IOCL Panipat Refinery Recruitment 2026 for 637 Apprentice Posts

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, has released the IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of 637 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. This recruitment drive covers Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts across multiple technical and non-technical disciplines such as Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial, and Data Entry Operations. The apprenticeship training will be conducted at IOCL Panipat Refinery, Haryana, and is open to candidates with qualifications ranging from Class X to Graduation and Diploma in Engineering. Selection will be made purely on merit based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination, without any written test or interview.

Name of OrganizationIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Post NameTrade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice
EducationClass X / XII / ITI / Diploma / Graduation (Post-wise)
Total Vacancies637 Posts
SalaryStipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973
Age Limit18 to 24 Years as on 31 January 2026
Application FeeNo Fee
Selection ProcessMerit-based on qualifying exam marks
Apply ModeOnline (NAPS/NATS Portal + Google Form)
Job LocationPanipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, Haryana
Last Date To Apply20 February 2026 (05:00 PM)

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)129B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics / Industrial Chemistry
Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical143Matriculation with ITI in Fitter Trade
Technician Apprentice – Chemical107Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical49Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Technician Apprentice – Electrical126Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation39Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant11Graduation in any discipline
Trade Apprentice – Accountant1Graduation (B.Com preferred)
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator32Class XII (with/without skill certificate)

How to Apply

  • Register on the appropriate apprenticeship portal based on the post applied for
    • Trade Apprentice posts: Register on NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and apply to IOCL Panipat Refinery (Establishment ID: E10150600035)
    • Technician Apprentice posts: Register on NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and apply to IOCL Panipat Refinery (Establishment ID: NHRPPC000003)
  • After successful registration and application on NAPS or NATS, fill the mandatory IOCL Google Application Form using the same email ID and mobile number
  • Submit only one Google Form response to avoid rejection
  • Ensure all eligibility conditions regarding age, qualification, and year of passing are met before submission
  • Keep printouts of NAPS/NATS registration and submitted Google Form for document verification
  • Complete the entire application process on or before 20 February 2026 (05:00 PM)

Application form, details & registration

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