The official notification for IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been released on 14/07/2026, offering a total of 1,450 trade, technician, and graduate apprenticeship training seats.

 

Important Dates & Application Fees

·         Application Starting Date:                      July 14, 2026

·         Last Date to Apply Online:                      August 12, 2026

·         Application Fee:                                         ₹0 (Free for all categories)

·         Training Location: Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, Haryana

 

Age Limit & Criteria (As of June 30, 2026)

·         Minimum Age: 18 Years

·         Maximum Age: 24 Years

·         Relaxation Perks: Standard category relaxations apply for SC / ST (5 years) and OBC-NCL (3 years) as per Government rules.

 

Trade-Wise Training Duration

Post Name & Code Duration Educational Qualification Needed
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – [Code 101] 12 Months Passed 3 Years B.Sc Degree with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry.
Trade Apprentice (Fitter Mechanical) – [Code 102] 12 Months Passed Matriculation (10th) with minimum 2 years regular full time ITI in Fitter Trade.
Technician Apprentice (Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation) – [Codes 104 to 107] 12 Months Passed 3 Years regular full time Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/PwBD).
Trade Apprentice (Secretarial Assistant) – [Code 108] 15 Months Passed 3 Years Graduate Degree (B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com) from a recognized university.
Trade Apprentice (Accountant) – [Code 109] 12 Months Passed 3 Years regular full time B.Com Degree from a recognized university.
Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator All Categories) – [Codes 110 & 111] 12 Months Passed Class 12th (Intermediate) Exam. For Code 111, candidates must possess a valid Skill Certificate holder in Domestic Data Entry Operator.

 

IOCL Panipat Apprentice Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Trade Name / Discipline UR EWS SC OBC Total
Attendant Operator (Chemical) 120 28 52 74 274
Trade Apprentice (Fitter Mechanical) 138 31 60 85 314
Technician Apprentice (Chemical) 144 33 62 88 327
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) 37 16 8 22 83
Technician Apprentice (Electrical) 121 28 53 75 277
Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) 31 7 13 19 70
Secretarial Assistant (Panipat & Delhi) 13 5 4 8 30
Trade Apprentice (Accountant) 1 0 0 1 2
Data Entry Operator (DEO All Categories) 32 13 8 20 73
Total Posts 637 145 276 392 1450

 

Selection Process

Selection is based on merit from a non-written, direct screening process:

1.      Academic Merit List: Shortlisting based on qualifying marks (ITI/Diploma/Degree).

2.      Document Verification: Verification of certificates, mark sheets, and reservation documents.

3.      Medical Fitness: Pre-engagement medical examination.

  

Important Links

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