IOCL Apprenticeship Hiring 2026: 272 Posts at Barauni Refinery, Eligibility, How to Apply

Looking for a refinery apprenticeship after BSc or a polytechnic diploma? IOCL Apprenticeship Hiring 2026 is open for 272 apprentices at Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s Barauni Refinery in Begusarai, Bihar, under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Freshers aged 18 to 24 with a BSc or a diploma in Mechanical or Instrumentation engineering can apply.

There is no written test. Selection is based on your marks, and applications close on 6 December 2026. Want more government apprenticeships? See our guides to ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026, ISRO SDSC SHAR Apprentice Recruitment 2026, RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and NICL Graduate Apprentice Hiring 2026.

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IOCL Apprenticeship Hiring 2026: Overview

Vacancies and Qualification

Seats are tentative and are split among UR, EWS, SC, ST and OBC (non-creamy layer) categories. PwBD seats are only for the technician posts, codes 105 and 107.

Eligibility

• Course: A regular, full-time BSc or diploma from a recognised board or university. Part-time, correspondence or distance courses do not count.
• Marks: At least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
• Result: You must have already passed as on 30 November 2026. Those awaiting results are not eligible.
• Recency: If you finished your qualification five years or more before that date, you cannot apply.
• Experience: Engineering diploma holders with one year or more of job experience are not eligible.
• Not eligible: Holders of higher qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB or MCA.
• One application only: You can apply for just one trade. A BSc candidate chooses either code 101 or code 103.
• Preference: Candidates applying for apprenticeship for the first time get preference.

Age limit and relaxation

You must be 18 to 24 years old as on 30 November 2026. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years, and PwBD 10 years (plus 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC PwBD candidates).

Stipend and Benefits

• Stipend: Paid as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentices Rules, 1992. The notification gives no exact figure.
• Safety gear: A pair of safety shoes and a helmet, returnable after training.
• Insurance: Apprentices are covered under accident insurance.
• Accommodation: No HRA or company accommodation is provided.
• Job: IOCL has no obligation to offer you a job after the apprenticeship.

Selection Process

1. Merit list: Candidates are ranked by the aggregate percentage of marks across all years or semesters of the qualifying course. If marks tie, the older candidate ranks higher.
2. Document verification: Shortlisted candidates are called with original documents and self-attested copies.
3. Medical fitness: Selected candidates must pass a pre-engagement medical examination.
4. Offer: Candidates who clear everything receive an offer of engagement.

The notification mentions no written test or interview.

How to Apply for IOCL Apprenticeship Hiring 2026

You must complete both steps. An incomplete application is rejected.

1. Register on the right portal. For codes 101 and 103 (BSc), register on NAPS. For codes 105 and 107 (diploma), register on NATS. Keep your profile 100% complete and correct.
2. Apply for Barauni Refinery. Log in and apply against the Barauni Refinery opportunity. The establishment IDs are E11191000001 on NAPS and EBRBEC000003 on NATS.
3. Fill the additional form. On the IOCL apprenticeship page, open the Barauni Refinery 2026-27 advertisement and submit the Microsoft Form with your additional details. Use the same email ID and mobile number as on NAPS/NATS.
4. Keep proof. Save your registration and application details for document verification.

Official links: Notification PDF | IOCL application hub.

Important Dates

Documents for Verification

• 10th pass or matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth.
• Mark sheets, and a CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate if applicable.
• Certificate showing the date your result was declared.
• SC/ST/PwBD, OBC (non-creamy layer) or EWS certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable.
• Printout of your NAPS/NATS registration and application.
• Affidavit (Annexure-A) confirming you meet all eligibility conditions.
• An original photo ID such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport.

Tips for Applicants

• Finish both steps. Registering on NAPS/NATS without the Microsoft Form (or the other way round) will get you rejected.
• Use the same email and mobile number in both places for the whole year.
• Check your pass-out year. The five-year rule is counted to 30 November 2026.
• Match your profile to your mark sheet. Wrong marks or category details can cancel your candidature.
• Pick one trade carefully. Applications for more than one trade are rejected.
• Compare more options. Also see ONGC, ISRO SDSC SHAR, RITES and NICL apprenticeships.

Conclusion

IOCL Apprenticeship Hiring 2026 is a strong option for BSc and polytechnic freshers, with 272 seats at a large PSU refinery and selection on marks alone. It is training, not a permanent job. Register on NAPS or NATS, submit the additional form, and finish both before 6 December 2026.

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FAQs

IOCL Apprenticeship Hiring 2026 mein kitni vacancies hain?

IOCL Barauni Refinery has announced 272 tentative apprentice seats: 190 for Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), 38 for Boiler, 21 for Technician (Mechanical) and 23 for Technician (Instrumentation).

IOCL Apprenticeship ke liye kaun apply kar sakta hai?

You need a 3-year BSc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) for the Attendant Operator and Boiler posts, or a 3-year diploma in Mechanical or Instrumentation-related engineering for the Technician posts. It must be a regular full-time course with 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).

Kya IOCL Apprenticeship mein written test hota hai?

No written test is mentioned. Candidates are selected on the percentage of marks in their qualifying course, then called for document verification and a medical fitness check.

IOCL Apprenticeship ki age limit kya hai?

You must be 18 to 24 years old as on 30 November 2026. The upper limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

IOCL Apprenticeship ka stipend kitna milega?

The notification says the stipend is paid as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentices Rules, 1992 and IOCL guidelines. It does not state an exact amount.

Kya BTech ya MBA candidate IOCL Apprenticeship ke liye apply kar sakta hai?

No. Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB or MCA are not eligible.

Kya experienced diploma holder apply kar sakta hai?

No. Engineering diploma holders with one year or more of job experience after qualifying are not eligible. Also, candidates who completed their qualification five years or more before 30 November 2026 cannot apply.

IOCL Apprenticeship ke liye apply kaise karein?

Register on NAPS (for BSc trades, codes 101 and 103) or NATS (for diploma trades, codes 105 and 107), apply for the Barauni Refinery opportunity, and then fill the IOCL additional-information Microsoft Form. You must complete both steps.

IOCL Apprenticeship ki last date kya hai?

Applications opened on 6 November 2026 and close on 6 December 2026.

Kya main ek se zyada trade ke liye apply kar sakta hoon?

No. You can apply for only one trade or discipline. A BSc candidate can choose either code 101 or code 103, not both.

Kya IOCL Apprenticeship ke baad job milegi?

No. IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after the apprenticeship, and an apprentice has no claim to a job. The training lasts 12 months, or 24 months for the Boiler trade.

Disclaimer: This article reflects publicly available information as of November 2026, based on IOCL’s official notification. Seats and rules can change. Contact the Barauni Refinery recruitment cell at brrectcell@indianoil.in or 06243-275258 / 275240 for queries, and read the official notification carefully before you apply.