PSUBarauni, BiharChecked 14 Jul 2026

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

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Barauni Refinery, Bihar is engaging 432 Trade and Technician Apprentices across 11 trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 via NAPS/NATS portal. The largest single trade is Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) with 237 vacancies. No written test — selection purely on qualification percentage. Excellent PSU training opportunity at India's historic Barauni Refinery.

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Recruitment Summary

Organization
IOCL
Post Name
Trade & Technician Apprentice — Barauni Refinery (432 Posts)
Total Vacancies
432
Qualification
10th Pass + ITI (relevant trade) / Diploma in Engineering (Technician Apprentice) / Graduation (Secretarial/Accountant/DEO)
Last Date
28-07-2026
Location
Barauni, Bihar
Age Limit
18 to 24 years as on 30 June 2026. SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, PwBD +10 years.
Salary / Pay
Monthly stipend as per Apprentices Act 1961/1973 rules — approximately Rs. 8,000–15,000/month depending on trade.
Application Fee
No application fee.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Attendant Operator – Chemical Plant237
Boiler Trade Apprentice39
Fitter24
Technician Apprentice (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation)94
Secretarial Assistant / Accountant / Data Entry Operator38

Selection Process

  1. 1Registration on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS (nats.education.gov.in) — mandatory
  2. 2Microsoft Form submission on iocl.com — mandatory (both steps required)
  3. 3Merit list based on qualifying marks percentage (descending order)
  4. 4Document Verification

How to Apply

  1. 1.Step 1: Register on NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for ITI trades (Establishment ID: E11191000001) OR on NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for Technician Apprentice trades (Establishment ID: EBRBEC000003).
  2. 2.Step 2: Fill the Microsoft Form on iocl.com. Both steps are compulsory.
  3. 3.Submit before 28 July 2026.

Important Notes

  • No written exam — merit is based purely on qualifying marks percentage. Higher marks = better chance.
  • Both NAPS/NATS registration AND iocl.com Microsoft Form are mandatory. Incomplete applications are rejected.
  • Apprenticeship is not permanent employment but provides IOCL industry experience — highly valued in refinery sector.