IOCL Recruitment 2026 for 279 Trade & Technician Apprentice Posts

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Haldia Refinery has released the IOCL Recruitment 2026 notification for 279 Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking apprenticeship training in one of India’s leading Maharatna Public Sector Undertakings. Candidates with qualifications such as 12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, B.Sc., B.Com, and B.A. are eligible to apply for various apprentice disciplines. The online application process will be conducted through the NAPS/NATS portal along with the prescribed Microsoft/Google Form. The headquarters of Indian Oil Corporation Limited is located in New Delhi, India.

Name of OrganizationIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Haldia Refinery
Post NameTrade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice
Education12th Pass, ITI, Diploma, B.Sc., B.Com, B.A. (Post-wise)
Total Vacancies279
SalaryStipend as per Apprentices Act and IOCL guidelines
Age Limit18–24 Years (as on 30 June 2026)
Application FeeNo Application Fee
Selection ProcessMerit List, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationHaldia, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
Last Date To Apply30 July 2026

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Trade Apprentice (Attendant Operator – Chemical Plant)70B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry)
Trade Apprentice (Fitter)20Matric + ITI Fitter
Trade Apprentice (Boiler)10B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry)
Technician Apprentice (Chemical)70Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical/Chemical Technology/Refinery & Petrochemical Engineering
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)40Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Technician Apprentice (Electrical)30Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation)7Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Trade Apprentice (Secretarial Assistant)17B.A./B.Sc./B.Com
Trade Apprentice (Accountant)1B.Com
Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator – Fresher)812th Pass
Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator – Skill Certificate Holder)612th Pass + Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate
Total279

How to Apply

  1. Register on the NAPS or NATS portal according to your eligible trade or discipline.
  2. Apply for the relevant Apprentice post under IOCL Haldia Refinery.
  3. Complete the mandatory Microsoft/Google Form mentioned in the official notification.
  4. Ensure that the details entered in both the NAPS/NATS application and the Microsoft/Google Form are identical.
  5. Submit both applications on or before 30 July 2026.
  6. Regularly visit the official IOCL website for updates regarding the merit list, document verification, and medical examination.
  7. Attend the document verification and pre-engagement medical examination if shortlisted.

Application form, details & registration

West Bengal Govt Jobs
Logo