ContractualBihar (Barauni, Begusarai district)Checked 16 Jul 2026
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Refinery Trade & Technician Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Fitter, Boiler, Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Technician, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026
IOCL Barauni Refinery invites online applications for engagement of 432 Trade and Technician Apprentices across 11 trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961, through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portals. This is a one-year apprenticeship training engagement, not regular refinery employment.
Recruitment Summary
Organization
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Refinery
Post Name
Trade & Technician Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Fitter, Boiler, Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Technician, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, Data Entry Operator
Total Vacancies
432 (across 11 trades)
Qualification
Trade-wise: ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade for Attendant Operator, Fitter, Boiler, and Technician Apprentice categories; Graduate/Diploma qualification for Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, and Data Entry Operator categories, as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and NAPS/NATS norms.
Last Date
28-07-2026
Location
Bihar (Barauni, Begusarai district)
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years, maximum 24 years as on 30 June 2026 for General/EWS candidates; age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
Salary / Pay
Stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the respective trade/qualification — an apprenticeship training stipend, not a regular IOCL employee salary or pay scale.
Application Fee
Nil — no application fee for any trade or category.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 237 |
| Fitter | 24 |
| Boiler Attendant | 39 |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 24 |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 24 |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 23 |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 23 |
| Secretarial Assistant | 15 |
| Accountant | 1 |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 11 |
| Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) | 11 |
Selection Process
- 1Registration on NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for select trades or NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for others
- 2Completion of the 'Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026' on iocl.com
- 3Merit-based shortlisting on qualifying-examination marks (no written test or interview)
- 4Document verification before engagement
How to Apply
- 1.Register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for trades 101-103 and 108-111, or the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for trades 104-107, using Establishment ID EBRBEC000003 (NATS) or E11191000001 (NAPS).
- 2.After registering on NAPS/NATS, visit the 'Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026' link on www.iocl.com.
- 3.Fill in all required details and upload supporting documents.
- 4.Submit before 28 July 2026.
Important Notes
- This is a ONE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — apprentices receive a stipend only and this is NOT a regular IOCL job; it confers no right to permanent employment or absorption at IOCL on completion.
- Registration on NAPS/NATS is mandatory before filling the IOCL Additional Data Form — applications made through any other channel will not be considered.