The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Refinery has released Advertisement No. BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/II for the IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27. Through this drive, 272 Trade and Technician Apprentice posts will be filled at the Barauni Refinery in Bihar. Online applications opened on 6 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 6 December 2026. There is no written test — selection is on merit based on marks in the prescribed qualification. Applying needs two steps: first register on the NAPS or NATS portal, then fill the mandatory Microsoft Forms additional-data form. All details below are from the official advertisement dated 6 November 2026. This is a separate drive from the IOCL Pipeline Division apprentice recruitment — read that guide separately at IOCL Pipeline Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Recruiting body | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Barauni Refinery |
| Advertisement No. | BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/II (published 6 November 2026) |
| Post name | Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice at Barauni Refinery |
| Total vacancies | 272 (Attendant Operator 190, Boiler 38, Technician Mechanical 21, Technician Instrumentation 23) |
| Application mode | Online only, in two steps (NAPS or NATS portal, then Microsoft Forms) |
| Apply online | 6 November 2026 – 6 December 2026 |
| Document verification list | 11 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Document verification | 14 December 2026 – 18 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Selection process | No written test — merit on marks in the prescribed qualification, then document verification and medical fitness |
| Stipend | As prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and the Apprentices Rules 1992 — no rupee figure is stated in the notification |
| Official website | iocl.com |
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application begins (NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Forms) | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 6 December 2026 |
| List for document verification (tentative) | 11 December 2026 |
| Document verification (tentative) | 14 December 2026 to 18 December 2026 |
The notification states no time of day for the last date, so do not wait until the final hours — complete both application steps well before 6 December 2026.
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Trade-Wise and Category-Wise Details
The largest share is for Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) with 190 posts. The full break-up from the official advertisement, with categories in the order UR / EWS / SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD:
| Code | Trade and Discipline | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | PwBD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Chemical, 12 months | 88 | 19 | 30 | 2 | 51 | 0 | 190 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice (Boiler), Mechanical, 24 months | 17 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice, Mechanical, 12 months | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 21 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice, Instrumentation, 12 months | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 23 |
| Total | All four trades | 126 | 27 | 43 | 3 | 73 | 10 | 272 |
Category-wise total posts. The 272 posts split as UR 126, EWS 27, SC 43, ST 3, OBC (NCL) 73 and PwBD 10. PwBD seats are only in the two Technician Apprentice trades (5 each). The PwBD categories listed in the advertisement are low vision or blindness, hard of hearing or deafness, musculoskeletal disability (OH-OA/OL), dwarfism, acid attack victim, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured and multiple disabilities.
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Age limit. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and at most 24 years old as on 30 November 2026 for General and EWS categories. Age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 10 years for PwBD candidates irrespective of category, plus 5 years for PwBD-SC/ST and 3 years for PwBD-OBC (NCL) candidates for seats reserved for them, as per Government guidelines.
Common conditions. The qualification must be a regular full-time course — part-time, distance, correspondence and open university courses are not eligible. Candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all years or semesters of the prescribed qualification; the minimum is 45% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates for seats reserved for them. Candidates who completed the qualification in 2023 or earlier are NOT eligible. Candidates with higher professional qualifications, such as BE, B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB or MCA, are NOT eligible. Candidates must not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier and must not be undergoing it now — first-time apprentices get preference.
Trade-wise qualification. Each trade needs a different qualification, and applying with the wrong one is the most common reason for rejection:
| Trade (Code) | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Attendant Operator, Chemical Plant (101) | 3-year B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) |
| Trade Apprentice (Boiler) (103) | 3-year B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry) |
| Technician Apprentice, Mechanical (105) | 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice, Instrumentation (107) | 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation and Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering |
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Application Fee 2026
No application fee is stated in the official notification. There is no fee table in the advertisement, so candidates should not pay any fee for this recruitment and should apply only through the official NAPS/NATS portals and the official Microsoft Forms link given below.
How to Apply for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Applying is a two-step process, and both steps are mandatory. Completing only Step I or only Step II does not count as a complete application.
- Step I — apply on the NAPS or NATS portal. For codes 101 and 103 (Trade Apprentice), register and apply on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in using Establishment ID E11191000001. For codes 105 and 107 (Technician Apprentice), register and apply on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in (student login at nats.education.gov.in/student_login.php) using Establishment ID EBRBEC000003.
- Step II — fill the mandatory additional-data form. After Step I, fill the Microsoft Forms “APPRENTICESHIP ADDITIONAL DATA FORM: BARAUNI REFINERY 2026” at forms.cloud.microsoft (Barauni Refinery additional-data form).
- Check both steps before the last date. Submit Step I and Step II before 6 December 2026 and keep proof of both submissions.
- Read the official advertisement first. Download the detailed advertisement PDF from the Important Links section below and verify the trade code, qualification and establishment ID for your trade before applying.
Queries. For questions about this recruitment, candidates can call Barauni Refinery on 06243-275258 or 06243-275240, or email brrecttcell@indianoil.in.
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Selection Process 2026
No written test. Selection is on merit based on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, in aggregate of all years or semesters, in descending order. First-time apprentices get preference. If two candidates score the same marks, the candidate senior in age (by date of birth) is placed first, followed by the candidate with the higher percentage in Matriculation.
Document verification. Candidates are shortlisted against the notified seats, and the list for document verification is published on the IOCL website — tentatively on 11 December 2026, with document verification tentatively from 14 December 2026 to 18 December 2026. The offer is subject to verification of original documents during document verification and at joining, and to medical fitness.
IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Stipend 2026
The notification does not state any fixed rupee stipend figure. It states that the rate of stipend payable per month shall be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and the Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended), and the Corporation’s guidelines. Any rupee stipend figure shown on unofficial websites is not from the official advertisement and should not be treated as confirmed.
Important Links
| Apply Online – NAPS (Codes 101 and 103) | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Apply Online – NATS (Codes 105 and 107) | nats.education.gov.in |
| Additional-Data Form (Step II, mandatory) | Microsoft Forms – Barauni Refinery 2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | Download from iocl.com |
| IOCL Apprenticeships Page | iocl.com/apprenticeships |
| IOCL Pipeline Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (separate drive) | IOCL Pipeline Apprentice – 500 posts |
| Active Govt Jobs | Active Govt Jobs on New Sarkari Results |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many vacancies are there in IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
There are 272 apprentice posts at Barauni Refinery under Advertisement No. BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/II — Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) 190, Trade Apprentice (Boiler) 38, Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) 21 and Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) 23.
What is the last date to apply for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 6 December 2026. Applications opened on 6 November 2026, and both steps — the NAPS or NATS portal application and the Microsoft Forms additional-data form — must be completed by the last date.
What is the qualification required for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice posts?
Codes 101 and 103 need a 3-year B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry); code 105 needs a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; code 107 needs a 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation or a related Instrumentation discipline. The course must be regular and full-time, with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates for reserved seats). Candidates who completed the qualification in 2023 or earlier are not eligible.
What is the age limit for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 30 November 2026 for General and EWS candidates. Relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 10 years for PwBD candidates, with further relaxation for PwBD-SC/ST and PwBD-OBC (NCL) candidates for reserved seats, as per Government guidelines.
Is there a written exam in IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No, there is no written test. Selection is on merit based on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, in descending order, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
How is the merit list prepared for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice?
The merit list is prepared on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification, in aggregate of all years or semesters, in descending order. First-time apprentices get preference. In case of a tie, the candidate senior in age is placed first, followed by the candidate with the higher percentage in Matriculation.
What is the stipend for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice?
The notification does not state any fixed rupee stipend figure. It states that the stipend per month shall be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and the Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended), and the Corporation’s guidelines.
Is there an application fee for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No application fee is stated in the official notification, so no fee amount can be confirmed from the advertisement. Candidates should apply only through the official NAPS/NATS portals and the official Microsoft Forms link.
How do I apply for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Applying needs two mandatory steps: Step I, register and apply on the NAPS portal (codes 101 and 103, Establishment ID E11191000001) or the NATS portal (codes 105 and 107, Establishment ID EBRBEC000003); Step II, fill the mandatory Microsoft Forms additional-data form for Barauni Refinery 2026. Both steps must be completed before 6 December 2026.
Can BE or B.Tech graduates apply for IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice posts?
No. Candidates with higher professional qualifications, such as BE, B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB or MCA, are not eligible for this apprentice drive, as stated in the official advertisement.
For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. BR/HR/APPR/2026-27/II on iocl.com before applying.
Written by Ravi Singh
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