Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released Advertisement IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 for recruitment of Executives through CBT followed by GD/GT and PI. A total of 470 vacancies (Grade A: 411, Grade A0: 9, Grade E0: 50) are advertised for posts including Graduate Engineer, Officer-Marketing, Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer, and Diploma Engineer. Applications are online only at iocl.com; the window is from 14-08-2026 to 03-09-2026. Eligibility includes relevant engineering degrees, MBA (Marketing), LLB, M.Sc (Chemistry), or 3-year Diploma as applicable. Application fee is ₹1,000 + GST (exemptions apply).
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Vacancy Details
- Graduate Engineer (Grade A): 360 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time regular B.Tech/BE/equivalent in specified engineering branches (Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & IT, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical).- UR: 158
- EWS: 35
- OBC(NCL): 91
- SC: 56
- ST: 20
- Officer – Marketing (Grade A): 41 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time 2-year MBA / PGDBA with specialization in Marketing Management (specialization to be shown on final degree certificate).- UR: 17
- EWS: 4
- OBC(NCL): 11
- SC: 7
- ST: 2
- Law Officer (Grade A): 10 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline plus LLB, or 5-year Integrated LLB, recognized by the Bar Council of India. Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience required.- UR: 4
- EWS: 1
- OBC(NCL): 2
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0): 9 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry (relevant specializations noted in notification). Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience required in relevant labs/industry.- UR: 6
- EWS: 0
- OBC(NCL): 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 2
- Diploma Engineer (Grade E0): 50 vacancies
Qualification: 3-year full-time Diploma in Engineering in specified disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Safety as per notification). Candidates with higher professional qualifications are not eligible for this post.- UR: 28
- EWS: 3
- OBC(NCL): 8
- SC: 5
- ST: 6
Qualification Requirements
Post-wise: Graduate Engineer requires a full-time regular B.Tech/B.E. or equivalent from AICTE/UGC-recognized institute in specified engineering branches. Officer (Marketing) requires a full-time 2-year MBA/PGDBA with Marketing specialization. Law Officer requires a graduate degree plus LLB or a 5-year integrated LLB, recognized by the Bar Council. Assistant Quality Control Officer requires a Master’s degree in Chemistry. Diploma Engineer requires a 3-year full-time Diploma in specified disciplines. Final degree/marksheets must be produced by 30 September 2026; part-time/correspondence/distance/online qualifications are not eligible.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 26 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Application Fees
- General/EWS/OBC(NCL)/Other: ₹1000
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹0
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): First stage is a CBT of 100 questions (Section A: General Aptitude – 50 questions; Section B: Domain Knowledge – 50 questions). Total time 150 minutes (with compensatory time as applicable). Each question carries 1 mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for wrong answers. CBT weightage in final composite score is 85%.
- Group Discussion (GD) & Group Task (GT): Shortlisted candidates from CBT undergo GD and GT. GD/GT together carry 5% weightage in the composite score and each requires a minimum pass mark of 40%.
- Personal Interview (PI): Candidates qualifying GD/GT participate in a PI. PI carries 10% weightage in the composite score and requires a minimum pass mark of 40%.
- Composite Score & Minimum Standards: Minimum composite score required is 45% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL), 40% for SC/ST, and 30% for PwBD. Section-wise qualifying marks for CBT and overall minimums apply as per category.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.iocl.com and click ‘Apply Online.’
- Click ‘Click here for New Registration’ and enter name, contact details and email to generate provisional registration number and password.
- Log in with credentials and fill the application form using ‘Save and Next’ to save progress.
- Upload scanned photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20–50 KB), signature (10–20 KB), and left thumb impression (20–50 KB) as per specifications.
- Capture a live photograph via webcam or mobile phone when prompted by the portal.
- Fill educational, category and other required details and preview the form.
- Click ‘Complete Registration’ (no changes allowed after this step).
- Proceed to Payment tab and pay application fee online (SC/ST/PwBD exempt).
- Click ‘Submit’ and download/print the completed application form and e-receipt for records.
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Important Dates
- Online Application Start:
- Online Application Last Date:
- Issuance of Admit Card:
- Computer Based Test (CBT):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post: Graduate Engineer requires a full-time B.Tech/B.E. in specified branches; Officer (Marketing) requires a full-time 2-year MBA/PGDBA in Marketing; Law Officer requires a graduate degree plus LLB or 5-year integrated LLB; Assistant Quality Control Officer requires a Master’s in Chemistry; Diploma Engineer requires a 3-year full-time Diploma in specified disciplines.
How can I apply for the IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only via the IOCL website (www.iocl.com) by registering, filling the application form, uploading specified documents/photos, completing payment and submitting the form. The portal also requires a live photograph capture as prompted.
What is the last date to apply for the recruitment?
The online application window closes on 03-09-2026 (by 5:00 PM). The application start date is 14-08-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection comprises a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Group Discussion & Group Task (GD/GT) and a Personal Interview (PI). The CBT carries 85% weight, GD/GT 5% and PI 10% in the composite score.
What is the application fee and are there any exemptions?
The application fee for candidates (where applicable) is ₹1,000 plus GST. SC/ST and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee.
