IOCL Recruitment 2026 Overview
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has released the detailed advertisement for IOCL Recruitment 2026 for recruitment of executives through Computer Based Test (CBT). The recruitment covers Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer and Diploma Engineer positions across different functional areas.
The detailed advertisement is Advt. No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01, dated 14 August 2026. Online applications are open from 14 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 3 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The CBT is scheduled for 24 September 2026, while the admit card is scheduled for 15 September 2026. All dates are tentative and candidates should check IndianOil’s website for updates.
IndianOil describes itself as a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a diversified energy company with operations spanning refining, pipelines, marketing, petrochemicals, natural gas and emerging energy businesses. The recruitment is intended to support its ongoing business growth, digitalisation, energy transition and operational requirements.
Important: The 31-page detailed advertisement provided for this post does not state a fixed total number of vacancies or post-wise vacancy numbers. Therefore, GrowInJob.com has not inserted an unofficial vacancy figure. Reservation for OBC(NCL), SC, ST, EWS and PwBD candidates will apply according to Government of India directives. (IndianOil)
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IOCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed Advertisement | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Ends | 3 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card | 15 September 2026 |
| Computer Based Test | 24 September 2026 |
| GD/GT/Personal Interview | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
All dates mentioned by IndianOil are tentative and subject to change. Candidates should regularly check the official IndianOil website for any revision, clarification, addendum, corrigendum or extension.
Interview/GD/GT date: Not specified in the detailed advertisement. The date and mode will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. Application currently live as per the official recruitment schedule.
Result date: Not specified in the notification.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The detailed advertisement identifies the following recruitment groups:
- Graduate Engineer – Grade A
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer Science & Information Technology
- Electrical
- Electronics & Communication
- Instrumentation
- Mechanical
- Officer (Marketing) – Grade A
- MBA Marketing
- Officer (Law) / Law Officer – Grade A
- Law
- Assistant Quality Control Officer – Grade A0
- Quality Control (Chemistry)
- Diploma Engineer – Grade E0
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Safety
The detailed advertisement does not provide a consolidated post-wise or category-wise vacancy table. Accordingly, applicants should rely on the live application portal for the positions/options actually available while applying.
IOCL Graduate Engineer Eligibility
Graduate Engineer applicants must possess a full-time regular B.E./B.Tech./equivalent qualification from an AICTE/UGC-recognised institution with:
- General/EWS/OBC(NCL): minimum 65%
- SC/ST/PwBD: minimum 55%
Eligible disciplines include Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation and Mechanical Engineering.
IOCL Officer Marketing Eligibility
Candidates must possess a two-year full-time regular MBA/Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration equivalent to MBA as per AIU, with specialization in Marketing Management.
Minimum marks:
- General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 60%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 55%
The Marketing specialization must be reflected in the final degree certificate or otherwise substantiated through an appropriate certificate. The majority of elective papers should conform to the Marketing specialization.
IOCL Law Officer Eligibility
Candidates must have either:
- Graduate degree in any discipline plus LLB, or
- Five-year integrated LLB degree.
Minimum marks:
| Category | Graduation | LLB | 5-Year Integrated LLB |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 55% | 55% | 55% |
The LLB must be recognised by the Bar Council of India.
IOCL Assistant Quality Control Officer Eligibility
Candidates require a full-time regular Master’s Degree in Chemistry or an eligible Chemistry discipline.
Eligible disciplines include:
- Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Applied Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
Minimum marks:
- General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 60%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 55%
Other M.Sc. branches such as Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Toxicology, Geochemistry, Pharmacology and Food Technology are not considered eligible.
IOCL Diploma Engineer Eligibility
Candidates require a three-year full-time regular Diploma in Engineering from an AICTE/UGC/State Board-recognised institution.
Electrical: Minimum 65% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD. Eligible disciplines include Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical Power System and Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control).
Mechanical: Three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 65% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
Safety: Three-year Diploma in Engineering with 65% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) and 55% for SC/ST, along with a Diploma in Industrial Safety of at least one year from a recognised university/institute or recognised technical education authority.
For the Safety discipline, the notification states that PwBD candidates are not eligible because the hazardous-industry job involves critical safety-related activities that may put PwBD candidates at risk.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Common Qualification Conditions
The notification specifies that:
- Qualifications must be full-time regular qualifications.
- Part-time, correspondence, distance and online-learning qualifications are not eligible.
- Candidates should be able to produce their final degree/marksheet by 30 September 2026.
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed minimum percentage.
- Percentage must be calculated according to the applicable university/institute norms.
- Candidates with foreign qualifications should ascertain AIU/UGC equivalence where applicable.
- Where CGPA/grade is awarded, the institution’s official conversion formula must be used.
- A fraction such as 59.99% will not be rounded up to 60%.
- If the institute has no CGPA-to-percentage formula, the candidate must provide an appropriate certificate and IOCL may determine the equivalent percentage.
- Combined, integrated or interdisciplinary qualifications not specifically listed may not be accepted.
Higher Qualification Rule for Diploma Engineers
Candidates applying for Diploma Engineer positions who possess professional higher qualifications such as BE, B.Tech, MBA, CA, CS, CMA, MCA or Ph.D. are not eligible.
Other non-professional higher qualifications do not automatically disqualify the candidate, but the prescribed Diploma qualification and its percentage will be considered for eligibility. Suppression of information about higher qualifications may lead to cancellation of candidature or termination after recruitment.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The upper age limit is calculated as on 1 July 2026:
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer – Grade A | 26 years |
| Diploma Engineer – Grade E0 | 26 years |
| Officer (Marketing) – Grade A | 28 years |
| Law Officer – Grade A | 30 years |
| Assistant Quality Control Officer – Grade A0 | 30 years |
Category-wise age relaxation is provided for OBC(NCL), SC/ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers according to the dates and Government guidelines specified in the notification.
For example, the prescribed birth-date cut-offs for General/EWS non-PwBD candidates are 1 July 2000 for Graduate/Diploma Engineer, 1 July 1998 for Marketing and 1 July 1996 for Law/Quality Control. PwBD and reserved-category cut-offs are correspondingly relaxed.
IOCL Law Officer Work Experience
Law Officer applicants must have a minimum of two years of cumulative post-qualification professional experience as on 30 June 2026.
Experience is counted only after declaration of the final law qualification result and may be obtained through:
- Practice as an advocate in courts or tribunals
- Law firms
- Private/public sector organisations handling legal functions
- Central/State Government legal functions
Relevant experience includes litigation, arbitration/conciliation, dispute resolution, drafting and vetting legal or contractual documents, legal opinions, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and regulatory matters.
Internships, teaching, part-time work and short-term trainee projects are not counted as relevant experience.
IOCL Assistant Quality Control Officer Work Experience
Assistant Quality Control Officer candidates require minimum two years of cumulative post-qualification experience in:
- Testing/R&D/Quality Control in petroleum, petrochemical, polymer or fertilizer-unit laboratories; and/or
- An NABL-accredited laboratory.
For NABL laboratory experience, the laboratory must be accredited in the Testing field with Chemical discipline and have scope under the Lubricants/Petroleum and Products group.
Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Biological, Radiological, NDT and similar disciplines is not considered. Teaching and research experience in academic institutions is also excluded.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Reservation
Reservation is available for OBC(NCL), SC, ST, EWS and PwBD categories according to Government of India rules.
Important requirements include:
- OBC(NCL) certificate should be issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- OBC candidates belonging to the creamy layer must apply as General.
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate must be valid for FY 2026–27 and issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- PwBD candidates must generally have a minimum 40% disability for the applicable reservation provisions.
- Eligible PwBD candidates must possess the prescribed disability certificate and UDID card.
- SC/ST certificates must comply with the applicable Central Government format.
- Maharashtra SC/ST candidates require the prescribed Caste Validity Certificate.
- Reserved-category candidates must provide correct certificate details in the online application.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Physical Fitness
Final selection and joining are subject to meeting IndianOil’s Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) physical fitness requirements.
Candidates applying for Diploma Engineer and Quality Control positions must satisfy the criteria specified for Technical Functions in the PEME guidelines. Medical fitness documentation may be required at the time of joining.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Group Task (GT)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Shortlisting for GD, GT and PI is based on CBT marks arranged in descending order for the respective domain. Merely qualifying in the CBT does not guarantee further shortlisting.
IOCL CBT Exam Pattern
The CBT contains 100 objective multiple-choice questions:
| Section | Subject | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 60 minutes |
| A | Logical Reasoning | 15 | |
| A | Verbal Ability – English | 15 | |
| B | Domain Knowledge | 50 | 90 minutes |
Each question carries one mark and 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. The sections are conducted in a fixed order: Section A followed by Section B.
Eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe receive compensatory time according to Government guidelines.
IOCL CBT Qualifying Marks
| Category | Section A & B Minimum | Overall Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | 40% each | 45% |
| SC/ST | 35% each | 40% |
| PwBD | 25% each | 30% |
Only candidates meeting the prescribed qualifying requirements can be considered for subsequent stages.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Merit List
The final merit score is weighted as follows:
| Selection Component | Weightage | Minimum Pass |
|---|---|---|
| CBT | 85% | As per CBT qualifying criteria |
| GD & GT | 5% | 40% |
| Personal Interview | 10% | 40% |
| Composite Score | 100% | General/EWS/OBC: 45%; SC/ST: 40%; PwBD: 30% |
The merit list will contain candidates who qualify individually in the required components as well as the composite score.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 CBT Test Centres
Candidates are required to give three choices in priority for their CBT test centre. No later change in preference is permitted. IndianOil reserves the right to alter, add or reduce examination centres and may allot a centre other than the candidate’s preference.
The notification lists these centres:
Agartala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Amravati, Amritsar, Balasore, Bareilly, Bathinda, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Bhagalpur, Bhilai, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bikaner, Bilaspur, Bokaro, Chennai, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dibrugarh, Durgapur, Ernakulam, Faridabad, Gaya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Guntur, Gurugram, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hooghly, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur, Jorhat, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kangra, Kanpur, Karimnagar, Kolkata, Kota, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mathura, Mohali, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Mysuru, Nagpur, Nashik, Noida, Patna, Port Blair, Prayagraj, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Rajkot, Ranchi, Salem, Sambalpur, Siliguri, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Tiruchirappalli, Udaipur, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Warangal.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
The advertised remuneration is:
| Grade | Initial Basic Pay | Pay Scale | Approx. CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹50,000/month | ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 | ₹18.4 lakh/year |
| Grade A0 | ₹40,000/month | ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 | ₹14.8 lakh/year |
| Grade E0 | ₹30,000/month | ₹30,000–₹1,20,000 | ₹11.1 lakh/year |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates may receive DA and other applicable benefits, including HRA/subsidised accommodation, medical facilities, gratuity, contributory provident fund, group personal accident insurance, leave encashment, LTC/LFA, contributory superannuation benefits, conveyance advance/maintenance reimbursement and Performance Related Pay, according to Corporation rules.
The stated CTC is inclusive of PRP and actual remuneration may vary depending on posting location, IndianOil’s financial performance and individual annual performance appraisal.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Service Bond
Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve IndianOil for a minimum of three years from the date of joining.
| Grade | General | EWS/OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹3,00,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade A0/E0 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹35,000 |
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Application Process
Candidates must apply online only through IndianOil’s official website. Hardcopy/manual applications are not accepted. The notification specifically directs candidates to the Latest Job Opening section and the APPLY ONLINE option.
How to Apply for IOCL Recruitment 2026
- Visit the IndianOil website.
- Open Latest Job Opening.
- Select the relevant IOCL Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Click ONLINE application.
- Select Click here for New Registration.
- Enter name, contact details and email ID.
- Note the provisional registration number and password.
- Complete the application using Save & Next.
- Verify all details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and left thumb impression.
- Complete the remaining application fields.
- Preview the application.
- Click Complete Registration after verifying all details.
- Proceed to payment where applicable.
- Submit the application.
- Download and safely retain the system-generated application form and fee receipt.
Candidates should submit only one application for one post. If multiple applications are submitted for the same post, the latest application will be treated as final and earlier applications will be rejected.
Photograph and Signature Requirements
The notification requires:
- Recent passport-style colour photograph.
- Photograph captured in April 2026 or later.
- Photograph size: 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm.
- Preferred photograph dimensions: 200 × 230 pixels.
- Photograph file size: 20 KB–50 KB.
- Signature in black ink.
- Signature dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels preferred.
- Signature file size: 10 KB–20 KB.
- Left thumb impression on white paper using black or blue ink.
- Thumb impression: JPG/JPEG, preferably 240 × 240 pixels at 200 DPI.
- Thumb impression file size: 20 KB–50 KB.
- Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS is not accepted.
- The left thumb may be replaced by the right thumb where the candidate does not have a left thumb.
- The portal will also capture a live photograph using a webcam or mobile phone.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC(NCL) and other non-exempt categories | ₹1,000 + applicable GST |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable. Applicable bank/card transaction charges are payable by the candidate. Payment can be made using debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards/mobile wallets and UPI.
Candidates should wait for the payment confirmation and generate the e-Receipt. Non-generation of the e-Receipt indicates payment failure.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Admit Card and Examination
The admit card is scheduled for 15 September 2026 and the CBT for 24 September 2026.
Exact examination time and centre will be provided through the call letter/admit card, which is expected to be issued around 10 days before the CBT. Candidates will not receive the admit card by post; they must download it from the IndianOil website.
Candidates reporting after the gate-closure time specified on the call letter will not be permitted to enter the examination. Although the examination duration is 150 minutes, candidates may need to remain at the venue for around four hours for verification and other formalities.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Identity Verification
Candidates must carry the call letter and original plus photocopy of an accepted photo identity document bearing the same name as the call letter.
Accepted documents include PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving Licence, Voter Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, specified government/official photo ID, recognised College/University ID, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, Employee ID and Bar Council Identity Card with photograph.
Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are not accepted as valid identity proof.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Scribe and PwBD Provisions
Eligible candidates with blindness, specified locomotor disability, cerebral palsy or permanent writing-speed impairment may use a scribe subject to the prescribed Government rules.
The candidate must generally arrange the scribe at their own cost and indicate the requirement in the online application. A scribe cannot simultaneously be a candidate for the same examination or act as scribe for another candidate.
Eligible candidates using a scribe receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination, subject to the applicable provisions and registration in the system.
Importance of the IOCL Role
A career with IndianOil can provide exposure to one of India’s largest integrated energy businesses. Depending on the discipline and posting, Graduate Engineers may work in refining, production, engineering, projects, power plants, maintenance, inspection, pipelines, marketing, petrochemicals, gas, renewable energy and business-development functions.
Marketing officers may work across aviation services, operations, LPG, lubricants, maintenance, inspection, sales and marketing, petrochemicals, gas and renewable-energy functions.
Law Officers can handle litigation, alternative dispute resolution, contracts and legal opinions, while Quality Control professionals can work on petroleum-product testing, laboratories, quality systems, NABL/BIS/ISO compliance and technical support.
Who Should Apply for IOCL Recruitment 2026
This recruitment may be particularly relevant for:
- B.E./B.Tech graduates in the listed engineering disciplines.
- MBA/PGDM candidates specialising in Marketing.
- Law graduates with the prescribed LLB qualification and professional experience.
- M.Sc. Chemistry candidates with relevant quality-control/testing experience.
- Diploma Engineers in Electrical, Mechanical or Safety disciplines.
- Candidates seeking a career with a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise.
- Professionals willing to accept all-India placement according to IndianOil’s organisational requirements.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Preparation Guide
Prepare for the CBT
The CBT has two major sections:
Section A – General Aptitude
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- English Verbal Ability
Section B – Domain Knowledge
Since there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, candidates should balance speed and accuracy.
Prepare Domain-Specific Topics
Engineering candidates should revise core undergraduate engineering subjects relevant to their discipline.
Marketing candidates should concentrate on marketing management and related MBA-level concepts.
Law candidates should revise core legal subjects, litigation, contracts, arbitration, corporate/legal issues and relevant regulatory concepts.
Chemistry candidates should focus on analytical, organic, inorganic, physical and industrial chemistry, along with laboratory and petroleum-related quality-control concepts.
Diploma Engineer candidates should concentrate on their respective technical discipline.
Prepare for GD, GT and PI
Candidates shortlisted after CBT should prepare to discuss:
- Academic background
- Professional experience
- Technical knowledge
- Industry awareness
- Problem-solving ability
- Communication skills
- Current energy-sector developments
- IndianOil’s business areas
- Role-specific responsibilities
Keep original documents and valid category certificates ready because eligibility is verified before candidates proceed through the later selection stages.
Salary Insight for IOCL Recruitment 2026
The strongest financial attraction of this recruitment is the combination of structured PSU pay scales, benefits and long-term career exposure.
The Grade A positions carry an initial basic pay of ₹50,000 per month and an advertised approximate CTC of ₹18.4 lakh per year. Grade A0 offers approximately ₹14.8 lakh CTC, while Grade E0 offers approximately ₹11.1 lakh CTC.
However, candidates should not interpret the CTC as take-home salary. The actual monthly amount will depend on deductions, allowances, posting, applicable benefits and performance-related components.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Placement and Job Profile
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India, including different sections, plants, units, departments, divisions, establishments, associate/subsidiary/group companies and joint ventures. The notification also states that overseas offices may be included at the discretion of management.
Indicative areas include:
- Graduate Engineers: Refineries, Marketing, Pipelines and Business Development.
- Marketing Officers: Aviation Services, Operations, LPG, Lubes, Maintenance & Inspection, Sales/Marketing, Petrochemicals, Gas and Renewable Energy.
- Law Officers: Litigation, ADR, contracts and legal opinions.
- Quality Control: Testing, laboratory operations, quality systems, compliance, technical support and laboratory safety.
- Diploma Engineers: Production, power plants, maintenance, operations, construction, projects, petrochemicals, gas and renewable energy.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Travel Reimbursement
For CBT:
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates attending CBT are eligible for reimbursement of 3rd AC rail fare or actual fare, whichever is lower, subject to the notification.
- Candidates attending GD/GT/PI are eligible for 2nd AC rail fare or actual fare, whichever is lower, subject to the prescribed conditions.
- The journey must generally be from the nearest railway station to the correspondence address given in the application to the examination/selection venue and back by the shortest route.
- The applicable journey distance must not be less than 30 km.
- Travel claims must be submitted online within the prescribed period.
- Reimbursement requires a bank account in the candidate’s own name, either sole or joint, with acceptable bank documentation.
Important Official Links
Official IOCL Website:
https://iocl.com/
IOCL Latest Job Opening / Apply Online Section:
https://iocl.com/latest-job-opening
Official IOCL Detailed Advertisement PDF:
https://iocl.com/admin/img/UploadedFiles/LatestJobOpening/Files/DetailedAd14082026.pdf
National Commission for Backward Classes (Central OBC List):
https://www.ncbc.nic.in
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment:
https://socialjustice.gov.in/
Ministry of Tribal Affairs:
https://tribal.nic.in/
IOCL Recruitment Query/Grievance Registration mentioned in the notification:
https://cgrs.ibps.in
The detailed advertisement specifically directs applicants to IndianOil’s Latest Job Opening page for the online application link, syllabus, updates and recruitment-related notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IOCL Recruitment 2026?
IOCL Recruitment 2026 is Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s recruitment drive for executive positions through a Computer Based Test, followed by GD, GT and Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
What is the IOCL Recruitment 2026 advertisement number?
The advertisement number is IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01, dated 14 August 2026.
What is the last date for IOCL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 3 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
When will the IOCL CBT be conducted?
The CBT is scheduled for 24 September 2026. The date is tentative and subject to change.
What is the IOCL Recruitment 2026 application fee?
The application fee is ₹1,000 plus applicable GST for non-exempt candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt.
What is the salary in IOCL Recruitment 2026?
Grade A carries an initial basic pay of ₹50,000 per month and approximate CTC of ₹18.4 lakh per annum. Grade A0 carries ₹40,000 basic and approximately ₹14.8 lakh CTC, while Grade E0 carries ₹30,000 basic and approximately ₹11.1 lakh CTC.
Is work experience required for all IOCL posts?
No. The detailed advertisement specifically prescribes post-qualification experience for Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer.
Can Diploma Engineers with B.Tech apply?
No. The notification specifically excludes candidates possessing professional higher qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, CS, CMA, MCA and Ph.D. from the Diploma Engineer category.
Is the IOCL Recruitment 2026 application online?
Yes. Applications must be submitted online through IndianOil’s official website. Hardcopy or manual applications are not accepted.
How many vacancies are available in IOCL Recruitment 2026?
The 31-page detailed advertisement provided by IndianOil does not specify a consolidated total or post-wise number of vacancies. Therefore, candidates should check the live application portal for the available positions rather than relying on unofficial vacancy figures.
Where can I download the IOCL Recruitment 2026 notification?
The official detailed advertisement is available on the IndianOil website at the PDF link listed above.
Final Thoughts
IOCL Recruitment 2026 provides opportunities across engineering, marketing, law, chemistry and diploma-level technical disciplines. The recruitment combines a CBT with GD, GT and Personal Interview, with the CBT carrying the largest weightage of 85%.
Candidates should pay particular attention to the prescribed discipline, minimum marks, age limit, experience requirements for Law and Quality Control positions, category documentation and physical fitness requirements. Since the application window closes on 3 September 2026 at 5:00 PM, eligible candidates should avoid waiting until the final day.
IndianOil has also cautioned candidates to rely only on its official recruitment channels and to be alert to recruitment fraud.
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