Indian Oil Recruitment
Indian Oil Recruitment 2026
IOCL Executive Recruitment – 470 Vacancies
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced recruitment of Executives through Computer Based Test (CBT) under Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01. Vacancies are available for Graduate Engineers, Diploma Engineers, Marketing, Law, Quality Control and Safety disciplines.
The online application window for the 2026 Executive recruitment closed on 03 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. The Computer Based Test was scheduled for 24 September 2026. Candidates who applied should follow the official IndianOil Latest Job Openings page for result, GD/GT, interview and subsequent recruitment updates.
Official IndianOil Recruitment Links
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post / Discipline | Grade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | Grade A – Graduate Engineer | 62 |
| Chemical | Grade A – Graduate Engineer | 16 |
| Electrical | Grade A – Graduate Engineer | 75 |
| Electronics & Communication | Grade A – Graduate Engineer | 32 |
| Mechanical | Grade A – Graduate Engineer | 118 |
| Instrumentation | Grade A – Graduate Engineer | 35 |
| Computer Science & IT | Grade A – Graduate Engineer | 22 |
| Law | Grade A – Law Officer | 10 |
| Marketing | Grade A – Officer (Marketing) | 41 |
| Quality Control – Chemistry | Grade A0 | 9 |
| Electrical | Grade E0 – Diploma Engineer | 14 |
| Mechanical | Grade E0 – Diploma Engineer | 21 |
| Safety | Grade E0 – Diploma Engineer | 15 |
| Total | All Categories | 470 |
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
📅 Recruitment Schedule
- Notification: 14 August 2026
- Online Application Start: 14 August 2026
- Last Date: 03 September 2026, 5:00 PM
- Admit Card: 15 September 2026
- CBT: 24 September 2026
📌 Present Status
The application stage has closed and the scheduled CBT has taken place. Candidates should monitor the official IndianOil recruitment page for the next stages, including shortlisting, GD, GT, interview and final recruitment updates.
Educational Qualification
🎓 Graduate Engineer – Grade A
Full-time regular BE/B.Tech/equivalent qualification is prescribed for the listed engineering disciplines. Eligible disciplines include Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Instrumentation and Computer Science & IT.
Generally, General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates require 65% and SC/ST/PwBD candidates require 55% in the relevant engineering qualification, subject to the detailed advertisement.
📊 Marketing – Grade A
Two-year full-time regular MBA / PG Diploma in Business Administration equivalent to MBA as per AIU, with specialization in Marketing Management.
Minimum marks prescribed are 60% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD categories.
⚖️ Law Officer – Grade A
Graduate degree with LLB or a five-year integrated LLB degree is prescribed. The LLB degree should be recognized by the Bar Council of India.
Minimum two years of relevant post-qualification professional experience is required.
🧪 Quality Control – Grade A0
Master's Degree in Chemistry or specified Chemistry disciplines is required, with the prescribed percentage.
Minimum two years of relevant post-qualification experience in specified testing, R&D or quality-control laboratory work is prescribed.
🛠️ Diploma Engineer – Grade E0
Three-year full-time regular Diploma in Engineering is prescribed for Electrical and Mechanical disciplines.
Safety requires the prescribed engineering diploma plus the required Diploma in Industrial Safety.
⚠️ Important Qualification Rule
Candidates should carefully check the exact discipline mentioned on their degree/diploma certificate against the eligible disciplines in the official advertisement.
Part-time, correspondence, distance and online qualifications are not accepted where the advertisement requires full-time regular qualification.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Post / Grade | Maximum Age – General/EWS |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Work Experience
- Law Officer: Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification professional experience.
- Assistant Quality Control Officer: Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in the specified laboratory/testing/R&D/ quality-control areas.
- Graduate Engineering and Diploma Engineering posts generally do not require post-qualification work experience under this advertisement.
Experience must satisfy the exact conditions in the official notification and must be supported by valid documents during document verification.
IOCL Salary & Pay Scale
| Grade | Initial Basic Pay | Pay Scale | Approx. CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹50,000/month | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | Approx. ₹18.4 lakh/year |
| Grade A0 | ₹40,000/month | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | Approx. ₹14.8 lakh/year |
| Grade E0 | ₹30,000/month | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Approx. ₹11.1 lakh/year |
Application Fee
💳 General / EWS / OBC(NCL)
₹1,000 + applicable GST plus applicable transaction/bank charges.
🆓 SC / ST / PwBD
Candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are exempted from payment of the application fee.
IOCL Selection Process
1️⃣ Computer Based Test
The CBT contains 100 objective questions.
- General Aptitude – 50 questions
- Domain Knowledge – 50 questions
- Negative marking – 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
2️⃣ GD & GT
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT may be called for Group Discussion and Group Task.
3️⃣ Personal Interview
Candidates qualifying the preceding stages may be called for Personal Interview after document verification.
📊 Final Merit
The official advertisement assigns the following weightages:
- CBT – 85%
- GD & GT – 5%
- Personal Interview – 10%
IOCL CBT Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 60 Minutes |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 | ||
| Verbal Ability / English | 15 | ||
| B | Domain Knowledge | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 150 Minutes | |
Who Can Apply for IOCL Recruitment?
- Candidates of Indian nationality who satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions.
- BE/B.Tech candidates in the specified engineering disciplines can apply for relevant Grade A posts.
- MBA/PGDBA Marketing candidates can apply for the Marketing post if they satisfy the prescribed criteria.
- Eligible LLB candidates with the prescribed professional experience can apply for Law Officer.
- Candidates with the prescribed Master's Degree in Chemistry and relevant experience can apply for AQCO.
- Candidates holding the prescribed Diploma Engineering qualifications can apply for Grade E0 posts.
How to Apply for IOCL Recruitment?
- Visit the official IndianOil website.
- Open the Latest Job Openings section.
- Select the relevant IOCL recruitment notification.
- Read the detailed advertisement and confirm eligibility.
- Complete online registration and application.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required.
- Submit the application and keep the generated application form for future reference.
Latest IndianOil Recruitment Updates
IndianOil regularly releases recruitment notifications for Executive, Non-Executive, Apprenticeship, specialist and other positions according to organizational requirements.
Recent IndianOil recruitment activity also includes apprenticeship engagements at various refineries and divisions.
IOCL Recruitment – Future Vacancies
Candidates should always verify the final eligibility, vacancy, age, fee, selection process and application dates from the latest official IndianOil notification before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions – IOCL Recruitment
How many vacancies were announced in IOCL Recruitment 2026?
IndianOil announced 470 Executive vacancies under Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01.
What is the last date to apply for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
The last date was 03 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
What is the IOCL Executive salary?
Grade A has an initial basic pay of ₹50,000 with a ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 pay scale. Grade A0 has ₹40,000 initial basic pay and Grade E0 has ₹30,000 initial basic pay.
What is the maximum age for IOCL Graduate Engineer posts?
The maximum age for Graduate Engineer Grade A is 26 years for General/EWS candidates, subject to applicable category relaxations.
Is there negative marking in the IOCL CBT?
Yes. The 2026 detailed advertisement specifies a deduction of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.
What is the IOCL selection process?
The selection process comprises Computer Based Test, Group Discussion, Group Task and Personal Interview, followed by document/eligibility and medical requirements as applicable.
Where can I check future IOCL vacancies?
Future vacancies should be checked on the official IndianOil Latest Job Openings page.
Current recruitment information verified from official IndianOil sources – September 2026
