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IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 102 Trade, Technician Apprentice Posts
IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview
The IndianOil Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended) as part of IOCL's Skill Building Initiative. This is a contractual apprenticeship engagement and does not carry any obligation of permanent employment upon completion of training.
| Organization Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Guwahati Refinery |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice (11 codes) |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Application Mode | Online – NAPS/NATS portal + Microsoft Forms (both mandatory) |
| Job Location | Guwahati, Assam |
| Notification Number | GR/P/APP/2026-27 |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
| Last Updated | 30 Jun 2026 |
IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice 2026 – Quick Overview
The IndianOil Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended) as part of IOCL's Skill Building Initiative. This is a contractual apprenticeship engagement and does not carry any obligation of permanent employment upon completion of training.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Guwahati Refinery |
| Advertisement No. | GR/P/APP/2026-27 |
| Notification Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice / Technician Apprentice (11 codes) |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Application Start Date | 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Application Mode | Online – NAPS/NATS portal + Microsoft Forms (both mandatory) |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
| Establishment ID (NATS) | EASKMC000002 |
| Establishment ID (NAPS) | E08191800001 |
IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
All key dates for the IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Vacancy 2026 are uniform across all 11 trade codes. The online application opens on 29 June 2026 at 10:00 hrs and closes on 28 July 2026 at 17:00 hrs . The tentative date for publishing the shortlist for Document Verification is 05 August 2026 , and Document Verification is tentatively scheduled between 11 August 2026 and 18 August 2026 .
| Event | Date Time |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Online Application Opens (NAPS/NATS + MS Forms) | 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) |
| Tentative Shortlist Publication for Document Verification | 05 August 2026 |
| Tentative Document Verification Dates | 11 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification) | 30 June 2026 |
IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Trade-wise Breakdown
The IndianOil Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 covers 102 seats across 11 trade/discipline codes. PwBD candidates may apply only against identified seats under Codes 102, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, and 111. The seat count is tentative and may increase or decrease at management's discretion.
| Code | Trade Discipline | Total | Training Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical | 17 | 12 months |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical | 4 | 12 months |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical | 8 | 24 months |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 21 | 12 months |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 14 | 12 months |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 14 | 12 months |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 4 | 12 months |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 14 | 15 months |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 | 12 months |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | 4 | 12 months |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | 1 | 12 months |
| Total | 102 |
Eligibility Criteria – IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The educational qualification required for the IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Vacancy 2026 varies by trade code and must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute completed as a regular full-time course . Candidates must have already passed the prescribed qualification as on 30 June 2026. Results awaited candidates, distance/correspondence/part-time qualification holders, and those with higher qualifications like BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, or MCA are not eligible. The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates. Age will be verified only from the Matriculation (Class X) certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education. Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note that SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC(NCL) candidates get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years of upper age relaxation irrespective of category reservatio
Qualification Required by Trade Code
| Code | Trade Discipline | Required Qualification | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – Chemical | 3-year B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical | Matriculation + ITI in Fitter Trade (minimum 2 years, Pass class) | Pass class |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical | 3-year B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg. | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engg. | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engg. / Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engg / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg. | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 3-year B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 3-year B.Com | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class XII pass (Fresher — no prior institutional/skill training) | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Class XII pass + Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' (issued under NSQF, training less than 1 year) | 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 June 2026
| Category | Maximum Age As On 30 06 2026 |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 24 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 27 years |
| SC / ST | 29 years |
| PwBD (General) | 34 years |
| PwBD – OBC(NCL) | 37 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 39 years |
Application Fee – IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026
No application fee is mentioned in the official IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice 2026 notification. Candidates can register and apply through the NAPS/NATS portals and submit the Microsoft Form without any fee payment.
Selection Process – IndianOil Guwahati Apprentice Vacancy 2026
There is no written test for the IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Selection is entirely based on merit — the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination. Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship for the first time over those applying for a second time. Merit List Preparation: Candidates are ranked in descending order of aggregate percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination across all years/semesters. Tie-breaking: In case of a tie in percentage, the candidate senior by age (earlier date of birth) is ranked higher. If date of birth is also identical, the candidate with higher Matriculation marks is ranked higher. Shortlisting for Document Verification: Candidates are shortlisted based on merit and available seats in each trade/discipline. Tentative publication of shortlist: 05 August 2026 . Document Verification: Sh
Stipend / Benefits – IOCL Guwahati Apprentice 2026
The monthly stipend for IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentices 2026 will be paid as per the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) along with IOCL Corporation guidelines. No HRA or company accommodation is provided. Selected apprentices under Codes 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107 will receive one pair of safety shoes and a helmet (returnable on completion of training). Candidates should also note that IOCL has no obligation to offer permanent employment after completion of the apprenticeship period, and apprentices cannot claim employment rights.
| Benefit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL Corporation guidelines |
| HRA / Accommodation | Not provided |
| Accident Insurance | Provided |
| Safety Equipment (Codes 101–107) | One pair of safety shoes and helmet (returnable on completion) |
| General Leave | 32 days (8 days per quarter) including medical grounds |
| Casual Leave | 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata) |
Documents Required at Document Verification – IOCL Guwahati Apprentice 2026
Candidates shortlisted for document verification under the IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must bring originals and self-attested copies of all required documents. SC/ST/PwBD candidates will be reimbursed single second-class railway fare for attending document verification, provided the distance from their nearest railway station to the verification venue is not less than 30 km. 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate (as proof of date of birth). Class XII marksheet / ITI (Fitter) marksheets (semester/year-wise) / Graduation / Diploma in Engineering marksheets. Class XII / Final ITI (Fitter) / Graduation / Diploma Certificate issued by the respective Board/Authority. CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to percentage conversion certificate from University/Institute, if applicable. Certificate from Principal confirming date of result publication and regular full-time mode of course, if a
IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- 1The application process for the IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a mandatory two-step online process. Both Step I (NAPS/NATS portal) and Step II (Microsoft Forms) must be completed — submitting only one step will result in an invalid application. The application window is open from 29 June 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 28 July 2026 (17:00 hrs) at www.iocl.com.
- 2For Codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, and 111: Register on the NAPS portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ using the Guwahati Refinery NAPS Establishment ID: E08191800001.
- 3For Codes 104, 105, 106, and 107: Register on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in using the Guwahati Refinery NATS Establishment ID: EASKMC000002.
- 4After successfully applying on NAPS/NATS, the candidate must mandatorily submit additional details through the Microsoft Forms link available at www.iocl.com under the Guwahati Refinery apprentice engagement section. Only one response should be submitted in the Microsoft Form.
- 5Visit www.iocl.com and go to the 'What's New' section.
- 6Click on "Engagement of Apprentices under Guwahati Refinery Unit".
- 7Click on "Detailed Advertisement" to read the full notification.
- 8Ensure your NAPS or NATS profile is registered and 100% correctly updated with all personal, educational, and category details.
- 9For Codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 111: Log in to NAPS at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and apply using Establishment ID E08191800001.
- 10For Codes 104, 105, 106, 107: Log in to NATS at nats.education.gov.in and apply using Establishment ID EASKMC000002.
- 11After completing NAPS/NATS application, return to www.iocl.com and click "Click here to submit additional information on Microsoft Form" to submit Step II.
- 12Ensure the Enrolment No./Student ID/Registration No. and email/mobile used in both steps are identical.
- 13Submit only one response in the Microsoft Form before 28 July 2026 at 17:00 hrs.
IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF
IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Has IOCL officially released the Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification?
Yes, Indian Oil Corporation Limited Guwahati Refinery has officially released the IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. GR/P/APP/2026-27) on 29 June 2026 for 102 apprentice vacancies across 11 trade and discipline codes.
What is the last date to apply for IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application (both NAPS/NATS and Microsoft Forms) is 28 July 2026 at 17:00 hrs. Applications submitted after this deadline or in any mode other than online will be rejected.
How many vacancies are available in IOCL Guwahati Apprentice 2026?
A total of 102 apprentice seats are available across 11 trade/discipline codes including Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Fitter, Boiler, Chemical Technician, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders).
What is the age limit for IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Vacancy 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates. SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC(NCL) candidates get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years of upper age relaxation.
Is there a written test for IOCL Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. There is no written test. Selection is based entirely on merit - aggregate percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination — with preference given to first-time apprenticeship applicants.
What is the application fee for IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice 2026?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. The application is free of cost for all candidates through the NAPS/NATS portals and Microsoft Forms.
What are the two mandatory steps to complete the IOCL Guwahati Apprentice 2026 application?
Step I is registering and applying on the NAPS portal (for codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 111) or NATS portal (for codes 104, 105, 106, 107) using the respective Guwahati Refinery Establishment IDs. Step II is mandatorily submitting additional details through the Microsoft Form link available at www.iocl.com. Both steps must be completed with matching details.
Will IOCL offer permanent employment after the Guwahati Refinery apprenticeship is completed?
No. The official notification explicitly states that IOCL has no obligation to offer permanent employment upon completion of the apprenticeship, and apprentices cannot claim employment on the basis of apprenticeship completion.
What is the NAPS Establishment ID for IOCL Guwahati Refinery?
The NAPS Establishment ID for IOCL Guwahati Refinery is E08191800001. The NATS Establishment ID is EASKMC000002. These IDs are required when applying on the respective portals.
Where can I find the official IOCL Guwahati Apprentice 2026 notification and apply online?
The official notification and Microsoft Forms link for the IOCL Guwahati Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are available at www.iocl.com under the 'What's New' section. All updates and corrigenda will also be published only on this website.
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