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IOCL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for Various Executive & Officer Posts

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has opened a fresh recruitment opportunity for candidates looking to build a career with one of India’s leading energy companies. IOCL Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 14 August 2026 for various Executive and Officer-level positions through a Computer Based Test (CBT). The recruitment covers engineering, marketing, law, quality control, and diploma engineering disciplines, with 470 vacancies announced across Grade A, Grade A0, and Grade E0 posts. The online application process starts on 14 August 2026, while eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 03 September 2026 till 5:00 PM.

IOCL Recruitment 2026

So, if you have an engineering degree, MBA in Marketing, LLB, M.Sc. Chemistry, or a relevant engineering diploma, this recruitment deserves your attention. IOCL has announced vacancies for Graduate Engineers, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer, and Diploma Engineers across different grades. The selection process will be conducted through CBT followed by Group Discussion, Group Task and Personal Interview, making both technical preparation and overall personality preparation important.

IOCL 2026: Overview

Particular Details
Organization
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Recruitment
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.
IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01
Total Vacancies 470
Selection Process
CBT + GD + GT + PI
Online Application Start 14 August 2026
Last Date to Apply 03 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Admit Card 15 September 2026
CBT Date 24 September 2026
Official Website iocl.com

IOCL Notification 2026

The detailed recruitment advertisement was issued by Indian Oil Corporation Limited on 14 August 2026 under Advt. No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01. Candidates should refer to the notification for the discipline-wise eligibility, reservation provisions, document requirements, syllabus, test-centre rules, and other conditions before submitting the application.

IOCL Notification 2026: Download PDF

IOCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should mark the recruitment timeline now because the application window is open for a limited period.

Event Date
Notification Release 14 August 2026
Online Application Starts 14 August 2026
Last Date to Apply 03 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Admit Card 15 September 2026
CBT 24 September 2026

IOCL Vacancy 2026

This recruitment offers 470 vacancies across three grades, with the largest share going to engineering disciplines under Grade A.

Grade Post/Discipline Total Vacancies
Grade A Civil 62
Grade A Chemical 16
Grade A Electrical 75
Grade A Electronics & Communication 32
Grade A Mechanical 118
Grade A Instrumentation 35
Grade A Computer Science & IT 22
Grade A Law 10
Grade A Marketing 41
Grade A Total 411
Grade A0 Quality Control (Chemistry) 9
Grade A0 Total 9
Grade E0 Electrical 14
Grade E0 Mechanical 21
Grade E0 Safety 15
Grade E0 Total 50
All Grades Total 470

IOCL Eligibility Criteria 2026

The recruitment is spread across several professional streams, so candidates should not assume that the eligibility criteria are the same for every post.

Educational Qualification & Experience

Post Grade Educational Qualification Minimum Marks Work Experience
Graduate Engineer – Civil A B.Tech./BE/Equivalent in eligible Civil Engineering disciplines General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Graduate Engineer – Chemical A B.Tech./BE/Equivalent in eligible Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical disciplines General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Graduate Engineer – Electrical A B.Tech./BE/Equivalent in eligible Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Power-related disciplines General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Graduate Engineer – Electronics & Communication A B.Tech./BE/Equivalent in eligible Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Telecommunication disciplines General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Graduate Engineer – Instrumentation A B.Tech./BE/Equivalent in eligible Instrumentation/Control/Electronics & Instrumentation disciplines General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Graduate Engineer – Mechanical A B.Tech./BE/Equivalent in eligible Mechanical Engineering disciplines General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Graduate Engineer – Computer Science & IT A B.Tech./BE/Equivalent in eligible Computer Science/IT/AI/ML/Data Science/Cyber Security and related disciplines General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Officer (Marketing) A 2-year full-time regular MBA/PGDBA equivalent to MBA as per AIU, with specialization in Marketing Management General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 60%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Officer (Law) A Graduate Degree in any discipline + LLB OR 5-year Integrated LLB; LLB must be recognized by Bar Council of India General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 60%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55%
Minimum 2 years post-qualification professional experience
Assistant Quality Control Officer A0 Master’s Degree in Chemistry/eligible Chemistry branches such as Inorganic, Organic, Analytical, Physical, Applied or Industrial Chemistry General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 60%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55%
Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
Diploma Engineer – Electrical E0 3-year Diploma in Engineering in eligible Electrical disciplines General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Diploma Engineer – Mechanical E0 3-year Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% Not required
Diploma Engineer – Safety E0 3-year Diploma in Engineering in specified disciplines and Diploma in Industrial Safety of at least 1 year General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65%; SC/ST: 55% Not required

Age Limit

The maximum age limit depends on the post and grade, with the cut-off date fixed as 01 July 2026.

Post Maximum Age
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

IOCL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link

The IOCL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link will be activated soon on the official IndianOil website for candidates interested in the 470 Executive and Officer vacancies. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 14 August 2026 and will remain open until 03 September 2026 till 5:00 PM, so candidates should keep their educational documents, photograph, signature, and other required details ready in advance.

IOCL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online Link (will active soon)

How to Apply for IOCL Recruitment 2026?

Candidates should first confirm that their educational qualification, discipline, age, marks, and experience match the requirements for the post they want to apply for.

  • Visit the official IOCL website and open the recruitment section.
  • Select the IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 online application link.
  • Complete the registration using the required personal details.
  • Select the applicable post and discipline.
  • Enter educational qualification and other required information.
  • Upload the photograph, signature, and left thumb impression in the prescribed format.
  • Pay the application fee, if applicable.
  • Carefully check the complete application before final submission.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Download and save the completed application form and e-Receipt for future reference.

IOCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates should also keep the application fee ready before beginning the online registration process.

  • General/EWS/OBC(NCL): ₹1,000 + GST
  • SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted

IOCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The IOCL selection process 2026 consists of three major components: Computer Based Test, Group Discussion and Group Task, and Personal Interview. However, simply clearing the CBT does not automatically mean that a candidate will be called for GD, GT and PI, because candidates are shortlisted based on their CBT marks arranged in descending order for their respective domain.

  • Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Group Discussion (GD)
  • Group Task (GT)
  • Personal Interview (PI)
  • Document Verification and Medical Fitness

Final Merit List

The final merit list will not be based on CBT marks alone. IOCL will prepare the merit list using a composite score, provided the candidate qualifies individually in all components of the selection process.

  • Computer Based Test: 85%
  • Group Discussion + Group Task: 5%
  • Personal Interview: 10%

IOCL CBT Exam Pattern 2026

The Computer Based Test will contain 100 objective multiple-choice questions divided into two sections. Section A is General Aptitude and contains 50 questions, while Section B contains 50 questions on Domain Knowledge.

Section Subject Questions Time
A Quantitative Aptitude 20 60 minutes
Logical Reasoning 15
Verbal Ability – English 15
General Aptitude Total 50
B Domain Knowledge 50 90 minutes
Total All Sections 100 150 minutes

Qualifying Marks

The qualifying requirement is different across categories, and candidates need to clear both sections as well as the overall qualifying threshold.

Category Section A Section B Overall
General/EWS/OBC(NCL) 40% 40% 45%
SC/ST 35% 35% 40%
PwBD 25% 25% 30%

IOCL Salary 2026

The salary is another major attraction of this recruitment, particularly for candidates entering a Maharatna public sector company.

Grade Initial Basic Pay Pay Scale Approx. CTC
Grade A ₹50,000 ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 ₹18.4 lakh/year
Grade A0 ₹40,000 ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 ₹14.8 lakh/year
Grade E0 ₹30,000 ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 ₹11.1 lakh/year

 

FAQs

How many vacancies have been announced under IOCL Recruitment 2026?

IOCL has announced a total of 470 vacancies across Grade A, Grade A0 and Grade E0 posts. The vacancies include Graduate Engineers in multiple disciplines, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer and Diploma Engineers.

When did IOCL Recruitment 2026 online application start?

The online application process started on 14 August 2026. Candidates can submit their applications up to 3 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

What is the IOCL Recruitment 2026 selection process?

The selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT), Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT), and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates have to qualify the applicable stages and meet the prescribed eligibility requirements.

When will the IOCL Recruitment 2026 CBT be conducted?

As per the notification, the Computer Based Test is scheduled for 24 September 2026. The notification also states that the dates are tentative and may be changed by IOCL.

What is the application fee for IOCL Recruitment 2026?

Candidates other than SC, ST and PwBD categories are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000 plus applicable GST. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from the application fee.

What is the age limit for IOCL Graduate Engineer posts?

The maximum permissible age for Graduate Engineer (Grade A) and Diploma Engineer (Grade E0) is 26 years for General/EWS candidates, calculated as on 1 July 2026. Relaxations are applicable to eligible reserved-category and other candidates as per the notification.

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