IOCL 1624 Apprentice Notification 2026

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has officially released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification, announcing 1,624 vacancies across its major refineries (including Mathura, Paradip, Gujarat, and Bongaigaon). If you are a 10th pass, ITI holder, Diploma graduate, or hold a regular Degree, this is a prime opportunity to secure an apprenticeship with a Fortune 500 PSU. The online application window is officially open and will close on July 28, 2026. Read on for a complete breakdown of eligibility criteria, region-wise vacancies, and the direct link to apply online via the NAPS/NATS portal.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Job Location: IOCL Refineries (Bongaigaon, Gujarat, Mathura, Paradip, Guwahati)
Application Mode: Online
Post Name: Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 1624

Bongaigaon Refinery: 144 Posts | Advt. No. BGR/Appr/2026/03
Gujarat Refinery: 647 Posts | Advt. No. JR/01/2026-27
Mathura Refinery: 151 Posts | Advt. No. MR/HR/APP1/2026-27
Paradip Refinery: 582 Posts | Advt. No. PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26
Guwahati Refinery: 102 Posts | Advt. No. GR/P/APP/2026-27

Eligibility Criteria for IOCL 1624 Apprentice Jobs

Qualification for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Trade Apprentice: 10th Pass + ITI in the relevant trade.
Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering.
Graduate Apprentice: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, or BBA.
Data Entry Operator (DEO): 12th Pass.

Age Limit for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

18 to 24 years as on 30.06.2026 (Age Relaxations asper Govt. rules)

Selection Process for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

Selection shall be on the basis of percentage of marks in descending order (aggregate of marks of all subjects of all years/semesters will be considered for eligibility) obtained in the prescribed qualification applicable to the trade applied for and meeting the notified eligibility criteria. Preference shall be given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
In case of tie (two or more) of percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification, the date of birth (senior by age) shall be the factor to be considered (in that order only) to place a candidate’s rank in the merit list. In case same date of birth, candidates having a higher percentage of marks in Matriculation shall be considered.

How to Apply Online for IOCL Apprentice 2026

Eligible candidates must apply online through the prescribed process.

Step 1: First, register on NAPS Portal or NATS Portal and complete 100% profile.
Step 2: Visit the official IOCL website www.iocl.com and go to “What’s New” section.
Step 3: Click on the relevant Refinery Apprentice Advertisement link.
Step 4: Click on “Click here to Register/Apply on NAPS/NATS” and submit your application.
Step 5: After applying on NAPS/NATS, fill the additional information on Microsoft Forms link provided in the advertisement.
Step 6: Submit the application before 28 July 2026. Keep a printout for future reference.