IOCL Panipat Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1450 Posts

Qualification varies by trade/discipline (see the code-wise vacancy table for the specific requirement per code: e.g. B.Sc. in Chemical/Physics/Mathematics/Industrial Chemistry for Chemical Plant Attendant Operator, Matric with ITI in Fitter Trade for Fitter, a relevant Diploma in Engineering for the Technician Apprentice codes, B.A./B.Sc./B.Com for Secretarial Assistant, B.Com for Accountant, Class XII pass for Data Entry Operator). The prescribed qualification must be from a recognized Board/University/Institute as a regular full-time course in the relevant trade/discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC and PwBD category candidates against seats reserved for them). Diploma/Graduation/ITI must be in the specific branch/subject listed against the respective code -- other branches are not considered, and no claim of an equivalent qualification will be entertained. Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or any equivalent are not eligible. A candidate with B.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) may apply for only one of Code 101 or Code 108; a candidate with B.Com may apply for only one of Code 108 or Code 109 -- applying for more than one trade/discipline results in summary rejection.

The age limit is 18 to 24 Years. Age relaxation for reserved categories, where it applies, is set out in the official notification — check the notification PDF for the exact limits that apply to you.

The notification states a pay scale of Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/ Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and Corporation’s guidelines. 2.. Allowances are as set out in the official notification.

There is no written test for this recruitment. Selection is based on percentage of marks (aggregate of all subjects across all years/semesters) obtained in the prescribed qualification, arranged in descending order, subject to meeting the notified eligibility criteria. Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time. In case of a tie in marks, the candidate senior in age (date of birth) is ranked higher; if the date of birth is also the same, higher marks in Matriculation are considered. PwBD candidates who avail relaxation in eligibility qualification marks are considered against reserved seats in order of merit within the category, irrespective of their position in the overall select list. Filling of seats is solely at the discretion of management based on candidate suitability; no claim arises if seats remain unfilled due to insufficient suitable candidates. Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification based on merit list position and the number of seats in each Trade/Discipline.