IOCL Gujarat Refinery Drops Massive 647 Apprentice Vacancies

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If you have been waiting for a golden ticket to break into the core energy and petrochemical sector, your window has officially opened. IOCL has invited online applications for the recruitment of 647 Apprentice Posts 2026.

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Organization
Post Name
Total No. of Posts
Job Location
Application Fee
Age Limit
How to Apply?
Selection Process
Important Dates
Salary
Important Links

Organization

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

Post Name

  1. Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) [Code 101]
    • No. of Vacancies: 120
    • Qualification: B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
  2. Trade Apprentice (Fitter) [Code 102]
    • No. of Vacancies: 87
    • Qualification: Matric with ITI (Fitter)
  3. Trade Apprentice (Boiler) [Code 103]
    • No. of Vacancies: 19
    • Qualification: B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
  4. Technician Apprentice – Chemical [Code 104]
    • No. of Vacancies: 120
    • Qualification: Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical/Chemical Technology/Refinery & Petrochemical Engg.
  5. Technician Apprentice – Mechanical [Code 105]
    • No. of Vacancies: 81
    • Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engg.
  6. Technician Apprentice – Electrical [Code 106]
    • No. of Vacancies: 101
    • Qualification: Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engg.
  7. Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation [Code 107]
    • No. of Vacancies: 51
    • Qualification: Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg.
  8. Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant [Code 108]
    • No. of Vacancies: 34
    • Qualification: B.A./B.Sc/B.Com
  9. Trade Apprentice – Accountant [Code 109]
    • No. of Vacancies: 2
    • Qualification: B.Com
  10. Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator Fresher [Code 110]
    • No. of Vacancies: 17
    • Qualification: 12th Pass
  11. Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate Holders [Code 111]
    • No. of Vacancies: 15
    • Qualification: 12th Pass with Skill Certificate (Domestic Data Entry Operator)

Total No. of Posts

There is total 647 vacancies.

Job Location

Gujarat, India.

Application Fee

  • Application Fee not mentioned in job advertisement.

Age Limit

Minimum 18 years and Maximum 24 years (for General/EWS candidates).

Relaxation: Age relaxations apply heavily based on government directives:

  • OBC (NCL): Up to 27 years
  • SC / ST: Up to 29 years
  • PwBD: Up to 34 years (General)

How to Apply?

Applying for an IOCL apprenticeship requires a dual-step digital registration process. Follow these steps meticulously to avoid rejection:

1. Portal Registration: Prerequisite.

Depending on your qualification, register on the official national portals to get your unique registration number:

  • Diploma/Degrees: Register on the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal.
  • ITI/Class 12th: Register on the NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) portal.

2. Access the IOCL Careers Link: Step 2.

Go to the official website at iocl.com and navigate to the ‘Careers’ or ‘What’s New’ section. Look for the Engagement of Apprentices at Gujarat Refinery – 2026 link.

3. Fill the Core Application Form: Step 3.

Enter your personal, contact, and educational details. Ensure the name matches exactly with your 10th-grade matriculation certificate, as this serves as your primary age proof.

4. Submit Additional Data via Microsoft Forms: Final Step.

IOCL Refineries division requires you to submit an additional data verification via an official Microsoft Form link provided in the recruitment document. Ensure you submit both the application form and the MS Form before July 28, 2026.

Selection Process

  • Unlike executive or regular non-executive cadre recruitments, the apprenticeship selection process for 2026 is structurally streamlined. Shortlisting will be primarily executed on a merit basis using the marks scored by candidates in their respective qualifying examinations (ITI, Diploma, or Degree percentages).

Important Dates

  • Online Application Launch: June 29, 2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online: July 28, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
  • Tentative Release of Shortlist: August 5, 2026
  • Tentative Document Verification Window: August 11, 2026 – August 18, 2026

Salary

Pay Scale: As per Apprentices Act rules.

Important Links

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