Indian Oil Corporation Limited Invites Applications for Apprentices at Barauni Refinery 2026-27 (II)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited invites applications for engagement as Apprentices at its Barauni Refinery Unit under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended). Applications are accepted from 06.11.2026 till 06.12.2026 through the NAPS/NATS portals and Microsoft Forms.

Job Details

Company: Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Advertisement No.: BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/II

Notification Date: 06.11.2026

Location: Barauni Refinery Unit, Barauni (Begusarai)

Establishment ID for NATS: EBRBEC000003

Establishment ID for NAPS: E11191000001

Trades / Disciplines and Seats (tentative):

  • Code 101: Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Discipline – Chemical. Duration: 3 years. Period of Training: 12 months. Qualification: B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry). Seats: Total 190 (UR 88, EWS 19, SC 30, ST 2, OBC (NCL) 51, PwBD 0).
  • Code 103: Trade Apprentice (Boiler), Discipline – Mechanical. Duration: 3 years. Period of Training: 24 months. Qualification: B Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry). Seats: Total 38 (UR 17, EWS 4, SC 6, ST 1, OBC (NCL) 10, PwBD 0).
  • Code 105: Technician Apprentice, Discipline – Mechanical. Duration: 3 years. Period of Training: 12 months. Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engg. Seats: Total 21 (UR 10, EWS 2, SC 3, ST 0, OBC (NCL) 6, PwBD 5).
  • Code 107: Technician Apprentice, Discipline – Instrumentation. Duration: 3 years. Period of Training: 12 months. Qualification: Diploma in Instrumentation Engg/ Instrumentation & Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engg, / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. Seats: Total 23 (UR 11, EWS 2, SC 4, ST 0, OBC (NCL) 6, PwBD 5).

No. of seats indicated above is tentative and may increase or decrease in the relevant categories at the absolute discretion of the management and in compliance with the Presidential Directives on reservation at the time of engagement.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate should have already passed the prescribed qualification as on date of reckoning eligibility criteria. Candidates whose result of the qualifying examination is awaited as on date of reckoning eligibility criteria are not eligible to apply.
  • The prescribed qualification for Graduate / Diploma holders should be from a recognized Board/ University/Institute as a regular full time course in the relevant trade/discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST and PwBD category candidates for the seats reserved for them) in aggregate.
  • Diploma / Graduation in other than specified Branch / Subjects shall not be considered.
  • Candidates holding a qualification acquired through part-time/correspondence/distance education mode are not eligible.
  • Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or any such equivalent qualification or pursuing higher qualification and having completed the same on or before joining apprenticeship training, shall not be eligible.
  • Candidates applying for more than one Trade/Discipline will not be considered and their applications will be summarily rejected.
  • A candidate with B.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) will be allowed to apply for only one Trade/Discipline (either for code 101 or 103).
  • Candidates who have completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on date of reckoning eligibility criteria shall also not be eligible for engagement as Apprentices.
  • Engineering Graduate or Diploma Holder or Vocational Certificate holder Candidates having job experience for a period of one year or more after the attainment of the qualification shall not be eligible to be engaged as Apprentice.
  • Minimum 18 years and maximum age shall be 24 years as on 30.11.2026 for General/EWS candidates. Relaxation of upper age limit to SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates shall be extended as per Govt. guidelines.
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities may apply against identified seats under Codes 105 & 107 only.

Date of reckoning eligibility criteria: 30.11.2026

Selection Process

There shall be No Written Test. Selection shall be on the basis of percentage of marks in descending order (aggregate of marks of all subjects of all years/semesters will be considered for eligibility). Preference shall be given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time. In case of tie, the date of birth (senior by age) shall be the factor considered.

Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness

  • Candidates selected as apprentices will have to fulfil the minimum physical fitness standard / parameters as specified in the Apprentices Act and amendments/modifications issued from time to time.
  • Only those candidates who are declared fit in pre-engagement medical examination shall be considered for engagement as apprentice.

Documents Required

The following original documents along with a self-attested copy should be furnished at the time of Document Verification:

  • 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate issued by the concerned education board as proof of date of birth.
  • Conversion certificate from CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to percentage of marks, if applicable, from concerned University/Institute.
  • Certificate mentioning the date of publication of result from the Principal of the Polytechnic / College / Institute, if applicable.
  • SC / ST / Disability Certificate / OBC (NCL) Certificate along with “Declaration” / EWS-Income & Asset Certificate / “DECLARATION for ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS Candidates”, if applicable.
  • Print of NATS/ NAPS portal registration with applicant details.
  • Affidavit confirming compliance with all eligibility conditions prescribed for undergoing apprenticeship as per the standard template uploaded (Annexure – A).
  • One Photo ID proof in ORIGINAL: Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID Card/Driving License/Passport.

Salary

Stipend: Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/ Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and Corporation’s guidelines.

Additional Information

  • Personal Protective Equipment: The Apprentices selected against codes 101, 103, 105 & 107 shall be provided with one pair of safety shoes & a Helmet (returnable upon completion of training), wherever applicable.
  • Company Accommodation/HRA: No HRA or Company’s accommodation shall be provided to Apprentices.
  • Leave & Holidays: General Leave- 32 days @ 8 days per quarter during the period of Apprenticeship including on medical grounds. Casual Leave- 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata).
  • Insurance Coverage: Apprentices shall be covered under suitable Accident Insurance Coverage.
  • Obligation for employment: Upon completion of the apprenticeship period, the Corporation shall have NO obligation to offer employment to such apprentices NOR can an Apprentice claim right for employment on the grounds of completion of Apprenticeship.
  • Tentative Date of Document Verification: 14.12.2026 to 18.12.2026
  • Be Aware of Frauds: Candidates are hereby cautioned not to fall prey to the dubious agencies/ organizations/ individuals/ aiming at fleecing money from the innocent public. Do not believe any advertisement/job announcement of Indian Oil circulated through e-mail, social media etc.

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria should apply online in two steps. Applications submitted through on-line mode will only be accepted.

  1. Step I: Register on the NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/) for Codes 101 & 103, or on the NATS portal / Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) (https://nats.education.gov.in) for Codes 105 & 107, and apply to the Barauni Refinery opportunities using the Establishment ID mentioned above.
  2. Step II: After applying against an opportunity in the respective NAPS/NATS Portal, submit the details in the Microsoft Form mandatorily: APPRENTICESHIP ADDITIONAL DATA FORM: BARAUNI REFINERY 2026 – Fill out form. Candidates are advised to submit only one response in Microsoft forms.

Completion of both Step I and Step II is compulsory for completion of application process and consideration of candidature of any applicant. The candidate must use the same e-mail ID and Mobile Number used in respective NAPS/NATS Portal, which must be valid for the entire apprenticeship period.

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