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IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 582 Vacancies

Odisha · Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Paradip Refinery

Job Summary

BoardIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Paradip Refinery
StateOdisha
QualificationB.A, B.Com, B.Sc, Diploma, ITI
Apply ModeOnline
Last Date28 Jul 2026

IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment Overview

Explore the latest apprenticeship opportunities at Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Paradip Refinery, for various trade and technician roles.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a prominent Government of India Undertaking and a Fortune "Global 500” Company, has released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices at its Paradip Refinery Unit. This initiative aims to foster skill development across the nation by offering valuable training under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended). The recruitment drive covers a range of Trade and Technician Apprentice disciplines, inviting applications from eligible candidates who meet the specified educational qualifications. While the exact number of seats is tentative and subject to change, this program provides a significant opportunity for individuals seeking to gain practical experience in a leading public sector enterprise. The selection process will primarily involve a merit-based approach, followed by document verification and a medical examination. Candidates are advised to review the detailed eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits, before applying. This apprenticeship offers a structured learning environment, preparing individuals for future career prospects in the industry.

Particulars Details
Company Name INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED (A Government of India Undertaking) Paradip Refinery
Post Name Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Discipline - Chemical, Trade Apprentice (Fitter) Discipline - Mechanical, Technician Apprentice Discipline - Chemical, Technician Apprentice Discipline - Mechanical, Technician Apprentice Discipline - Electrical, Technician Apprentice Discipline- Instrumentation, Trade Apprentice- Secretarial Assistant, Trade Apprentice- Accountant, Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices), Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)
No of Posts As per official notification
Salary As per official notification
Qualification B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry), Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade, Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology / Refinery and Petrochemical Engg., Diploma in Mechanical Engg., Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Diploma in Instrumentation Engg/ Instrumentation & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engg, / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, B.A./ B.Sc/ B.Com, Class XII pass
Age Limit Min: 18 years, Max: 24 years (for General/EWS candidates)
Last Date As per official notification
Apply Mode As per official notification
Job Type Apprenticeship

Important Dates

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Event Date
Notification Release Date As per official notification
Application Start Date As per official notification
Last Date to Apply As per official notification
Date of reckoning eligibility criteria As per official notification

Vacancy Details

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Particulars Details
Total Vacancies As per official notification
Recruitment Type Apprenticeship Engagement
Vacancy Status Tentative and may increase or decrease
Department Allocation Paradip Refinery Unit

Major Posts Included

Post Name No. of Posts
Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Discipline - Chemical As per official notification
Trade Apprentice (Fitter) Discipline - Mechanical As per official notification
Technician Apprentice Discipline - Chemical As per official notification
Technician Apprentice Discipline - Mechanical As per official notification
Technician Apprentice Discipline - Electrical As per official notification
Technician Apprentice Discipline- Instrumentation As per official notification
Trade Apprentice- Secretarial Assistant As per official notification
Trade Apprentice- Accountant As per official notification
Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) As per official notification
Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) As per official notification
Total As per official notification

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Category No. of Posts
UR (Un-reserved) As per official notification
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) As per official notification
SC (Scheduled Caste) As per official notification
ST (Scheduled Tribe) As per official notification
OBC (NCL) (Other Backward Class- Non- Creamy Layer) As per official notification
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) As per official notification

Eligibility Criteria

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Criteria Requirement
Educational Qualification
  • Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Discipline - Chemical: 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
  • Trade Apprentice (Fitter) Discipline - Mechanical: Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade of minimum 2 years duration with Pass class
  • Technician Apprentice Discipline - Chemical: 3 years Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology / Refinery and Petrochemical Engg.
  • Technician Apprentice Discipline - Mechanical: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engg.
  • Technician Apprentice Discipline - Electrical: 3 years Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Technician Apprentice Discipline- Instrumentation: 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg/ Instrumentation & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engg, / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
  • Trade Apprentice- Secretarial Assistant: 3 Years B.A./ B.Sc/ B.Com
  • Trade Apprentice- Accountant: 3 year B.Com
  • Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices): Class XII pass
  • Trade Apprentice- Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): Class XII pass with Skill Certificate holder in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator'
  • Prescribed qualification for Class XII / Graduate / Diploma holders should be from a recognized Board/ University/Institute as a regular full time course in the relevant trade/discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST and PwBD category candidates for the seats reserved for them) in aggregate.
  • For ITI qualification, eligibility shall be pass marks. Only regular full time ITI course recognised by NCVET/SCVT shall be considered.
  • Candidates possessing Diploma in Engineering in relevant trade / discipline under recognized lateral entry scheme (Class-XII (Sc.)/ ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) shall also be considered eligible subject to meeting prescribed percentage of marks on the basis of aggregate of all semesters in the diploma course.
Nationality As per official notification
Final Year Students eligibility Candidates whose result of the qualifying examination is awaited as on date of reckoning eligibility criteria are not eligible to apply.
Additional Qualification Candidates applying against Code 111 with Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' should possess skill certificate for training of less than one year issued by an awarding body recognised under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority recognised by the Central Govt. in this regard. Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or any such equivalent qualification or pursuing higher qualification and having completed the same on or before joining apprenticeship training, shall not be eligible. Engineering Graduate or Diploma Holder or Vocational Certificate holder Candidates having job experience for a period of one year or more after the attainment of the qualification shall not be eligible to be engaged as Apprentice. Candidates who have completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on date of reckoning eligibility criteria shall also not be eligible for engagement as Apprentices.

Age Limit

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Post Name/Category Age Limit
General/EWS candidates Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on As per official notification

Age Relaxation

Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST Upto 5 years
OBC (NCL) Upto 3 years
PwBD Upto 10 years
PwBD belonging to SC/ST category Upto 5 years (over and above PwBD relaxation)
PwBD-OBC(NCL) candidates Upto 3 years (over and above PwBD relaxation)

Application Fee

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Category Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC As per official notification
SC/ST/PwBD As per official notification

Fee Payment Modes

Mode Details
Online Payment As per official notification

Selection Process

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Stage Process
Stage 1 Merit list based on marks obtained in the prescribed qualification
Stage 2 Document Verification
Stage 3 Medical Examination
Stage 4 Final Selection (Merit Based)

Salary / Pay Scale

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Post Name Pay Scale / Salary
All Apprentice Posts As per official notification

How to Apply

Follow these step-by-step instructions to successfully apply for the IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice recruitment.

Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before proceeding with the application.

  1. Visit the official website of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) or the designated application portal.
  2. Locate the advertisement for "Engagement of Apprentices at Paradip Refinery Unit" (Advertisement Nos.- PDR/HR/01/Apprentices-26).
  3. For trades mentioned at Codes 104, 105, 106 & 107, candidates have to register on NATS portal / Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT).
  4. Fill out the application form with all required personal and educational details. Ensure that the equivalent aggregate percentage of marks for CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade is indicated in the Microsoft forms.
  5. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including educational certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and a recent photograph and signature, as per the specified format and size.
  6. Pay the application fee, if any, through the available online payment modes.
  7. Review the filled application form carefully before final submission.
  8. Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
  9. Candidates selected for Document Verification will be required to submit an Affidavit confirming compliance with all eligibility conditions prescribed for undergoing apprenticeship as per the standard template (Annexure -A).

Important Links

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Description Link
Official Website As per official notification
Notification PDF Click Here
Apply Online As per official notification

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for the IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice recruitment?

Ans: The total number of vacancies is As per official notification. The number of seats indicated is tentative and may increase or decrease.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for the IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice positions?

Ans: The last date to apply for these apprenticeship positions is As per official notification.

Q3. What is the application fee for the IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice recruitment?

Ans: The application fee for the IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice recruitment is As per official notification.

Q4. What are the educational qualifications required for these apprenticeship roles?

Ans: Educational qualifications vary by post, including B.Sc, Matric with ITI, Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation), B.A./B.Sc/B.Com, and Class XII pass with or without a Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator'. A minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST and PwBD) in aggregate is generally required for Class XII/Graduate/Diploma holders.

Q5. What is the selection process for the IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice recruitment?

Ans: The selection process involves a merit list based on marks obtained in the prescribed qualification, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination.

Q6. What is the age limit for applying to the IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice posts?

Ans: The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 24 years for General/EWS candidates as on As per official notification. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD categories as per government guidelines.

Q7. What is the salary or stipend for IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentices?

Ans: The salary or stipend for apprentices at IOCL Paradip Refinery is As per official notification, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended).

Q8. Where can I find the official notification for this recruitment?

Ans: You can find the official notification PDF by clicking the "Click Here" link in the Important Links section of this article.

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Note: Verify all details from the official notification before applying.