IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice (II)

272 apprentice seats at IOCL Barauni Refinery — Chemical Plant, Boiler, Mechanical and Instrumentation — last date 6 December 2026.

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Check first: This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — not a job in IOCL. The notice says the training does not create any obligation of employment after it ends.

Important dates

Eligibility & fees

• Posts: 272 in all — the notice prints no grand total; 272 is the sum of the four code-wise totals: Trade Apprentice Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) 190, Trade Apprentice (Boiler) 38, Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) 21, Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) 23. Category totals: UR 126, EWS 27, SC 43, ST 3, OBC (NCL) 73; PwBD 10 (horizontal, only against the two Technician codes). Seats are tentative.
• Age: 18–24 years as on 30 November 2026 (Gen/EWS). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10 years (plus 5 more for SC/ST-PwBD, 3 more for OBC-PwBD). Age proof: Class 10 marksheet/certificate only.
• Education: Codes 101 & 103 — 3-year B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry); a B.Sc candidate may apply for only ONE of 101/103. Code 105 — 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Code 107 — 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control / Applied Electronics & Instrumentation. Minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD on reserved seats), regular full-time, passed by 30 November 2026. Lateral entry (XII-Sc/ITI into 2nd year) is eligible.
• Not eligible: part-time/correspondence/distance qualifications; BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB or MCA holders; candidates with 1 year or more of job experience after the qualification; candidates whose qualification is more than 5 years old; applying for more than one trade.
• Selection: no written test. Merit on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, then document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness check. Tentative DV list: 11 December 2026; DV: 14–18 December 2026.
• Stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprentices Rules — the notice prints no rupee figure. Leave: 32 days General + 12 days Casual per year; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are reimbursed 2nd-class rail fare for DV (30 km or more).
• No application fee is specified in the advertisement.

Photo & signature — what the form asks

• The advertisement prints no numeric photo/signature sizes — the application runs through the NAPS/NATS portals and a Microsoft Form, so upload the photo and signature in the format and size those portals ask for.
• Keep a recent colour photograph and a clear signature scan ready before you start.
• Upload only clear, readable scans; a blurred photo or signature can get the form rejected.

Photo & signature — do’s and don’ts

Taiyaari checklist — keep these ready

• NAPS (codes 101/103) or NATS (codes 105/107) enrolment completed
• Microsoft Form 'Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026' filled
• 10th marksheet/certificate (age proof)
• B.Sc / Diploma marksheet and certificate
• Caste / PwBD certificate (where applicable)
• Photo and signature in the format the portals ask for

Documents you will need

• 10th marksheet/certificate (date of birth proof)
• B.Sc/Diploma marksheet and certificate
• NAPS/NATS enrolment proof
• Caste certificate / PwBD certificate (where applicable)

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Common mistakes that get forms rejected

• Completing only the NAPS/NATS step and skipping the mandatory Microsoft Form.
• Applying for both B.Sc codes (101 and 103) — only one is allowed.
• Applying with a BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB or MCA degree — those holders are not eligible.
• Trusting job sites that list a CBT for this recruitment — the notice says there is no written test.

How to apply — step by step

1. Register on the NAPS portal (codes 101 & 103) or the NATS portal (codes 105 & 107) for IOCL Barauni Refinery.
2. Go to iocl.com (What's New → Engagement of Apprentices at Barauni Refinery 2026-27 (II)) and open the mandatory Microsoft Form 'Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026'.
3. Fill the Microsoft Form with the same details as your NAPS/NATS application.
4. Submit both steps before 6 December 2026.
5. Watch for the tentative DV list on 11 December 2026 — DV is during 14–18 December 2026. Queries: brrecttcell@indianoil.in, 06243-275258 / 275240.

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Questions

What is the last date to apply for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice (II)?

The online form closes on 6 December 2026. The fee can be paid till 6 December 2026.

What size should the photo and signature be?

The advertisement prints no numeric photo/signature sizes — the application runs through the NAPS/NATS portals and a Microsoft Form, so upload the photo and signature in the format and size those portals ask for. Keep a recent colour photograph and a clear signature scan ready before you start.

Is there a written exam for IOCL Barauni Refinery apprentice?

No. The notice says there is no written test — some job websites wrongly list a CBT for this recruitment. Selection is by merit on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, then document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness check.

Do I need to fill anything besides the NAPS/NATS application?

Yes — a second step is compulsory: the Microsoft Form 'Apprenticeship Additional Data Form: Barauni Refinery 2026', reached from iocl.com. The application is complete only when both steps are done.

Can I apply for two codes with my B.Sc degree?

No. A B.Sc candidate may apply for only ONE of code 101 (Attendant Operator, Chemical Plant) or code 103 (Boiler). Applying for more than one trade makes you ineligible.

Will I get a job in IOCL after the apprenticeship?

No. This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The notice says the training does not create any obligation of employment in IOCL after it ends.

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