IOCL Production Manager & Senior Manager 2026 — 3 Posts (PBR Plant)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), India's largest Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has released the Production Manager, Senior Production Manager & Senior Manager Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/02 for 3 posts. This IOCL Recruitment 2026 experienced-professionals opportunity is for IOCL's upcoming Poly Butadiene Rubber (PBR) Plant and PBR Business Marketing Group, expected to be based at Panipat, Haryana, and covers Production Manager (Grade C), Senior Production Manager (Grade D), and Senior Manager – PBR Marketing (Grade D). Only Indian Nationals holding a B.Tech/BE in Chemical Engineering (or, for the Marketing post, any discipline plus MBA) with substantial PBR-specific industry experience are eligible to apply online before the closing date. Selected candidates will drive commissioning and operation of India's new PBR manufacturing line — the Production Manager and Senior Production Manager will handle PBR unit operation, product matrix finalisation, and technical troubleshooting, while the Senior Manager (PBR-Marketing) will lead market development for this new synthetic rubber product line targeting the tyre industry. The selection process for IOCL Recruitment 2026 consists of Document Verification and a Personal Interview, followed by a Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) for Technical Functions. The salary for Production Manager (Grade C) is placed at the ₹80,000–₹2,20,000 pay scale with an approximate gross remuneration of ₹30 lakh per annum, while Senior Production Manager and Senior Manager (PBR-Marketing), both Grade D, are placed at ₹90,000–₹2,40,000 with an approximate gross remuneration of ₹35 lakh per annum each, inclusive of Performance Related Pay and other Corporation benefits. The IOCL PBR Plant Recruitment 2026 online application is available at https://www.iocl.com/latest-job-opening. The last date to apply for IOCL Production Manager, Senior Production Manager & Senior Manager Recruitment 2026 is 17 September 2026, till 5:00 PM, with registration having opened on 03 September 2026. Application fee is ₹1,500 plus GST for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates and exempted (Nil) for SC/ST candidates. Candidates must read the complete official IOCL Recruitment 2026 notification PDF before applying, since these are all Unreserved posts requiring extensive PBR-specific technical experience with no age or fee relaxation for any category.

• Production Manager (Grade C): B.Tech/BE/Equivalent, Full-time Regular course from AICTE/UGC-recognised institution, Chemical Engineering, minimum 60% marks
• Senior Production Manager (Grade D): Same Chemical Engineering qualification as above, minimum 60% marks
• Senior Manager – PBR-Marketing (Grade D): B.Tech/BE (any discipline) minimum 60% marks, OR Science Graduate with MBA/equivalent, both Full-time Regular courses
• Qualification from Part-time/Correspondence/Distance/Online mode is not eligible for any post
• Where marks are awarded as CGPA/GPA, conversion follows the institute's own formula; 59.99% is treated as less than 60%

• Production Manager: Maximum 40 years (as on 01-07-2026)
• Senior Production Manager / Senior Manager (PBR-Marketing): Maximum 44 years (as on 01-07-2026)
• No age relaxation specified for any category, as all 3 posts are Unreserved

• Production Manager (Grade C, 1 post): B.Tech/BE/Equivalent as a Full-time Regular course from an AICTE/UGC-recognised institution in Chemical Engineering, with minimum 60% marks; minimum 10 years post-qualification experience in company(ies) having PBR units, including at least 5 years producing Polybutadiene rubber in units with PBR production technology, in India or abroad
• Senior Production Manager (Grade D, 1 post): Same Chemical Engineering qualification as above; minimum 14 years post-qualification experience in PBR-unit companies, including at least 7 years producing Polybutadiene rubber in PBR production technology units, at a senior/leadership level
• Senior Manager – PBR-Marketing (Grade D, 1 post): B.Tech/BE (any discipline) with minimum 60% marks, OR Science Graduate with MBA or equivalent, both as Full-time Regular courses; minimum 14 years total post-qualification experience with at least 7 years relevant experience in rubber marketing or allied products, preferably with tyre-manufacturing-industry exposure to synthetic rubber products such as PBR/SBR
• Age (as on 01-07-2026): Maximum 40 years for Production Manager, Maximum 44 years for Senior Production Manager and Senior Manager (PBR-Marketing); no age relaxation is specified as all 3 posts are Unreserved
• Any qualification acquired through Part-time/Correspondence/Distance/Online mode is not eligible; internships, teaching experience, and short-term trainee/project experience are not considered relevant experience
• Candidates presently employed in Government Departments/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview, if shortlisted
• Candidates may apply for only ONE position; applying for more than one position results in summary rejection of all applications

₹1,500 + GST for General/EWS/OBC(NCL); exempted (Nil) for SC/ST candidates

• Production Manager (Grade C): Pay Scale ₹80,000–₹2,20,000, Initial Basic Pay ₹80,000, Gross Remuneration approx. ₹30 lakh per annum
• Senior Production Manager (Grade D): Pay Scale ₹90,000–₹2,40,000, Initial Basic Pay ₹90,000, Gross Remuneration approx. ₹35 lakh per annum
• Senior Manager – PBR-Marketing (Grade D): Pay Scale ₹90,000–₹2,40,000, Initial Basic Pay ₹90,000, Gross Remuneration approx. ₹35 lakh per annum
• Plus HRA/Subsidized Housing, Medical, Gratuity, CPF, Group Personal Accident Insurance, LTC/LFA, Superannuation Benefit Fund, Conveyance Advance, and Performance Related Pay

1. Visit https://www.iocl.com and navigate to the "Latest Job Opening" section at iocl.com/latest-job-opening
2. Read the detailed advertisement, IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/02, carefully and check your eligibility before applying online
3. Register your email ID and mobile number on the online portal; these cannot be changed after registration and must remain active for at least 1 year
4. Fill in the online application form with correct and complete information; no changes are permitted after submission
5. Upload the required documents: recent colour passport-size photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate as DOB proof, work experience documents, and category certificate if applicable
6. Capture a live photo through the portal's in-built camera feature as instructed
7. Pay the applicable application fee online through the integrated payment gateway (not applicable for SC/ST candidates)
8. Download and retain a printout of the e-Receipt and the online application form (PDF) for future reference; do not send this printout to IOCL
9. Apply well before the closing date, 17 September 2026, 5:00 PM, to avoid last-minute technical issues
10. Regularly check IOCL's official website for any corrigendum, addendum, or time extension related to this recruitment