IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 582 Posts

📅 Posted: 29/06/2026 📝 Updated: 04/07/2026

Total Vacancy582

SalaryStipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules, 1992 [Approx. ₹8,000 - ₹9,500/Month depending on trade]

LocationOdisha

Last Date28/07/2026

Short Information: Indian Oil Corporation Limited, a Fortune Global 500 company, has opened applications for 582 Apprentice seats at its Paradip Refinery in Odisha, spread across 10 trades ranging from Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) and Fitter to Technician Apprentices in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation streams, plus Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, and Data Entry Operator roles. Unlike most PSU recruitments, there is no written examination here — selection is purely on the percentage of marks scored in your qualifying exam, so a strong academic record directly improves your chances. Eligibility ranges from Class XII with 50% marks for Data Entry Operator roles, to a 3-year Diploma or B.Sc/B.Com degree for Technician and Trade Apprentice posts, depending on the trade chosen. Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years as on 30 June 2026, with standard relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. Training periods run for 12 months (15 months for Secretarial Assistant), and apprentices receive a statutory stipend under the Apprentices Act along with accident insurance coverage and leave entitlements. Applications are open from 29 June 2026 to 28 July 2026, and require prior registration on the NAPS or NATS portal depending on the trade code before submitting additional details through a Microsoft Form.

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IOCL Paradip Apprentice Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Opening of Online Application (NAPS/NATS & MS Forms)	29/06/2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date for Submission of Online Application	28/07/2026 (05:00 PM)
Tentative Publication of Document Verification List	05/08/2026
Tentative Document Verification	11/08/2026 to 18/08/2026

IOCL Paradip Apprentice Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

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IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 582 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 (irrespective of reservation), PwBD-SC/ST: Additional 5 Years; PwBD-OBC(NCL): Additional 3 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)	180	3 Years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry).
Trade Apprentice - Fitter	59	Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade (min. 2 years duration) with Pass class.
Technician Apprentice - Chemical	130	3 Years Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical Engg. or Chemical Technology.
Technician Apprentice - Mechanical	60	3 Years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Technician Apprentice - Electrical	80	3 Years Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation	20	3 Years Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant	23	3 Years B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.
Trade Apprentice - Accountant	1	3 Year B.Com.
Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	20	Class XII Pass.
Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	9	Class XII Pass with Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator.
Total Vacancy	582
Note: Number of seats is tentative and may vary at the discretion of management as per Presidential Directives on reservation.

Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy

Post Name	UR	EWS	SC	ST	O B C( N C L)	Total
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)	71	18	29	40	22	180
Fitter	24	6	9	13	7	59
Technician Apprentice - Chemical	52	13	21	29	15	130
Technician Apprentice - Mechanical	24	6	10	13	7	60
Technician Apprentice - Electrical	31	8	13	18	10	80
Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation	9	2	3	4	2	20
Secretarial Assistant	9	2	4	5	3	23
Accountant	1	0	0	0	0	1
Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	9	2	3	4	2	20
Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate)	4	1	1	2	1	9
Total	234	58	93	128	69	582
Note:Reservation is as per the prescribed reservation policy of Odisha; seats are tentative and subject to change.

Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation (PwBD)

Category	Vacancy
PwBD	23
Note:PwBD reservation is horizontal and applicable only against identified seats under Codes 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 & 111.

IOCL Paradip Apprentice Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have passed the prescribed qualification (10th/12th/ITI/Diploma/Graduation as applicable to the trade) as on 30/06/2026 with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved seats) in aggregate.
Candidates whose result of the qualifying examination is awaited are NOT eligible to apply.
Candidate must be registered with a valid Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on the NAPS or NATS portal, depending on the trade code.
Age must be between 18 and 24 years as on 30/06/2026, with relaxation as per Govt. guidelines for reserved categories.
Candidates possessing higher qualifications such as BE/B.Tech/MBA/CA/LLB/MCA are not eligible.
A candidate can apply for only ONE trade/discipline; multiple applications will be summarily rejected.

IOCL Paradip Apprentice Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
All Trades (Apprentice)	Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules, 1992

IOCL Paradip Apprentice Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

No Written Test
Merit List based on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification
Document Verification
Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination

IOCL Paradip Apprentice Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Selection Overview

Mode: No Written Test - Selection purely on academic merit.
Merit Basis: Percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, in descending order.
Tie-Breaker: Date of birth (senior by age), then higher Matriculation percentage.
No negative marking mentioned in official notification (No written test conducted).

Recruitment Table: Portal Registration by Trade Code

Trade Codes	Portal for Registration
101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111	NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
104, 105, 106, 107	NATS/BOAT Portal (nats.education.gov.in)

IOCL Paradip Apprentice Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit www.iocl.com and check the eligibility criteria for your chosen trade/discipline.
Register on NAPS Portal (for Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111) or NATS/BOAT Portal (for Codes 104, 105, 106, 107).
Apply against the opportunity using Establishment ID E07192100001 (NAPS) or EORJSC000003 (NATS) for Paradip Refinery.
After applying on NAPS/NATS, mandatorily fill additional details on the Microsoft Form at forms.office.com/r/LZyLWrpk16.
Ensure details in both Step I (NAPS/NATS) and Step II (MS Form) match exactly.
Submit the application before 28/07/2026, 17:00 Hrs.

Recruitment Note: About Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is one of India's largest commercial undertakings and a Fortune Global 500 company. Under its Skill Building Initiative for the Nation, IOCL's Paradip Refinery in Odisha regularly engages Apprentices across chemical, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and administrative trades under the Apprentices Act.

Recruitment Note: Training & Benefits

Apprentices receive a statutory stipend, Accident Insurance coverage, General Leave (32 days) and Casual Leave (12 days per year). Safety shoes and a helmet are provided for technical trades. No HRA or company accommodation is provided, and there is no obligation on IOCL to offer regular employment after training completion.

IOCL Paradip Apprentice Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online (NAPS Portal) Application Window: 29/06/2026 to 28/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Apply Online (NATS Portal) Application Window: 29/06/2026 to 28/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Microsoft Form (Step II - Mandatory)	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	IOCL
Post Name	Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice
Total Vacancy	582
Salary	Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules, 1992 [Approx. ₹8,000 - ₹9,500/Month depending on trade]
Job Location	Odisha
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	28/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

This recruitment has a two-step application process that many candidates miss — registering on NAPS or NATS portal is NOT enough by itself. Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110 and 111 require NAPS portal registration, while Codes 104, 105, 106 and 107 require NATS/BOAT portal registration, and after applying there you MUST also fill a separate Microsoft Form. Skipping either step means your application is treated as incomplete. Also remember you can apply for only ONE trade/discipline — applying to multiple trades gets your application summarily rejected. If your marksheet shows CGPA/OGPA instead of percentage, get the official conversion certificate from your institute ready before Document Verification, since this cannot be self-calculated.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand stipend for IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice? ▼

Ans: The stipend is paid as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules, 1992. Based on standard government stipend rates for similar trades, apprentices can expect approximately ₹8,000 to ₹9,500 per month depending on the trade and qualification level.

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

Ans: The online application window opened on 29 June 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on 28 July 2026 at 05:00 PM. Both NAPS/NATS portal registration and the mandatory Microsoft Form must be completed within this window.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the IOCL Apprentice selection? ▼

Ans: There is no written test in this recruitment, so negative marking does not apply. Selection is entirely based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination, in descending order of merit.

Q.4 What is the age limit for IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years and maximum of 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS category. Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC(NCL), and 10 years for PwBD candidates is applicable as per Government guidelines.

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

Ans: Candidates can download the official Advertisement No. PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26 dated 29-06-2026 from the IOCL website www.iocl.com under 'What's New' > 'Engagement of Apprentices at Paradip Refinery - 2026' > 'Detailed advertisement'.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for IOCL Apprentice posts? ▼

Ans: Qualification varies by trade: Class XII pass (50% marks) for Data Entry Operator, Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade for Trade Apprentice-Fitter, and a 3-year Diploma or B.Sc/B.Com degree for Technician Apprentice and other Trade Apprentice posts, with 45% marks required for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved seats.

Q.7 What is the selection process for IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice? ▼

Ans: There is no written test. Selection is based on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification in descending order, followed by Document Verification and a Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination before the final offer of engagement.

Q.8 Can a candidate apply for more than one trade under this notification? ▼

Ans: No, a candidate can apply for only one Trade/Discipline of their choice. Applications for more than one Trade/Discipline will not be considered and will be summarily rejected as per the official notification.