Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), AOD Digboi Refinery, Assam, Apprentice Recruitment 2026

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification :
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), AOD Digboi Refinery, has officially announced the IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through Advertisement No. AOD-DR/TA-2026-27 dated 07 July 2026 for the engagement of 126 Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice vacancies across multiple technical and non-technical disciplines.
The apprenticeship recruitment is being conducted under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, providing fresh candidates with an excellent opportunity to receive industry-oriented training at one of India's leading Maharatna Public Sector Undertakings (PSU).
IOCL has invited online applications from eligible candidates possessing qualifications such as Class 12 (10+2), ITI, Diploma, B.Sc., B.A., and B.Com. in the prescribed disciplines. The apprenticeship training is available in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, Data Entry Operator, and other technical trades.

Interested candidates must complete the online application process through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal based on their discipline, followed by submission of the mandatory Microsoft Forms application.
The online registration process will begin on 08 July 2026 at 10:00 AM and remain open until 31 July 2026 at 05:00 PM. Candidates must complete both stages of the application process before the closing date to be considered for selection.
The recruitment offers valuable practical training, hands-on industrial exposure, professional skill development, and an opportunity to work in a world-class refinery environment while receiving apprenticeship benefits as per Government of India guidelines.

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates :
Indian Oil Corporation Limited released the official IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification on 07 July 2026.
The online application process through the NAPS/NATS Portal and Microsoft Forms will commence from 08 July 2026 (10:00 AM).
The last date to complete both the NAPS/NATS registration and Microsoft Forms submission is 31 July 2026 (05:00 PM).
The tentative list of shortlisted candidates for Document Verification is expected to be published on 05 August 2026.
The Document Verification process is tentatively scheduled between 11 August 2026 and 18 August 2026.
The eligibility cut-off date for determining educational qualification and age is 30 June 2026.
Candidates are advised to complete both mandatory application steps well before the closing date to avoid server congestion or technical issues during submission.

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details :
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has announced a total of 126 Apprentice vacancies under the Digboi Refinery Unit for the 2026-27 apprenticeship session.
The vacancies are distributed across 11 different Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice disciplines, covering both engineering and non-engineering streams.
Apprenticeship opportunities are available for candidates from Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation Engineering, Commerce, Arts, Science, ITI Fitter, and Data Entry Operator backgrounds.
Depending on the trade or discipline, the apprenticeship training period ranges from 12 months to 24 months.
Candidates should carefully verify the prescribed qualification and apprenticeship code before submitting their application.
The notified vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease, or be modified by IOCL based on operational or administrative requirements.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) can apply only against the apprenticeship codes identified in the official notification.

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria :
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprenticeship Rules, and Indian Oil Corporation Limited recruitment guidelines.
Applicants should possess the prescribed educational qualification from a recognized Board, University, or Institution through regular full-time classroom education only.
Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (45% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates applying against reserved vacancies).
Educational qualifications obtained through distance learning, correspondence courses, open universities, or part-time mode will not be accepted.
Candidates whose final examination results are awaited or who have not obtained the final qualifying certificate before the eligibility date are not eligible.
Applicants possessing higher professional qualifications such as B.E., B.Tech., MBA, MCA, LLB, CA, ICWA, or equivalent degrees are not eligible for apprenticeship under this notification.
Candidates who have one year or more of work experience after acquiring the prescribed qualification or who completed the qualifying examination more than five years prior to 30 June 2026 are not eligible.
Candidates are permitted to apply for only one apprenticeship trade or discipline. Multiple applications submitted by the same candidate will be rejected without further notice.

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification :
Candidates must possess the educational qualification prescribed for the respective apprenticeship discipline.
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) and Trade Apprentice (Boiler) require a 3-year B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry.
Trade Apprentice (Fitter) requires Matriculation (10th Pass) along with a two-year ITI Certificate in Fitter Trade from a recognized institution.
Technician Apprentice (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation) posts require a three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant requires a three-year B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com. Degree.
Trade Apprentice – Accountant requires a three-year B.Com. Degree.
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) requires Class XII (Higher Secondary) Pass, while Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) additionally requires a valid Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate.
All educational qualifications must be obtained through regular full-time courses from recognized institutions and must satisfy the prescribed minimum percentage criteria.

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit :
Candidates must have attained a minimum age of 18 years and should not exceed 24 years as on 30 June 2026.
The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved category candidates according to Government of India rules.
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates are eligible for 5 years of upper age relaxation.
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible for 3 years of age relaxation.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are entitled to 10 years of upper age relaxation irrespective of reservation status.
Additional relaxation is available for PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST and OBC categories as prescribed in the official notification.
Only the Class X (Matriculation) Certificate issued by the recognized Board will be accepted as valid proof of date of birth.

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee :
The official IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification does not prescribe any application fee for candidates belonging to any category.
Eligible candidates can complete the apprenticeship application process without paying any registration or examination fee.
Applications should be submitted only through the official NAPS/NATS portal along with the mandatory Microsoft Forms submission.
Candidates should beware of unauthorized websites or individuals demanding money in the name of apprenticeship recruitment.
IOCL does not authorize any external agency or individual to collect recruitment fees on its behalf.

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process :
Selection of candidates will be conducted purely on the basis of merit, and no written examination or personal interview will be held.
A merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
Candidates securing higher aggregate marks will be placed higher in the merit ranking.
Preference will be given to candidates who are undergoing apprenticeship training for the first time.
In case of identical marks, the candidate older in age will be given preference.
If the tie still continues, the candidate securing higher marks in the Matriculation examination will be ranked higher.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Document Verification, followed by a Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination before final engagement.
Final engagement will be subject to successful verification of original documents and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.

Documents Required for Document Verification :
Candidates should carry all original certificates along with self-attested photocopies during the Document Verification process.
Essential documents include the Class X Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth), Class XII Mark Sheet, ITI Mark Sheets, Diploma Mark Sheets, Graduation Mark Sheets, Final Passing Certificates, and Semester-wise Mark Sheets, wherever applicable.
Candidates having CGPA, OGPA, or Letter Grade should produce the official Percentage Conversion Certificate issued by the institution.
A certificate issued by the Principal or Head of Institution confirming regular full-time study, date of declaration of result, and good conduct should also be produced.
Reserved category candidates should carry valid SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and PwBD Certificates, wherever applicable.
Candidates applying under Trade Code 111 must produce the Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate.
Applicants should also produce the NAPS/NATS Registration Printout, Annexure-A Affidavit, and one valid government-issued identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID Card, or Driving Licence.

How to Apply for IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 :
Carefully read the complete official recruitment notification before beginning the online application process.
Register on the NAPS Portal for Trade Apprentice disciplines or on the NATS Portal for Technician Apprentice disciplines based on the apprenticeship code.
Search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Digboi Refinery using the prescribed establishment ID and apply for the relevant apprenticeship opportunity.
After successfully completing the NAPS/NATS application, candidates must compulsorily submit the Microsoft Forms application using the same registration details.
Ensure that the Enrollment Number, Registration Number, Email ID, Mobile Number, and other personal information are identical in both application stages.
Carefully verify all entered information before final submission to avoid rejection due to discrepancies.
Complete both mandatory application steps before 31 July 2026 (05:00 PM).
Download and save the application confirmation and registration details for future reference.

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend and Other Benefits :
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend in accordance with the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprenticeship Rules, and IOCL guidelines.
Although the exact stipend amount has not been specified, it will be paid according to the applicable government norms.
Technical apprentices will receive essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety shoes and safety helmets during the training period.
Company accommodation and House Rent Allowance (HRA) will not be provided to apprentices.
Apprentices will be eligible for General Leave and Casual Leave as prescribed under apprenticeship regulations.
All engaged apprentices will be covered under Accident Insurance during the apprenticeship period.
Completion of apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment in Indian Oil Corporation Limited, and apprentices cannot claim regular appointment on that basis.

IOCL Digboi Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions :
Candidates are allowed to apply for only one Trade Apprentice or Technician Apprentice discipline under this recruitment.
Submission of false information, forged certificates, or incorrect educational details will result in cancellation of candidature and may invite legal proceedings.
SC, ST, and PwBD candidates attending Document Verification will be eligible for reimbursement of Second Class Railway Fare subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
Any corrigendum, amendment, or recruitment-related update will be published only on the official IOCL website.
Candidates should remain alert against fraudulent recruitment advertisements, fake appointment letters, and unauthorized agents demanding money in the name of apprenticeship engagement.
IOCL does not charge any recruitment fee, and all official communications will be made only through the official website and registered email address.
The decision of Indian Oil Corporation Limited regarding eligibility, merit preparation, document verification, medical examination, and final engagement shall be final and binding.
Candidates should regularly visit the official website for updates regarding shortlisted candidates, document verification schedules, medical examination, final engagement list, and any future announcements related to the recruitment process.