IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification Released: Check Vacancies, Eligibility and Dates

Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 12:45 [IST]

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification on August 11, 2026. The recruitment drive aims to appoint qualified candidates for technical, engineering and operational positions across IOCL's refineries, pipelines and marketing divisions.

IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification Released

According to the notification, the IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 application process will begin on August 12, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official website, iocl.com, until August 31, 2026.

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The recruitment offers opportunities for candidates from disciplines including Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering.

IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should note the following dates:

Event	Date
Notification released	August 11, 2026
Online application begins	August 12, 2026
Last date to apply	August 31, 2026
IOCL Junior Engineer Exam	September 24, 2026
Admit card	To be released before the examination

Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline and regularly check the official IOCL website for updates.

IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

For Junior Engineers/Officers (Grade E0), candidates must possess a three-year full-time regular Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institution.

For Engineers/Officers (Grade A) posts, applicants must hold a full-time regular BE/BTech or equivalent degree in the relevant engineering discipline.

The recruitment covers technical disciplines such as:

Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering

Candidates should check the detailed advertisement for the discipline-wise qualification requirements and applicable conditions before applying.

IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: Age Limit

The prescribed age limit for the recruitment is 26 years as on July 1, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories may be eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit according to the applicable government rules and IOCL recruitment norms.

Applicants should verify their date of birth and category-related eligibility before submitting the application.

IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: Application Fee

The application fee varies according to the post and recruitment division.

For Non-Executive personnel under the Refineries Division, the application fee is Rs 300, while candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwBD categories are exempted as per the notification.

For Junior Engineer/Officer posts, candidates are required to pay Rs 400 plus GST. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from the applicable fee.

For the Barauni Refinery recruitment, the application fee is Rs 300, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.

IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: Salary

Selected candidates appointed as Junior Engineers/Officers (Grade E0) will receive a salary in the range of Rs 30,000 to Rs 1,20,000.

The pay scale and other benefits for Engineers/Officers (Grade A) will be as specified in the respective recruitment advertisement. Selected candidates may also receive applicable allowances and benefits as per IOCL rules.

IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The selection process is expected to include multiple stages. Candidates may have to appear for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by Group Discussion/Group Task and Personal Interview, wherever applicable.

Candidates who qualify for the respective stages will be considered for appointment based on the prescribed recruitment criteria. The detailed examination pattern, qualifying marks and weightage of different stages should be checked in the official notification.

How to Apply for IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply for the IOCL Junior Engineer recruitment through online mode only. Applicants should visit the official IOCL website and access the recruitment section.

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Candidates need to register using their basic details, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents and pay the applicable application fee. Before final submission, applicants should carefully verify their personal information, educational qualifications, category and other details.

After submitting the form successfully, candidates should download or print a copy of the application form and payment confirmation for future reference.

The IOCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 provides an opportunity for diploma and engineering graduates seeking careers in the oil and energy sector. Candidates should complete the application process between August 12 and August 31, 2026, and begin preparing for the examination scheduled for September 24, 2026.