IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), one of India’s leading Maharatna Public Sector Undertakings and a Fortune Global 500 company, has released the IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 279 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended).

Eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS/NATS Portal and submit the required Microsoft/Google Form before the last date.

Interested candidates can check complete details, including vacancy, eligibility, age limit, selection process, important dates, and application procedure below.

Details for IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details:

Total Vacancy: 279 Posts

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess the required qualifications for the respective trade.

Trade Apprentice (Attendant Operator)

• B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry

Trade Apprentice (Fitter)

• Matric + ITI (Fitter)

Trade Apprentice (Boiler)

• B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry

Technician Apprentice (Chemical)

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Petrochemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Refinery & Petrochemical Engineering

Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Technician Apprentice (Electrical)

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation)

• Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Trade Apprentice (Secretarial Assistant)

• BA/BSc/BCom

Trade Apprentice (Accountant)

• B.Com

Data Entry Operator (Fresher)

• Class XII Pass

Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder)

• Class XII Pass with Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator

Minimum Marks

• General/OBC/EWS: 50%
• SC/ST/PwBD: 45%

Age Limit

As of 30 June 2026

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per the Government of India rules.

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years

Training Duration

• Most Trades: 12 Months
• Secretarial Assistant: 15 Months
• Boiler Trade: 24 Months

Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL guidelines.

Selection Process

There will be No Written Examination.

Selection will be based on:

• Merit is prepared on the aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
• Preference will be given to candidates applying for an apprenticeship for the first time.
• Document Verification.
• Medical Examination.

How to Apply:

Follow these steps carefully to complete your application successfully:

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to the official IOCL Apprenticeship page: IOCL Apprenticeships Portal

Click on “Engagement of Apprentices under Refineries Division – Haldia Refinery” and read the detailed notification.

Step 2: Register on the Appropriate Portal

Register on the portal based on the post you are applying for:

For Trade Apprentice Posts (Codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110 & 111):

• Register on the NAPS Portal.
• Apply for the Haldia Refinery opportunity using:
  • Establishment ID: E11191900001

For Technician Apprentice Posts (Codes 104, 105, 106 & 107):

• Register on the NATS Portal.
• Apply for the Haldia Refinery opportunity using:
  • Establishment ID: EWBMEC000002

Step 3: Apply for the Apprenticeship

• Log in to your NAPS/NATS account.
• Search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Haldia Refinery.
• Select the eligible trade/discipline.
• Submit your application.

Step 4: Submit the Microsoft/Google Form (Mandatory)

After successfully applying through NAPS/NATS:

• Return to the IOCL recruitment page.
• Click “Submit Additional Information on Microsoft/Google Form.”
• Fill in all the required details.
• Submit the form.

Important: Completing both the NAPS/NATS application and the Microsoft/Google Form is mandatory. Applications with only one step completed will not be considered.

Step 5: Verify Your Details

Before final submission, ensure:

• Your educational details and marks are correct.
• Your category details are accurate.
• Your NAPS/NATS Registration Number matches the Microsoft/Google Form.
• You use the same email ID and mobile number on both platforms.

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Class 10 Certificate
• Class 12/Diploma/Degree/ITI Mark Sheets
• Final Passing Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• NAPS/NATS Registration
• Recent Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card or Other Valid Photo ID
• Affidavit (Annexure-A)

Important Dates

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