IOCL Haldia Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 279 Posts, Apply Online by 30 July 2026 (West Bengal)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), India's largest Government of India oil and gas PSU, has released the IOCL Haldia Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 279 apprentice vacancies at its Haldia Refinery in West Bengal under Notification No. HR/RECTT/01/2026-27(APP). The posts span eleven trade categories including Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Technician Apprentice in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines, Fitter, Secretarial Assistant, Boiler, Data Entry Operator and Accountant, making this one of the largest apprenticeship intakes among IOCL's eastern India refineries this year. Selected apprentices will undergo a structured training programme at Haldia Refinery under the Apprentices Act, 1961, gaining hands-on exposure to refinery operations, plant maintenance and administrative functions. Engagement is for a fixed apprenticeship period as per the Apprentices Rules, with a monthly stipend paid throughout the training tenure; this is a training engagement and does not guarantee permanent employment with IOCL on completion. Candidates must register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) as applicable to their trade code, and then apply through the IOCL careers portal at iocl.com/apprenticeships. The online application window is open from 1 July 2026, with the last date to apply set for 30 July 2026 at 5:00 PM. Document verification for shortlisted candidates is scheduled for 11 to 18 August 2026.

Trade-wise: Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) and Boiler trades require B.Sc. with Physics, Maths and Chemistry. Technician Apprentice (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation) requires a Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline. Fitter requires Matriculation plus a 2-year ITI certificate in the trade. Secretarial Assistant requires a Bachelor's degree in any discipline (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com). Accountant requires B.Com. Data Entry Operator requires Class XII pass, with a Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate required for the skill-certificate category.

18 to 24 years as on 30 June 2026. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India norms.

• Indian citizen with qualification as prescribed per trade code (B.Sc./Diploma/ITI/Class XII, as applicable)
• Age: 18 to 24 years as on 30 June 2026
• Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules
• Must not have already completed or be currently undergoing another apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act
• Candidates must register on the NAPS or NATS apprenticeship portal before applying to IOCL

Not specified on official notification. Apprenticeship engagements under the Apprentices Act are typically fee-exempt.

Stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentices Rules, 1992 (as amended). Exact monthly stipend not stated on the official notification — varies by trade per statutory stipend rates.

1. Visit the official IOCL careers page at iocl.com/apprenticeships
2. Download and read the official notification PDF (Notification No. HR/RECTT/01/2026-27(APP)) carefully
3. Register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) based on your applicable trade code
4. Complete your candidate profile with personal, educational and trade-specific details
5. Select IOCL Haldia Refinery as your preferred establishment on the apprenticeship portal
6. Upload scanned copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, category and identity proof as specified
7. Review all entered details carefully for accuracy before submission
8. Submit the application before the deadline of 30 July 2026, 5:00 PM
9. Download and retain a copy of the submitted application/registration confirmation
10. Track shortlisting status and report for document verification between 11 and 18 August 2026, if selected