IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Bongaigaon Refinery • 58 Apprentice Vacancies
Freshers can apply online for eligible Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice positions.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 28 September 2026 |
| Online application start | 28 September 2026 (as reported) |
| Last date to apply | 18 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selection / document verification | As per IOCL's official schedule and instructions |
Vacancy Details and Educational Qualification
The following trade-wise distribution is reported for the 58 posts. Candidates should confirm the exact discipline, seat distribution and qualification in the official PDF before applying.
| Post / Trade | Reported Vacancies | Required Qualification | Training Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Chemical | 36 | 3-year B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry, as specified in the notification | 12 months |
| Trade Apprentice (Boiler), Mechanical | 14 | 3-year B.Sc. with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry, as specified in the notification | 24 months |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 8 | 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engineering / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, as specified in the notification | 12 months |
| Total | 58 | Final eligibility is governed by the official advertisement. | |
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 24 years for General/EWS candidates, reported as on 30 September 2026.
- Relaxation: Category-wise age relaxation may apply for eligible reserved categories as per the official notification and government rules.
Do not rely on this summary alone for age calculation. Check the notification for the exact cut-off date, relaxation rules and documentary requirements applicable to your category.
Stipend / Salary
Apprentices will receive a stipend according to the applicable Apprentices Act, Apprenticeship Rules and IOCL guidelines. The exact monthly amount should be checked in the official notification; this is an apprenticeship engagement, not a permanent job appointment.
Selection Process
- Eligibility and application scrutiny.
- Merit-based shortlisting as prescribed in the official advertisement.
- Document verification and medical / physical fitness requirements, where applicable.
- Final engagement subject to fulfilling all notification conditions.
Written examination: Recruitment summaries report no written test for this notification. Please verify the official advertisement for the definitive selection procedure.
Application Fee
No application fee information is stated here because candidates should confirm the fee instructions directly from the official notification and application portal. Do not pay any person or unofficial website claiming to guarantee selection.
How to Apply Online
- Read the complete official IOCL Bongaigaon Refinery notification and confirm your trade, qualification and age eligibility.
- For the relevant apprenticeship category, register or log in to the NATS or NAPS portal as directed by IOCL.
- Search for the IOCL Bongaigaon Refinery apprenticeship opportunity and complete the required application details accurately.
- Submit the additional data through the Microsoft Form linked from IOCL's official Apprenticeships page, if required by the advertisement.
- Upload or provide documents in the required format and submit before the deadline.
- Save the application / registration number and a copy or screenshot of the submitted details.
Important Links
The additional Microsoft Form link and category-wise certificate formats are available from the IOCL official Apprenticeships page, where provided.
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The refinery and apprenticeship unit are located at Bongaigaon, Assam. Candidates from Himachal Pradesh should check the official notification's domicile, state-reservation, eligibility and document-verification conditions before applying. Do not assume that all-India eligibility or a particular reservation benefit applies unless the advertisement confirms it.
Official Contact
For recruitment-related queries, use the contact details provided in the official advertisement or on IOCL's official website. Always verify contact information from the PDF before calling or emailing.