IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 272 Vacancies
1. Short Description
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Refinery has released a notification for engagement of apprentices for the year 2026-27 (Advertisement No. BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/II, dated 06.11.2026). A total of 272 vacancies are available in Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 06.11.2026 to 06.12.2026 through the NAPS/NATS portal and the Microsoft Form.
2. Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (A Government of India Undertaking) |
| Unit | Barauni Refinery |
| Advertisement No. | BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/II |
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Engagement Type | Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended) |
| Total Vacancies | 272 |
| Application Mode | Online only (NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Form) |
| Application Start Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06.12.2026 |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Training Period | Total | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Discipline - Chemical | 12 months | 190 | 88 | 19 | 30 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler), Discipline - Mechanical | 24 months | 38 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice, Discipline - Mechanical | 12 months | 21 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice, Discipline - Instrumentation | 12 months | 23 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
The number of seats is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of the management. PwBD seats are available only under Codes 105 and 107.
3. Company Name and Job Location
The apprentices will be engaged by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) at its Barauni Refinery unit.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
| Job Location | Barauni Refinery |
4. Qualification Eligibility
| Code | Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) | 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice - Mechanical | 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg. |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation | 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
Important Eligibility Conditions
- The candidate must have already passed the prescribed qualification as on 30.11.2026. Candidates whose result is awaited are not eligible.
- The qualification must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute as a regular full-time course with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates for the seats reserved for them).
- If CGPA/OGPA or letter grade is awarded, the equivalent aggregate percentage must be mentioned in the form. A certificate from the University/Institute will be required at the time of document verification.
- Only the Diploma/Graduation in the branch or subjects specified for the trade will be considered. Claims of equivalent qualification will not be entertained.
- Lateral entry diploma holders (Class XII Science / ITI admitted in 2nd year of diploma) are also eligible, subject to the required percentage on the basis of all semesters.
- Candidates with part-time, correspondence or distance education qualification are not eligible.
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent are not eligible.
- Engineering Graduate, Diploma Holder or Vocational Certificate holder candidates with job experience of one year or more after attaining the qualification are not eligible.
- Candidates who have completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification (as on 30.11.2026) are not eligible.
- A B.Sc candidate can apply for only one trade, either Code 101 or Code 103. Candidates applying for more than one trade will be rejected.
- Preference will be given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
- Candidates who completed apprenticeship earlier in a different trade must have a minimum one year gap from the date of completion. Other cases of previous apprenticeship are covered in the notification PDF.
- Candidates whose previous apprenticeship contract was terminated due to their own failure to carry out the contract terms are not eligible.
- Candidates must have an active Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on the NAPS/NATS portal.
PwBD Candidates
- PwBD candidates can apply only against the identified seats under Codes 105 and 107.
- Eligible categories are Low vision/Blind, Hard of hearing/Deaf, Musculoskeletal (OH-OA/OL), Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victim, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, and Multiple Disabilities (a combination of these).
- A Disability Certificate from the competent authority is compulsory.
5. Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age (General/EWS) | 24 years |
| Age Calculated As On | 30.11.2026 |
| Age Relaxation - SC/ST | Up to 5 years |
| Age Relaxation - OBC (NCL) | Up to 3 years |
| Age Relaxation - PwBD | Up to 10 years (additional 5 years for PwBD-SC/ST and 3 years for PwBD-OBC (NCL) against reserved positions) |
The Matriculation (Class X) marksheet/certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education is the only acceptable document as proof of age.
6. Salary and Facilities
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Stipend | As prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 / Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and the Corporation's guidelines. Exact amount: Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf |
| Personal Protective Equipment | One pair of safety shoes and a helmet (returnable on completion of training), wherever applicable |
| General Leave | 32 days (8 days per quarter), including medical grounds |
| Casual Leave | 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata) |
| Holidays | As observed in the establishment where training is undertaken |
| Insurance | Suitable accident insurance coverage |
| HRA / Accommodation | Not provided |
Leave not availed will lapse at the end of the apprenticeship period. After completing the apprenticeship, IOCL has no obligation to offer employment, and the apprentice cannot claim a right to employment.
7. Selection Process
- There will be no written test.
- Candidates must be registered on the NAPS/NATS portal and apply against this notification.
- Selection will be based on the percentage of marks, in descending order, in the prescribed qualification (aggregate of all subjects of all years/semesters).
- Preference will be given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
- In case of a tie, the senior candidate by date of birth will be ranked higher. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with the higher Matriculation percentage will be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification as per merit and the number of seats in each trade.
- Selected candidates must be declared fit in the pre-engagement medical examination.
- Finally shortlisted candidates whose documents and medical fitness certificate are in order will be issued an offer of engagement.
How to Apply
- Visit www.iocl.com between 06.11.2026 and 06.12.2026.
- Go to 'What's New' and open 'Engagement of Apprentices at Barauni Refinery 2026-27(II)'.
- Step I: For Codes 101 and 103, register and apply on the NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/). For Codes 105 and 107, register and apply on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in).
- Apply with the Establishment ID of Barauni Refinery: E11191000001 for NAPS and EBRBEC000003 for NATS.
- Step II: After applying on NAPS/NATS, fill up the additional details in the Microsoft Form (Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026). Submit only one response.
- Both Step I and Step II must be completed. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Use the same email ID and mobile number as used on the NAPS/NATS portal. The details in both steps must match.
- For queries, candidates can write to: brrecttcell@indianoil.in
8. Important Documents
The following original documents along with one self-attested copy are required at the time of Document Verification:
- 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate issued by the education board (proof of date of birth)
- Conversion certificate from CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to percentage of marks, if applicable
- Certificate from the Principal of the Polytechnic/College/Institute mentioning the date of publication of result, if applicable. It must also mention that the course was completed in regular full-time mode and state the candidate's good conduct.
- SC/ST/Disability Certificate, OBC (NCL) Certificate along with Declaration, or EWS Income & Asset Certificate/Declaration for Economically Weaker Sections, in the prescribed format and issued by the competent authority
- Print of NATS/NAPS portal registration with applicant details
- Affidavit confirming compliance with all eligibility conditions in the standard format (Annexure-A)
- Original Photo ID proof (any one: Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License or Passport)
- Any other certificate/document as specified
9. Interview Date and Location
There is no interview or written test for this recruitment. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification. The tentative dates are given below. Please note that the last date to apply (06.12.2026) is different from the Document Verification dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application (NAPS/NATS and Microsoft Form) | 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application (NAPS/NATS and Microsoft Form) | 06.12.2026 |
| Tentative Date of Publication of List of Candidates Called for Document Verification | 11.12.2026 |
| Tentative Date of Document Verification | 14.12.2026 to 18.12.2026 |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Apply Form | Click Here |
Further information about the call for Document Verification and results will be made available on www.iocl.com or through email.
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