IOCL Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation 500 Apprentice Vacancies – 12th Pass, Diploma & Degree Candidates Apply Online

Minimum Qualification Marks
Candidates applying with Diploma or Graduation qualifications must have secured at least 50% aggregate marks.

SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against reserved positions are eligible with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.

Candidates must have completed their prescribed qualifications by 30 November 2026.

Distance education, correspondence and part-time qualifications are not accepted.

Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB or MCA are not eligible under the notification’s conditions.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Candidates applying for Indian Oil Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must meet the following age requirements:

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Calculation Date: 30 November 2026
Age Relaxation
– SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
– OBC Non-Creamy Layer Candidates: 3 Years
– PwBD Candidates: 10 Years
– Additional relaxation for eligible PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST and OBC categories is applicable as per government rules and the official notification.
IOCL Apprentice Salary / Stipend 2026
Candidates selected for IOCL Apprenticeship Training will receive a monthly stipend according to the Apprentices Act, applicable Apprenticeship Rules and Indian Oil Corporation guidelines.

The official recruitment notification does not mention a specific monthly stipend amount.

Training Duration: 12 Months

Selected apprentices will undergo training for one year from the date of engagement.

Accommodation, House Rent Allowance, conveyance, medical facilities and other additional benefits will not be provided during the apprenticeship period.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
The official IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification does not specify an application fee or a separate fee payment procedure.

Candidates should follow the instructions provided on the official apprenticeship application portals.
IOCL Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Indian Oil Corporation Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be conducted based on candidates’ academic merit.

There is no written examination and no personal interview.

The selection process includes:
1. Online Application Submission
2. Preparation of Merit List Based on Qualifying Examination Marks
3. Shortlisting of Eligible Candidates
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Fitness Verification
6. Final Apprenticeship Engagement
The merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed educational qualification.

If two candidates secure the same percentage, preference will be given to the older candidate. If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate with higher Matriculation marks will receive preference.

Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions and medical fitness requirements before joining.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 06 November 2026

Online Application Starting Date: 06 November 2026

Last Date for Online Application: 05 December 2026

Eligibility Cut-Off Date: 30 November 2026