IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 121 Vacancies | Apply Online for Trade & Technician Apprentice Posts

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Fortune Global 500 Company and Government of India Undertaking, has released Advertisement No. PH/R/01/2025-26(APP)-III dated 11.02.2026 for Apprentice Engagement at Haldia Refinery under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended).

IOCL invites online applications for 121 Apprentice vacancies in Trade and Technician disciplines including Chemical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the NAPS/NATS portal before the last date.

This is an excellent opportunity for Diploma, B.Sc, and ITI qualified candidates looking for apprenticeship training in India’s leading oil refinery.

? IOCL Haldia Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• Refinery: Haldia Refinery
• Advertisement No.: PH/R/01/2025-26(APP)-III
• Total Vacancies: 121
• Training Type: Apprenticeship
• Application Mode: Online (NAPS/NATS + Microsoft/Google Form)
• Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026 (5:00 PM)

? IOCL Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026

? Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Code 101

• Qualification: B.Sc (Physics, Maths, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry)
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Total Seats: 30

? Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical – Code 103

• Qualification: B.Sc (Physics, Maths, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry)
• Training Period: 24 Months
• Total Seats: 6

? Technician Apprentice – Chemical – Code 104

• Qualification: Diploma in Chemical / Petrochemical / Refinery Engineering
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Total Seats: 55

? Technician Apprentice – Mechanical – Code 105

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

? Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation – Code 107

• Qualification: Diploma in Instrumentation / Electronics & Instrumentation
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Total Seats: 7

? Total Vacancies: 121

Reservation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD as per Government norms.

? Educational Qualification Criteria

• Minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• Qualification must be completed before 31.01.2026.
• Only regular full-time courses from recognized institutions are valid.
• Candidates with BE/B.Tech/MBA/CA/LLB/MCA or higher qualifications are not eligible.
• Candidates with more than 1 year job experience after qualification are not eligible.
• Those who completed 5 years after acquiring qualification are also not eligible.

? Age Limit (As on 31.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years (Additional relaxation for reserved categories)

? Stipend & Benefits

• Stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 guidelines
• Accident Insurance Coverage
• 32 days General Leave + 12 days Casual Leave per year
• Safety Shoes & Helmet (for certain trades)

? No HRA or company accommodation will be provided.

? Selection Process

? No Written Exam
? Selection based on percentage of marks in qualifying examination
? Merit list prepared in descending order
? Tie-breaking: Higher age ? Higher Matric marks
? Final selection after Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test

? Documents Required for Verification

• 10th Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
• Diploma / B.Sc Mark Sheets & Certificate
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
• CGPA Conversion Certificate (if applicable)
• NAPS/NATS Registration Proof
• Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID etc.)
• Affidavit (Annexure-A)

? How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice 2026?

Step I – Register on Portal

• Codes 101 & 103 ? Apply through NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
• Codes 104, 105 & 107 ? Apply through NATS Portal (nats.education.gov.in)

Use Establishment ID:

• NATS ID: EWBMEC000002
• NAPS ID: E11191900001

Step II – Fill Additional Form

After portal registration, candidates must fill the Microsoft/Google Form available on IOCL website.

? Both Step I & Step II are mandatory.

? Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 11 February 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Merit List Publication (Tentative): 27 February 2026
• Document Verification (Tentative): 05 – 10 March 2026

? Important Notes

• No employment guarantee after apprenticeship completion.
• Only online applications accepted.
• Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
• Disputes subject to Haldia court jurisdiction.
• Beware of job frauds – rely only on official website www.iocl.com.

? Why Apply for IOCL Apprentice 2026?

• Opportunity to train at Fortune Global 500 PSU
• Skill development under Government initiative
• No written exam
• Transparent merit-based selection
• Strong career foundation in Oil & Gas sector

Important Links

Download IOCL Official Notification

? Final Words

The IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for Diploma and B.Sc candidates seeking technical apprenticeship training in a reputed PSU. Eligible candidates must complete both online application steps before 24 February 2026.

Stay connected for merit list updates and document verification details.