🏭 Organization Overview
- Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Unit: Gujarat Refinery – Refineries Division
- Advertisement No.: JR/01/2026‑27
- Date of Notification: 29 June 2026
- Program: Engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act 1961/1973 (as amended)
🔥 IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026‑27 for Trade & Technician Posts
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and one of India’s largest commercial undertakings, has released its official notification dated 29 June 2026 for engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961/1973 (as amended) at the Gujarat Refinery Unit. This initiative is part of IOCL’s national skill‑building program to empower youth through hands‑on industrial training.
📋 Vacancy Summary
IOCL invites applications for apprenticeship training in multiple trades and disciplines at the Gujarat Refinery. The total number of seats and qualifications are summarized below:
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Qualification | Training Period | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry) | 12 months | 120 |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter – Mechanical) | Matric + ITI (Fitter, 2 years) | 12 months | 87 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler – Mechanical) | B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry) | 24 months | 19 |
| 104 – 107 | Technician Apprentices (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation) | Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline | 12 months | 373 (total) |
| 108 – 111 | Trade Apprentices (Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, Data Entry Operator) | B.A./B.Sc./B.Com or Class XII pass with Skill Certificate | 12 – 15 months | 68 (total) |
📍 Reservation Categories
Seats are distributed among UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD categories as per Government of India guidelines. The number of seats may vary depending on availability and management discretion.
📅 Important Dates for Candidates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| 🖊️ Date of Opening of Online Application in NATS/NAPS Portal and Filling up Microsoft Form | 29 June 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| 📄 Last Date of Submission of Online Application in NATS/NAPS Portal and Filling up Microsoft Form | 28 July 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| 📢 Tentative Date of Publication of List of Candidates Called for Document Verification | 05 August 2026 |
| 📑 Tentative Date of Document Verification | 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 |
⚠️ Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the closing date to avoid last‑minute technical issues. All updates and changes will be published exclusively on the official IOCL website www.iocl.com.
🕒 Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the closing date to avoid last‑minute technical issues. All updates, corrigenda, and schedule changes will be published exclusively on the official IOCL website.
⚠️ Key Highlights
- 🧾 Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act 1961/1973 (as amended)
- 📅 Date of reckoning eligibility criteria: 30 June 2026
- 🎓 Candidates must have passed the prescribed qualification as on the date of eligibility
- 💼 No obligation for employment after completion of training
- 📍 Location: Gujarat Refinery, Vadodara (Gujarat)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for apprenticeship training at IOCL Gujarat Refinery must meet the following educational and technical requirements:
- 📘 Educational Qualification: Candidates must have already passed the prescribed qualification as on 30 June 2026. Those awaiting results are not eligible.
- 🏫 Recognized Institutions: Qualification must be obtained through a regular full‑time course from a recognized Board, University, or Institute.
- 📊 Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) in the qualifying examination.
- 🧾 ITI Courses: Only full‑time ITI courses recognized by NCVET/SCVT are valid.
- ⚙️ Diploma/Graduation Branch: Must match the discipline specified in the advertisement. Equivalent or unrelated branches will not be accepted.
- 💻 Skill Certificate Holders: Candidates applying under Code 111 must possess a valid certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator issued by an authority recognized under the National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
- 🚫 Mode of Study: Part‑time, correspondence, or distance‑education qualifications are not eligible.
- 🎓 Higher Qualifications: Candidates with BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA, or equivalent professional degrees are not eligible.
- 📄 Gap Requirement: Minimum one‑year gap between previous apprenticeship completion and new engagement (if applicable).
- 🕒 Qualification Validity: Candidates who completed their qualification more than five years before 30 June 2026 are not eligible.
- 📜 Preference: Given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
📅 Age Limit
- 🔞 Minimum Age: 18 years
- ⏳ Maximum Age: 24 years (as on 30 June 2026)
- ⚖️ Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Government guidelines.
- 📄 Proof of Age: Matriculation (Class X) certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education is the only valid document.
📑 Reservation & Concessions
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and PwBD categories will be provided as per Government of India norms. Relaxations in marks and age are applicable for reserved categories. Candidates must produce valid certificates in the prescribed format during document verification.
📍 Important Notes
- 🧾 Candidates can apply for only one trade/discipline. Multiple applications will be rejected.
- 📜 Preference will be given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
- 🚫 Candidates with job experience of one year or more after qualification are not eligible.
- 📅 The date of reckoning eligibility criteria for qualification and age is 30 June 2026.