Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex has released Advertisement No. PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27) for engagement of 1450 Trade Apprentices and Technician Apprentices for the 2026-27 session. Eligible candidates can apply online from 14 July 2026 to 12 August 2026 via the NAPS/NATS portal and the mandatory IOCL Microsoft Form. Complete details are given below.
IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex |
| Advertisement No. | PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27) |
| Post Names | Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1450 Posts |
| Job Location | Panipat, Haryana (New Delhi option for Code 108 only) |
| Selection Process | Merit-based (no written test) |
| Application Mode | Online (NAPS/NATS portal + Microsoft Form) |
Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 14 July 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 August 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Tentative DV List | 20 August 2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification | 27 August 2026 to 03 September 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee is generally charged for IOCL apprentice engagement. Candidates should refer to the official notification for exact details before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Trade Apprentice: Passed Matriculation (Class 10) and the relevant ITI (NCVT/SCVT) trade certificate. Technician Apprentice: A Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline from a recognised institution. Candidates must be registered on the NAPS/NATS portal as applicable. Age Limit: As per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the official notification (generally 18 years and above, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories). Please refer to the official notification for the exact trade-wise qualification and age criteria.
Selection Process
Selection is merit-based with no written test, prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Matriculation/ITI/Diploma as applicable), followed by document verification.
How to Apply for IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Register on the NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) / NATS portal as applicable for your apprentice category.
- Visit the official IOCL website iocl.com and open the Panipat Apprentice advertisement PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27).
- Fill the online application and the mandatory IOCL Microsoft Form with your details.
- Upload the required documents (Matriculation/ITI/Diploma certificates, etc.).
- Submit the application before 12 August 2026 (17:00 hrs) and keep a printout for reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
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Disclaimer: The information above is compiled from the official IOCL Panipat Apprentice notification (Advt. PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27)). Candidates are advised to read the official notification on iocl.com before applying.