IOCL Panipat Refinery 637 Vacancy Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide
IOCL Panipat Refinery has launched recruitment for 637 apprentice posts in 2026, offering hands-on training opportunities in technical trades. This merit-based drive under Advt. No. PR/P/Apprentice/59(2025-26) is ideal for ITI, diploma, and graduate candidates seeking stable careers in oil refining.
About the Vacancy
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex in Haryana is recruiting Trade and Technician Apprentices for 12-15 months of training. Positions span chemical plants, mechanical fitting, electrical work, instrumentation, secretarial roles, accounting, and data entry, with no written exam involved. Age eligibility is 18-24 years as of January 31, 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.
Total Vacancy Category Wise
Vacancies are distributed across 11 trades/disciplines, totaling 637 posts, primarily for Haryana domiciles (no ST reservation in the state).
| Trade/Discipline | Vacancies |
| Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 129 |
| Fitter (Mechanical) | 143 |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 107 |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 49 |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 126 |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 39 |
| Secretarial Assistant (Panipat) | 3 |
| Secretarial Assistant (New Delhi) | 8 |
| Accountant | 1 |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 25 |
| Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate) | 7 |
| Total | 637 ] |
Qualification
Eligibility varies by trade, with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD) in qualifying exams.
| Trade/Discipline | Qualification |
| Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc. (Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry, 3 years) |
| Fitter (Mechanical) | Matric + 2-year ITI in Fitter trade |
| Technician – Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation | 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering (50% marks) |
| Secretarial Assistant | B.A./B.Sc./B.Com (3 years, 50% marks) |
| Accountant | B.Com (3 years, 50% marks) |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class XII (50% marks) |
| Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate) | Class XII + Skill Certificate |
Age proof via Class X certificate only.
Selection Procedure
Selection is purely merit-based on marks in qualifying exams, followed by document verification. No written test or interview; merit lists will be category-wise and trade-wise. Shortlisted candidates verify documents from March 5-10, 2026, with medical fitness required.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | February 7, 2026 |
| Online Application Start | February 7, 2026 (10:00 AM)] |
| Application Deadline | February 20, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Merit List (Tentative) | February 26, 2026 |
| Document Verification | March 5-10, 2026 |
Salary
Apprentices receive a monthly stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 norms: roughly ₹7,000-₹9,000 for Trade Apprentices and ₹8,000-₹10,000 for Technician Apprentices during the 12-15 month period (exact rates skill/qualification-based). No application fee for any category.
Important Links and Website
- Official IOCL Website: www.iocl.com
- NAPS Portal: napsonline.nats.education (for registration)
- Google Form Link: Available on IOCL site post-NAPS registration
- Notification PDF: Download from
- Apply Online: Via NAPS + IOCL Google Form
Form Fill-Up Step by Step
- Register on NATS/NAPS Portal (napsonline.nats.education) using Aadhaar/mobile; get Establishment ID from IOCL notification.
- Complete profile with qualifications, marks, and upload photo/signature (Google Form specs: <100KB JPG).
- Fill IOCL Google Form (link on www.iocl.com after Feb 7): Enter personal details, trade choice, NAPS ID, and Haryana domicile proof.
- Submit both forms by Feb 20, 5 PM; take printouts of NAPS registration and Google Form.
- Prepare documents: Matric/Diploma marksheets, caste/PwBD certificate, affidavit (Annexure-I), photo ID.
