IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1450 Posts

📅 Posted: 14/07/2026 📝 Updated: 14/07/2026

Total Vacancy1450

SalaryN/A (Stipend as per Apprentices Act 1961/1973 & Apprentices Rules 1992)

LocationAll India

Last Date12/08/2026

Short Information: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, has invited applications for engagement of 1450 Apprentices at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. This is a Skill Building Initiative covering 11 trade and technician disciplines, including Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Fitter, Technician Apprentice in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation streams, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, and Data Entry Operator. Training periods run for 12 to 15 months depending on the trade, giving candidates hands-on industrial exposure at one of India's largest refineries. Eligible candidates include Class XII pass, ITI Fitter trade holders, Diploma holders in Engineering disciplines, and Graduates in B.A./B.Sc./B.Com, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC and PwBD candidates) in the qualifying examination. There is no written test for selection — candidates are shortlisted purely on percentage of marks obtained in their qualifying course, so academic performance is the key factor. Candidates must be between 18 to 24 years as on 31 July 2026, and must be registered on the NAPS or NATS portal before applying through IOCL's website. Online applications open on 14 July 2026 and close on 12 August 2026 at 5:00 PM.

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IOCL Panipat Apprentice Online Form 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	14/07/2026
Online Application Begin (NAPS/NATS & Microsoft Forms)	14/07/2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online	12/08/2026 (05:00 PM)
Tentative Publication of Document Verification List	20/08/2026
Tentative Document Verification	27/08/2026 to 03/09/2026

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Online Form 2026 2026Application Fee

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IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1450 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-24 Years (as on 31/07/2026, for General/EWS)

(SC: 5 Years, OBC (NCL): 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years (irrespective of seat reservation); additional 5 Years for SC-PwBD and 3 Years for OBC(NCL)-PwBD on reserved positions, No reservation for ST category in the State of Haryana)

Code	Trade/ Discipline	Total Post	Eligibility
101	Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Discipline - Chemical	274	3 years B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry), minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/PwBD).
102	Trade Apprentice (Fitter), Discipline - Mechanical	314	Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with Pass class, recognized by NCVET/SCVT.
104	Technician Apprentice, Discipline - Chemical	327	3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg., minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/PwBD).
105	Technician Apprentice, Discipline - Mechanical	83	3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg., minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/PwBD).
106	Technician Apprentice, Discipline - Electrical	277	3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg./Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engg., minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/PwBD).
107	Technician Apprentice, Discipline - Instrumentation	70	3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engg./Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg., minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/PwBD).
108	Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant (Location - Panipat)	21	3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com, minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/PwBD).
108	Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant (Location - New Delhi)	9	3 years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com, minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/PwBD).
109	Trade Apprentice - Accountant	2	3 years B.Com, minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/PwBD).
110	Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)	55	Class XII pass, minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/PwBD) candidate must be a non-graduate 'Fresher apprentice' with no prior institutional/skill training.
111	Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	18	Class XII pass with Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' (training less than 1 year) issued by NSQF-recognized or Central Govt.-recognized body.
Total Vacancy		1,450
Note: There is no reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) category in the State of Haryana.

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy

Code	Trade/ Discipline	UR	EWS	SC	O B C( N C L)	PWBD	Total
101	Attendant Operator (Chemical)	120	28	52	74	0	274
102	Fitter (Mechanical)	138	31	60	85	20	334
104	Technician Apprentice (Chemical)	144	33	62	88	0	327
105	Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)	37	8	16	22	6	89
106	Technician Apprentice (Electrical)	121	28	53	75	15	292
107	Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation)	31	7	13	19	5	75
108	Secretarial Assistant (Panipat)	9	2	4	6	4	25
108	Secretarial Assistant (New Delhi)	4	1	2	2	1	10
109	Accountant	1	0	0	1	1	3
110	Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	24	5	11	15	5	60
111	Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate)	8	2	3	5	1	19
Total		637	145	276	392	58	1,508
Note:There is no reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) category in the State of Haryana. PwBD candidates can apply only against identified seats under Codes 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 & 111.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Online Form 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have already passed the prescribed qualification as on the cut-off date, 31 July 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible.
Minimum 50% aggregate marks required (45% for SC and PwBD candidates against seats reserved for them) in the prescribed qualification from a recognized Board/University/Institute as a regular full-time course.
Age must be between 18 to 24 years as on 31 July 2026, with relaxation applicable for SC/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates.
Candidates with higher professional qualifications like B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent are NOT eligible.
Candidates who have completed 5 years after acquiring the prescribed qualification, or who have 1+ year of job experience after the qualification (for Engineering Graduates/Diploma/Vocational holders), are not eligible.
Candidate can apply for only ONE trade/discipline; applications for multiple trades will be summarily rejected.
Candidate must have a valid, active Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on the NAPS or NATS portal as applicable to the chosen trade code.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Online Form 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
All Apprentice Codes	N/A - Stipend as per Apprentices Act 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992 and IOCL guidelines

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Online Form 2026Selection Process Steps

Registration on NAPS/NATS Portal (Step I)
Submission of Additional Details on Microsoft Forms (Step II)
Merit List based on Percentage of Marks in Qualifying Examination (No Written Test)
Document Verification
Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination
Offer of Engagement

Recruitment Table: Training Period by Trade/Discipline

Code	Trade/ Discipline	Period of Training
101	Attendant Operator (Chemical)	12 Months
102	Fitter (Mechanical)	12 Months
104	Technician Apprentice (Chemical)	12 Months
105	Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)	12 Months
106	Technician Apprentice (Electrical)	12 Months
107	Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation)	12 Months
108	Secretarial Assistant (Panipat/New Delhi)	15 Months
109	Accountant	12 Months
110	Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	12 Months
111	Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate)	12 Months

Recruitment Table: Portal Registration Requirement by Code

Codes	Portal Required
101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111	NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) - Establishment ID: E10150600035
104, 105, 106, 107	NATS Portal / BOAT (nats.education.gov.in) - Establishment ID: NHRPPC000003

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Online Form 2026How to Apply

Visit the official IOCL website www.iocl.com from 14 July 2026 to 12 August 2026.
Ensure you have a valid, active Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on NAPS (for Codes 101,102,108,109,110,111) or NATS (for Codes 104,105,106,107) portal.
STEP I: Register/Apply on the respective NAPS or NATS portal against the opportunity notified by IOCL Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, using the given Establishment ID.
STEP II: After applying on NAPS/NATS, mandatorily fill in additional details on the Microsoft Forms link available on www.iocl.com.
Ensure details match exactly between NAPS/NATS profile and Microsoft Forms submission, including Enrollment/Registration number.
Both Step I and Step II must be completed for the application to be considered valid.
Submit before 12 August 2026, 5:00 PM.

Recruitment Note: About Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is India's largest commercial oil company and a Fortune 'Global 500' enterprise, engaged in refining, pipeline transportation, and marketing of petroleum products. The Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, one of IOCL's major refining units located in Haryana, has a substantial refining capacity and an integrated petrochemical complex producing a range of products including naphtha cracker derivatives, polymers and specialty chemicals. As part of its Skill Building Initiative for the Nation, IOCL regularly engages apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, providing structured on-the-job training across chemical, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and administrative disciplines, contributing to the broader national skill development ecosystem while building a pipeline of industry-ready talent.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile by Post

N/A - See extraSections table for training period; detailed job profile by trade not specified in the official notification beyond training discipline and duration.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Stipend

Apprentices receive General Leave of 32 days (8 days per quarter) including for medical grounds, and Casual Leave of 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata), along with holidays as observed at the training establishment. All apprentices are covered under suitable Accident Insurance Coverage during their training period. Apprentices engaged under Codes 101, 102, 104, 105, 106 & 107 (hazardous plant-area trades) are provided one pair of safety shoes and a Helmet, returnable upon completion of training. However, no HRA or Company accommodation is provided to apprentices, and IOCL has no obligation to offer regular employment upon completion of the apprenticeship period.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Online Form 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27)	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	IOCL Panipat
Post Name	Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice (Various Disciplines)
Total Vacancy	1450
Salary	N/A (Stipend as per Apprentices Act 1961/1973 & Apprentices Rules 1992)
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	12/08/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Since there is no written test and selection is purely merit-based on your aggregate qualifying marks, double-check that your CGPA/OGPA conversion certificate matches exactly what you enter in the Microsoft Form — a mismatch between your NAPS/NATS profile and the Microsoft Form submission is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected here. Remember, both Step I (NAPS for Codes 101,102,108,109,110,111 or NATS for Codes 104,105,106,107) AND Step II (Microsoft Forms submission) must be completed — applying only on the portal without the Microsoft Form, or vice versa, makes your application incomplete. You can apply for only ONE trade/discipline; applying for multiple trades leads to summary rejection of all your applications, so choose carefully, especially if you hold a B.Sc. (eligible for either Code 101 or 108) or B.Com (eligible for either Code 108 or 109).

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for IOCL Panipat Apprentices? ▼

Ans: The notification does not specify exact stipend figures; the rate of stipend is paid as prescribed under the Apprentices Act 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended), and IOCL's guidelines, which vary by qualification level (Trade Apprentice vs Technician Apprentice). Candidates should refer to the current statutory stipend rates on www.iocl.com for exact figures.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Online applications on the NAPS/NATS portal along with the mandatory Microsoft Forms submission must be completed between 14 July 2026, 10:00 AM, and 12 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Both steps must be completed within this window.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking or written test in the selection process? ▼

Ans: No, there is no written test for this recruitment at all. Selection is based purely on the percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in their prescribed qualifying examination, arranged in descending order of merit.

Q.4 What is the age limit for IOCL Panipat Apprentice posts? ▼

Ans: Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age as on 31 July 2026 for General/EWS category. Relaxation is available for SC (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), and PwBD (10 years, with additional relaxation for SC-PwBD and OBC-PwBD).

Q.5 How to download the IOCL Panipat Apprentice Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The complete notification is available on the official IOCL website www.iocl.com under 'What's New' > 'Engagement of Apprentices under Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex 2026' > 'Detailed advertisement'. The advertisement number is PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27) dated 14-07-2026.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Fitter (Code 102)? ▼

Ans: Candidates need Matriculation (10th pass) along with an ITI certificate in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration, with Pass class, from a regular full-time course recognized by NCVET or SCVT.

Q.7 What is the selection process for IOCL Panipat Apprentices? ▼

Ans: Selection involves registration on NAPS or NATS portal (Step I), followed by mandatory submission of additional details on Microsoft Forms (Step II). Candidates are then ranked by percentage of qualifying marks, and shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness examination before receiving an offer of engagement.

Q.8 Can final year students apply for IOCL Panipat Apprentice posts? ▼

Ans: No, candidates must have already passed their prescribed qualification as on the cut-off date, 31 July 2026. Candidates whose qualifying examination results are awaited as on this date are explicitly not eligible to apply.