IOCL Apprentice Engagement 2026: Mathura Refinery Apprenticeship Notification (Apply Online)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has officially released the Apprentice Engagement Notification 2026 for its Mathura Refinery, under the Refineries Division. As per Advertisement No. MR/HR/APP3/2025-26, IOCL invites online applications from eligible candidates for engagement as Trade Apprentices and Technician Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended).

This apprenticeship program is part of IOCL’s national Skill Building Initiative, offering valuable hands-on industrial training in one of India’s most prestigious public sector undertakings.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• Refinery Unit: Mathura Refinery
• Advertisement No.: MR/HR/APP3/2025-26
• Date of Notification: 07 February 2026
• Training Under: Apprentices Act, 1961/1973
• Application Mode: Online (NAPS / NATS + Google Form)
• Total Pages in Notification: 8

Apprentice Trades, Qualifications & Seats

? Trade & Technician Apprentice Details

Trade Apprentice – Mechanical (Fitter)

• Qualification: Matric + ITI (Fitter) – minimum 2 years
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Total Seats: 19

Trade Apprentice – Boiler (Mechanical)

• Qualification: B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics / Industrial Chemistry)
• Training Period: 24 Months
• Total Seats: 22

Technician Apprentice – Mechanical

• Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Total Seats: 23

Technician Apprentice – Electrical

• Qualification: Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Total Seats: 20

Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation

• Qualification: Diploma in Instrumentation / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Total Seats: 23

Trade Apprentice – Accountant

• Qualification: B.Com
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Total Seats: 01

? Seats include reservations for UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD categories as per Government norms.

Eligibility Criteria for IOCL Apprentices 2026

? Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed the prescribed qualification on or before 31 January 2026.
• Minimum 50% marks required (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• Only regular full-time courses recognized by NCVET / SCVT / AICTE / UGC are valid.
• Distance, correspondence, or part-time courses are NOT eligible.
• Candidates with higher qualifications like BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA, etc., are not eligible.

? Age Limit (as on 31.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years (UR/EWS)

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years (additional category relaxations applicable)

Reservation & PwBD Guidelines

• Reservation applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS & PwBD.
• PwBD candidates can apply only for identified trades due to the hazardous nature of refinery operations.
• Minimum 40% disability certification required as per Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
• Reservation for PwBD is horizontal, as per Section 34(1) of the Act.

Selection Process for IOCL Apprenticeship

? No Written Test
? Merit-based Selection

Selection will be based on:

• Percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination
• Preference to first-time apprenticeship candidates
• In case of tie:
  1. Older candidate (by date of birth)
  2. Higher marks in Matriculation

Stipend & Benefits

• Monthly Stipend as per Apprentices Act & IOCL guidelines
• Safety Shoes & Helmet (for select trades)
• Accident Insurance Coverage
• Leave Benefits:
  • 32 days General Leave
  • 12 days Casual Leave per year
• No HRA or Company Accommodation

Important Dates – IOCL Apprentice 2026

• Application Start Date: 07 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Tentative DV List: 26 February 2026
• Document Verification: 05 March to 10 March 2026

How to Apply for IOCL Mathura Refinery Apprenticeship

Step-1: Register on NAPS / NATS Portal

• Codes 102, 103, 109 ? Register on NAPS Portal
• Codes 105, 106, 107 ? Register on NATS Portal

Apply against Mathura Refinery Establishment ID:

• NAPS ID: E12150900008
• NATS ID: NUPMTC000001

Step-2: Fill Google / Microsoft Form

After applying on NAPS/NATS:

• Submit additional details via the Google Form link provided on IOCL website
• Ensure details match both portals
• Only one response is allowed

?? Both steps are mandatory. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates must produce:

• 10th Certificate (DOB proof)
• ITI / Diploma / Degree Mark Sheets & Certificates
• Category / PwBD / EWS Certificates
• NAPS/NATS Registration Printout
• Affidavit (Annexure-A)
• Valid Photo ID

Important Instructions

• Apprenticeship does not guarantee employment in IOCL
• Candidates declared medically unfit will not be engaged
• False information will lead to cancellation & legal action
• Updates will be published only on www.iocl.com

Official Notification & Contact Details

• Official Website: www.iocl.com
• Email: mr_apprenticeship@indianoil.in
• Contact No.: 0565-241-8153

? Be Aware of Job Frauds

IOCL does not charge any fee for apprenticeship engagement. Rely only on official notifications published on the IOCL website.