IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 246 Technician & Trade Apprentice Vacancies in Assam
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced the recruitment of 246 Apprentice positions under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended). The vacancies are available at Bongaigaon Refinery and Guwahati Refinery for eligible candidates seeking opportunities as Technician and Trade Apprentices.
Interested applicants can review the eligibility requirements, age criteria, educational qualifications, stipend details, and application process before submitting their online applications.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 246 Posts |
| Job Location | Bongaigaon & Guwahati Refineries, Assam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Recruitment Type | Technician & Trade Apprentice |
Refinery-wise Vacancy Distribution
- Bongaigaon Refinery: 144 Posts
- Guwahati Refinery: 102 Posts
Monthly Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and the guidelines issued by Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
Eligibility Criteria for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Age Limit
Applicants must be between 18 years and 24 years of age as on 30 June 2026. The upper age limit applies to candidates belonging to the General and EWS categories.
Age Relaxation
The relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved categories is as follows:
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC Candidates: 3 years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualification for the respective apprentice trade.
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
Discipline: Chemical
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) of 3 years duration with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry.
Trade Apprentice (Boiler)
Discipline: Mechanical
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) of 3 years duration with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry.
Technician Apprentice
Discipline: Chemical
- Three-year Diploma in:
- Chemical Engineering
- Petrochemical Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Refinery & Petrochemical Engineering
Technician Apprentice
Discipline: Mechanical
- Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Technician Apprentice
Discipline: Instrumentation
- Three-year Diploma in:
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Instrumentation & Electronics
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Technician Apprentice
Discipline: Electrical
- Three-year Diploma in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant
- Three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce.
Trade Apprentice – Accountant
- Three-year Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com).
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)
- Passed Class XII (Higher Secondary).
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder)
- Passed Class XII along with a Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator.
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must complete the application process in two stages.
Step 1: Apprenticeship Registration
Applicants are required to register themselves on the appropriate apprenticeship portal according to their trade category:
- Apprenticeship India Portal: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
- National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS): https://nats.education.gov.in/
After successful registration, candidates should locate and apply for the apprenticeship opportunities notified by IOCL Guwahati Refinery or IOCL Bongaigaon Refinery through their respective dashboards.
Step 2: Online Application to IOCL
After completing the apprenticeship registration, candidates need to submit the online application through the official IOCL recruitment portal by following these steps:
- Visit the official recruitment portal.
- Navigate to the Important Web Links section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link and complete the registration process.
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Enter all personal, educational, and other required details carefully.
- Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Verify all information before final submission.
- Submit the application form successfully.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important Dates of IOCL Apprentice 2026
- Starting date of submission of application: 29th June, 2026
- Last date of submission of application: 28th July, 2026
- Tentative date of publication of list candidates called for Document Verification: 5th August 2026
- Date of Document Verification: 11th to 18th August 2026
Important Web-Links of IOCL Apprentice Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Bongaigaon | Guwahati |
| NATS/ NAPS Form | NATS | NAPS |
| Advertisement Details | Bongaigaon | Guwahati |
| Official Website | Click Here |
