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Vacancy Details
- Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant): 190 vacancies
Qualification: 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)- UR: 88
- EWS: 19
- SC: 30
- ST: 2
- OBC (NCL): 51
- PwBD: 0
- Trade Apprentice (Boiler): 38 vacancies
Qualification: 3 years B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)- UR: 17
- EWS: 4
- SC: 6
- ST: 1
- OBC (NCL): 10
- PwBD: 0
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): 21 vacancies
Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering- UR: 10
- EWS: 2
- SC: 3
- ST: 0
- OBC (NCL): 6
- PwBD: 5
- Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation): 23 vacancies
Qualification: 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engg / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering- UR: 11
- EWS: 2
- SC: 4
- ST: 0
- OBC (NCL): 6
- PwBD: 5
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Selection Process
- Merit list: Candidates are ranked by aggregate percentage in the prescribed qualification for the applied trade. First-time apprentices are given preference. Ties are broken by older date of birth then higher Matriculation percentage. PwBD candidates who used marks relaxation are considered against reserved seats.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called to produce original documents and self-attested copies, plus one original photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License or Passport) for verification.
- Pre-engagement medical examination: Candidates must be declared fit in the pre-engagement medical examination under the physical fitness standards of the Apprentices Act to be considered further.
- Offer of engagement: Candidates whose documents and medical certificate are in order receive the offer of engagement. Management discretion applies to filling seats.
How to Apply
1: Ensure you have a valid active Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on the NAPS or NATS portal and a working e-mail ID and mobile number.
2: Visit www.iocl.com between 06.11.2026 and 06.12.2026, go to What’s New, then ‘Engagement of Apprentices at Barauni Refinery 2026-27(II)’.
3: For codes 101 and 103 register and apply via the NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/) by choosing Apprenticeship Opportunities and searching IOCL Barauni Refinery and the trade.
4: For codes 105 and 107 register and apply via the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) and apply to the IOCL Barauni Refinery advertisement on the dashboard.
5: Use the Establishment IDs: NATS EBRBEC000003, NAPS E11191000001 and ensure profile details and aggregate percentage are correct.
6: Step II: Submit the Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026 on Microsoft Forms (once only). Enrolment/registration numbers must match Step I and Step II.
7: Keep the same e-mail ID and mobile number on NAPS/NATS and Microsoft Form for the entire apprenticeship period.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Opening of online application (NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Forms):
- Last date of online application (NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Forms):
- Date of reckoning eligibility (qualification and age):
- Tentative publication of list of candidates called for Document Verification:
- Tentative Document Verification start:
- Tentative Document Verification end:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum qualification requirements?
For Trade Apprentice codes 101 and 103, candidates need a 3-year B.Sc in Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry. For Technician Apprentice codes 105 and 107, candidates require a 3-year Diploma in the specified engineering disciplines; qualifications must be full-time and passed by 30-11-2026.
How do I apply for these IOCL apprenticeships?
Applicants must register and apply online: codes 101 and 103 via the NAPS portal and codes 105 and 107 via the NATS portal, and also submit the Apprenticeship Additional Data Form (Microsoft Forms) accessed via www.iocl.com. Enrolment/registration numbers must match across Step I (NAPS/NATS) and Step II (Microsoft Form).
What is the last date to apply?
Online applications open on 06-11-2026 and close on 06-12-2026. Applications submitted in any mode other than online will be rejected.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is by a merit list based on aggregate percentage in the prescribed qualification, followed by Document Verification and a pre-engagement medical examination. There is no written test; offers are issued to candidates who clear document verification and medical fitness.
What is the stipend or pay scale for the apprentices?
Stipend is paid as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and the Corporation’s guidelines. The official notification does not specify the exact stipend amount.
