Overview
Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Guwahati Refinery has released a recruitment notification for the post of Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice (11 codes) (102 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online – naps/nats portal + microsoft forms (both mandatory) before 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs).
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Guwahati Refinery
- Qualification
- The educational qualification required for the IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Vacancy 2026 varies by trade code and must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute completed as a regular full-time course. Candidates must have already passed the prescribed qualification as on 30 June 2026. Results awaited candidates, distance/correspondence/part-time qualification holders, and those with higher qualifications like BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, or MCA are not eligible.
- Vacancies
- 102
- Advertisement No
- GR/P/APP/2026-27
- Posted
- 29 June 2026
- Last date to apply
- 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs)
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Online Application Opens (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms) | 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Tentative Shortlist Publication for Document Verification | 05 August 2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification Dates | 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification) | 30 June 2026 |
Important Links
Eligibility
The educational qualification required for the IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Vacancy 2026 varies by trade code and must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute completed as a regular full-time course. Candidates must have already passed the prescribed qualification as on 30 June 2026. Results awaited candidates, distance/correspondence/part-time qualification holders, and those with higher qualifications like BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, or MCA are not eligible.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates. Age will be verified only from the Matriculation (Class X) certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education. Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note that SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC(NCL) candidates get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years of upper age relaxation irrespective of category reservation. Category: Maximum Age (as on 30.06.2026) UR / EWS: 24 years OBC (NCL): 27 years SC / ST: 29 years PwBD (General): 34 years PwBD – OBC(NCL): 37 years PwBD – SC/ST: 39 years
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice 2026 notification. Candidates can register and apply through the NAPS/NATS portals and submit the Microsoft Form without any fee payment.
Selection Process
There is no written test for the IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Selection is entirely based on merit — the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination. Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship for the first time over those applying for a second time. • Merit List Preparation: Candidates are ranked in descending order of aggregate percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination across all years/semesters. • Tie-breaking: In case of a tie in percentage, the candidate senior by age (earlier date of birth) is ranked higher. If date of birth is also identical, the candidate with higher Matriculation marks is ranked higher. • Shortlisting for Document Verification: Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and available seats in each trade/discipline. Tentative publication of shortlist: 05 August 2026. • Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates attend document verification in person with original documents. Tentatively scheduled: 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026. • Pre-Engagement Medical Examination: Only candidates declared medically fit under the Apprentices Act standards proceed further. • Offer of Engagement: Candidates whose documents and medical fitness are found in order receive a formal engagement offer.
How to Apply
The application process for the IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a mandatory two-step online process. Both Step I (NAPS/NATS portal) and Step II (Microsoft Forms) must be completed — submitting only one step will result in an invalid application. The application window is open from 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) at www.iocl.com.
Required Documents
Candidates shortlisted for document verification under the IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must bring originals and self-attested copies of all required documents. SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be reimbursed single second-class railway fare for attending document verification, provided the distance from their nearest railway station to the verification venue is not less than 30 km. • 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate (as proof of date of birth). • Class XII marksheet / ITI (Fitter) marksheets (semester/year-wise) / Graduation / Diploma in Engineering marksheets. • Class XII / Final ITI (Fitter) / Graduation / Diploma Certificate issued by the respective Board/Authority. • CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to percentage conversion certificate from University/Institute, if applicable. • Certificate from Principal confirming date of result publication and regular full-time mode of course, if applicable. • SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/Disability certificate in prescribed format (available at www.iocl.com) issued by the Competent Authority. • For Code 111: Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' issued under NSQF or Central Govt. recognized authority. • Print of NATS/NAPS portal registration with applicant details. • Affidavit (Annexure-A format) — mandatory for candidates applying for second-time apprenticeship. • One original Photo ID: Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License / Passport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 102 Trade, Technician Apprentice Posts?
Notification Date: 29 June 2026; Application Start Date: 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs); Last Date to Apply: 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs); Online Application Opens (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms): 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs); Last Date to Apply Online: 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs); Tentative Shortlist Publication for Document Verification: 05 August 2026; Tentative Document Verification Dates: 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026; Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification): 30 June 2026
What is the application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice 2026 notification. Candidates can register and apply through the NAPS/NATS portals and submit the Microsoft Form without any fee payment.
What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates. Age will be verified only from the Matriculation (Class X) certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education. Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note that SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC(NCL) candidates get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years of upper age relaxation irrespective of category reservation. Category: Maximum Age (as on 30.06.2026) UR / EWS: 24 years OBC (NCL): 27 years SC / ST: 29 years PwBD (General): 34 years PwBD – OBC(NCL): 37 years PwBD – SC/ST: 39 years
What is the selection process?
There is no written test for the IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Selection is entirely based on merit — the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination. Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship for the first time over those applying for a second time. • Merit List Preparation: Candidates are ranked in descending order of aggregate percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination across all years/semesters. • Tie-breaking: In case of a tie in percentage, the candidate senior by age (earlier date of birth) is ranked higher. If date of birth is also identical, the candidate with higher Matriculation marks is ranked higher. • Shortlisting for Document Verification: Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and available seats in each trade/discipline. Tentative publication of shortlist: 05 August 2026. • Document Verifi…