IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 637 Posts

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex has invited applications for engagement of 637 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. These positions cover Trade Apprentices, Technician Apprentices, and other disciplines such as Attendant Operator, Fitter, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, and Data Entry Operator. The online application window is open from 7 February 2026 to 20 February 2026. This recruitment offers hands-on training in a leading public sector refinery located in Haryana. Candidates seeking stable government-sector training opportunities in the oil and gas industry should review the official details carefully before applying.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: February 2026
• Online Application Starts: 7 February 2026 (10:00)
• Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (5:00)
• Last Date Fee Payment: Nil
• Exam Date: Available Soon!
• Admit Card Release: Available Soon!
• Result Date: Check back soon on the official website.
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Nil
• SC / ST / PH: Nil
• Pay your fee online: debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI, whatever works for you.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Vacancy Details

• Total vacancies: 637.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Salary 2026

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Varies by trade – 12th Pass, ITI (Fitter), 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering disciplines, B.Sc. (PCM/Industrial Chemistry), B.A./B.Sc./B.Com., or B.Com. Minimum 50% marks required (45% for SC/PwBD in reserved categories). Must be regular full-time courses from recognized institutions.
• Age Limit (as on 31-01-2026): 18 to 24 years for General/EWS candidates.
• Mandatory Requirement: Prior registration on NAPS or NATS portal (depending on trade).
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD (additional relaxation for SC/ST-PwBD).
• Other Conditions: No prior apprenticeship training in most cases. Maximum 5 years since passing qualifying exam. No higher qualifications or significant work experience allowed in certain trades.

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Selection Process 

1. Registration on NAPS/NATS portal and submission of application details.
2. Preparation of merit list based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination (in descending order).
3. Document verification for shortlisted candidates.
4. Final: Medical fitness test as per IOCL guidelines.

How to apply for the IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment

1. Visit the official IOCL website at iocl.com and go to the Careers / Apprenticeships section.
2. Register or log in on the relevant portal – NAPS for most trades or NATS for Technician Apprentices.
3. Search and apply for the IOCL Panipat Refinery opportunity using the correct Establishment ID.
4. Fill the required Google Form link provided in the notification with accurate details (use the same email and mobile as the portal).
5. Upload necessary documents and submit the application before the deadline.
6. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
7. Keep checking the official website for updates on document verification.