🛢️ IOCL Bongaigaon Apprentice Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Online for 88 Trade & Technician Apprentice Posts
Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Bongaigaon Refinery) | 📍 Location: Assam
📅 Last Date: 20.02.2026 | 🚫 No Written Exam (Merit Based)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bongaigaon Refinery has released an official notification (Advt. No. BGR/APPR/2026/01) inviting applications from eligible Indian Citizens for engagement as Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. This recruitment drive aims to fill 88 vacancies in various trades like Chemical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation.
The selection will be based purely on Merit (Marks obtained in Qualifying Exam), and there will be NO Written Test. Interested candidates holding a Diploma or B.Sc Degree can apply online via the NAPS/NATS portal and subsequently fill out the mandatory Microsoft Form by 20th February 2026.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bongaigaon Refinery |
| 🆔 Advertisement No. | BGR/APPR/2026/01 |
| 💼 Post Name | Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 88 Posts |
| ⏳ Training Period | 12 Months / 24 Months (Depending on Trade) |
| 📝 Selection Process | Merit Based (Marks in Qualification) – No Exam |
| 📅 Application Mode | Online (NAPS/NATS + Microsoft Form) |
📊 Vacancy Breakup (Category Wise)
Detailed distribution of seats for UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD categories.
| Code | Trade / Discipline | Total | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 39 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 88 | |||||||
🎓 Education Qualification & Training Period
| Code | Discipline | Duration | Essential Qualification (Full Time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 12 Months | 3 Years B.Sc (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry). |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical | 24 Months | 3 Years B.Sc (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry). |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 12 Months | 3 Years Diploma in Chemical Engg. / Petrochemical Engg. / Chemical Technology / Refinery & Petrochemical Engg. |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 12 Months | 3 Years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 12 Months | 3 Years Diploma in Instrumentation Engg / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation. |
⚠️ Note: Minimum 50% marks in aggregate for Gen/OBC/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates is required in the qualifying exam.
📅 Age Limit Criteria
As on 31.01.2026:
- ✅ Minimum Age: 18 Years
- ✅ Maximum Age: 24 Years
- 🛡️ Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years (Plus category relaxation)
⚖️ Selection Methodology
The selection will be based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Degree/Diploma). There will be NO WRITTEN TEST.
- Step 1: Merit list preparation based on percentage of marks in the qualifying exam.
- Step 2: Tie-breaking rules:
- Date of Birth (Older candidate preferred).
- Higher percentage in Matriculation (Class X).
- Step 3: Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
💸 Application Fee
There is NO Application Fee for any candidate (General / OBC / SC / ST / PwBD / EWS) for this recruitment.
🗓️ Important Dates
| 🟢 Online Application Start: | 07.02.2026 (10.00 Hrs) |
| 🔴 Online Application End: | 20.02.2026 (17.00 Hrs) |
| 📋 Merit List Publication (Tentative): | 26.02.2026 |
| 📦 Document Verification: | 05.03.2026 to 10.03.2026 |
📝 How to Apply? (Step-by-Step)
The application process is TWO-FOLD. Candidates must complete both steps to be considered.
- Step 1: Register on Government Portal
- For Trade Apprentices (Code 101, 103): Register on NAPS Portal https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/. Search for Establishment ID: E07191800001 (IOCL Bongaigaon).
- For Technician Apprentices (Code 104, 105, 107): Register on NATS Portal https://nats.education.gov.in/. Search for Establishment ID: EASCHC000001 (IOCL Bongaigaon).
- Apply for the opportunity on the respective portal.
- Step 2: Fill Microsoft Form
- After applying on NAPS/NATS, visit the link provided on the IOCL website (www.iocl.com) to fill the Mandatory Microsoft Form.
- Ensure details match exactly with the NAPS/NATS profile.
- Submit the form. No hard copy needs to be sent.
⚠️ Note: Candidates must fill the Microsoft Form; otherwise, the application will be rejected.
🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS & DOWNLOADS
| 📄 Download Official Notification PDF | 📥 Download PDF |
| 💻 NAPS Registration (For Trade Appr.) | 👉 Register NAPS |
| 💻 NATS Registration (For Tech. Appr.) | 👉 Register NATS |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is there any written exam for IOCL Bongaigaon Apprentice 2026?
Ans: No, the selection is purely based on the merit of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Diploma/B.Sc).Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 20th February 2026.Q3. Can B.E./B.Tech graduates apply?
Ans: No, Engineering Graduates or those with higher professional qualifications like MBA/MCA are NOT eligible.Q4. Do I need to send the hard copy of the application?
Ans: No, candidates are not required to send any hard copy. However, you must bring original documents during verification.Q5. What is the application fee?
Ans: There is No Application Fee for any candidate.
