IOCL Opens Govt Career Opportunities for Chemistry Candidates
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has announced Govt Jobs under IOCL Recruitment through Computer Based Test (CBT) 2026. For candidates from a Chemical Sciences background, the relevant opportunities are Graduate Engineer in Grade ‘A’ under Chemical discipline and Assistant Quality Control Officer in Grade ‘A0’ under Quality Control (Chemistry). Eligible candidates should carefully check the prescribed qualifications, marks, experience and application dates before applying.
About Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) is one of India’s diversified energy majors with a significant presence across refining, pipelines, marketing, petrochemicals, natural gas and emerging energy businesses. It is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and India’s flagship energy company.
Recruitment Notice No.: IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01
Available Positions:
- Graduate Engineer in Grade ‘A’ – Chemical
- Assistant Quality Control Officer in Grade ‘A0’ – Quality Control (Chemistry)
The detailed advertisement does not provide a post-wise number of vacancies for these positions.
Educational Qualifications:
A. Graduate Engineer in Grade ‘A’ – Chemical
Full-time Regular qualifications for following disciplines from Institutions/ Colleges/ Universities/ Deemed Universities duly recognized by AICTE/UGC:-
| Domain Discipline/ CBT Paper | Qualification and Minimum Marks | Eligible Discipline as mentioned on Degree Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical | B.Tech./BE/Equivalent degree (General/EWS/OBC(NCL) >=65% marks SC/ST/PwBD >=55% marks) | a) Chemical Engineering b) Chemical Technology (with specialization in Refinery and Petrochemical processes) c) Chemical and Biochemical d) Petrochem Engineering e) Petrochemical Engineering f) Petrochemical Technology g) Petrochem and Petroleum Refinery |
Important Qualification-Related Criteria – Graduate Engineering (Grade A)
- Candidates pursuing/completed ME/M.Tech as part of Integrated Course or Dual Degree course of BE/B.Tech program are eligible to apply, provided they have completed BE/B.Tech in one of the disciplines mentioned above. Such candidates must have both BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech final marksheet/degrees by 30th September 2026.
Candidates having their Graduation (BE/B.Tech) in combined/integrated disciplines/inter-disciplinary subjects like Mechatronics/Robotics etc. will not be eligible.
B. Assistant Quality Control Officer in Grade ‘A0’
Full-time Regular qualifications for following disciplines from Institutions/ Colleges/ Universities/ Deemed Universities duly recognized by AICTE/UGC
| Domain Discipline/ CBT Paper | Qualifying Degree and Minimum Marks | Eligible Discipline as mentioned on Degree Certificate |
| Quality Control (Chemistry) | Master’s Degree (General/EWS/OBC(NCL) >=60% marks SC/ST/PwBD>=55% marks) | a) Chemistry b) Inorganic Chemistry c) Organic Chemistry d) Analytical Chemistry e) Physical Chemistry f) Applied Chemistry g) Industrial Chemistry |
Important Qualification-Related Criteria – Quality Control (Grade A0)
- Any other branch of M. Sc. (Chemistry) e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Toxicology, Geochemistry, Pharmacology, Food Technology etc. will not be considered towards eligibility.
Job Overview:
| Particular | Graduate Engineer – Chemical | Assistant Quality Control Officer – Chemistry |
| Grade | Grade A | Grade A0 |
| Domain | Chemical | Quality Control (Chemistry) |
| Qualification | B.Tech./BE/Equivalent degree | Master’s Degree |
| Minimum Marks – General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | ≥65% | ≥60% |
| Minimum Marks – SC/ST/PwBD | ≥55% | ≥55% |
| Upper Age Limit – General/EWS | 26 years | 30 years |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹50,000/month | ₹40,000/month |
| Pay Scale | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
| Approx. CTC | ₹18.4 Lakhs per annum | ₹14.8 Lakhs per annum |
The upper age limit is calculated as on 01st July 2026.
The official remuneration table specifies ₹50,000 initial basic and approximately ₹18.4 lakh CTC for Grade A, while Grade A0 carries ₹40,000 initial basic and approximately ₹14.8 lakh CTC.
Selection Process:
The selection process under IOCL Recruitment comprises:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT)
- Personal Interview (PI)
The final merit-list weightage is:
| Component | Weightage |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 85% |
| Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT) | 5% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 10% |
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
| Start date of Online Application | 14.08.2026 |
| End Date of Online Application | 03.09.2026 till 1700 hrs |
| Issuance of Admit card | 15.09.2026 |
| Conduct of CBT | 24.09.2026 |
All dates are tentative and subject to change. Candidates should regularly check the IOCL website for updates.
Application Fee for this Govt job:
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: Exempted from payment of application fee.
- Candidates applying in categories other than SC/ST/PwBD are required to pay a Non-Refundable application fee of Rs 1000/- + GST (as applicable). Applicable transaction charges are also to be borne by the candidate.
For candidates from Chemistry and Chemical Engineering backgrounds looking for Govt Jobs, this IOCL Recruitment offers two relevant technical career paths Graduate Engineer in Chemical discipline and Assistant Quality Control Officer in Chemistry. Candidates should carefully match the exact discipline mentioned on their degree certificate with the eligibility table before applying.
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