Overview
IOCL has announced recruitment of 88 Trade & Technician Apprentices for its Bongaigaon Refinery for the year 2026. Applications open on 7 February 2026 and close on 20 February 2026. The selection will be merit‑based with no written exam, and candidates must meet the specified age and qualification criteria. Vacancies are distributed across various trade categories.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Refinery Unit Bongaigaon Refinery
- Qualification
- B.Sc with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics / Industrial Chemistry for Trade Apprentice (Chemical / Boiler); Diploma in Chemical / Petrochemical / Refinery Engineering for Technician Apprentice (Chemical); Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for Technician Apprentice (Mechanical); Diploma in Instrumentation / Electronics / Control Engineering for Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation)
- Vacancies
- 88
- Last date to apply
- 2026-02-20 5:00 PM
Important Dates
| application_start | 2026-02-07 10:00 AM |
| last_date_to_apply | 2026-02-20 5:00 PM |
| merit_list_publication | 2026-02-26 (Tentative) |
| document_verification | 2026-03-05 to 2026-03-10 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Details
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical): 39; Trade Apprentice – Boiler (Mechanical): 16; Technician Apprentice – Chemical: 12; Technician Apprentice – Mechanical: 11; Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation: 10
Selection Process
No written examination; Merit-based selection on qualifying marks; Preference to first-time apprenticeship candidates; Document verification; Pre-engagement medical fitness test
How to Apply
Register on NAPS portal for Trade Apprentice posts (Codes 101 & 103), Register on NATS portal for Technician Apprentice posts (Codes 104, 105 & 107), Apply for IOCL Bongaigaon Refinery opportunities on the respective portals, Fill the mandatory Microsoft Form via the link available on the official website, Ensure both Step I and Step II are completed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Indian Oil (IOCL) Bongaigaon Refinery Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 88 Trade, Technician Apprentice Post?
application start: 2026-02-07 10:00 AM; last date to apply: 2026-02-20 5:00 PM; merit list publication: 2026-02-26 (Tentative); document verification: 2026-03-05 to 2026-03-10 (Tentative)
What is the age limit?
18 to 24 years (as on 31 January 2026) with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD as per Government norms
What is the selection process?
No written examination; Merit-based selection on qualifying marks; Preference to first-time apprenticeship candidates; Document verification; Pre-engagement medical fitness test