IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Trade & Technician Apprentice, Bihar (432 Posts)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Barauni Refinery, located in Begusarai district of Bihar, has released a recruitment notification for 432 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act 1961. Vacancies are available across three categories — Trade Apprentice (for ITI holders), Technician Apprentice (for Diploma holders), and Graduate Apprentice (for B.Sc/B.Com/B.A holders). The last date to apply is 28 July 2026 and candidates must apply through the official Apprenticeship India portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Barauni Refinery is one of India's oldest and most significant petroleum refineries, processing crude oil into various products including petrol, diesel, LPG and aviation fuel. This apprenticeship provides valuable one-year on-the-job training in a world-class refinery environment along with a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act 2016. Candidates from Bihar and across India with the relevant educational qualifications are encouraged to apply. No application fee is required for any category. Candidates must be registered on the Apprenticeship India portal before applying. At the time of document verification, candidates must bring original educational certificates, ITI/Diploma/Degree marksheets, caste certificate (if applicable), and date of birth proof.

- Trade Apprentice: 10th Pass (SSC) + ITI certificate in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT - Technician Apprentice: 3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering from recognised polytechnic - Graduate Apprentice: B.Sc / B.Com / B.A from a UGC-recognised university - Age: Minimum 14 years — Maximum 24 years (as on application date) - SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation | OBC: 3 years | PwD: 10 years - Must be registered on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in - Must be Indian citizen - Only candidates who have NOT completed apprenticeship training earlier in the same trade are eligible

No application fee for any category

ITI/Trade Apprentice: ₹7,700–₹8,050 per month | Technician Apprentice: ₹8,050–₹8,400 per month | Graduate Apprentice: ₹8,400–₹9,000 per month (as per Apprentices Act 2016)

1. Visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in 2. Register as a new apprentice candidate using Aadhaar/mobile number 3. Complete your profile with educational details 4. Search for "IOCL Barauni Refinery" in the establishment search 5. Select your relevant trade/discipline from the available list 6. Submit your application online 7. No fee required — completely free of cost 8. Keep application confirmation number for future reference 9. Last date: 28 July 2026