Understanding the IOCL Bongaigaon Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s Bongaigaon Refinery is offering apprenticeship opportunities under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended). There are 58 vacancies for Trade and Technician Apprentices across various disciplines including Chemical and Instrumentation. The application process begins on 28 September 2026 and closes on 18 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants must apply online through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portals, along with submitting a Microsoft Form. Importantly, there is no written examination; selection depends on academic merit in the relevant qualification.
| Advertisement No. | BGR/Appr/2026/04 |
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| Advertisement Date | 28-09-2026 |
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| Post Name | Apprentice (Trade Apprentice and Technician Apprentice) |
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| Act | Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended) |
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| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification |
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| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years, maximum 24 years as on 30.09.2026 (General/EWS), with relaxation as per Govt. guidelines |
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| Stipend | As prescribed under the Apprentices Act/Rules and Corporation guidelines; amount not stated in the notification |
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| Selection | Merit based on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification; no written test |
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Who Can Apply for These Apprenticeship Posts
Candidates who have completed a 3-year Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Industrial Chemistry are eligible for Trade Apprentice positions in Chemical and Boiler disciplines. Those with a 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or related fields can apply for the Technician Apprentice role. Applicants should be between 18 and 24 years old as of 30 September 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories: up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, 3 years for Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, with additional relaxations for reserved category PwBD candidates following government rules.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
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| SC/ST (against reserved positions) | Up to 5 years |
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| OBC (NCL) (against reserved positions) | Up to 3 years |
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| PwBD (irrespective of reservation of seats) | Up to 10 years |
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| PwBD belonging to SC/ST (reserved positions) | Further 5 years, as printed in the notification |
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| PwBD belonging to OBC (NCL) (reserved positions) | Further 3 years, as printed in the notification |
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