Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Apprentices at its Panipat Refinery. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 637 vacancies. All eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website of IOCL.
The online application process for IOCL Panipat Refinery Recruitment 2026 began on 7 February 2026, and candidates can submit their applications until 20 February 2026. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and not more than 24 years of age to be eligible.
| IOCL Panipat Refinery Recruitment 2026 |
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) : Short Details of Notification Advertisement No.- PR/P/Apprentice/59(2025-26) | Short Details of Notification https://sarkarinaukari.live/ |
| Important Date |
| • Notification Released : 07 February 2026 • Application Start : 07 February 2026 • Last Date for Apply Online : 20 February 2026 • Last Date for Fee payment : 20 February 2026 • Correction Date : As Per Schedule • Exam Date : Notify Soon • Admit Card : Before Exam • Result Date : Notify Soon |
| Application Fees |
| • No Application Fee • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only. |
| Age Limit |
| • Minimum Age : 18 Years • Maximum Age : 24 Years • Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules. |
| No. of Post |
| 637 Posts |
| Vacancy Details | |
| Trade / Discipline | No. Of Posts |
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 129 |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical | 143 |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 107 |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 49 |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 126 |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 39 |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (Panipat) | 3 |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (New Delhi) | 8 |
| Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 25 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) | 7 |
| All Trades/Disciplines | 637 |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Trade/Discipline | Qualification |
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 3 years B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD) |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter) | Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with Pass class |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg. with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD) |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg. with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD) |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg./Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engg. with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD) |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engg./Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg. with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD) |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD) |
| Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 3 years B.Com with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD) |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) | Class XII pass with Skill Certificate in ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD) |
| Salary |
| As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL guidelines. |
| Selection Process |
| • Merit List • Document Verification • Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test • Final Engagement |
| IOCL Panipat Refinery Recruitment 2026: How to Apply |
| 1. Visit the official website of IOCL at https://iocl.com/. Candidates can apply online from 07 February 2026 to 20 February 2026. 2. Applicants should carefully read the official notification for “IOCL Panipat Refinery Recruitment 2026” before applying. 3. Ensure that all required documents are ready, including eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and basic information. 4. Keep scanned copies of necessary documents such as photographs, signatures, and ID proof prepared for upload. 5. Before submitting the application form, thoroughly review the preview and verify all entered details. 6. After final submission, take a printout of the completed application form for future reference. |
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
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