IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 432 Posts
📅 Posted: 29/06/2026 📝 Updated: 29/06/2026
Total Vacancy432
SalaryStipend as per Apprentices Act (Approx. ₹7,700–₹9,000+/Month)
LocationBihar
Last Date28/07/2026
Short Information: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has notified 432 Apprentice vacancies at its Barauni Refinery Unit, Bihar under Advertisement No. Barauni-BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/I, under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. This is the largest single-refinery apprentice intake among IOCL's 2026 notifications, with the bulk concentrated in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) — 237 posts alone, making up well over half the total vacancies.
Other trades include Fitter, Boiler, Technician Apprentice (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation), Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, and Data Entry Operator (both Fresher and Skill Certificate categories). Qualifications range from Class XII pass to B.Sc / Diploma / B.Com depending on the trade, with training periods of 12 to 24 months.
Stipend is paid as per the Apprentices Act — approximately ₹7,700 to ₹9,000+ per month. No written test — selection is purely merit-based on qualifying exam percentage. Application must be completed in two mandatory steps: NAPS/NATS portal registration (Step I) + Microsoft Form (Step II), both between 29 June 2026 and 28 July 2026. Age limit: 18 to 24 years as on 30 June 2026.
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IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026 2026Important Dates
| Notification Released | 29/06/2026 |
| Application Begin | 29/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28/07/2026 |
| List of Candidates for Document Verification | 05/08/2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification | 11/08/2026 to 18/08/2026 (Tentative) |
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026 2026Application Fee
| All Categories | ₹0 |
Payment: No Application Fee
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 432 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit
Age Limit: 18–24 Years (as on 30/06/2026)
(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC (NCL): 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years, PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years, PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 Years)
| Trade / Discipline | Total Posts | Training Period | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 237 | 12 Months | B.Sc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) — 3 years; Min. 50% marks |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter) | 24 | 12 Months | Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade (min. 2 years, Pass class) |
| Trade Apprentice (Boiler) | 39 | 24 Months | B.Sc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) — 3 years; Min. 50% marks |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 24 | 12 Months | 3-yr Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical/Refinery & Petrochemical Engg.; Min. 50% marks |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 24 | 12 Months | 3-yr Diploma in Mechanical Engg.; Min. 50% marks |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 23 | 12 Months | 3-yr Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Electrical & Electronics Engg.; Min. 50% marks |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 23 | 12 Months | 3-yr Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Control Engg.; Min. 50% marks |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 15 | 15 Months | 3-yr B.A. / B.Sc / B.Com; Min. 50% marks |
| Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 | 12 Months | 3-yr B.Com; Min. 50% marks |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 11 | 12 Months | Class XII Pass; No prior institutional/skill training (Fresher only) |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate) | 11 | 12 Months | Class XII Pass + Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' (NSQF-recognized) |
| Total Vacancy | 432 | ||
| Note: Advt No. Barauni-BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/I. Seats are tentative. PwBD seats applicable for Codes 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 & 111 only. | |||
Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy — Barauni Refinery (432 Posts)
| Trade / Discipline | UR | EWS | SC | ST | O B C( N C L) | PWBD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 108 | 24 | 38 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 237 |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter) | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
| Trade Apprentice (Boiler) | 18 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 39 |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 24 |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 23 |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 23 |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 15 |
| Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| Total | 200 | 43 | 69 | 4 | 116 | 18 | 432 |
| Note:Reservation as per prescribed roster of Bihar state. PwBD reservation is on horizontal basis for identified trades only. If Code 110/111 cannot be filled, seats may be interchanged between the two. | |||||||
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026Eligibility Criteria
- Indian Nationals only; age 18–24 years as on 30/06/2026.
- Qualification must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute as a regular full-time course.
- Minimum 50% marks in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved seats).
- Result must be declared before 30/06/2026 — awaited results are NOT eligible.
- Part-time/correspondence/distance education qualifications are NOT eligible.
- Candidates holding BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or any higher qualification are NOT eligible.
- Candidates who completed their qualifying degree more than 5 years ago (before 30/06/2021) are NOT eligible.
- Candidates with 1+ year job experience after acquiring qualification are NOT eligible.
- B.Sc candidates may apply for only ONE of Code 101, 103, or 108.
- B.Com candidates may apply for only ONE of Code 108 or 109.
- Applying for more than one trade/discipline results in summary rejection.
- Code 110 (DEO Fresher): must be a non-graduate with no prior institutional or skill training.
- Code 111 (DEO Skill Certificate): must hold Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' (NSQF-recognized body).
- Previous apprenticeship holders (different trade) may apply with minimum 1-year gap from completion.
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure
| Post Name | Salary Level |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI/Matric based) | Stipend as per Apprentices Act (Approx. ₹7,700–₹8,050/Month) |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma based) | Stipend as per Apprentices Act (Approx. ₹8,050–₹9,000/Month) |
| Graduate Apprentice (B.Sc/B.Com based) | Stipend as per Apprentices Act (Approx. ₹9,000+/Month) |
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026Selection Process Steps
- No Written Test — Merit-based selection only
- Selection on basis of percentage of marks (aggregate of all years/semesters) in qualifying examination
- Preference to candidates applying for apprenticeship for the first time
- Tie-breaking: Senior by age; if same DOB then higher Matriculation percentage
- Document Verification of shortlisted candidates
- Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination
- Final Offer of Engagement
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026Detailed Exam Pattern
Recruitment Details: Selection Overview
- No Written Test — selection is purely merit-based on qualifying exam percentage.
- Merit list prepared in descending order of qualifying exam marks (aggregate of all semesters/years).
- Two mandatory steps: NAPS/NATS portal registration (Step I) + Microsoft Form on iocl.com (Step II).
- Candidates applying for the first time are given preference over second-time applicants.
- No Negative Marking — not applicable as there is no written test.
Recruitment Table: Establishment IDs for NAPS/NATS Application
| Refinery Unit | NATS Establishment ID | NAPS Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Barauni Refinery | EBRBEC000003 | E11191000001 |
Recruitment Table: Portal wise Application — Step I Guide
| Codes | Portal to Use | Portal Link |
|---|---|---|
| 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 111 | NAPS Portal | https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| 104, 105, 106, 107 | NATS Portal (BOAT) | https://nats.education.gov.in |
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026How to Apply
- Visit IOCL official website: www.iocl.com.
- Go to 'What's New' > 'Engagement of Apprentices at Barauni Refinery 2026-27(I)'.
- Click on 'Detailed Advertisement' to read the full notification (Advt No. Barauni-BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/I).
- STEP I: Click 'Click here to Register/Apply on NAPS/NATS' — register on NAPS portal (Codes 101/102/103/108/109/110/111) or NATS portal (Codes 104/105/106/107) using Barauni Refinery's Establishment ID.
- Ensure NAPS/NATS profile (personal details, educational details, category, aggregate percentage) is 100% correctly updated.
- STEP II (Mandatory): Fill the 'Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026' Microsoft Form linked on www.iocl.com using the SAME email ID and mobile number as NAPS/NATS.
- Both Step I and Step II must be completed — incomplete applications are rejected.
- Apply for ONLY ONE trade/discipline.
- Application window: 29/06/2026 to 28/07/2026.
- For queries: Call 06243-275258/275240 or email brrecttcell@indianoil.in.
Recruitment Note: About IOCL Barauni Refinery
Barauni Refinery, commissioned in 1964, is one of the earliest public sector refineries in India, located at Begusarai, Bihar. As a unit of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) — India's largest commercial enterprise and a Fortune Global 500 company — Barauni Refinery has a refining capacity of approximately 6 MMTPA (million metric tonnes per annum), making it one of the major refineries catering to the petroleum needs of Bihar, Jharkhand, and the wider eastern Indian region. The refinery has played a crucial role in regional industrial development and continues to be a major employer and economic driver for the Begusarai district. IOCL overall operates 11 refineries with a combined throughput capacity exceeding 80 MMTPA.
Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks for IOCL Apprentices
Apprentices receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act and IOCL Corporation guidelines. Additional benefits include 32 days General Leave (8 per quarter) plus 12 days Casual Leave annually, all public holidays observed at the refinery, and Accident Insurance coverage. Apprentices in plant-area trades (Codes 101–107) are provided safety shoes and a helmet (returnable on completion). SC/ST/PwBD candidates are reimbursed second-class railway fare for Document Verification travel (minimum 30 km). No HRA or company accommodation is provided to apprentices.
Recruitment Note: Important: No Employment Guarantee
Upon completion of the apprenticeship training period, IOCL has NO obligation to offer regular employment. Apprentices cannot claim employment rights based on completion of training. The apprenticeship is a skill-building initiative under the Apprentices Act and should be understood strictly as a training program. Completion of training at one of IOCL's major eastern India refineries does add significant value to a candidate's profile for future employment in the petroleum and engineering sectors.
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026Important Official Links
| Apply Online (NAPS Portal — Trade Apprentices) Application Window: 29/06/2026 to 28/07/2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| Apply Online (NATS Portal — Technician Apprentices) Application Window: 29/06/2026 to 28/07/2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| Form Fill | Click Here ↗ |
| Download Notification Advt No. Barauni-BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/I | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.
Quick Overview
🚀 Recruitment Overview
Quick Summary of the Notification
| Organization |  IOCL Barauni |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice (Various Trades) |
| Total Vacancy | 432 |
| Salary | Stipend as per Apprentices Act (Approx. ₹7,700–₹9,000+/Month) |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 28/07/2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Website ↗ |
💡 Expert Tip
With 237 out of 432 seats concentrated in just the Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) trade, B.Sc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry) candidates have the single best odds in this entire notification — but remember, you can only apply for ONE of Code 101, 103, or 108 if you hold a B.Sc degree. The two-step application (NAPS/NATS + Microsoft Form) is mandatory — missing Step II leads to automatic rejection regardless of Step I completion. Use the same email ID and mobile number across both steps. Candidates with BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, or MCA degrees are NOT eligible, even with a Diploma. Those who completed their qualifying degree more than 5 years before 30/06/2026 are also ineligible.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 What is the stipend for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026? ▼
Ans: Stipend is paid as per the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL Corporation guidelines. Based on current government-revised rates, Trade Apprentices (ITI/Matric) receive approximately ₹7,700–₹8,050 per month, Technician Apprentices (Diploma) approximately ₹8,050–₹9,000 per month, and Graduate Apprentices (B.Sc/B.Com) approximately ₹9,000+ per month. No HRA or accommodation is provided separately.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply for IOCL Barauni Apprentice 2026? ▼
Ans: The last date to complete both Step I (NAPS/NATS portal application) and Step II (Microsoft Form on iocl.com) is 28 July 2026. The application window opened on 29 June 2026. Both steps are mandatory — completing only one step leads to rejection of candidature.
Q.3 Is there any written test or negative marking for IOCL Barauni Apprentice? ▼
Ans: No written test and no negative marking. Selection is entirely merit-based on the aggregate percentage of marks in the qualifying examination (all years/semesters). Candidates with higher qualifying percentages rank higher. In case of a tie in percentage, seniority by age (date of birth) is the deciding factor, followed by higher Matriculation percentage.
Q.4 What is the age limit for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026? ▼
Ans: Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation (up to 29 years), OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 years (up to 27 years), and PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation (up to 34 years). Age is reckoned only from the Matriculation (Class X) certificate.
Q.5 How to download the IOCL Barauni Apprentice Notification PDF? ▼
Ans: The notification (Advt No. Barauni-BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/I dated 29/06/2026) is available at www.iocl.com under 'What's New' > 'Engagement of Apprentices at Barauni Refinery 2026-27(I)'. Click on 'Detailed Advertisement' to download the PDF. For queries, contact brrecttcell@indianoil.in or call 06243-275258/275240.
Q.6 What qualifications are required for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice? ▼
Ans: Qualification varies by trade: B.Sc (Physics/Chemistry/Maths) for Attendant Operator (Code 101) and Boiler (Code 103); ITI in Fitter for Fitter trade (Code 102); 3-year Diploma in respective engineering discipline for Technician Apprentice trades (Codes 104–107); B.A./B.Sc/B.Com for Secretarial Assistant (Code 108); B.Com for Accountant (Code 109); Class XII for Data Entry Operator (Codes 110/111). Minimum 50% marks required (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Q.7 What is the selection process for IOCL Barauni Apprentice 2026? ▼
Ans: No written test — selection is based on merit (aggregate qualifying exam percentage). Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification followed by Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness examination. Only medically fit candidates with verified documents receive the final offer of engagement. First-time apprenticeship applicants are given preference over those applying for a second apprenticeship in a different trade.
Q.8 Is IOCL Barauni Apprenticeship a permanent government job? ▼
Ans: No — this is a training program under the Apprentices Act, not a permanent job. The training period is 12 months (15 months for Secretarial Assistant; 24 months for Boiler trade). Upon completion, IOCL has no obligation to offer regular employment. However, training at Barauni Refinery — one of IOCL's major eastern India refineries since 1964 — carries significant resume value for future petroleum sector and PSU job applications.
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