IOCL Paradip Refinery Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 342 Trade and Technician Apprentice Posts - Recruitment 2026
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Short Information: Odisha and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of IOCL Paradip Refinery Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 342 Trade and Technician Apprentice Posts. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Posted on: 12 Feb 2026
Important Dates
Notification Date: 11-02-2026 | Online Application Start: 11-02-2026 | Last Date for Online Application: 25-02-2026 | Training Commencement: As per schedule (To be announced) Application Fee
No Application Fee Age Limit
Minimum: 18 years | Maximum: 24 years (as on 31-01-2026) | Age Relaxations: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years as per Government of India rules Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| IOCL Paradip Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Complete Overview | |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Refinery Name | Paradip Refinery, Odisha (15 MMTPA Capacity) |
| Post Names | Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 342 Posts (Multiple disciplines and trades) |
| Advertisement Number | PDR/HR/03/Apprentices-25 |
| Under Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 & Amendment 1973 |
| Qualification Required | Trade Apprentice: ITI in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Welder, etc.) Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Graduate Apprentice: B.Sc in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or Industrial Chemistry |
| Educational Standard | All qualifications must be from government-recognized institutes/universities |
| Age Limit | Minimum: 18 years | Maximum: 24 years (as on 31-01-2026) Relaxations: SC/ST +5 years | OBC +3 years | PwBD +10 years |
| Monthly Stipend | As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL guidelines (Approximately Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 11,040 per month depending on qualification) |
| Additional Benefits | Free medical facilities, Accident insurance coverage, Professional training, Potential for permanent absorption |
| Training Duration | 1 to 3 years (Varies by trade/discipline as per Apprentices Act) |
| Selection Process | Merit-based selection on marks obtained in qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree). No written test or interview. |
| Application Mode | Online through NATS Portal only |
| Application Portal | nats.education.gov.in |
| Notification Release Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 25, 2026 |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals only |
| Job Location | IOCL Paradip Refinery, Paradip, Odisha - 754142 |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
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