IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 88 Technician & Trade Apprentice Posts (Bongaigaon Refinery)

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is released by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Bongaigaon Refinery) for 88 Technician and Trade Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates with B.Sc or Diploma qualifications can apply online from 7 February 2026 to 20 February 2026 through the NAPS/NATS portals and mandatory IOCL Microsoft Form submission. The recruitment offers government-certified apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 with stipend and PSU career exposure.

Overview of IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Details	Information
Organization	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Refinery	Bongaigaon Refinery
Recruitment Name	IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Post Type	Technician Apprentice & Trade Apprentice
Total Vacancies	88 Posts
Job Location	Bongaigaon, Assam
Job Type	Central Government Apprenticeship
Training Authority	Apprentices Act, 1961

Notification

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

AssamCareer: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bongaigaon Refinery has officially released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 88 Technician and Trade Apprentice posts. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for B.Sc graduates and Diploma holders to build a career with one of India’s largest public sector oil companies.

Candidates can apply online from 7 February 2026 to 20 February 2026 through the official apprenticeship portals and IOCL Microsoft Form. The apprenticeship program is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, ensuring structured training, government-recognized certification, and industry exposure.

This recruitment is highly valuable for candidates searching for:
PSU jobs, government apprenticeships, IOCL jobs, diploma jobs, B.Sc jobs, refinery jobs, and public sector career opportunities.

Last Date: 20th February 2026

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Details

IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Post Details

Name of Post: Apprentice

Total Posts: 88 Posts

Trade / Discipline-wise Vacancy Distribution

Trade / Discipline	Posts
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical	39
Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical	16
Technician Apprentice – Chemical	12
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical	11
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation	10
Total	88 Posts

Stipend Details

The monthly stipend will be paid as per:

Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and IOCL Corporation guidelines

This ensures:

• Government-approved stipend structure
• Secure monthly payment
• Recognized apprenticeship certification
• PSU work experience

Eligibility Criteria for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Age Limit (as on 31.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years (General/EWS)

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC/MOBC: 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• PwBD-OBC (NCL): 13 Years
• PwBD-SC/ST: 15 Years

Educational Qualification

Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical

• 3 Years B.Sc with: Maths, Physics, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry

Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical

• 3 Years B.Sc with: Maths, Physics, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry

Technician Apprentice – Chemical

• 3 Years Diploma in:
• Chemical Engineering
• Petrochemical Engineering
• Chemical Technology
• Refinery & Petrochemical Engineering

Technician Apprentice – Mechanical

• 3 Years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation

• 3 Years Diploma in:
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Instrumentation & Electronics
  • Instrumentation & Control Engineering
  • Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The application process involves two mandatory steps:

STEP 1: Registration on Government Portals

Candidates must register on the appropriate portal:

For Trade Apprentice:

👉 https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/

For Technician Apprentice:

👉 https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php

Steps:

1. Register on the portal
2. Login
3. Go to Apprenticeship Opportunities
4. Search by IOCL Location / Trade
5. Apply for the relevant trade
6. Complete profile and submit application

STEP 2: Mandatory IOCL Microsoft Form Submission

After portal registration, candidates must fill the IOCL Microsoft Form:

👉 Available at: www.iocl.com

Important:

• Submitting Microsoft Form is mandatory
• Only one response per candidate
• Application is invalid without Microsoft Form submission

Important Dates – IOCL Apprentice 2026

Event	Date
Starting Date of Online Application	7 February 2026
Last Date of Online Application	20 February 2026

Important Web-Links of IOCL Apprentice Recruitment

Microsoft Form	Click Here
NATS/ NAPS Form	NATS | NAPS
Advertisement PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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For more correct information read the official notification carefully before apply.

FAQs – IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Why IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a Golden Opportunity?

• ✅ PSU experience (Indian Oil Corporation Limited)
• ✅ Government-certified apprenticeship
• ✅ High employability after training
• ✅ Technical skill development
• ✅ Career entry into oil & gas sector
• ✅ Industrial refinery exposure
• ✅ Strong resume value
• ✅ National-level recognition
• ✅ Future PSU job advantage