IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — India’s largest Maharatna PSU and oil refining company — through its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex has officially released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27) for 1,450 Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice vacancies. This apprenticeship is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and provides exceptional hands-on industrial training in one of India’s largest refineries.
Online applications are open from July 14, 2026 (10:00 AM). Last date is August 12, 2026 (5:00 PM). There is absolutely zero application fee for all categories. This is a 3-step application process — candidates must register on either the NAPS or NATS portal (based on post code), AND separately submit the mandatory Microsoft Form on iocl.com.
IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Unit | Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, Haryana |
| PSU Status | Maharatna (Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas) |
| Advertisement Number | PR/P/Apprentice/60 (2026-27) |
| Post Names | Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 1,450 Posts |
| Application Fee | Nil – Free for All |
| Application Mode | Online (NAPS/NATS + Microsoft Form) |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
Important Dates – IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 14, 2026 |
| Online Application Start | July 14, 2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 12, 2026 (5:00 PM Sharp) |
| Shortlist Publication | August 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Document Verification (DV) | August 27 – September 3, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Pre-Engagement Medical | After DV |
Application Fee – IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / General / OBC / EWS | ₹0/- (Nil) |
| SC / ST | ₹0/- (Nil) |
| PwD | ₹0/- (Nil) |
| All Categories – Completely Free | ✅ |
| Payment Mode | Online (No payment required) |
Age Limit – IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Age Calculated As On | July 31, 2026 |
| Valid Birth Date Range | Born between August 1, 2002 and July 31, 2008 |
| Age Relaxation | As per GOI / Apprentices Act rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates |
Qualification Details – IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
| Post Type | Qualification | Post Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in a relevant trade | Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111 → Apply on NAPS portal |
| Technician Apprentice | Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline | Codes 104, 105, 106, 107 → Apply on NATS portal |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.A. / B.Com / B.Sc. or B.E./B.Tech | Codes 104-107 → NATS portal |
| Other Apprentice | 12th Pass | Relevant codes → check notification |
⚡ Critical: 3-Step Application Process
IOCL Panipat has a unique 3-step process — all steps are mandatory:
Step 1: Determine Your Portal (NAPS or NATS)
| Portal | For Which Codes | Website | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAPS | Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111 (Trade/ITI) | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in | E10150600035 |
| NATS | Codes 104, 105, 106, 107 (Technician/Graduate) | nats.education.gov.in | NHRPPC000003 |
Step 2: Register & Apply on NAPS or NATS Portal
- Go to the correct portal (NAPS or NATS based on your post code)
- Register as an apprentice candidate (if not already registered)
- Upload degree/ITI certificate, marksheets, and required documents
- Wait for registration approval (may take 1–2 days)
- Search for IOCL Panipat Refinery using the Establishment ID above
- Apply for the apprenticeship under IOCL Panipat Refinery
Step 3: Fill Mandatory Microsoft Form on iocl.com (MUST DO)
- Go to iocl.com → Click on “What’s New” section
- Find the IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026 Microsoft Form link
- Fill all additional details — ensure information matches exactly with what you entered on NAPS/NATS
- Submit the Microsoft Form
Selection Process – IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
- Merit List Preparation — Candidates are shortlisted purely on marks percentage in qualifying examination:
- Trade Apprentice (ITI): ITI marks percentage
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Diploma marks percentage
- Graduate Apprentice: Graduation marks percentage
- No written exam — merit decides everything
- Shortlist Publication — Merit-based shortlist published on 20 August 2026 (tentative) on iocl.com
- Document Verification (DV) — Candidates called for DV between 27 August – 3 September 2026 (tentative). Original documents must be presented.
- Pre-Engagement Medical Examination — Medical fitness check for finally selected candidates.
About IOCL Panipat Refinery
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Panipat, Haryana (National Capital Region proximity) |
| Type | Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Complex |
| Capacity | One of India’s largest refineries |
| Products | Petroleum products, Petrochemicals, Polymers |
| PSU Status | Maharatna — Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
| Training Value | World-class industry exposure at India’s largest oil refinery |
How to Apply – Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Application window: July 14 (10 AM) to August 12, 2026 (5 PM)
Part A: Register on NAPS Portal (for Trade/ITI Codes 101, 102, 108-111):
- Go to apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Register as a Student/Apprentice
- Upload ITI certificate, marksheet, Aadhaar, photo
- Search Establishment ID: E10150600035 (IOCL Panipat)
- Apply for the relevant trade/code
Part B: Register on NATS Portal (for Technician/Diploma/Graduate Codes 104-107):
- Go to nats.education.gov.in
- Register as a Graduate/Technician Apprentice
- Upload Diploma/Degree certificates and marksheets
- Search Establishment ID: NHRPPC000003 (IOCL Panipat)
- Apply for the relevant code
Part C: Fill out the Microsoft Form on iocl.com (MANDATORY FOR ALL):
- Go to iocl.com → What’s New section
- Find “IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice 2026 – Additional Details Form”
- Fill all details exactly matching your NAPS/NATS application
- Submit and save the confirmation
Important Links – IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – NATS Portal | nats.education.gov.in |
| Apply Online – NAPS Portal | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Microsoft Form (Mandatory) | iocl.com → What’s New |
| Official Notification PDF | iocl.com |
| IOCL Official Website | IOCL |
| NAPS Establishment ID | E10150600035 |
| NATS Establishment ID | NHRPPC000003 |
FAQs – IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
Ans. Online application ki last date 12 August 2026 (5:00 PM) hai — NOT midnight. Portal 14 July 2026 (10 AM) se already active hai.
Ans. Total 1,450 Trade & Technician Apprentice posts hain — IOCL Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex ke liye.
Ans. NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in): Codes 101, 102, 108, 109, 110, 111 — ITI/Trade ke liye. NATS (nats.education.gov.in): Codes 104, 105, 106, 107 — Diploma/Graduate ke liye. Apna post code notification se check karo aur sahi portal use karo.
Ans. Nahi — sirf NAPS/NATS se application incomplete hogi. IOCL ne separately ek Microsoft Form iocl.com par bhi mandatory kiya hai — dono jagah same information dalni hogi. Dono step complete karne ke baad hi application valid manegi.
Ans. Zero — bilkul free — sabhi categories ke liye (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD). Koi payment nahi karni.