Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has invited applications for engagement of Apprentices at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. The notification, Advertisement No. PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27) dated 14-07-2026, covers 1450 seats across 11 Trade and Technician Apprentice disciplines. There is no written test — selection is purely merit-based on qualifying marks. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 14-07-2026 to 12-08-2026.
IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
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The official notification is published on the IOCL website. A direct PDF download link is not specified in the source document available for this article; candidates should follow the website navigation path described in the "How to Apply" section below, or visit www.iocl.com directly.
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IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex |
| Advertisement No. | PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27) |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1450 |
| Application Mode | Online (NAPS/NATS portal + Microsoft Forms) |
| Job Location | Panipat, Haryana (New Delhi option for Code 108 only) |
| Selection Process | Merit-based (no written test) |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of online application on NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Forms | 14-07-2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last date for submission of online application and Microsoft Forms | 12-08-2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Tentative publication of list of candidates called for Document Verification | 20-08-2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification | 27-08-2026 to 03-09-2026 |
All dates marked "tentative" in the source notification are reproduced here as tentative and are subject to change; candidates should verify updates on www.iocl.com.
IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Code | Trade/Discipline | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Discipline: Chemical | 274 |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter), Discipline: Mechanical | 314 |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Chemical | 327 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Mechanical | 83 |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Electrical | 277 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice, Discipline: Instrumentation | 70 |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (Location: Panipat) | 21 |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant (Location: New Delhi) | 9 |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 2 |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | 55 |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | 18 |
| Total | 1450 |
UR = Un-reserved, EWS = Economically Weaker Section, SC = Scheduled Caste, OBC(NCL) = Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD = Persons with Benchmark Disability. There is no reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) category in the State of Haryana. The number of seats is tentative and may increase or decrease as per management discretion and Presidential Directives on reservation.
IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility (Qualification-wise)
| Code | Trade/Discipline | Qualification Required | Period of Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 3 years B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) | 12 months |
| 102 | Fitter | Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration, Pass class | 12 months |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg. | 12 months |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg. | 12 months |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Electrical and Electronics Engg. | 12 months |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engg./Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg. | 12 months |
| 108 | Secretarial Assistant (Panipat / New Delhi) | 3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com | 15 months |
| 109 | Accountant | 3 years B.Com | 12 months |
| 110 | Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | Class XII pass | 12 months |
| 111 | Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Class XII pass with Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' | 12 months |
Key Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates must have already passed the prescribed qualification as on the date of reckoning eligibility (31-07-2026); those awaiting results are not eligible.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks required (45% for SC and PwBD candidates against seats reserved for them).
- Only regular full-time courses recognized by the concerned Board/University/Institute/NCVET/SCVT are considered; part-time, correspondence or distance-mode qualifications are not eligible.
- Diploma/Graduation/ITI must be in the specific branch/subject listed against the respective code; other branches are not considered.
- Candidates holding higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent are not eligible.
- Candidates with one year or more of job experience after acquiring the qualification are not eligible.
- Candidates who completed the prescribed qualification more than five years before the reckoning date are not eligible.
- A candidate with B.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) may apply for only Code 101 or Code 108, not both. A candidate with B.Com may apply for only Code 108 or Code 109, not both.
- A candidate can apply for only one Trade/Discipline overall; applying for more than one leads to summary rejection.
- For Code 108, candidates must choose either Panipat or New Delhi; applying for both locations leads to summary rejection.
- PwBD candidates can apply only against identified seats under Codes 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 and 111, and must submit a Disability Certificate as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
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IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 24 years as on 31-07-2026 (General/EWS candidates)
- Age proof accepted: Only the Matriculation (Class X) marksheet/certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC | Up to 5 years (against reserved positions) |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 3 years (against reserved positions) |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years, irrespective of reservation of seats |
| PwBD-SC | Additional 5 years relaxation for reserved positions |
| PwBD-OBC(NCL) | Additional 3 years relaxation for reserved positions |
IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Stipend
The stipend payable to apprentices shall be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended), and IOCL's own guidelines. The exact monthly stipend amount is not specified in the notification.
IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
The notification does not specify any application fee details. Not specified.
IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- There is no written test for this recruitment.
- Selection is based on percentage of marks (aggregate of all subjects across all years/semesters) obtained in the prescribed qualification, arranged in descending order, subject to meeting the notified eligibility criteria.
- Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
- In case of a tie in marks, the candidate senior in age (date of birth) is ranked higher; if the date of birth is also the same, higher marks in Matriculation are considered.
- PwBD candidates who avail relaxation in eligibility qualification marks are considered against reserved seats in order of merit within the category, irrespective of their position in the overall select list.
- Filling of seats is solely at the discretion of management based on candidate suitability; no claim arises if seats remain unfilled due to insufficient suitable candidates.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification based on merit list position and the number of seats in each Trade/Discipline.
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IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Documents Required
- 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Class XII marksheet / semester-wise or year-wise ITI (Fitter) marksheets issued by NCVET or SCVT / Graduation / Diploma marksheets
- Class XII / Final ITI (Fitter) / Graduation / Diploma certificate issued by the respective Board/Authority
- CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade conversion certificate to percentage of marks, if applicable
- Certificate from the Principal confirming date of result publication and regular full-time mode of study, if applicable
- SC/ST/Disability Certificate/OBC(NCL) Certificate with Declaration, or EWS Income & Asset Certificate with Declaration, in the prescribed format
- Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' (for Code 111 applicants only)
- Printout of NATS/NAPS portal registration with applicant details
- Affidavit confirming compliance with eligibility conditions (Annexure-I format)
- One original Photo ID proof: Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License / Passport
- Any other certificate/document as specified by IOCL
How to Apply for IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The application process has two mandatory steps. Both must be completed for the application to be considered valid.
Step I: Registration and Application on NAPS/NATS Portal
- For Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110 and 111: Register on the NAPS portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/. Select "Apprenticeship Opportunities," search by location "IOCL, Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex," and select the respective trade, then complete registration and login.
- For Codes 104, 105, 106 and 107: Register on the NATS portal / Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) at https://nats.education.gov.in. After registration, apply to the IOCL Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex advertisement from the dashboard.
| Unit | Establishment ID for NATS | Establishment ID for NAPS |
|---|---|---|
| Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex | NHRPPC000003 | E10150600035 |
Step II: Filling Additional Details on Microsoft Forms
- After applying on the respective NAPS/NATS portal, visit www.iocl.com and submit details in the Microsoft Forms link.
- Submit only one response in the Microsoft Forms.
- Ensure the Enrolment No./Student ID/Registration No. and other details match exactly between Step I and Step II.
- Use the same email ID and mobile number as registered on the NAPS/NATS portal; both must remain valid for at least the next one year.
Navigation path on the website: www.iocl.com > "What's New" > Engagement of Apprentices under Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex 2026 > "Detailed advertisement" (to view the notification) > "Click here to Register/Apply on NAPS/NATS" > "Click here to submit additional information on Microsoft Forms."
IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training in a different trade/discipline may apply again, subject to specific gap-period conditions (minimum 1 year gap generally; different conditions apply for employer-side termination, health/financial hardship, or relocation cases). No waiting period applies for women in the hardship-termination case.
- Candidates whose previous apprenticeship was terminated due to their own failure to fulfil contract terms are not eligible to reapply.
- The Corporation has no obligation to offer regular employment after completion of apprenticeship, and apprentices cannot claim employment rights on this basis.
- Furnishing false or incorrect information at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature and possible criminal prosecution; engagement can also be terminated post-facto if discrepancies are found later.
- Only those declared medically fit in the pre-engagement medical examination will be considered for engagement.
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates appearing for Document Verification are reimbursed single second-class railway fare (shortest route, minimum 30 km distance) on production of tickets.
- No HRA or company accommodation is provided to apprentices.
- Leave admissible: 32 days General Leave (8 days/quarter, including medical grounds) and 12 days Casual Leave per calendar year (pro-rata); unavailed leave lapses at the end of the apprenticeship period.
- Apprentices are covered under Accident Insurance and the Certified Standing Orders applicable to workmen at the training establishment.
- Codes 101, 102, 104, 105, 106 and 107 apprentices are provided one pair of safety shoes and a helmet (returnable on completion of training), wherever applicable.
- Canvassing in any form will render a candidate ineligible.
- Candidates are cautioned against fraudulent job offers circulated via email/social media claiming to be from IOCL; only www.iocl.com and Employment News/Press Notifications should be relied upon.
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IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
- NAPS Portal (Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111): Click here
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