IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprenticeship 2026

IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprenticeship 2026 - 1450 Vacancies

Brief Information

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), one of India's largest commercial undertakings and a Fortune "Global 500" Company, has released a recruitment notification for engagement of 1,450 Apprentices at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. Candidates with B.Sc., Diploma, ITI, B.Com, B.A., and Class XII qualifications are eligible to apply. The selection will be based on merit without any written test. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Forms between 14-07-2026 and 12-08-2026.

Overview

Organization/Department	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) - Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
Post Name	Apprentice (Various Trades/Disciplines)
Qualification	B.Sc., Diploma, ITI, B.Com, B.A., Class XII
Age Limit	18-24 Years (Relaxation for SC/OBC/PwBD)
Apply Date	14-07-2026
Last Date	12-08-2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Apply Fees	No Application Fee
Salary (Monthly)	As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 Rules
Job Location	Panipat, Haryana (and New Delhi for Code 108)
Apply Mode	Online (NAPS/NATS Portal + Microsoft Forms)
Official Website	www.iocl.com
Join on Whatsapp	WhatsApp Channel WhatsApp Group

Important Dates

Notification Date	14-07-2026
Apply Start	14-07-2026 (10:00 Hrs)
Last Date to Apply	12-08-2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Date of Reckoning Eligibility	31-07-2026
Publication of Document Verification List	20-08-2026 (Tentative)
Document Verification Dates	27-08-2026 to 03-09-2026 (Tentative)

Age Limit (As on 31-07-2026)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General/EWS	18 Years	24 Years
SC	18 Years	29 Years (5 Years Relaxation)
OBC(NCL)	18 Years	27 Years (3 Years Relaxation)
PwBD	18 Years	34 Years (10 Years Relaxation)
PwBD-SC	18 Years	39 Years
PwBD-OBC(NCL)	18 Years	37 Years

Age Proof: Matriculation (Class X) Certificate issued by recognized Board only

Educational Qualification Details

Minimum Percentage: 50% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | 45% for SC/PwBD (for reserved seats)
Mode of Study: Regular Full-Time Course Only (No Part-Time/Correspondence/Distance Education)
Qualification Validity: Must have already passed as on 31-07-2026 (Result Awaited candidates NOT eligible)
CGPA/OGPA Conversion: Equivalent percentage must be indicated as per University/Board norms
ITI Qualification: Only regular full-time ITI course recognised by NCVET/SCVT
Lateral Entry Diploma: Candidates admitted in 2nd year of Diploma through lateral entry are eligible

Vacancy Details

Code	Trade/Discipline	Qualification	Training Period	Total Seats	UR	EWS	SC	OBC(NCL)	PwBD
101	Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)	B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Industrial Chemistry)	12 Months	274	120	28	54	72	Nil
102	Trade Apprentice (Fitter)	Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade (2 Years)	12 Months	314	138	31	60	85	20
104	Technician Apprentice - Chemical	3 Years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology	12 Months	327	144	33	62	88	Nil
105	Technician Apprentice - Mechanical	3 Years Diploma in Mechanical Engg.	12 Months	83	37	8	16	22	6
106	Technician Apprentice - Electrical	3 Years Diploma in Electrical Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engg.	12 Months	277	121	28	53	75	15
107	Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation	3 Years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engg.	12 Months	70	31	7	13	19	5
108	Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant (Panipat)	B.A./B.Sc./B.Com	15 Months	21	9	2	4	6	4
108	Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant (New Delhi)	B.A./B.Sc./B.Com	15 Months	9	4	1	2	2	1
109	Trade Apprentice - Accountant	B.Com	12 Months	21	10	0	11	0	0
110	Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	Class XII Pass	12 Months	55	24	5	11	15	5
111	Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	Class XII Pass with Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator'	12 Months	18	8	2	3	5	1

Total: 1,450 Vacancies (UR: 637 | EWS: 145 | SC: 276 | OBC(NCL): 392 | PwBD: 58)

Note: No reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) category in Haryana State.

Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Details

Identified Seats for PwBD: Codes 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 & 111

Eligible PwBD Categories:

PV: Low Vision, Blind (Physical - Vision)
PH: Hard of Hearing, Deaf (Physical - Hearing)
PL: Musculoskeletal (OH-OA/OL), Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured (Physical - Locomotor)
Multiple Disabilities: Combination of above

Key Requirements: Minimum 40% disability certified by competent authority as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017. Must be capable of performing assigned tasks using suitable aids.

Reservation Rules

SC Seats: If unavailable, filled by OBC candidates, then UR candidates
OBC Seats: If unavailable, filled by SC candidates, then UR candidates
EWS Seats: If unavailable, filled by UR candidates
PwBD Seats: If unavailable, filled by candidates with minimum physical fitness standards

Ineligibility Conditions

Candidates are NOT eligible if they:

Hold higher qualifications (B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent)
Have job experience of 1 year or more after attaining qualification
Exceed 5 years after acquiring prescribed qualification
Have qualification through Part-Time/Correspondence/Distance Education mode
Previous apprenticeship terminated due to candidate's failure (Never eligible)
Applied for multiple trades (Applications for more than one trade will be rejected)
For Code 108: Applying for both Panipat and New Delhi locations

Selection Process

Merit Based Selection: No Written Test. Selection based on percentage of marks in prescribed qualification (descending order)
First Preference: Candidates applying for first-time apprenticeship
Tie-Breaking Criteria:
- Higher percentage marks in prescribed qualification
- Senior by age (date of birth)
- If same date of birth: Higher percentage in Matriculation
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates called based on merit and seat availability
Pre-Engagement Medical Examination: Only medically fit candidates considered

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend: As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended)
Personal Protective Equipment: For Codes 101, 102, 104, 105, 106 & 107 - One pair of safety shoes & one helmet (returnable)
Accommodation: No HRA or Company accommodation provided
Leave & Holidays: General Leave - 32 days (@8 days per quarter); Casual Leave - 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata); Holidays as observed in establishment
Insurance: Accident Insurance Coverage provided

Documents Required for Verification

S.No.	Document
1	Class X Certificate (Date of Birth Proof) issued by concerned education board
2	Class XII Marksheet issued by concerned education board
3	Semester-wise/Year-wise Mark Sheets (ITI/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering)
4	Final Certificate (Class XII/ITI/Graduation/Diploma) issued by respective Board/Authority
5	CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to Percentage Conversion Certificate (if applicable)
6	Date of Result Declaration Certificate (if not on marksheet) from Principal
7	Regular Full-Time Course Certificate & Good Conduct Certificate from Principal
8	Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) in prescribed format
9	Skill Certificate (for Code 111) - Domestic Data Entry Operator
10	NAPS/NATS Portal Registration Print with applicant details
11	Affidavit (Annexure-I) confirming compliance with all eligibility conditions
12	Photo ID Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport) - Original

Application Process (Two-Step Process)

STEP I: Registration on NAPS/NATS Portal

For Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110 & 111:

Portal: NAPS (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/)
Establishment ID: E10150600035
Search: IOCL, Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex

For Codes 104, 105, 106 & 107:

Portal: NATS/BOAT (https://nats.education.gov.in/)
Establishment ID: NHRPPC000003

STEP II: Microsoft Forms Submission

Link available on www.iocl.com under 'What's New' section
Fill additional details mandatorily
Single response only

Important: BOTH steps must be completed for application to be considered. Incomplete applications will be treated as "Rejected".

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Important Notes

No Obligation for Employment: Upon completion of apprenticeship, IOCL has NO obligation to offer employment, and apprentices cannot claim right for employment.
Preference: Candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time will be given preference.
Medical Fitness: Pre-engagement medical examination mandatory. Only medically fit candidates considered.
False Information: Furnishing false information leads to candidature cancellation and criminal prosecution.
Disputes: Subject to jurisdiction of local Court at Panipat.
Canvassing: In any form liable to render candidate ineligible.
Beware of Frauds: Candidates cautioned not to fall prey to dubious agencies. Only rely on information at www.iocl.com.

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF (Available at www.iocl.com)
Apply Online (NAPS)	Apply Here - NAPS Portal
Apply Online (NATS)	Apply Here - NATS Portal
Microsoft Forms	Fill Additional Details (Link at www.iocl.com)
Official Website	www.iocl.com
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