IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited) Executive Recruitment 2026 (470 Posts) | Advt No. IOCL/CO-HR/Rectt/2026/01 — Apply Till 3 September
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has released the notification for Executive and Junior Executive posts under Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/Rectt/2026/01. This recruitment covers 470 vacancies across Engineer/Officer (Grade A), Law Officer (Grade A), Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0), and Junior Engineer/Junior Officer (Grade E0) categories. The online application process is currently active, running from 14 August 2026 to 3 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). Read the complete details of the notification, including eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, and how to apply, given below.
About the Recruitment
IOCL is inviting applications from Graduate Engineers, MBA/Postgraduates, Law graduates, and Diploma holders across multiple technical and non-technical disciplines including Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science & IT, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, and Instrumentation Engineering. This is a premier opportunity for candidates aiming to build a stable, well-paying career in a Maharatna PSU, offering attractive pay scales, allowances, and long-term career growth. Since the recruitment covers multiple grades and disciplines under a single notification, candidates should check the specific vacancy code and eligibility matching their qualification before applying.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 14/08/2026 |
| Application Begin | 14/08/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 03/09/2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | 24/09/2026 |
| Selection Mode | CBT + Group Discussion (GD) + Group Task (GT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1,000 + GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2026)
| Junior Engineer (Diploma Posts) | 18 – 26 Years |
| Engineer/Officer (Graduate Posts) | Varies by grade (as per official notification) |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government of India rules for reserved categories |
Eligibility Criteria
For Junior Engineer posts, candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized institute, with recent diploma pass-outs also eligible. For Engineer/Officer (Grade A) posts, candidates need a Graduate Engineering degree or equivalent in the relevant discipline. For Law Officer posts, a Law degree from a recognized university is required, and for Assistant Quality Control Officer posts, a relevant Science/Engineering qualification is needed. Candidates should check the detailed official notification PDF for post-wise and discipline-wise eligibility before applying.
Vacancy Details (Total: 470 Posts)
| Post Name | Grade |
|---|---|
| Engineer/Officer (Graduate Engineers/MBA) | Grade A |
| Officer (Marketing) | Grade A |
| Law Officer | Grade A |
| Assistant Quality Control Officer | Grade A0 |
| Junior Engineer/Junior Officer (Diploma) | Grade E0 |
Pay scales range from ₹30,000–₹1,20,000 for diploma-level Junior Engineer posts to ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 for graduate-level Engineer/Officer and Law Officer posts, along with PSU-level allowances and benefits.
Selection Process
Selection for IOCL Executive posts will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), scheduled for 24 September 2026 across 83 exam cities, followed by a Group Discussion (GD), Group Task (GT), and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates who clear all these stages will then undergo document verification and a medical fitness test before final appointment. Since the process involves multiple stages beyond the written test, candidates should prepare for both technical knowledge and group/interview rounds.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application: recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, educational qualification certificates and marksheets (Degree/Diploma/Law degree as applicable), category certificate (if applicable), and a valid ID proof such as Aadhaar card.
How to Apply Online
- Read the official notification (Advt No. IOCL/CO-HR/Rectt/2026/01) carefully before applying.
- Visit the official website: iocl.com
- Find the IOCL Recruitment 2026 notification link under the Careers section.
- Register/Login — create a new account if a first-time applicant, or log in with existing credentials.
- Fill in personal, academic, and exam preference details accurately.
- Upload the required documents, including a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the available online modes.
- Review the form carefully in preview mode before final submission.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IOCL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 3 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 470 vacancies are available across Engineer/Officer, Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer, and Junior Engineer/Junior Officer posts.
Q3. When is the CBT scheduled?
The Computer Based Test is scheduled for 24 September 2026 across 83 exam cities.
Q4. What is the application fee?
₹1,000 + GST for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted.