IOCL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 272 Posts, Apply by 6 Dec
Job Summary:
• Who: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Refinery
• What: Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice — 272 vacancies
• When: 6 November — 6 December 2026
• Where: Barauni, Bihar
• Apply: Online on NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Form via www.iocl.com
IOCL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 272 posts for B.Sc and Diploma holders. You must apply online by 6 December 2026.
Key Dates — IOCL Trade Apprentice 2026
| Online application starts | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 December 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 30 November 2026 |
| Document verification list (tentative) | 11 December 2026 |
| Document verification (tentative) | 14 — 18 December 2026 |
Application Fees — IOCL Trade Apprentice 2026
| Application fee | Not specified in the official notification |
Age Limit — IOCL Trade Apprentice 2026
Your age must be between 18 and 24 years on 30 November 2026. Your Class 10 marksheet is the only proof of age.
| Category | Age relaxation |
| SC / ST | Up to 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 3 years |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years |
| PwBD with SC / ST | Further 5 years |
| PwBD with OBC (NCL) | Further 3 years |
Vacancy Details & Eligibility — IOCL Trade Apprentice 2026
| Code | Post | Training | Total Posts |
| 101 | Trade Apprentice (Attendant Operator, Chemical Plant) — Chemical | 12 months | 190 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) — Mechanical | 24 months | 38 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice — Mechanical | 12 months | 21 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice — Instrumentation | 12 months | 23 |
What Education You Need
For codes 101 and 103, you need a 3-year B.Sc in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry. For code 105, you need a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. For code 107, you need a 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation & Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, or Applied Electronics and Instrumentation.
Your course must be regular and full-time. You need at least 50% marks in total. SC, ST and PwBD candidates need 45%. You must have passed before 30 November 2026. A B.Sc candidate can apply for only one post — either 101 or 103.
You cannot apply if you have a BE, B.Tech, MBA, MCA or other higher course. You also cannot apply if you have 1 year or more job experience after your qualification, or if you passed 5 years ago.
Stipend will be paid as per the Apprentices Act and IOCL rules. No house rent or company housing is given.
Selection Process — IOCL Trade Apprentice 2026
There is no written exam. IOCL will make a merit list based on marks in your qualifying course. First-time apprentices will get preference. If marks are equal, the older candidate gets picked first.
Shortlisted candidates must show original documents. After that, you must pass a medical test. Only medically fit candidates will get an offer.
How to Apply — IOCL Trade Apprentice 2026
You must finish two steps. If you miss any step, your application will not be counted.
Step 1: Register on NAPS for codes 101 and 103, or on NATS for codes 105 and 107. Keep your profile fully updated.
Step 2: Fill the Microsoft Form called Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026. Use the same email, mobile number and registration number in both steps.
Visit www.iocl.com from 6 November to 6 December 2026 to apply. For help, contact 06243-275258 or email [email protected].
Important Links — IOCL Trade Apprentice 2026
• Apply Online: Link will be active on www.iocl.com from 6 Nov 2026
• Official Notification: Advertisement No. BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/II — Download PDF
• Official Website: www.iocl.com
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