Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex has announced a major recruitment drive for 637 apprenticeship positions for the year 2026. This is a golden opportunity for ITI-eligible candidates, including diploma holders and B.Sc/B.Com graduates, to start their careers in a prestigious Government of India undertaking.

Notably, there will be no written examination for this selection process, making it much easier for qualified candidates.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Overview of IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026

2. Detailed Vacancy List 2026

3. Eligibility Criteria

4. Selection Process (No Exam)

5. Important Dates

6. How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

7. Important Links

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Overview of IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Feature	Details
Organization	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery
Post Names	Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice
Total Vacancies	637 Posts
Job Location	Panipat Refinery, Haryana
Monthly Stipend	As per the Apprentices Act & IOCL Guidelines
Application Fee	No Fee

Detailed Vacancy List 2026

The 637 vacancies are spread across various technical and non-technical disciplines:

Trade Apprentice – Fitter (Mechanical): 143 posts
Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant): 129 posts
Technician Apprentice - Electrical: 126 posts
Technician Apprentice - Chemical: 107 posts
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical: 49 posts
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation: 39 posts
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher/Skill Holder): 32 posts total
Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant (Panipat/New Delhi): 11 posts total
Trade Apprentice - Accountant: 1 post

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as of 31.01.2026)

Minimum: 18 Years
Maximum: 24 Years (General/EWS)
Age Relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) as per government guidelines.

Educational Qualifications

Trade Apprentice (Attendant Operator): B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, or Industrial Chemistry.
Trade Apprentice (Fitter): Matric with 2-year ITI in Fitter Trade.
Technician Apprentice (Various): 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering field (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation).
Trade Apprentice (Secretarial Assistant): B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com.
Trade Apprentice (Accountant): B.Com.
Data Entry Operator (Fresher): Class 12th Pass.
Date Entry Operator (Skill Holder): Class 12th pass with a skill certificate in domestic DEO.

Selection Process (No Exam)

The selection for the IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is purely merit-based.

1. Merit List: Prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination in descending order.

2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of their credentials.

3. Medical Fitness: Candidates must meet the pre-engagement medical fitness standards.

Important Dates

Online Application Starts: 07 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM)
Tentative Publication of DV List: 26 February 2026
Tentative DV Dates: 05 March 2026 to 10 March 2026

How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide

Applicants must follow a two-step registration process. There is no direct application via the IOCL portal.

1. Portal Registration: Register on the NAPs portal (for ITI) or the NATS portal (for Diploma/Graduates). Ensure your profile is 100% complete.

2. Apply for Opportunity: Log in to the respective portal and apply for the Panipat Refinery apprentice vacancy between Feb 7 and Feb 20, 2026.

3. Google Form: After applying on the portal, you must fill out the additional information via the specific Google Form link provided in the official advertisement.

4. Submission: Apply for only one trade. Maintain an active mobile number and email for at least one year.