IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 470 Engineers, Officers and More Posts
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Posts Advertised | Graduate Engineer (Grade A), Officer – Marketing (Grade A), Law Officer (Grade A), Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0), Diploma Engineer (Grade E0) |
| Total Vacancies | 470 (Grade A: 411, Grade A0: 9, Grade E0: 50) |
| Recruitment Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Group Discussion (GD), Group Task (GT) and Personal Interview (PI) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via www.iocl.com |
IOCL Executive Recruitment Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 03 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Issuance of Admit Card | 15 September 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 24 September 2026 |
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Grade A – 411 Vacancies (Discipline-wise)
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 25 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 62 |
| Chemical | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Electrical | 32 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 75 |
| Electronics & Communication | 13 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 32 |
| Mechanical | 49 | 12 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 118 |
| Instrumentation | 17 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 35 |
| Computer Science & IT | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| Law | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Marketing | 17 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 41 |
| Grade A Total | 411 | |||||
Grade A0 – 9 Vacancies
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control (Chemistry) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Grade E0 – 50 Vacancies
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Mechanical | 12 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Safety | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Eligibility (Post-wise)
1. Graduate Engineer (Grade A)
Full-time regular B.Tech/BE/equivalent degree from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution in one of the following domains: Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & IT, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering.
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | 65% |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 55% |
2. Officer (Marketing) – Grade A
Full-time 2-year MBA / PGDBA (equivalent to MBA as per AIU) with specialization in Marketing Management. General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 60% marks minimum; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% marks minimum. The specialization must be reflected on the final degree certificate.
3. Law Officer (Grade A)
Graduate degree in any discipline plus LLB, OR a 5-year Integrated LLB, recognized by the Bar Council of India. General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 60% marks in each qualifying degree; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% marks. Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience (as on 30.06.2026) is required in litigation, law firms, or legal functions with private/public organizations or government, in areas such as litigation, arbitration/ADR, or drafting and vetting of legal/contractual documents.
4. Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0)
Master’s degree in Chemistry (Inorganic/Organic/Analytical/Physical/Applied/Industrial Chemistry). General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 60% marks minimum; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% marks minimum. Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in Testing/R&D/Quality Control in a petroleum, petrochemical, polymer, or fertilizer laboratory, and/or in an NABL-accredited lab (Chemical discipline, Lubricants/Petroleum group).
5. Diploma Engineer (Grade E0)
3-year full-time Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Safety-related disciplines as listed in the official notification). General/EWS/OBC(NCL): 65% marks minimum; SC/ST: 55% marks minimum. Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, CS, CMA, MCA, or Ph.D. are not eligible for this post. For the Safety discipline, an additional Diploma in Industrial Safety (minimum 1 year) is required.
Common Eligibility Points
- Candidates must produce their final degree/marksheet by 30 September 2026.
- Qualifications acquired through Part-time/Correspondence/Distance/Online learning modes are not eligible.
- CGPA/grade-based results must be converted to percentage as per the respective institute's official conversion formula.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals with an outstanding academic record.
IOCL Executive Recruitment 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 |
IOCL Executive Recruitment Pay Scale 2026
| Grade | Applicable Posts | Initial Basic | Pay Scale | Approx. CTC/annum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000–1,60,000 | ₹18.4 Lakhs |
| A0 | Assistant Quality Control Officer | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000–1,40,000 | ₹14.8 Lakhs |
| E0 | Diploma Engineer | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000–1,20,000 | ₹11.1 Lakhs |
Service Bond
| Grade | General Category | EWS/OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹3,00,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade A0/E0 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹35,000 |
Selected candidates must serve a minimum bond period of 3 years from the date of joining.
IOCL Executive Recruitment Selection Process
Selection comprises three stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Group Discussion (GD) & Group Task (GT), and Personal Interview (PI).
CBT Pattern
| Section | Subject | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A – General Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 60 min (80 min with compensatory time) |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 | ||
| Verbal Ability (English) | 15 | ||
| B – Domain Knowledge | Post-specific technical/domain questions | 50 | 90 min (120 min with compensatory time) |
| Total | 100 | 150 min | |
- Each question carries 1 mark; 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Section order is fixed - Section A first, then Section B.
- CBT will be held at 83 test centers across India (city list available in the official notification and syllabus link below).
Qualifying Standard in CBT
| Category | Each Section (A & B) | Overall Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | 40% | 45% |
| SC/ST | 35% | 40% |
| PwBD | 25% | 30% |
Composite Score Weightage
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 85% |
| Group Discussion (GD) & Group Task (GT) | 5% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 10% |
Minimum composite score required: General/EWS/OBC(NCL) – 45%, SC/ST – 40%, PwBD – 30%. GD/GT and PI each require a minimum 40% pass mark.
How to Apply for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website www.iocl.com and click "Apply Online."
- Choose "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, contact details, and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Log in and fill the application form; use "Save and Next" to save progress at each stage.
- Upload scanned photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20–50 KB), signature (10–20 KB), and left thumb impression (20–50 KB) as per specifications.
- Capture a live photograph via webcam or mobile phone as prompted by the portal.
- Fill in educational, category, and other required details.
- Preview the form carefully, then click "Complete Registration" - no changes are allowed after this step.
- Proceed to the Payment tab and pay the application fee online.
- Click "Submit" and download/print the completed application form and e-receipt for your records.
Documents Required
- Qualifying degree/diploma certificate and mark sheets (as applicable to the post)
- CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate, if applicable
- Work experience proof (for Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer posts) on organizational letterhead
- Bar Council of India registration certificate (for Law Officer candidates with independent practice)
- Birth date proof (Board of Secondary Education matriculation/higher-secondary certificate)
- Category certificate (EWS/OBC(NCL)/SC/ST), as applicable, in the latest prescribed format
- PwBD certificate and UDID card, where applicable
- Valid photo identity proof (PAN/Passport/Driving License/Voter ID/Aadhaar, etc.)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, if presently employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body
Important Conditions
- Candidates having their graduation/diploma in combined, integrated, or interdisciplinary subjects (e.g., Mechatronics, Robotics) are not eligible for the Graduate Engineer or Diploma Engineer posts.
- No change of category (Gen/EWS/SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD) is permitted once submitted in the online application.
- Selected candidates will be placed anywhere in India, including overseas offices, at Corporation discretion.
- Final selection is provisional and subject to subsequent verification of certificates, testimonials, and medical fitness.
- Candidates must clear Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) guidelines before joining.
- Any use of unfair means, impersonation, or misconduct during the process will lead to disqualification and may result in debarment from future IOCL examinations.
- IOCL reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify, or alter the recruitment/selection process without prior notice.
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of the organization conducting Indian Oil Recruitment 2026?
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is conducting the Indian Oil Recruitment 2026 for various Engineers/Officers, Law Officers, Assistant Quality Control Officers and Junior Engineers/Junior Officers posts.
How many posts are available in IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
A total of 470 Executive vacancies are notified across five posts - Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer, and Diploma Engineer — comprising 411 posts in Grade A, 9 in Grade A0, and 50 in Grade E0.
What is the last date to apply for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 3 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
What is the age limit for IOCL Executive posts?
The maximum age varies by post — 26 years for Graduate Engineer and Diploma Engineer, 28 years for Officer (Marketing), and 30 years for Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer, as on 1 July 2026, with applicable relaxation.
Is work experience required for IOCL Executive posts?
Yes, for Law Officer (minimum 2 years post-qualification legal experience) and Assistant Quality Control Officer (minimum 2 years relevant lab/testing experience). No experience is required for Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), or Diploma Engineer.
What is the application fee?
₹1,000 + GST for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt.
What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Group Discussion (GD), Group Task (GT), and Personal Interview (PI), with CBT carrying 85% weightage in the composite score.
What is the pay scale for IOCL Executive posts?
Basic pay ranges from ₹30,000 (Grade E0) to ₹50,000 (Grade A), with approximate annual CTC between ₹11.1 lakhs and ₹18.4 lakhs depending on the post.
When is the IOCL CBT exam scheduled?
The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled for 24 September 2026, with admit cards issued from 15 September 2026.
Is there a service bond for selected candidates?
Yes, selected candidates must serve a minimum bond period of 3 years, with bond amounts ranging from ₹35,000 to ₹3,00,000 depending on grade and category.