IOCL Digboi Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 126 Vacancies

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), AOD Digboi Refinery, has released Advertisement No. AOD-DR/TA-2026-27 for the engagement of Trade and Technician Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973.

A total of 126 vacancies are open across 11 trade/discipline codes — Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial, Accounts, and Data Entry Operator — offering hands-on refinery training right here in Assam with a purely merit-based, no-written-exam selection process.

Quick info

Organization	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), AOD Digboi Refinery
Post name	Trade & Technician Apprentice (11 discipline codes)
No. of posts	126 (tentative, may vary)
Qualification	ITI/Diploma/Graduate depending on trade code (min 50% aggregate for Diploma/Graduate)
Age limit	18 to 24 years (as on 30 June 2026)
Last date	31 July 2026

Overview / notification details

• Advertisement no.: AOD-DR/TA-2026-27
• Notification date: 7 July 2026
• Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), AOD Digboi Refinery, Assam
• Post name: Trade & Technician Apprentice, across 11 discipline codes
• Total vacancies: 126
• Streams covered: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial, Accounts, Data Entry Operator

Important dates

Event	Date
Notification released	7 July 2026
Application start date	8 July 2026
Last date to apply	31 July 2026

Eligibility criteria

• Educational qualification: Varies by trade/discipline code — ITI in the relevant trade, a Diploma, or a Graduate degree (Science/Commerce as applicable), obtained through regular full-time mode. Diploma/Graduate candidates need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Candidates whose results are awaited are not eligible — the qualification must already be obtained on or before 30 June 2026.
• Age limit: 18 to 24 years as on 30 June 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.
• PwBD candidates: Can apply only against seats identified under specific codes (105, 106, 107, 108, and 110) — check the official notification for which codes apply to your trade.

Application fee

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Selection process

1. Merit-based shortlisting using the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification — there is no written test or interview
2. Tie-breaking: in case of equal marks, the candidate senior in age is preferred
3. Document verification for shortlisted candidates
4. Pre-engagement medical examination for final selection

Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, are covered under Accident Insurance, and get 32 days General Leave plus 12 days Casual Leave per year. No HRA or company accommodation is provided during the training period.

How to apply

1. Visit the official website: iocl.com and look under "What's New" for "Engagement of Apprentices under AOD Digboi Refinery Unit"
2. Register and apply through the NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) or NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal, depending on your qualification type
3. Fill in personal, educational, and trade preference details carefully
4. Important: in addition to the NAPS/NATS registration, also complete the mandatory Microsoft Forms submission linked in the official notification — applications without this extra step may not be considered
5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format
6. Submit both the portal registration and the Microsoft Form before 31 July 2026

Apply online

Important links

Official notification (PDF)	Download
Apply online (NAPS/NATS)	Apply here
Official website	Visit

Result

The merit list based on qualifying marks will be published on the official IOCL website after the application window closes. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for document verification and a medical examination. Keep checking this page for updates.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for IOCL Digboi Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 31 July 2026. Applications opened on 8 July 2026.

Q2. Is there a written exam for this recruitment?

No. Selection is purely merit-based, using the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification — there is no written test or interview.

Q3. Is there any application fee?

No, this recruitment does not require any application fee.

Q4. Do I need to fill anything apart from the NAPS/NATS portal?

Yes. Candidates must also complete a mandatory Microsoft Forms submission in addition to registering on the NAPS/NATS portal, as specified in the official notification.

Q5. What is the age limit?

18 to 24 years as on 30 June 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.

Stay tuned to Assam Career Point for merit list, document verification schedule, and further updates on this recruitment.