One of the biggest advantages of IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is that there is no written examination. Candidates are shortlisted purely on academic merit, making this an excellent opportunity for deserving students with good marks.

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Merit List

A merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate percentage obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.

2. Tie-Breaking Rule

If two or more candidates secure the same percentage, IOCL will give preference to:

• Older candidate (Date of Birth)
• Higher marks in Class 10 if the date of birth is also the same

3. Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted in the merit list will be invited for document verification.

4. Medical Fitness Test

Only candidates declared medically fit according to IOCL guidelines will receive the final apprenticeship offer.

Monthly Stipend

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend according to the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL guidelines.

Besides the stipend, apprentices will also receive:

• Accident insurance coverage
• Safety equipment wherever applicable
• Practical industrial training
• Exposure to refinery operations

However, candidates should note that:

• No House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be paid.
• Company accommodation will not be provided.

Training Duration

The apprenticeship period varies according to the trade.

During training, apprentices will gain hands-on experience in refinery operations, maintenance activities, safety procedures, and industrial practices.

Important Dates

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before the document verification process:

• Class 10 Marksheet (Date of Birth Proof)
• Class 12 Marksheet
• ITI/Diploma/Degree Marksheet
• Final Passing Certificate
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
• PwBD Certificate, if applicable
• CGPA to Percentage Conversion Certificate (if required)
• Aadhaar Card or other valid Photo ID
• NAPS/NATS Registration Proof
• Passport-size Photograph
• Affidavit (as prescribed by IOCL)
• Skill Certificate for Domestic Data Entry Operator (where applicable)

Hidden Eligibility Conditions Most Candidates Miss

Many websites only mention age and qualification. The official notification includes additional conditions that applicants should not ignore.

• Candidates awaiting their final result are not eligible.
• Only regular full-time courses are accepted.
• Distance learning and correspondence qualifications are not accepted.
• Candidates with BE, BTech, MBA, MCA, CA, LLB, or equivalent higher qualifications are not eligible.
• Candidates can apply for only one trade/discipline. Multiple applications will be rejected.
• Candidates who completed the required qualification more than five years before 30 June 2026 are not eligible.
• Candidates must ensure that the information entered on both portals and the additional application form is exactly the same.

Step-by-Step Application Process

To successfully apply, candidates must complete both of the following steps.

Step 1: Register on the Appropriate Portal

For Post Codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, and 111, register and apply through the NAPS Portal.

For Post Codes 104, 105, 106, and 107, register and apply through the NATS Portal.

Step 2: Submit the Additional Online Form

After applying through NAPS or NATS, candidates must submit the additional Microsoft Form mentioned in the notification.

Applications will only be considered complete after both steps are successfully finished.