IOCL Apprentice 2026
IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 647 Posts Apply Online
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Gujarat Refinery has released the official notification for Engagement of Apprentices 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for 647 Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice seats through NATS / NAPS portal and must also fill the additional Microsoft Form.
Latest Update: IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application is open from 29 June 2026, 10:00 Hrs. The last date to apply online and fill the Microsoft Form is 28 July 2026, 17:00 Hrs.
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IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Unit | Gujarat Refinery |
| Advertisement No. | JR/01/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 647 |
| Application Mode | Online through NATS / NAPS portal + Microsoft Form |
| Selection Mode | Merit Based, No Written Test |
| Location | Gujarat Refinery, Vadodara |
| Official Website | iocl.com/apprenticeships |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Advertisement Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 29 June 2026, 10:00 Hrs |
| Last Date for NATS / NAPS Application and MS Form | 28 July 2026, 17:00 Hrs |
| Tentative List for Document Verification | 05 August 2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification Dates | 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Qualification | Training Period | Seats |
|---|
| 101 |
Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Discipline - Chemical |
3 years B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry |
12 Months |
120 |
| 102 |
Trade Apprentice Fitter, Discipline - Mechanical |
Matric with ITI in Fitter trade of minimum 2 years duration with pass class |
12 Months |
87 |
| 103 |
Trade Apprentice Boiler, Discipline - Mechanical |
3 years B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry |
24 Months |
19 |
| 104 |
Technician Apprentice - Chemical |
3 years Diploma in Chemical / Petrochemical / Refinery and Petrochemical Engineering |
12 Months |
120 |
| 105 |
Technician Apprentice - Mechanical |
3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
12 Months |
81 |
| 106 |
Technician Apprentice - Electrical |
3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
12 Months |
101 |
| 107 |
Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation |
3 years Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
12 Months |
51 |
| 108 |
Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant |
3 years B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com |
15 Months |
34 |
| 109 |
Trade Apprentice - Accountant |
3 years B.Com |
12 Months |
2 |
| 110 |
Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator, Fresher Apprentices |
Class XII pass |
12 Months |
17 |
| 111 |
Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator, Skill Certificate Holders |
Class XII pass with skill certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator |
12 Months |
15 |
| Total |
647 |
Category-wise Seat Details
| Category | Total Seats |
|---|
| UR | 267 |
| EWS | 64 |
| SC | 46 |
| ST | 97 |
| OBC (NCL) | 174 |
| PwBD | 27 horizontal reservation seats, included in total seats as applicable |
Educational Qualification
| Post Type | Qualification |
|---|
| Trade Apprentice |
Class XII / ITI / Graduate qualification in the relevant trade or discipline as mentioned in the official notification. |
| Technician Apprentice |
3 years Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institute. |
| Graduate Apprentice / Non-Technical Apprentice |
B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com or relevant graduation as per trade code. |
Minimum Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | Minimum 50% marks in aggregate |
| SC / ST / PwBD for reserved seats | Minimum 45% marks in aggregate |
| ITI Qualification | Pass marks in relevant trade |
Candidates whose qualifying examination result is awaited as on the eligibility date are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit as on 30 June 2026 |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| General / EWS Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| SC / ST Relaxation | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) Relaxation | 3 Years |
| PwBD Relaxation | 10 Years, plus category relaxation wherever applicable |
Stipend
| Particular | Details |
|---|
| Monthly Stipend | Stipend will be paid as prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961 / 1973, Apprentices Rules 1992 and IndianOil guidelines. |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| All Candidates | No application fee mentioned in the official notification. |
Selection Process
There will be no written test. Selection will be based on merit from marks obtained in the prescribed qualification for the trade or discipline applied.
- NATS / NAPS registration and application
- Submission of additional details through Microsoft Form
- Merit list based on prescribed qualification marks
- Document verification
- Pre-engagement medical fitness
- Final offer of engagement
How to Apply for IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official IndianOil Apprenticeships page.
- Open Engagement of Apprentices at Gujarat Refinery – 2026.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Register or login on the relevant NATS or NAPS portal.
- Apply for the relevant Gujarat Refinery apprenticeship opportunity.
- After completing NATS / NAPS application, fill the mandatory Microsoft Form.
- Submit only one response in the Microsoft Form.
- Keep the registration / enrolment details safely for future reference.
Completion of both Step I through NATS / NAPS and Step II through Microsoft Form is compulsory for completion of the application process.
Documents Required for Verification
- 10th / Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth
- Class XII marksheet, wherever applicable
- ITI / Graduation / Diploma marksheets and certificates
- CGPA / OGPA / letter grade to percentage conversion certificate, if applicable
- Caste certificate for SC / ST / OBC-NCL candidates, if applicable
- EWS income and asset certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Photo ID proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License or Passport
- Recent passport size photograph
- Apprenticeship registration / enrolment details
Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply for only one trade or discipline.
- Candidates applying for more than one trade or discipline will be rejected.
- Part-time, correspondence or distance education qualification is not eligible.
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE / B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent are not eligible where restricted by notification.
- IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after completion of apprenticeship.
- All updates, corrigendum and notices will be published only on the official IOCL website.
Contact Details
| Unit | Contact No. | Email ID |
|---|
| Gujarat Refinery |
0265-2237169 |
jr-recruitment@indianoil.in |
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IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
How many seats are available in IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 647 apprentice seats.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply through NATS / NAPS portal and fill the Microsoft Form is 28 July 2026, 17:00 Hrs.
What is the advertisement number?
The advertisement number is JR/01/2026-27.
Is there any written test?
No. There will be no written test. Selection will be based on marks in the prescribed qualification.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 24 years for General / EWS candidates as on 30 June 2026. Relaxation is applicable as per rules.
How to apply?
Candidates must apply through the relevant NATS / NAPS portal and then mandatorily fill the additional Microsoft Form.
Is Microsoft Form compulsory?
Yes. Filling the additional Microsoft Form after NATS / NAPS application is compulsory.
Disclaimer: Candidates should verify all details from the official IOCL notification PDF and official Apprenticeships page before applying. ResultPass.in provides this update for information purpose only.
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