IOCL Panipat Refinery Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 637 Apprentice Posts

The IOCL Panipat Refinery Recruitment 2026 offers 637 Apprentices vacancies at the Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex. Interested candidates can apply online from February 07, 2026, to February 20, 2026, at the IOCL website (iocl.com).


Details for IOCL Panipat Refinery Recruitment 2026:

OrganizationIndian Oil Corporation Limited (Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex)
Post NameApprentices
Total Vacancies637 nos
Application ModeOnline
Age Limit18–24 years as of 31.01.2026
Online Registration Start Date07 February 2026
Last Date for Application20 February 2026
Official Websiteiocl.com

Vacancy Details:

CodeName of Trade/DisciplineNo of Posts
101Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical129 nos
102Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical143 nos
104Technician Apprentice – Chemical107 nos
105Technician Apprentice – Mechanical49 nos
106Technician Apprentice – Electrical126 nos
107Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation39 nos
108Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant (Location- Panipat)03 nos
108Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant (Location- New Delhi)08 nos
109Trade Apprentice – Accountant01 nos
110Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)25 nos
111Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)07 nos

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification & Experience:

Name of Trade/DisciplineQualifications
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical3 years B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – MechanicalMatric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with Pass class
Technician Apprentice – Chemical3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg.
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg.
Technician Apprentice – Electrical3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engg.
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./Instrumentation & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engg. / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg.
Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant (Location- Panipat)3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com
Trade Apprentice Secretarial Assistant (Location- New Delhi)3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com
Trade Apprentice – Accountant3 years B.Com
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)Class XII pass
Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)Class XII pass with Skill Certificate holder in `Domestic Data Entry Operator’

Age Limit:

  • Minimum 18 years and maximum age shall be 24 years as on 31-01-2026 for General/EWS candidates. Relaxation of upper age limit to SC/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates shall be extended as per Govt guidelines.

Selection Process:

  • There shall be No Written Test. Candidates registered on the NAPS/NATS portal and applying against the notification shall be considered for selection as detailed below:
    • Selection shall be based on the 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 a tie (two or more) of the 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.
    • Candidates belonging to PwBD categories, who have availed of relaxation in eligibility qualification marks, will be considered against reserved seats, irrespective of their position in the select list (in order of merit within the category).
    • Filling up of the seats is solely at the discretion of the management based on the suitability of candidates, and no claim will arise for engagement if some of these seats are not filled due to unsuitability/insufficient number of candidates.

How to Apply:

  1. Visit the official website: www.iocl.com.
  2. You must have a valid Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on the NAPS or NATS portal and ensure your profile is fully updated.
  3. You can apply for only one trade/discipline of your choice.
  4. Go to:
    • What’s New → Engagement of Apprentices (Refinery Unit)
    • Open the detailed advertisement
    • Click Register/Apply on NAPS/NATS
    • Then click Submit additional information on Microsoft Form and fill it.
  5. Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active for at least one year. All communication will be through email/SMS/website.
  6. Applications are accepted online only.

Establishment ID of Bongaigaon Refinery:

UnitEstablishment ID for NATSEstablishment ID for NAPS
Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical ComplexNHRPPC000003E10150600035

Important

  • Complete both steps:
    • Step I: Register on NAPS/NATS and apply for the opportunity
    • Step II: Fill out the additional Microsoft form
  • The application is successful only after completing both steps.

Important Dates:

  • Online application start date: 07 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
  • Last date to apply online & submit Microsoft form: 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
  • Tentative date for shortlist (Document Verification list): 26 February 2026
  • Tentative Document Verification dates: 05 March 2026 to 10 March 2026

Important Links:

Apply OnlineNATS | NAPS
Microsoft formClick Here
NotificationClick Here
Official WebsiteClick Here

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