IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice 2nd Round Document Verification List Out — Reporting 12 November 2026
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has published the list of candidates provisionally shortlisted for the 2nd round of Document Verification for Advertisement No. PR/P/Apprentice/60(2026-27). The list gives NAPS registration numbers only, not names, and is not in the order of merit. Shortlisted candidates must report on 12 November 2026 (Thursday) at 9:30 AM at Gate No. 1, Panipat Refinery, Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, Panipat (Haryana) for Document Verification and Pre Engagement Medical Examination (PEME). Check your registration number in the official PDF.
Who is Shortlisted in the IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2nd Round DV 2026?
| Code and Post | Registration Numbers Listed | Reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 110 – Trade Apprentice, Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | 49 | 12 Nov 2026, 9:30 AM |
| 109 – Trade Apprentice, Accountant | 1 | 12 Nov 2026, 9:30 AM |
| 108 – Trade Apprentice, Secretarial Assistant (Panipat) | 10 | 12 Nov 2026, 9:30 AM |
| 108 – Trade Apprentice, Secretarial Assistant (New Delhi) | 8 | 12 Nov 2026, 9:30 AM |
| Total | 68 | Venue: Gate No. 1, Panipat Refinery |
Candidates listed under the New Delhi Secretarial Assistant post also report at the Panipat Refinery gate, as the notice gives one venue for every list.
Which Documents to Carry for IOCL Panipat Apprentice DV 2026?
Bring 4 recent passport-size colour photographs, plus originals and self-attested copies of all testimonials:
- 10th pass / Matriculation certificate from the education board, as proof of date of birth.
- Class XII marksheet, and the semester-wise or year-wise marksheets of ITI (Fitter) / Graduation / Diploma in Engineering, as applicable to your post.
- Class XII / final ITI (Fitter) / Graduation / Diploma certificate from the respective Board or Authority.
- CGPA / OGPA / letter-grade to percentage conversion certificate from the University or Institute, if applicable.
- Certificate from the Principal of your institute stating the date of publication of result, that the course was completed in regular full-time mode, and your good conduct.
- SC / ST / Disability / OBC (NCL) certificate with the declaration, or the EWS income and asset certificate or declaration, in the prescribed format from the Competent Authority (format available on iocl.com).
- Copy of the print of your NAPS portal registration with applicant details.
- Original photo ID proof with a self-attested photocopy.
- Any other certificate or document specified.
What Instructions Must IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026 Shortlisted Candidates Follow?
- Report on the date and time against your NAPS registration number, strictly as per the schedule.
- Make sure you meet every criterion of the advertisement, including the minimum percentage of marks in aggregate and age, as on the date of reckoning. If you do not, the notice directs you not to appear for Document Verification.
- If any certificate contradicts your online application, the candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage, without further notice.
- Candidates found eligible after verification will be advised to report for PEME. If any specified document is not submitted, the candidate shall not be allowed to undergo PEME.
- Document Verification and PEME can stretch up to 2 or more days, so arrange your stay accordingly; IOCL does not take responsibility for it.
- Read the physical fitness guidelines and criteria for PEME on the IOCL website before you report.
- Outstation SC/ST/PwBD candidates can claim reimbursement of 2nd class rail or ordinary bus fare by the shortest route, on submitting the TA claim form with tickets and a copy of the caste certificate in the prescribed format.
- Only communities in the Central Government common OBC list are treated as OBC for reservation.
Does Shortlisting Guarantee Engagement in IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026?
Shortlisting does not confer any right to engagement. Candidature is provisional and subject to verification of certificates and medical fitness. False, incorrect or doctored information, or suppression of a material fact, cancels the candidature, and engagement can be terminated even after joining. Filling of seats is at the management’s discretion, and canvassing in any form can make a candidate ineligible. All other terms stay as in the original advertisement dated 14.07.2026.
IOCL Panipat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 1,450 Vacancies
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex, has released a big apprenticeship notification for 1,450 vacancies. These openings are for Trade Apprentices and Technician Apprentices across chemical, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and office trades. For students who have finished ITI, Diploma, Graduation or 12th, this is a superb chance to train inside one of India’s largest PSU organisations and gain real industry experience.
The application window ran from 14 July 2026 to 12 August 2026 and is now closed, and the best part is that there is no application fee at all. Apprentices are engaged under the Apprentices Act and get a monthly stipend during training. In this GovtJobsAlert.in guide, we explain every trade, its vacancies, the exact qualification, age limit, stipend, selection method and dates in very simple words.
Key Highlights — IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
Indian Oil Corporation Limited is a Fortune Global 500 company. Under this scheme, IOCL engages apprentices at its Panipat unit under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. Selection is fully merit-based on your qualifying marks — there is no written exam.
- Organisation: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
- Total Vacancies: 1,450
- Apprentice Type: Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice
- Stipend: As per the Apprentices Act / Rules (paid monthly)
- Job Location: Panipat, Haryana (Secretarial Assistant also at New Delhi)
- Last Date to Apply: 12 August 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
The 1,450 vacancies are divided trade-wise and discipline-wise. You can apply for only one trade, so choose the trade that matches your qualification.
| Apprentice Post (Trade / Discipline) | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical) | 274 |
| Trade Apprentice – Fitter (Mechanical) | 314 |
| Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 327 |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 83 |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 277 |
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 70 |
| Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 30 |
| Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 2 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 55 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Holder) | 18 |
| Total | 1,450 |
Reservation is applied as per Haryana state norms — UR 637, OBC-NCL 392, SC 276, EWS 145, with 58 PwBD posts on a horizontal basis. There is no ST reservation in Haryana for this engagement.
What is the Eligibility for IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026?
Each trade has its own qualification. Read your trade’s requirement carefully — you must have a regular, full-time course (part-time, correspondence and distance courses are not accepted). Candidates with higher qualifications like B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA or MCA are not eligible.
Educational Qualification (Trade-wise)
- Attendant Operator (Chemical): B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Industrial Chemistry
- Fitter (Mechanical): Matric (10th) with 2-year ITI in Fitter trade
- Technician (Chemical): 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Refinery and Petrochemical Engineering
- Technician (Mechanical): 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Technician (Electrical): 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Technician (Instrumentation): 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control Engineering / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
- Secretarial Assistant: B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com.
- Accountant: B.Com.
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher): Class 12 (10+2) pass
- Data Entry Operator (Skill Holder): Class 12 pass with a “Domestic Data Entry Operator” skill certificate
A minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC and PwBD on reserved seats) in the qualifying exam is required. Diploma and ITI candidates can also check more diploma-based government jobs and ITI government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 31 July 2026 (for General/EWS). Reserved categories get age relaxation as shown below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
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What is the Salary and Stipend for IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026?
Apprentices are not regular employees, so there is no pay scale. Instead, a monthly stipend is paid during the training period.
- Stipend: Payable per month as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules, 1992 (as amended) and the Corporation’s guidelines
- Other benefits: Safety shoes and helmet for technical trades, accident insurance coverage, plus general and casual leave
Please note that the notification does not fix a rupee figure for the stipend — it follows the statutory rate. Also, completing the apprenticeship gives you valuable experience but does not guarantee any permanent job in IOCL.
What is the Selection Process for IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026?
The selection is simple and transparent, based only on your academic marks. There is no written test.
- Preparation of a merit list on the percentage of marks in the qualifying exam (trade-wise).
- Preference is given to first-time apprenticeship applicants.
- Document Verification of the shortlisted candidates.
- Pre-engagement medical fitness examination — only fit candidates are engaged.
In case two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate (by date of birth) is placed higher, and then the higher matriculation percentage is used as a tie-breaker.
How to Apply Online for IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026?
Applications closed on 12 August 2026. For reference, applying was a two-step process: portal registration AND the IOCL form.
- Register and create a valid enrolment number on the correct portal — NAPS (for Attendant Operator, Fitter, Secretarial Assistant, Accountant and Data Entry Operator) or NATS (for all Technician trades). Portal links are in Essential Links below.
- Update your profile 100% correctly with your qualification and personal details.
- Open the IOCL application (Microsoft Forms) link and fill the mandatory extra details.
- Recheck all entries and submit only one response for one trade.
- Save and download your submitted application for future reference.
Both steps are compulsory — an application is complete only when you have registered on NAPS/NATS and submitted the IOCL form.
What are the Important Dates for IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026?
These are the key dates of this apprenticeship engagement.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 14 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 August 2026 |
| Document Verification List (Tentative) | 20 August 2026 |
| Document Verification (Tentative) | 27 August – 3 September 2026 |
| 2nd Round Document Verification and PEME (shortlisted candidates) | 12 November 2026, 9:30 AM |
Is There Any Application Fee for IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026?
There is a big relief for all candidates — this apprenticeship engagement has no application fee.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No Fee |
No fee was charged to any category; the application window closed on 12 August 2026.
Essential Links — IOCL Panipat Apprentice 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download 2nd Round Document Verification Shortlist PDF
- Register on NAPS Portal
- Register on NATS Portal
- IOCL Application Form (Closed on 12 August 2026)
- Visit IOCL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
The IOCL Panipat apprenticeship is a fantastic first step for ITI, Diploma, Graduate and 12th pass students to learn inside a top-class refinery — and it charged no fee. Applications closed on 12 August 2026. For more PSU and apprentice job notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for new openings.