Code 101 Educational
Three-year B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry The qualification must be a regular full-time course from a recognized University or Institute.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
IOCL Bongaigaon Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- IOCL
- Apprenticeship
- Bongaigaon, Assam
- Online application
Applications openClosing soon
Application deadline
18 October 2026
6 days leftLast date for online application in NAPS/NATS and Microsoft Forms
Posted 28 September 2026
Apply on official website
Online application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 58
- Qualification
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the prescribed qualification…
- Age
- Minimum age 18 years
- Location
- Bongaigaon, Assam
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
- Apply mode
- Online application
- Reference
- BGR/Appr/2026/04
Overview
Indian Oil Corporation Limited invites online applications for 58 Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice seats at Bongaigaon Refinery.
Positions & vacancies
58 vacancies across 3 posts
Bongaigaon · Apprenticeship
- Age
- 18 - 24 years
- Experience
- Up to 11 months
Category-wise breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 17 |
| EWS | 4 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 1 |
| PwBD | 0 |
| OBC (NCL) | 11 |
- Age
- 18 - 24 years
- Experience
- Up to 11 months
Category-wise breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 6 |
| EWS | 1 |
| SC | 1 |
| ST | 2 |
| PwBD | 0 |
| OBC (NCL) | 4 |
- Age
- 18 - 24 years
- Experience
- Up to 11 months
Category-wise breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 3 |
| EWS | 1 |
| SC | 1 |
| ST | 1 |
| PwBD | 0 |
| OBC (NCL) | 2 |
Eligibility
Minimum Aggregate Marks
Minimum marks depend on category and whether the candidate is considered against a reserved seat.
Alternative 1 of 2. Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the prescribed qualification Aggregate marks of all subjects across all years or semesters are considered.
Alternative 2 of 2. Minimum 45% aggregate marks for SC/ST and PwBD candidates considered against reserved seats This is a 5 percentage-point relaxation from the general standard.
Mode and Status of
- Prescribed qualification must be obtained through regular full-time mode from a recognized University or Institute Part-time, correspondence and distance education qualifications are not eligible.
- Qualifying examination result must have been declared by the eligibility cutoff date Result-awaited candidates are not eligible.
Apprenticeship Eligibility Exclusions
Experience
Post-qualification job experience must be less than one year for Engineering Graduate, Diploma Holder or Vocational Certificate Holder candidates Candidates having one year or more of such job experience are not eligible.
Other
- Candidates possessing or completing higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent on or before joining apprenticeship training are not eligible The source requires a declaration in this regard at engagement.
- Candidates who completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification by the eligibility cutoff date are not eligible
- A candidate with the prescribed B.Sc. qualification may apply for only one of Code 101 or Code 103, and no candidate may apply for more than one Trade or Discipline Applications for more than one Trade or Discipline will be summarily rejected.
Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
Trade Apprentice (Boiler)
Code 103 Educational
Three-year B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry The qualification must be a regular full-time course from a recognized University or Institute.
Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation
Code 107 Educational
Alternative 1 of 4. Three-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Recognized lateral-entry diploma holders are also eligible subject to the stated aggregate marks requirement.
Alternative 2 of 4. Three-year Diploma in Instrumentation & Electronics Recognized lateral-entry diploma holders are also eligible subject to the stated aggregate marks requirement.
Alternative 3 of 4. Three-year Diploma in Instrumentation & Control Engineering Recognized lateral-entry diploma holders are also eligible subject to the stated aggregate marks requirement.
Alternative 4 of 4. Three-year Diploma in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Recognized lateral-entry diploma holders are also eligible subject to the stated aggregate marks requirement.
Age limit
- Minimum age 18 years
- Maximum age 24 years for General/EWS candidates
Age as of 30 September 2026.
Upper-age relaxation applies according to the notified category rules.
Salary & benefits
Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
Full eligibility condition
Rate of stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules, 1992, as amended, and Corporation guidelines.
Trade Apprentice (Boiler)
Full eligibility condition
Rate of stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules, 1992, as amended, and Corporation guidelines.
Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation
Full eligibility condition
Rate of stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules, 1992, as amended, and Corporation guidelines.
Selection process
- 1
Merit-Based Shortlisting
There is no written test. Selection is based on percentage of marks in descending order in the prescribed qualification, subject to eligibility. Preference is given to first-time apprenticeship applicants.
- 2
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted according to merit and available seats are called for Document Verification and must furnish the prescribed original documents with self-attested copies.
- 3
Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness
Only candidates declared fit under the applicable pre-engagement medical and physical fitness standards will be considered for apprenticeship engagement.
Important dates
Application deadline
18 Oct 2026
5:00 PM
Other important dates
- Advertisement dated28 September 2026
- Opening of online application in NAPS/NATS and Microsoft Forms28 September 2026 · 10:00
- Tentative Document Verification4 November 2026 - 6 November 2026
- Candidates who completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification by the eligibility cutoff date are not eligible30 September 2026
- Maximum age 24 years for General/EWS candidates30 September 2026
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks for SC/ST and PwBD candidates considered against reserved seats30 September 2026
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the prescribed qualification30 September 2026
- Minimum age 18 years30 September 2026
- Post-qualification job experience must be less than one year for Engineering Graduate, Diploma Holder or Vocational Certificate Holder candidates30 September 2026
- Prescribed qualification must be obtained through regular full-time mode from a recognized University or Institute30 September 2026
- Qualifying examination result must have been declared by the eligibility cutoff date30 September 2026
- Three-year B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry30 September 2026
- Three-year B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry30 September 2026
- Three-year Diploma in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering30 September 2026
- Three-year Diploma in Instrumentation & Control Engineering30 September 2026
- Three-year Diploma in Instrumentation & Electronics30 September 2026
- Three-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering30 September 2026
- Tentative publication of list of candidates called for Document Verification26 August 2026
How to apply
- 1
Online application
Register and apply for the relevant apprenticeship opportunity through the applicable NAPS or NATS portal. Codes 101 and 103 require NAPS registration at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/. Code 107 requires NATS registration at https://nats.education.gov.in. Candidates must ensure that personal, educational, category and aggregate-percentage details are correctly updated before applying.
URL: https://www.iocl.com
Open link - 2
Online application
After applying to the apprenticeship opportunity in NAPS or NATS, candidates must mandatorily submit additional information through the Microsoft Forms link provided on the IOCL website. Only one Microsoft Forms response should be submitted. Details in Step I and Step II must match.
URL: https://www.iocl.com
Open link
Apply on official website
Online application
Documents required
Additional information
Selection summary
There is no written test. Selection is based on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification in descending order, subject to eligibility and preference for first-time apprenticeship applicants. Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification and must subsequently satisfy pre-engagement medical fitness requirements before an offer of engagement is issued.
Eligibility notes
Candidates must have passed the prescribed regular full-time qualification by 30.09.2026. Result-awaited candidates are not eligible. Minimum aggregate marks are 50%, relaxed to 45% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates against reserved seats. Part-time, correspondence and distance qualifications are not eligible. Candidates possessing or completing specified higher professional qualifications by the time of joining are not eligible. Candidates who have completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification are not eligible. Engineering Graduate, Diploma Holder or Vocational Certificate Holder candidates with one year or more of post-qualification job experience are not eligible for apprenticeship engagement.
Application instructions
Candidates must complete both application steps. Step I requires registration on the applicable NAPS or NATS portal and application to the notified apprenticeship opportunity. Codes 101 and 103 use NAPS, while Code 107 uses NATS. Step II requires mandatory submission of additional details through Microsoft Forms via the IOCL website. Both steps must contain correct and matching details. Applications completed in only one step or containing incomplete, incorrect or mismatching information will be invalid.
Important notes
The 58 seats are tentative and may increase or decrease at Management discretion. Completion of apprenticeship does not create any obligation on IOCL to provide employment and does not confer any right to employment. Apprentices receive stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, Apprentices Rules and Corporation guidelines. No HRA or company accommodation is provided.
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