IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 121 Posts

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years
• Age as on 31-01-2026
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years

Eligibility Criteria

Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) & Trade Apprentice (Boiler)

• B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Technician Apprentice - Chemical

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, or Refinery and Petrochemical Engineering with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Technician Apprentice - Mechanical

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation

• Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation & Electronics, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Experience & Job Requirements

• No prior apprenticeship in the same trade; minimum 1-year gap if previously trained in a different trade
• For Technician Apprentice posts, no job experience of 1 year or more after obtaining qualification

Important Dates

• Opening of online application in NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft/Google Forms: 11-02-2026
• Last date of submission of online application in NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft/Google Forms: 24-02-2026
• Tentative date of publication of list of candidates for Document Verification: 27-02-2026
• Tentative date of Document Verification: 05-03-2026 to 10-03-2026

Application Fee

• All Categories: Nil (No application fee)

Important Instructions

• Read the official IOCL notification carefully before applying.
• Applications must be submitted online between 11-02-2026 and 24-02-2026 via IOCL, NAPS, and NATS portals as applicable.
• After applying on NAPS/NATS, additional details must be submitted through the Microsoft/Google Form as directed.
• Ensure a 100% complete profile on NAPS/NATS and provide a valid email ID and active mobile number for at least one year.
• Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.
• Review all details before final submission and keep a printout or digital copy for reference.
• This posting excludes any payment obligations for candidates across all categories per the official notification.