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- Admit Card & Exam Schedule: Track roll number releases and exam schedules in our Admit Cards Hub.
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IOCL Recruitment 2026 has 470 Executive vacancies across Grade A, Grade A0, and Grade E0, but eligibility is distinctly defined for every grade and discipline. Graduate Engineers, Marketing Officers, Law Officers, Assistant Quality Control Officers (AQCO), and Diploma Engineers have different qualifications, age cut-offs, and experience requirements. The CBT consists of 100 questions (150 minutes), followed by GD/GT and Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates. Check your exact eligibility criteria and official notification before submitting your application.
Watch IOCL 2026 Video Explanation
IndianDreamJob Official YouTube ChannelQuick Video Key Takeaways
- 470 Vacancies: Grade A (411), Grade A0 (9), Grade E0 (50)
- Application Deadline: 03 September 2026 (5:00 PM)
- CBT Exam Date: 24 September 2026
- Selection Path: CBT (85%) + GD/GT (5%) + Interview (10%)
Official Subject-Wise Syllabus Hub
Grade A, Grade A0 & Grade E0 PDFsDownload post-wise official Syllabus PDFs for General Aptitude, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Law, Marketing, Quality Control & Safety.
Open IOCL Syllabus Hub 2026General Aptitude Live CBT Mock Test 1
50 MCQs | 60 Mins TimerPractice live General Aptitude exam paper (20 Quant + 15 Reasoning + 15 English) with real countdown timer, palette & instant score report.
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026: Career Guide Infographic
Official Visual Roadmap
Visual Roadmap summarizing IOCL Executive 2026 post breakdown (Grade A: 411, Grade A0: 9, Grade E0: 50), application deadline (Sept 3), Admit Card release (Sept 15), CBT date (Sept 24), academic eligibility (65% Gen/EWS/OBC, 55% SC/ST/PwBD), and selection stages.
📌 IOCL Recruitment 2026 – Quick Facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL - Maharatna PSU) |
| Recruitment Title | Recruitment of Executives through CBT – 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 470 Posts |
| Grades Covered | Grade A, Grade A0, Grade E0 |
| Application Mode | Online via IBPS Portal / IOCL Website |
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Download Date | 15 September 2026* (Tentative) |
| CBT Exam Date | 24 September 2026* (Tentative) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) → GD/GT → Personal Interview |
| CBT Structure | 100 Questions | 150 Minutes Duration | Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹50,000 (Grade A) | ₹40,000 (Grade A0) | ₹30,000 (Grade E0) |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 + GST (Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL); Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
*The dates are tentative according to the official notification released on iocl.com.
🚨 Important: Who Should Apply for IOCL 2026?
This recruitment is not one single job with a uniform eligibility criterion. There are five distinct recruitment streams:
- 1. Graduate Engineer – Grade A
- 2. Officer (Marketing) – Grade A
- 3. Officer (Law) – Grade A
- 4. Assistant Quality Control Officer (AQCO) – Grade A0
- 5. Diploma Engineer – Grade E0
The qualification, percentage, age, and experience requirements must therefore be checked post-wise before applying.
📅 IOCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event Milestone | Official Schedule / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Detailed Advertisement Release | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Portal Start | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 3 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card Download Date | 15 September 2026* (Tentative) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | 24 September 2026* (Tentative) |
| Last Date for Printing Registered Application | 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
Note: Registration closes strictly at 5:00 PM on 3 September 2026. Application printing remains available until 18 September 2026 at 5:00 PM via IBPS portal.
🏆 IOCL Vacancy 2026 – 470 Posts (Discipline & Category Wise)
As per the official Vacancy Addendum (Advt. No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01), the discipline-wise distribution across Grade A, Grade A0, and Grade E0 is as follows:
1. Grade A Vacancies (Total 411 Posts)
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 25 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 62 |
| Chemical Engineering | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Electrical Engineering | 32 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 75 |
| Electronics & Communication | 13 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 32 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 49 | 12 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 118 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 17 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 35 |
| Computer Science & IT | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| Law Officer | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Marketing Officer | 17 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 41 |
| GRADE A TOTAL | 179 | 40 | 104 | 65 | 23 | 411 |
2. Grade A0 Vacancies (Total 9 Posts)
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control – Chemistry | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| GRADE A0 TOTAL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
3. Grade E0 Vacancies (Total 50 Posts)
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical (Diploma) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Mechanical (Diploma) | 12 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Safety (Diploma) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| GRADE E0 TOTAL | 28 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 50 |
🎓 IOCL Eligibility Criteria 2026 (Post Wise)
Disciplines: Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Computer Science & IT.
- Qualification: Full-time regular B.E. / B.Tech / equivalent degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized AICTE/UGC university.
- Minimum Marks: Minimum 65% marks in aggregate for General / EWS / OBC-NCL candidates (55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Qualification: 2-year full-time regular MBA / PG Diploma in Business Administration equivalent to MBA as per AIU, with specialization in Marketing Management.
- Minimum Marks: 60% marks for General / EWS / OBC-NCL (55% marks for SC / ST / PwBD).
- Specialization Proof: Marketing specialization must be established from the final degree certificate or official AIU/Institute certificate confirming that the majority of elective papers conform to Marketing.
- Qualification: Graduation in any discipline + 3-year LLB OR 5-year integrated LLB recognized by Bar Council of India (BCI).
- Minimum Marks: 60% marks for General / EWS / OBC-NCL (55% marks for SC / ST / PwBD).
- Experience Requirement: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification professional experience as on 30 June 2026.
- Eligible Experience Scope: Experience in litigation, arbitration/conciliation, legal drafting, contractual documentation, legal opinions, M&A, joint ventures, or regulatory matters. (Internships, teaching, and part-time work are not counted).
- Qualification: Master's degree in Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic, Analytical, Physical, Applied, or Industrial Chemistry).
- Minimum Marks: 60% marks for General / EWS / OBC-NCL (55% marks for SC / ST / PwBD).
- Experience Requirement: Minimum 2 years cumulative post-qualification experience in testing / R&D / quality control in Petroleum, Petrochemical, Polymer, or Fertilizer laboratories, or accredited NABL laboratories (Chemical testing under Lubricants/Petroleum products scope).
- Electrical & Mechanical: 3-year full-time Diploma in Engineering in Electrical/Mechanical with min 65% marks for Gen/EWS/OBC (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Safety Post: Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical + 1-year Diploma in Industrial Safety from a recognized institution.
Other Essential Qualification Rules
- Full-Time Regular Only: Part-time, correspondence, distance, and online qualifications are NOT eligible.
- Final Result Deadline: Candidates must be able to produce their final degree/marksheet by 30 September 2026.
- CGPA Conversion: Candidates must provide official institution conversion formula certificate. 59.99% is treated as below 60% (No rounding up).
🎂 IOCL Age Limit 2026 (As on 01 July 2026)
| Post Name | Maximum Age (General / EWS) |
|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer (Grade A) | 26 Years |
| Diploma Engineer (Grade E0) | 26 Years |
| Marketing Officer (Grade A) | 28 Years |
| Law Officer (Grade A) | 30 Years |
| Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0) | 30 Years |
Category-Wise DOB Cut-off Matrix
| Category | Grad/Diploma (Non-PwBD) | Grad/Diploma (PwBD) | Marketing (Non-PwBD) | Marketing (PwBD) | Law/AQCO (Non-PwBD) | Law/AQCO (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 01-07-2000 | 01-07-1990 | 01-07-1998 | 01-07-1988 | 01-07-1996 | 01-07-1986 |
| OBC-NCL | 01-07-1997 | 01-07-1987 | 01-07-1995 | 01-07-1985 | 01-07-1993 | 01-07-1983 |
| SC / ST | 01-07-1995 | 01-07-1985 | 01-07-1993 | 01-07-1983 | 01-07-1991 | 01-07-1981 |
| IOCL Syllabus Hub 2026 (Official PDFs) | View Subject Syllabus | |||||
| IOCL General Aptitude CBT Mock Test 1 | Attempt CBT Mock Test | |||||
| IOCL General Aptitude CBT Mock Test 2 (Moderate-Hard) | Attempt Mock 2 | |||||
| IOCL General Aptitude CBT Mock Test 3 (Moderate-Advanced) | Attempt Mock 3 | |||||
| IOCL General Aptitude CBT Mock Test 4 (Advanced + Speed) | Attempt Mock 4 | |||||
| IOCL General Aptitude CBT Mock Test 5 (Full-Syllabus Challenge) | Attempt Mock 5 | |||||
| IOCL Grade A Chemical Engineering Full Mock Test 1 (100 MCQs / 150 Marks) | Attempt Chemical Full Mock 1 | |||||
| IOCL Grade A Chemical Engineering Full Mock Test 2 (Numerical Focus | 100 MCQs / 150 Marks) | Attempt Chemical Mock 2 | |||||
| IOCL Grade A Chemical Engineering Full Mock Test 3 (Advanced Conceptual + Numerical | 100 MCQs / 150 Marks) | Attempt Chemical Mock 3 |
💰 IOCL Executive Salary 2026 (Grade Wise Pay & CTC)
| Grade | Initial Basic Pay | Pay Scale Range | Approximate Annual CTC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹50,000 / month | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ₹18.4 Lakh / Year |
| Grade A0 | ₹40,000 / month | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | ₹14.8 Lakh / Year |
| Grade E0 | ₹30,000 / month | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹11.1 Lakh / Year |
Perks & Allowances Included:
Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Subsidized Housing, Medical Facilities for self & dependents, Gratuity, Contributory Provident Fund, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Leave Encashment, LTC/LFA, Superannuation Benefit Fund, Conveyance Benefits, and Performance Related Pay (PRP).
📝 IOCL Exam Pattern & Selection Process 2026
The selection process comprises three competitive stages:
- Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT): 85% Weightage
- Stage 2 – Group Discussion (GD) + Group Task (GT): 5% Weightage
- Stage 3 – Personal Interview (PI): 10% Weightage
CBT Examination Structure (100 Questions, 150 Minutes)
| Section | Subject / Module | No. of Questions | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Quantitative Aptitude (20 Qs) + Logical Reasoning (15 Qs) + Verbal English (15 Qs) | 50 Questions | 60 Minutes |
| Section B | Domain Knowledge (Post-specific Engineering / Law / Marketing / QC / Safety) | 50 Questions | 90 Minutes |
| TOTAL | General Aptitude + Domain Knowledge | 100 Questions | 150 Minutes |
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 1 mark. 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong response. Compensatory time for PwBD with scribe: Section A (80 mins), Section B (120 mins).
CBT Sectional & Overall Qualifying Marks
| Category | Section A Min % | Section B Min % | Overall Min % |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | 40% | 40% | 45% |
| SC / ST | 35% | 35% | 40% |
| PwBD | 25% | 25% | 30% |
📚 IOCL Official Syllabus 2026 (Subject Wise Breakdown)
IOCL has published separate official domain syllabus documents for General Aptitude, Grade A, Grade A0, and Grade E0 posts:
Verbal Ability (English): Basic English grammar, tenses, prepositions, articles, adjectives, conjunctions, subject-verb agreement, vocabulary, idioms & phrases, reading comprehension, narrative sequencing.
Quantitative Aptitude: Data interpretation (bar graphs, pie charts, 2D/3D plots, tables), ratios, percentages, powers, exponents, logarithms, permutations & combinations, series, mensuration, geometry, elementary statistics, probability.
Logical Reasoning: Deduction, induction, analogy, numerical relations, transformation of shapes (translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring), assembling, grouping, paper folding, paper cutting, 2D/3D patterns.
Chemical Engineering: Process Calculations, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Operations, Reaction Engineering, Process Control, Plant Design & Economics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Chemical Technology.
Electrical Engineering: Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electric Circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Signals & Systems, Power Electronics, Analog/Digital Electronics.
Mechanical Engineering: Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering.
Law Officer: Indian Contract Act 1872, Specific Relief Act 1963, Sale of Goods Act, Transfer of Property Act, Companies Act 2013, IBC 2016, Constitution of India (Art 32/226), DPDP Act 2023, Competition Act, Consumer Protection Act, RTI Act, SEBI guidelines, Arbitration & Conciliation Act, CPC, BS Sanhita, B Sakshya Adhiniyam.
Marketing Officer: Marketing Mix, Marketing Strategy, SWOT, Porter Generic Strategies, Go-to-Market, Rural Marketing, B2B/B2C, Demand Forecasting, Pricing, Supply Chain & Logistics, CRM, Customer Lifetime Value, PESTEL, Porter 5 Forces, BCG & McKinsey Matrix.
Analytical Testing & Petroleum Quality: HPLC, GC, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, XRF, Micro-coulometer, CHNS, ICP-OES/ICP-MS, AAS, FTIR, Karl Fischer Titration, DSC, Lambert-Beer Law, Flash Point, Pour Point, Aniline Point, Viscosity, Smoke Point, Octane/Cetane Number, Polymer Testing, ASTM/ISO/IS Standards, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
Electrical: Power Generation, Circuit Theory, Machines, Measurements, Microcontrollers, PLC, Electrical Estimation, Energy Auditing, Building Electrification.
Mechanical: Machine Drawing, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing, Thermal Engineering, Metrology, Strength of Materials, Pneumatics, Industrial Engineering.
Safety: Safety Laws & Regulations, OHS, HIRA, PPE, Behavior-Based Safety, Fire & Explosion Hazards, LOTO, Chemical Hazards, FMEA, Spill Management, Construction & Maintenance Safety.
🏦 IOCL Service Bond & Medical Guidelines
| Grade Level | General Category Bond | EWS / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwBD Bond | Minimum Service Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹3,00,000/- | ₹50,000/- | 3 Years |
| Grade A0 / E0 | ₹2,00,000/- | ₹35,000/- | 3 Years |
Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME): Final selection is subject to meeting IOCL's PEME medical fitness criteria. Candidates for Diploma Engineer and Quality Control posts must satisfy technical function medical standards.
🖥️ How to Apply Online for IOCL Recruitment 2026
Application Fee Details
- General / EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1,000 + applicable GST
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Exempted (NIL)
- Payment Mode: Online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallet.
Image Specifications
- Photograph: 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (20 KB - 50 KB, JPG/JPEG). Live webcam photo captured on portal.
- Signature: Black ink (10 KB - 20 KB). Capital letter signatures rejected.
- Left Thumb Impression: 20 KB - 50 KB (200 DPI).
Step-by-Step Online Registration Process
- Visit the official IOCL recruitment portal or click the direct application link below.
- Click on "New Registration" under Advt No.
IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01. - Enter Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, and complete DigiLocker identity verification.
- Select the single post matching your exact qualification discipline.
- Fill educational details, percentage, experience details (where applicable), and select 3 CBT exam city preferences.
- Upload photograph, live webcam picture, signature, and left thumb impression.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and click Submit before 3 September 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Download and print your completed application form (Printing available till 18 September 2026).
🔗 Official Links – IOCL Recruitment 2026
| Official Online Application Portal (IBPS Active Link) | Apply Online Now |
| Official Detailed Advertisement (31-Page PDF) | Download PDF |
| Official Vacancy Addendum (470 Posts Distribution) | View Vacancies PDF |
| Official General Aptitude Syllabus PDF | Aptitude Syllabus |
| Official Grade A Domain Syllabus PDF | Grade A Syllabus |
| Official Grade E0 Domain Syllabus PDF | Grade E0 Syllabus |
| Official Grade A0 Quality Control Syllabus PDF | Grade A0 Syllabus |
| IOCL Official Website (Latest Openings) | Visit iocl.com |