Overview
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (A Government of India Undertaking) – Bongaigaon Refinery has released a recruitment notification for the post of Apprentice (Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice) (58 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online (naps/nats portal and microsoft form) as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (A Government of India Undertaking) – Bongaigaon Refinery
- Qualification
- The main eligibility conditions in the notification are listed below. • The prescribed qualification must already be passed as on the date of reckoning (30.09.2026). Candidates whose result is awaited are not eligible. • Only the Graduation/Diploma specified against the trade is eligible. Other branches or subjects are not considered, and no claim of an equivalent qualification is entertained. • Candidates with part-time, correspondence or distance-mode qualifications are not eligible. • Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent (or pursuing higher qualification and completing it on or before joining) are not eligible. A declaration is taken at engagement. • Engineering Graduates, Diploma holders or Vocational Certificate holders with one year or more of job experience after the qualification are not eligible. • Candidates who completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on 30.09.2026 are not eligible. • A B.Sc candidate may apply for only one code (101 or 103). Applying for more than one trade/discipline leads to summary rejection. • Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship for the first time. Second-time candidates (different trade/discipline) are considered if first-time candidates are not available. • Candidates whose earlier apprenticeship contract was terminated for failure on their part to carry out the contract terms are not eligible. • Diploma holders under the la…
- Vacancies
- 58
- Advertisement No
- BGR/Appr/2026/04
- Last date to apply
- 18.10.2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 28-09-2026 |
| Opening of Online Application (NAPS/NATS, IOCL portal and Microsoft Form) | 28.09.2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date of Online Application (NAPS/NATS, IOCL portal and Microsoft Form) | 18.10.2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Date of Reckoning Eligibility (qualification and age) | 30.09.2026 |
| Tentative Date of Publication of List of Candidates Called for Document Verification | 26.08.2026 (as printed in the notification) |
| Tentative Date of Document Verification | 04th to 06th November 2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
The main eligibility conditions in the notification are listed below. • The prescribed qualification must already be passed as on the date of reckoning (30.09.2026). Candidates whose result is awaited are not eligible. • Only the Graduation/Diploma specified against the trade is eligible. Other branches or subjects are not considered, and no claim of an equivalent qualification is entertained. • Candidates with part-time, correspondence or distance-mode qualifications are not eligible. • Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent (or pursuing higher qualification and completing it on or before joining) are not eligible. A declaration is taken at engagement. • Engineering Graduates, Diploma holders or Vocational Certificate holders with one year or more of job experience after the qualification are not eligible. • Candidates who completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on 30.09.2026 are not eligible. • A B.Sc candidate may apply for only one code (101 or 103). Applying for more than one trade/discipline leads to summary rejection. • Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship for the first time. Second-time candidates (different trade/discipline) are considered if first-time candidates are not available. • Candidates whose earlier apprenticeship contract was terminated for failure on their part to carry out the contract terms are not eligible. • Diploma holders under the la…
Age Limit
The age limit is minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.09.2026 for General and EWS candidates. Only the Matriculation (Class X) mark sheet/certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education is accepted as age proof. Category: Upper Age Relaxation SC/ST (against reserved positions): Up to 5 years OBC (NCL) (against reserved positions): Up to 3 years PwBD (irrespective of reservation of seats): Up to 10 years PwBD belonging to SC/ST (reserved positions): Further 5 years, as printed in the notification PwBD belonging to OBC (NCL) (reserved positions): Further 3 years, as printed in the notification A PwBD candidate availing only age relaxation (no relaxation in qualification marks) is considered against an unreserved seat in order of merit before being considered against a reserved seat. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
Salary
Stipend per month is payable as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, the Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and the Corporation's guidelines. The exact amount is not stated in the notification. Other conditions in the notification: • Safety shoes (one pair) and a helmet are provided to apprentices under Codes 101, 103 and 107, wherever applicable, and are returnable on completion of training. • No HRA or company accommodation is provided. • Leave: General leave of 32 days (8 days per quarter, including medical grounds) and casual leave of 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata). Holidays observed by the establishment are available. Leave not availed lapses at the end of apprenticeship. • Apprentices are covered under suitable accident insurance and the Certified Standing Orders applicable to workmen at the establishment. • The training period may be extended under certain circumstances under Rule 7 of the Apprentices Rules 1992. • IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after apprenticeship, and an apprentice cannot claim employment on that ground.
Application Fee
The application fee is not specified in the notification. IOCL cautions candidates against agencies or individuals aiming at fleecing money from the public.
Selection Process
There is no written test. Candidates registered on NAPS/NATS and applying against the notification are considered as follows. • Selection is on the percentage of marks, in descending order, in the prescribed qualification for the trade applied for (aggregate of all subjects of all years/semesters), among candidates meeting the eligibility criteria. First-time apprenticeship applicants get preference. • Tie-break: senior by date of birth first; if the date of birth is the same, higher Matriculation percentage. • PwBD candidates who availed relaxation in qualification marks are considered against reserved seats irrespective of position in the select list (in order of merit within the category). • Shortlisted candidates, subject to seats in each trade, are called for document verification and then pre-engagement medical examination. • Filling of seats is at the management's discretion based on suitability, and no claim arises if seats remain unfilled. • Finally shortlisted candidates whose documents and medical fitness certificate are in order are issued an offer of engagement.
Required Documents
Originals with a self-attested copy are needed: • 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate from the concerned board as proof of date of birth. • Class XII marksheet; semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets of Graduation/Diploma in Engineering. • Graduation/Diploma certificate. • Conversion certificate from CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to percentage, if applicable. • Principal's certificate of result publication date, if applicable. It must also state that the course was completed in regular full-time mode and give the candidate's good conduct. • SC/ST/Disability/OBC (NCL) certificate with declaration, or EWS Income & Asset Certificate/declaration, in the prescribed format (on www.iocl.com) from the Competent Authority. • Print of NATS/NAPS portal registration with applicant details. • Affidavit (Annexure–A) confirming compliance with the eligibility conditions. • Any other certificate/document as specified. • One original Photo ID: Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License or Passport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IOCL Bongaigaon Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 58 Trade, Technician Apprentice Posts?
Advertisement Date: 28-09-2026; Opening of Online Application (NAPS/NATS, IOCL portal and Microsoft Form): 28.09.2026 (10:00 Hrs); Last Date of Online Application (NAPS/NATS, IOCL portal and Microsoft Form): 18.10.2026 (17:00 Hrs); Date of Reckoning Eligibility (qualification and age): 30.09.2026; Tentative Date of Publication of List of Candidates Called for Document Verification: 26.08.2026 (as printed in the notification); Tentative Date of Document Verification: 04th to 06th November 2026
What is the application fee?
Not specified in the notification
What is the age limit?
Minimum 18 years, maximum 24 years as on 30.09.2026 (General/EWS), with relaxation as per Govt. guidelines
What is the selection process?
There is no written test. Candidates registered on NAPS/NATS and applying against the notification are considered as follows. • Selection is on the percentage of marks, in descending order, in the prescribed qualification for the trade applied for (aggregate of all subjects of all years/semesters), among candidates meeting the eligibility criteria. First-time apprenticeship applicants get preference. • Tie-break: senior by date of birth first; if the date of birth is the same, higher Matriculation percentage. • PwBD candidates who availed relaxation in qualification marks are considered against reserved seats irrespective of position in the select list (in order of merit within the category). • Shortlisted candidates, subject to seats in each trade, are called for document verification and then pre-engagement medical examination. • Filling of seats is at the management's discretion ba…