IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 — 470 Vacancies

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is hiring 470 Executives for Engineering, Marketing, Law, Quality Control and Diploma roles through a nationwide Computer Based Test (CBT). If you have a B.Tech/BE, MBA, LLB, M.Sc or a 3-year Diploma in an eligible discipline, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 3 September 2026. Salary starts from Rs. 30,000 per month (Grade E0) and goes up to Rs. 1,60,000 per month (Grade A), with CTC up to Rs. 18.4 Lakhs per annum.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Executive Recruitment 2026 - 470 Posts

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise in the oil and gas sector, has released Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 dated 14 August 2026 for 470 Executive posts across Grade A, Grade A0 and Grade E0. The recruitment covers nine engineering and non-engineering disciplines at the Graduate Engineer level (Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Computer Science & IT, Law and Marketing), plus an Assistant Quality Control Officer role (Grade A0) and Diploma Engineer roles in Electrical, Mechanical and Safety (Grade E0). Mechanical Engineering has the highest number of vacancies (139 combined across Grade A and E0). Both freshers and experienced candidates (for Law and Quality Control roles) can apply.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise, the 470 posts break down as UR: 213, EWS: 43, OBC(NCL): 112, SC: 71 and ST: 31. Reservation for PwBD candidates is applied on a horizontal basis within these totals. The total number of vacancies may increase or decrease at IOCL's discretion.

Who Can Apply?

For Graduate Engineer (Grade A - Civil, Chemical, Electrical, ECE, Mechanical, Instrumentation, CS & IT):

• A full-time B.Tech/BE (or equivalent) in the relevant discipline from an AICTE/UGC recognised institution.
• Minimum 65% marks for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates and 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

For Officer - Marketing (Grade A):

• An MBA or PGDM with specialisation in Marketing Management, with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).

For Law Officer (Grade A):

• A graduation degree plus LLB (or a 5-year integrated LLB), with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in each degree, recognised by the Bar Council of India.
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification legal experience as on 30 June 2026.

For Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0):

• A Master's Degree in Chemistry (or a related branch), with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in testing, R&D or quality control in a petroleum, petrochemical, polymer or fertiliser lab, or an NABL-accredited chemical testing lab.

For Diploma Engineer (Grade E0 - Electrical, Mechanical, Safety):

• A 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline, with minimum 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
• Safety discipline candidates also need a Diploma in Industrial Safety (at least 1 year).

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 26 years for Graduate Engineer and Diploma Engineer posts, as on 1 July 2026.
• Upper age limit is 28 years for Officer (Marketing).
• Upper age limit is 30 years for Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer.
• Age Relaxation: OBC(NCL) candidates get 3 years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwBD candidates get additional relaxation, based on the birth-date cutoffs in the notification. Ex-servicemen get relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Grade A (Graduate Engineer/Officer/Law Officer): Initial basic pay of Rs. 50,000 per month in the pay scale of Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000, with approximate CTC of Rs. 18.4 Lakhs per annum.
• Grade A0 (Assistant Quality Control Officer): Initial basic pay of Rs. 40,000 per month in the pay scale of Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000, with approximate CTC of Rs. 14.8 Lakhs per annum.
• Grade E0 (Diploma Engineer): Initial basic pay of Rs. 30,000 per month in the pay scale of Rs. 30,000 - 1,20,000, with approximate CTC of Rs. 11.1 Lakhs per annum.
• You will also get DA, HRA/subsidised housing, medical facilities, gratuity, provident fund, group insurance, LTC/LFA and performance-related pay as per IOCL rules.

Application Fee

• General / EWS / OBC(NCL): Rs. 1,000 + GST (non-refundable).
• SC / ST / PwBD: No fee.
• Payment mode: Online only, via debit/credit card, net banking, IMPS, cash cards, mobile wallets or UPI.

Selection Process

The selection has 3 stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 objective MCQs for 100 marks in 150 minutes, covering General Aptitude and Domain Knowledge. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
2. Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT): Shortlisted candidates are called based on CBT rank.
3. Personal Interview (PI): Final stage before document verification and medical examination.

Your final merit is based on a composite score — CBT carries 85% weightage, GD/GT carries 5%, and PI carries 10%. You need a minimum composite score of 45% (General/EWS/OBC-NCL), 40% (SC/ST) or 30% (PwBD) to make the final merit list.

How to Apply

1. Go to iocl.com and click on "Latest Job Opening", or visit ibpsreg.ibps.in/iocljun26 directly.
2. Click "Click here for New Registration" and enter your name, contact details and email ID.
3. Note down your Provisional Registration Number and Password.
4. Fill in the online application form and upload your photograph, signature and left thumb impression.
5. Preview your application, then click "Complete Registration".
6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit.
7. Take a printout of your application and e-receipt for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 14 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 3 September 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Admit Card Release: 15 September 2026
• CBT Exam Date: 24 September 2026

• Handle production, process and maintenance operations in the assigned engineering discipline
• Support projects, inspection and operations work across refineries, pipelines or marketing divisions
• Ensure quality control, safety and compliance with IOCL standards
• Prepare technical reports, test certificates and process documentation
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on business development and operations
• Monitor plant and laboratory equipment, and follow industrial safety protocols
• Handle sales, marketing or legal functions depending on discipline assigned
• Take up any other duties assigned by IOCL management