/P/Apprentice/59(2025-26). A total of 637 Apprentice vacancies are announced for Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts.

The online application process has started on 07 February 2026 and will remain open till 20 February 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the NAPS/NATS portal along with mandatory Google Form submission. Selection will be purely merit-based.


B) IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking apprenticeship training in India’s leading PSU.

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Unit NamePanipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
Recruitment NameIOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Post NameApprentice (Trade & Technician)
Total Vacancies637 Posts
Application ModeOnline
Age Limit18 to 24 Years
Qualification12th / ITI / Diploma / Graduate
Selection ProcessMerit-Based
Official Websitewww.iocl.com

C) IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Candidates must complete the application process within the scheduled timeline.

EventDate
Notification Release Date07 February 2026
Apply Online Start Date07 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online20 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Date of Reckoning Eligibility31 January 2026
DV Shortlist Date (Tentative)26 February 2026
Document Verification05 to 10 March 2026

D) IOCL Apprentice Vacancy Details

A total of 637 vacancies are distributed across various trades and disciplines.

Trade / DisciplineVacancies
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)129
Fitter (Mechanical)143
Technician Apprentice – Chemical107
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical49
Technician Apprentice – Electrical126
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation39
Secretarial Assistant (Panipat)3
Secretarial Assistant (New Delhi)8
Accountant1
Data Entry Operator (Fresher)25
Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate)7
Total637

Note: There is no ST reservation in Haryana State.


E) Eligibility Criteria for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

E1) Educational Qualification

Post NameQualification Required
Attendant Operator (Chemical)B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Industrial Chemistry)
Fitter (Mechanical)Matric + ITI in Fitter Trade
Technician Apprentice (Chemical)Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Technician Apprentice (Electrical)Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation)Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
Secretarial AssistantB.A/B.Sc/B.Com
AccountantB.Com
Data Entry Operator (Fresher)12th Pass
Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate)12th Pass + Skill Certificate

Important Notes:

  • Minimum 50% marks required (45% for SC/PwBD).
  • Only regular full-time courses are eligible.
  • Candidates with higher qualifications like B.Tech/MBA are not eligible.

E2) Age Limit

CriteriaAge
Minimum Age18 Years
Maximum Age24 Years
Cut-off Date31 January 2026

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation
SC5 Years
OBC-NCL3 Years
PwBD10 Years
PwBD-SC15 Years
PwBD-OBC13 Years

F) IOCL Apprentice Application Fee

CategoryFee
All CandidatesNIL (No Fee)

There is no application fee for any category.


G) Salary / Stipend Details

ComponentDetails
StipendAs per Apprentices Act
AccommodationNot Provided
Safety EquipmentProvided for specific trades
Leave32 General + 12 Casual
InsuranceAccident Insurance Coverage

Note: Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment.


H) Selection Process

Selection will be purely merit-based without any written exam.

Stages of Selection:

  • Merit list based on qualification marks
  • Preference to first-time apprentices
  • Tie-breaking by Date of Birth
  • Document Verification
  • Pre-Engagement Medical Test
  • Final Selection

I) Important Links

ParticularsLink
Official Notification PDFNotification link
Apply Online LinkApply link
Register on NAPS PortalApply link
Register on NATS PortalApply link
Official Websitewww.iocl.com
Applications open·Feb 7, 2026·637 vacancies

Applications for this role have closed.

Last date to apply was Feb 20, 2026

Deadline: Feb 20, 2026 · Last date approaching

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the eligibility for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have 12th/ITI/Diploma/Graduate qualification as per post requirement with minimum 50% marks.
2) What is the age limit for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 31 January 2026.
3) How many vacancies are there in IOCL Apprentice Notification 2026?
A total of 637 Apprentice vacancies are available.
4) What is the selection process for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on merit list followed by document verification and medical test.
5) Is there any exam in IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no written examination.
6) What is the last date to apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 20 February 2026.
7) What is the application fee for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There is no application fee for any category.
8) What is the stipend for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Stipend is payable as per Apprentices Act norms.
9) How to apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must register on NAPS/NATS portal and also fill the mandatory Google Form.
10) Is experience required for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No, freshers are eligible.
11) What is the official website for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The official website is www.iocl.com
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