IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice 2026-27 (II) - 272 Trade & Technician Apprentice Seats
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About the Recruitment
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has notified engagement of 272 apprentices at its Barauni Refinery (Begusarai, Bihar) under the Apprentices Act, vide Advertisement No. BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/II dated 06.11.2026. Seats: Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) 190 (12 months), Trade Apprentice (Boiler) 38 (24 months), Technician Apprentice - Mechanical 21 and Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation 23 (12 months each). Reservation applies (e.g. Attendant Operator: UR 88, EWS 19, SC 30, ST 2, OBC-NCL 51); PwBD candidates can apply only for the Mechanical and Instrumentation technician seats (5 each). There is no written test: selection is on percentage of marks in the qualifying exam, followed by document verification (tentatively 14-18.12.2026) and pre-engagement medical fitness. Apply on the NAPS/NATS portal and then fill the mandatory Microsoft Form from 06.11.2026 to 06.12.2026. Stipend is as per the Apprentices Act/Rules; there is no promise of a regular job. This is an independent summary and not an official government website; please read the official notice before applying.
Stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act/Rules and IOCL guidelines (amount not stated in the advertisement).
Important dates
Advertisement date / application opens
6 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date (NAPS/NATS + Microsoft Form)
6 Dec 2026 · 11:59 pm IST
List for document verification (tentative)Tentative
11 Dec 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Document verification (tentative, 14-18 Dec)Tentative
14 Dec 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
Attendant Operator (Chemical) and Boiler: 3-year B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry). Technician Mechanical: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engg. Technician Instrumentation: 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg. Regular full-time course with at least 50% aggregate (45% SC/ST/PwBD for reserved seats). Not eligible: BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA etc., those with 1+ year experience, or 5+ years since qualifying. Age 18-24 years on 30.11.2026.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years | Against reserved seats |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years | Against reserved seats |
| PwBD | 10 years | PwBD SC/ST +5 and PwBD OBC +3 more for reserved positions |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) [101] | Total | 190 |
| Trade Apprentice (Boiler) [103] | Total | 38 |
| Technician Apprentice - Mechanical [105] | Total | 21 |
| Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation [107] | Total | 23 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
No written test - merit list on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification
Document verification (tentative 14-18.12.2026; list on 11.12.2026)
Pre-engagement medical fitness
How to apply
- Register on the NAPS (trade) or NATS (technician) portal and keep the profile 100% updated
- From iocl.com 'What's New' > Engagement of Apprentices at Barauni Refinery 2026-27(II), click the NAPS/NATS link and apply against the opportunity (one trade only)
- Then fill the mandatory Microsoft Form 'Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026' with the same email and mobile
- Complete both steps by 06.12.2026
Official notification
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