The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has officially released a recruitment notification for 58 Technician and Trade Apprentice positions at its Bongaigaon Refinery unit under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official portals before the closing date.
📋 Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Organization Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Refinery Unit | Bongaigaon Refinery |
| Post Names | Technician & Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 58 Posts |
| Application Fee | Nil (Free) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Starting Date | 28th September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18th October 2026 |
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 28th September 2026
- Application Closing Date: 18th October 2026
- Tentative List for Document Verification: 26th October 2026
- Document Verification Dates: 4th to 6th November 2026
📊 Trade-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Trade / Discipline | Total Posts |
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) [Chemical] | 36 |
| Trade Apprentice (Boiler) [Mechanical] | 14 |
| Technician Apprentice [Instrumentation] | 08 |
| Total | 58 |
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As on 30th September 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years (for General/EWS candidates)
Age Relaxations
- OBC: 3 Years
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- PwBD (UR & EWS): 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC & ST): 15 Years
Educational Qualifications
- Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant): 3-year B.Sc. degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry.
- Trade Apprentice (Boiler – Mechanical): 3-year B.Sc. degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry.
- Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation): 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation & Electronics, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.
🏆 Selection Process Highlights
- No Written Test: Selections are completely merit-based.
- Merit Calculation: Based on the overall percentage of marks obtained across all years/semesters of the qualifying degree/diploma.
- Preference: Candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time will be given priority.
- Tie-Breaker: Older candidates will be ranked higher if total marks match. If dates of birth are identical, Matriculation marks will serve as the deciding factor.
✍️ How to Apply Online
Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete your application:
- Step 1 (Portal Registration): Register yourself on the national apprenticeship portals depending on your trade:
- Apprenticeship India Portal
- NATS Portal
- Once registered, apply specifically to the IOCL Bongaigaon Refinery unit dashboard.
- Step 2 (IOCL Portal): Visit the official IOCL recruitment webpage.
- Complete the online registration and log into your profile.
- Fill in your personal details, academic qualifications, and upload the required documents.
- Submit your form and take a physical printout of the final application for future verification rounds.
Important Web-Links of IOCL Apprentice Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| NATS/ NAPS Form | NATS | NAPS |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Official Helpline: 03664-253136 | Email: bgrrecruit@indianoil.in
