Indian Oil Corporation Limited has announced the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for engagement of apprentices at its Guwahati Refinery and Bongaigaon Refinery units. The notifications were issued on 29 June 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, inviting applications from eligible candidates in Assam and other states.
The IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 covers Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice positions across disciplines such as Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant and Data Entry Operator. There is no written test for this recruitment, and selection will be based on merit in the qualifying examination.
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Vacancies
The IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 vacancies are announced separately for the Guwahati Refinery and the Bongaigaon Refinery. The number of seats, along with category-wise breakup, is given below for each unit.
Guwahati Refinery Vacancies (Advt No. GR/P/APP/2026-27)
| Code | Trade/ Discipline | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Chemical | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter), Mechanical | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler), Mechanical | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice, Chemical | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice, Mechanical | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice, Electrical | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice, Instrumentation | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bongaigaon Refinery Vacancies (Advt No. BGR/Appr/2026/03)
| Code | Trade/ Discipline | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Chemical | 43 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter), Mechanical | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler), Mechanical | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice, Chemical | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice, Mechanical | 20 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice, Electrical | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice, Instrumentation | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
The number of seats indicated is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of the management. For PwBD category, candidates can apply only against identified seats under Codes 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 and 111.
Stipend
As part of the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026, the rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month will be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, the Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended), and Indian Oil Corporation’s guidelines. No specific stipend amount has been mentioned in the notification.
Apprentices engaged under codes 101 to 107 will be provided one pair of safety shoes and a helmet, which are returnable on completion of training. No HRA or company accommodation will be provided to apprentices.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must meet the age limit and educational qualification prescribed for each trade or discipline.
Age Limit
- Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General and EWS candidates.
- Age relaxation of up to 5 years is allowed for SC/ ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates against reserved positions
- PwBD candidates get age relaxation of up to 10 years, with additional relaxation where PwBD overlaps with SC/ ST/ OBC (NCL) reservation.
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Chemical | Educational Qualification 3 years B.Sc. with Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry. |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter), Mechanical | Educational Qualification Matriculation with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with pass class. |
| Trade Apprentice (Boiler), Mechanical | Educational Qualification 3 years B.Sc. with Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry. |
| Technician Apprentice, Chemical Discipline | Educational Qualification 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, or Refinery and Petrochemical Engineering. |
| Technician Apprentice, Mechanical Discipline | Educational Qualification 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. |
| Technician Apprentice, Electrical Discipline | Educational Qualification 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
| Technician Apprentice, Instrumentation Discipline | Educational Qualification 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation and Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | Educational Qualification 3 years B.A., B.Sc. or B.Com. |
| Trade Apprentice – Accountant | Educational Qualification 3 years B.Com. |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | Educational Qualification Class XII pass. |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Educational Qualification Class XII pass with Skill Certificate holder in Domestic Data Entry Operator. |
- General eligibility conditions applicable to the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 include a minimum of 50 percent marks in aggregate for the qualifying examination, relaxed to 45 percent for SC/ST and PwBD candidates against reserved seats.
- Candidates whose results are awaited are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates possessing higher qualifications such as BE, B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB or MCA are not eligible.
- Candidates with job experience of one year or more after acquiring the qualification, or who completed the qualification more than five years ago, are also not eligible.
Selection Process
- There is no written test for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
- Selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination, in descending order, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.
- Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
In case of a tie in marks:
- The candidate senior in age will rank higher.
- If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with a higher percentage in Matriculation will be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, followed by pre-engagement medical fitness examination before the final offer of engagement.
Documents Required
- 10th Pass or Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth
- Class XII marksheet or semester-wise ITI/ Diploma/ Graduation marksheets
- Class XII, ITI, Diploma or Graduation final certificate
- CGPA/ OGPA to percentage conversion certificate, if applicable
- Certificate of date of publication of result, if not mentioned in the marksheet
- SC/ ST/ OBC (NCL) certificate or EWS Income and Asset certificate, or Disability certificate, as applicable
- Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator, for candidates applying under Code 111
- Print of NATS/ NAPS portal registration with applicant details
- Affidavit confirming compliance with eligibility conditions, as per Annexure A
- One original photo ID proof such as Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License or Passport
Steps To Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the Important Links section.
- Candidates applying for Codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110 and 111 must register on the NAPS portal.
- Candidates applying for Codes 104, 105, 106 and 107 must register on the NATS portal or Board of Apprenticeship Training.
- Select the Apprenticeship Opportunities option, choose the relevant IOCL Refinery location, and complete registration with basic details.
- After registering, log in to the respective NATS or NAPS portal and apply against the opportunity using the Establishment ID of the concerned refinery.
- After applying on the NATS or NAPS portal, candidates must also fill the mandatory Microsoft Form available on the official IOCL website.
- Ensure that details filled in both the portal and the Microsoft Form match exactly, as mismatched or incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Submit only one response in the Microsoft Form and keep a record of the submission for future reference.
Candidates applying for the Guwahati Refinery must use Establishment ID EASKMC000002 for NATS and E08191800001 for NAPS. Candidates applying for the Bongaigaon Refinery must use Establishment ID EASCHC000001 for NATS and E07191800001 for NAPS.
Key Dates
| Opening of online application on NAPS/ NATS portal and Microsoft Form | 29th June 2026, 10:00 hrs |
| Last date for submission of online application and Microsoft Form | 28th July 2026, 17:00 hrs |
| Tentative date of publication of list of candidates called for document verification | 5th August 2026 |
| Tentative date of document verification | 11th to 18th August 2026 |
Important Links
| Official Notification – Guwahati Refinery |
| Official Notification – Bongaigaon Refinery |
| NAPS Portal |
| NATS Portal |
| Microsoft Form – Guwahati refinery |
| Microsoft Form – Bongaigaon refinery |
| Official website |
Candidates from Assam looking for more updates on Recruitment, Admit Card and Results can continue following Bohikitap for the latest information on the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and other government job notifications..
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