IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Government of India undertaking and one of the Fortune Global 500 companies, has released the IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of 1450 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. The recruitment is being conducted for Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts in various disciplines at the Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS/NATS portal and submit the required Microsoft Form from 14 July 2026 to 12 August 2026. Selection will be based on merit prepared from the qualifying examination marks without any written examination.
IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Unit | Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex |
| Advertisement No. | PR/P/Apprentice/60 (2026-27) |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1450 |
| Job Location | Panipat (Haryana) & New Delhi (Secretarial Assistant) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit Basis & Document Verification |
| Official Notification Date | 14 July 2026 |
IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 14 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 July 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Merit List for Document Verification | 20 August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification | 27 August to 03 September 2026 (Tentative) |
IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
| SC / PwBD | Nil |
IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (Attendant Operator – Chemical Plant) | 274 | B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter) | 314 | Matric + ITI Fitter (2 Years) |
| Technician Apprentice (Chemical) | 327 | Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical/Chemical Technology/Refinery & Petrochemical Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | 83 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | 277 | Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) | 70 | Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation |
| Trade Apprentice (Secretarial Assistant – Panipat) | 21 | B.A./B.Sc./B.Com |
| Trade Apprentice (Secretarial Assistant – New Delhi) | 9 | B.A./B.Sc./B.Com |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | 2 | B.Com |
| Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator – Fresher) | 55 | Class 12 Pass |
| Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator – Skill Certificate Holder) | 18 | Class 12 + Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate |
IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The minimum age of candidates should be 18 years, while the maximum age is 24 years as on 31 July 2026.
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules:
- SC – 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
- PwBD – 10 Years (additional relaxation as applicable)
IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Merit list based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- Preference will be given to candidates applying for apprenticeship for the first time.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Fitness Examination.
- Final Engagement.
How to Apply for IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should first register on the appropriate NAPS or NATS portal according to the trade/discipline they are applying for. After successfully applying for the apprenticeship opportunity on the respective portal, candidates must also submit the required details through the Microsoft Form available on the IOCL website. Both steps are mandatory for successful submission of the application. Applications submitted through only one step will not be considered. Candidates should ensure that all details entered in the NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Form are identical before final submission.
IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online (NAPS) | Apply Online |
| IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online (NATS) | Apply Online |
| IOCL Panipat Official Website | IOCL Panipat |
