IOCL Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL / IndianOil) |
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 |
| Post Names | Graduate Engineer (Grade A) | Officer – Marketing (Grade A) | Officer – Law (Grade A) | Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0) | Diploma Engineer (Grade E0) |
| Total Vacancies | 470 Posts |
| Grade Breakup | Grade A – 391 | Grade A0 – 9 | Grade E0 – 50 |
| Salary / CTC | Grade A: ₹18.4 LPA | Grade A0: ₹14.8 LPA | Grade E0: ₹11.1 LPA |
| Pay Scale | Grade A: ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 | Grade A0: ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 | Grade E0: ₹30,000–₹1,20,000 |
| PSU Type | Maharatna CPSE – Fortune Global 500 Company |
| Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026) | 26 yrs (Engineer/JE) | 28 yrs (Marketing Officer) | 30 yrs (Law/AQCO) |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 (Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL) | NIL (SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM) |
| Selection Process | CBT → Group Discussion & Group Task → Personal Interview |
| GATE Required? | ❌ No GATE Required |
| Apply Online Start | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card | 15 September 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Download | 15 September 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 24 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details – IOCL Recruitment 2026
| Post | Grade | Discipline | Vacancies | CTC (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer | A | Chemical, Civil, CS&IT, Electrical, ECE, Instrumentation, Mechanical | 391* | ₹18.4 LPA |
| Officer (Marketing) | A | MBA/PGDBA (Marketing) | Incl. above | ₹18.4 LPA |
| Officer (Law) | A | LLB / 5-yr Integrated LLB | Incl. above | ₹18.4 LPA |
| Asst. Quality Control Officer | A0 | M.Sc. Chemistry | 9 | ₹14.8 LPA |
| Diploma Engineer | E0 | Electrical, Mechanical, Safety | 50 | ₹11.1 LPA |
| Total | 470 | — | ||
*Grade A total 391 posts includes Graduate Engineer + Officer (Marketing) + Officer (Law). Discipline-wise breakup in official Vacancy PDF.
Salary & Pay Scale
| Grade | Initial Basic Pay | Pay Scale | Approx CTC/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A (Engg/Marketing/Law) | ₹50,000/month | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ₹18.4 Lakhs |
| Grade A0 (AQCO) | ₹40,000/month | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | ₹14.8 Lakhs |
| Grade E0 (Diploma Engg) | ₹30,000/month | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹11.1 Lakhs |
Benefits include DA, HRA, Perks, Medical, LTC, Gratuity, CPF/NPS and other allowances as per IOCL rules. Selected candidates must serve a minimum 3-year service bond (Bond amount: ₹3 Lakh for Grade A General; ₹2 Lakh for Grade A0/E0 General; reduced amounts for reserved categories).
Eligibility Criteria
1. Graduate Engineer (Grade A)
Qualification: Full-time B.Tech / B.E. in relevant discipline from AICTE/UGC recognized institution.
Disciplines: Chemical | Civil | Computer Science & IT (incl. AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security) | Electrical | Electronics & Communication | Instrumentation | Mechanical
Minimum Marks: ≥65% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | ≥55% for SC/ST/PwBD
Age: Max 26 years as on 01.07.2026 | Experience: Fresher eligible
2. Officer – Marketing (Grade A)
Qualification: Full-time MBA / PGDBA (equivalent to MBA per AIU) with Marketing specialization from recognized institution.
Minimum Marks: ≥60% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | ≥55% for SC/ST/PwBD
Age: Max 28 years as on 01.07.2026 | Experience: Fresher eligible
3. Officer – Law (Grade A)
Qualification: Graduation + LLB (recognized by Bar Council of India), OR 5-year Integrated LLB
Minimum Marks: ≥60% in each degree for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | ≥55% for SC/ST/PwBD
Age: Max 30 years as on 01.07.2026 | Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualification (litigation / law firm / PSU legal dept / independent practice)
4. Assistant Quality Control Officer – AQCO (Grade A0)
Qualification: M.Sc. in Chemistry (Inorganic / Organic / Analytical / Physical / Applied / Industrial)
Minimum Marks: ≥60% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | ≥55% for SC/ST/PwBD
Age: Max 30 years as on 01.07.2026 | Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualification in Testing/R&D/QC labs (Petroleum / Petrochemical / Polymer / Fertilizer / NABL-accredited chemical lab)
Note: Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Toxicology, Geochemistry, Food Technology branches are NOT eligible.
5. Diploma Engineer (Grade E0)
Qualification: 3-year full-time Diploma in Engineering | For Safety: 3-year Diploma + 1-year Diploma in Industrial Safety
Disciplines: Electrical | Mechanical | Safety
Minimum Marks: ≥65% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | ≥55% for SC/ST/PwBD
Age: Max 26 years as on 01.07.2026 | Experience: Fresher eligible
Note: Candidates holding B.E./B.Tech/MBA/CA/CS/MCA/Ph.D. are NOT eligible for Diploma Engineer posts. PwBD candidates are NOT eligible for Safety discipline.
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Post | Max Age (General) | OBC-NCL (+3 yrs) | SC/ST (+5 yrs) | PwBD (+10 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer (Grade A) | 26 years | 29 years | 31 years | 36 years |
| Diploma Engineer (Grade E0) | 26 years | 29 years | 31 years | 36 years |
| Officer (Marketing) | 28 years | 31 years | 33 years | 38 years |
| Officer (Law) & AQCO | 30 years | 33 years | 35 years | 40 years |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹1,000/- + GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM | NIL |
Fee is non-refundable. Payment via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Mobile Wallets / UPI.
Selection Process – IOCL 2026
| Stage | Process | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT) | 85% |
| Stage 2 | Group Discussion (GD) & Group Task (GT) | 5% |
| Stage 3 | Personal Interview (PI) | 10% |
CBT Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Subject | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Quantitative Aptitude (20) + Logical Reasoning (15) + English Language (15) | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Section B | Domain / Technical Knowledge | 50 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 100 MCQs | 150 minutes | |
📌 Marking: +1 for correct | −0.25 for wrong (negative marking). Section order: Section A first, then Section B.
Qualifying (Cut-off) Marks
| Category | Min. in Each Section | Min. Overall |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC(NCL) | 40% | 45% |
| SC / ST | 35% | 40% |
| PwBD | 25% | 30% |
How to Apply – IOCL Recruitment 2026
- Visit iocl.com/latest-job-opening
- Click on Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 and read the detailed notification thoroughly
- Click the online application link (ibpsreg.ibps.in/iocljun26/)
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal, educational and experience details carefully
- Upload photo (20–50 KB JPG), signature (10–20 KB JPG) and all required documents (PDF, 100–500 KB)
- Pay the application fee online
- Select 3 CBT exam centre preferences (in order of priority — choice is final)
- Submit the form and download the e-receipt for future reference
IOCL CBT Exam Centres 2026 (83 Cities)
The CBT will be held at 83 centres across India. Candidates from Telangana/AP can select from: Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Kadapa, Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram.
Other major centres: Agartala, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Dehradun, Guwahati, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Patna, Prayagraj, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Varanasi, and 54 more cities.
About IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL / IndianOil) is India’s largest commercial enterprise and a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. Listed in the Fortune Global 500 for over 25 years, IOCL operates 11 refineries, a network of 11,000+ km of pipelines, and 50,000+ fuel retail outlets across India. IOCL regularly recruits top engineering, management, and science graduates through its Central Recruitment process, offering one of the most competitive PSU salary packages in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions – IOCL Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the total vacancy in IOCL Recruitment 2026?
IOCL has announced a total of 470 vacancies — 391 in Grade A, 9 in Grade A0, and 50 in Grade E0, under Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01.
Q2. Is GATE required for IOCL Recruitment 2026?
No. GATE score is NOT required for this recruitment. Selection is through IOCL’s own Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by GD/GT and Personal Interview.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for IOCL 2026?
The last date to apply online is 3 September 2026 (5:00 PM).
Q4. What is the IOCL CBT exam date 2026?
The CBT is tentatively scheduled on 24 September 2026. Admit cards will be released on 15 September 2026.
Q5. What is the salary for IOCL Graduate Engineer 2026?
IOCL Graduate Engineers (Grade A) start at a basic pay of ₹50,000/month (Pay Scale: ₹50,000–₹1,60,000) with an approximate CTC of ₹18.4 Lakhs per annum including all allowances.
Q6. Can final year students apply for IOCL Recruitment 2026?
Yes, candidates who expect to complete their degree by 30 September 2026 are eligible to apply. Final degree/marksheet must be produced at the time of document verification.
Q7. What is the application fee for IOCL 2026?
₹1,000 + GST for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q8. Are Mechatronics or Robotics branch graduates eligible?
No. Candidates with combined/interdisciplinary branches like Mechatronics or Robotics are NOT eligible for Graduate Engineer posts.
Q9. Is there a service bond in IOCL?
Yes. Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve IOCL for a minimum of 3 years. Bond amount is ₹3 Lakh for Grade A (General) and ₹2 Lakh for Grade A0/E0 (General). Reduced amounts for reserved categories.
Q10. Which exam centres are available in Telangana and AP?
Candidates from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh can choose from: Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Kadapa, Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram.
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Source: Official IOCL Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 dated 14.08.2026 | iocl.com