Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) has released a detailed recruitment notification for Executive positions through Computer Based Test (CBT) 2026. The recruitment is open to eligible Indian nationals with qualifications in Engineering, Marketing, Law, Chemistry and Diploma Engineering disciplines. The selection process includes a Computer Based Test, Group Discussion, Group Task and Personal Interview. The official advertisement is dated 14 August 2026 and carries Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01.
Candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualification, marks, age and experience requirements can submit their applications online. The online application process started on 14 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 03 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Recruitment | Executive Recruitment through CBT – 2026 |
| Posts | Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer and Diploma Engineer |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card | 15 September 2026 |
| CBT Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT, Group Discussion, Group Task and Personal Interview |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India, as per organizational requirements |
Posts Available Under IOCL Recruitment 2026
The recruitment covers several professional and technical categories. Candidates should carefully match the discipline mentioned on their degree or diploma certificate with the eligible disciplines prescribed in the official notification.
- Graduate Engineer in Grade A – Chemical
- Graduate Engineer in Grade A – Civil
- Graduate Engineer in Grade A – Computer Science and Information Technology
- Graduate Engineer in Grade A – Electrical
- Graduate Engineer in Grade A – Electronics & Communication
- Graduate Engineer in Grade A – Instrumentation
- Graduate Engineer in Grade A – Mechanical
- Officer (Marketing) in Grade A
- Officer (Law) in Grade A
- Assistant Quality Control Officer in Grade A0
- Diploma Engineer in Grade E0 – Electrical
- Diploma Engineer in Grade E0 – Mechanical
- Diploma Engineer in Grade E0 – Safety
Graduate Engineer Recruitment – Educational Qualification
For Graduate Engineer positions in Grade A, candidates must possess a full-time regular B.Tech, B.E. or equivalent engineering degree in the relevant discipline from an institution recognized by AICTE or UGC.
For General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates, the prescribed minimum qualification is generally 65% marks. For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum requirement is generally 55% marks.
The major engineering disciplines covered by the notification are Chemical, Civil, Computer Science and Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation and Mechanical. The notification also lists numerous equivalent discipline names that can be considered based on the exact discipline mentioned on the degree certificate.
Computer Science & IT Eligibility
The Computer Science and Information Technology category includes several related disciplines. These include Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Computer and Communication Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Data Science, Internet of Things and several other disciplines specifically listed in the notification.
Officer Marketing Eligibility
For Officer (Marketing) in Grade A, candidates need a two-year full-time regular MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration equivalent to MBA as per AIU, with specialization in Marketing Management.
General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates require at least 60% marks, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates require at least 55% marks. The Marketing specialization should be mentioned in the final degree certificate or established through an appropriate certificate, and the majority of elective papers should conform to the Marketing specialization.
Law Officer Eligibility
For Law Officer in Grade A, candidates must have either a graduate degree in any discipline along with an LLB degree or a five-year integrated LLB degree.
General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates must have 60% marks in the applicable graduation and law qualifications, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates require 55%. The LLB qualification must be recognized by the Bar Council of India.
The Law Officer position requires a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification professional experience as on 30 June 2026. Eligible experience includes legal practice before courts or tribunals, work with law firms, legal functions in private or public sector organizations and legal functions in Central or State Government organizations.
Assistant Quality Control Officer Eligibility
The Assistant Quality Control Officer position in Grade A0 requires a full-time regular Master’s Degree in Chemistry or an eligible Chemistry specialization.
The minimum marks requirement is 60% for General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates and 55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Eligible areas include Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry.
Candidates also require at least 2 years of cumulative post-qualification experience in Testing, R&D or Quality Control laboratories in petroleum, petrochemical, polymer or fertilizer units, and/or relevant experience in an NABL-accredited laboratory meeting the conditions specified in the notification.
Diploma Engineer Eligibility
Diploma Engineer positions are available in Electrical, Mechanical and Safety disciplines under Grade E0.
For Electrical and Mechanical positions, candidates need a three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline. General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates require at least 65% marks, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates require at least 55% marks.
The Safety position requires a three-year Diploma in Engineering with the prescribed marks along with a Diploma in Industrial Safety of at least one year from a recognized institution. PwBD candidates are not eligible for the Safety position because of the hazardous nature of the work and the associated safety-related operational requirements.
Important Rule for Diploma Engineer Candidates
Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as B.E., B.Tech, MBA, CA, CS, CMA, MCA or Ph.D. are not eligible for the Diploma Engineer Grade E0 positions. The notification also states that candidates must not suppress information about possessing or pursuing such higher professional qualifications.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is calculated as on 01 July 2026 for General and EWS candidates.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories, PwBD candidates and Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers according to the applicable Government of India rules. The notification specifies separate date-of-birth criteria for the different categories.
Educational Qualification – Important Conditions
- The prescribed qualification must generally be obtained through full-time regular study.
- Part-time, correspondence, distance and online learning qualifications are not eligible where the notification requires a regular qualification.
- The discipline on the degree or diploma certificate must match one of the eligible disciplines listed in the notification.
- Final degree or marksheet must be available by 30 September 2026 wherever applicable.
- CGPA or other grading systems must be converted according to the concerned institution’s prescribed conversion formula.
- A percentage such as 59.99% will not be rounded up to 60%.
- Foreign qualifications must have the required equivalence where applicable.
These qualification conditions are particularly important because IOCL will verify original documents before candidates proceed to the later stages of selection.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of three major stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Final selection is based on the combined performance in these stages, subject to meeting the prescribed qualifying requirements and successful document verification and medical fitness.
Computer Based Test Pattern
| Section | Topics | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability of English Language | 50 | 60 Minutes |
| Section B | Domain Knowledge | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 150 Minutes | |
Section A contains 20 Quantitative Aptitude questions, 15 Logical Reasoning questions and 15 English Verbal Ability questions. Section B contains 50 questions on the candidate’s relevant technical or professional domain. Eligible PwBD candidates entitled to compensatory time may receive additional time as specified in the notification.
Negative Marking in CBT
Each CBT question carries one mark. A penalty of 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Candidates should therefore avoid random guessing and manage their examination time carefully.
CBT Qualifying Marks
- General, EWS and OBC(NCL): 40% in each section and 45% overall.
- SC/ST: 35% in each section and 40% overall.
- PwBD: 25% in each section and 30% overall.
Merely qualifying in the CBT does not guarantee shortlisting for GD, GT and PI. Candidates are shortlisted by arranging eligible candidates according to their CBT marks for the respective domain.
Final Merit List Weightage
| Selection Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test | 85% |
| Group Discussion & Group Task | 5% |
| Personal Interview | 10% |
Candidates must qualify individually in the applicable components and also meet the prescribed composite score. The minimum composite score is 45% for General, EWS and OBC(NCL), 40% for SC/ST and 30% for PwBD candidates.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Grade | Initial Basic Pay | Pay Scale | Approx. CTC Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹50,000 per month | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ₹18.4 Lakhs |
| Grade A0 | ₹40,000 per month | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | ₹14.8 Lakhs |
| Grade E0 | ₹30,000 per month | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹11.1 Lakhs |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are eligible for applicable Dearness Allowance and other benefits such as HRA or subsidized accommodation, medical facilities, gratuity, contributory provident fund, group personal accident insurance, leave encashment, LTC/LFA, superannuation benefits, conveyance-related benefits and Performance Related Pay, subject to IOCL rules.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. Candidates belonging to other categories are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000 plus applicable GST. Applicable bank or transaction charges are also to be borne by the candidate. Online payment can be made through the payment options provided in the application portal.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card | 15 September 2026 |
| Computer Based Test | 24 September 2026 |
All dates are tentative and may be changed by IndianOil. Candidates should regularly check the official IndianOil recruitment page for updates.
How to Apply for IOCL Recruitment 2026
- Visit the IndianOil recruitment/application portal.
- Select the relevant Executive Recruitment 2026 online application.
- Complete the new registration using your name, mobile number and email address.
- Note down the provisional registration number and password generated by the system.
- Enter your educational, personal, category and other required details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and left thumb impression.
- Preview the complete application and verify every detail.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application and download/save the final application form and payment receipt.
IOCL specifically advises candidates to check their entries carefully before final submission because changes are not permitted after completing the registration. Candidates should also keep the registered email address and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
Documents Required for Application
- Recent passport-size colour photograph.
- Signature in the prescribed format.
- Left thumb impression.
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets.
- Experience certificates, wherever experience is mandatory.
- Category certificate, wherever applicable.
- PwBD certificate and UDID card, wherever applicable.
- Valid photo identity proof.
The application portal requires a photograph, signature and thumb impression in the specified format. Shortlisted candidates must later produce original documents during document verification.
Medical Fitness
Final selection and joining are subject to meeting the physical fitness requirements prescribed under IndianOil’s Pre-Employment Medical Examination guidelines. Candidates applying for Diploma Engineer and Quality Control positions must meet the applicable technical-function medical criteria.
Job Location
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India depending on the requirements of IndianOil. The notification also states that candidates may be placed in different sections, plants, units, departments, divisions, establishments or eligible associated entities of the Corporation, including overseas offices, at the discretion of management.
Service Bond
Selected candidates are required to execute a service bond to serve IndianOil for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining.
| Grade | General Category | EWS/OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹3,00,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade A0 / E0 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹35,000 |
The bond conditions and applicable amounts are specified in the final section of the official recruitment notification.
Travel Reimbursement
Eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates attending the CBT can claim reimbursement of 3rd AC rail fare or actual fare, whichever is lower, subject to the conditions in the notification. Eligible candidates attending GD, GT and PI can receive reimbursement of 2nd AC rail fare or actual fare, whichever is lower, subject to the prescribed conditions and minimum-distance requirement.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Apply for only one post based on your qualifying discipline.
- Do not submit multiple applications for the same recruitment.
- Check the exact discipline mentioned on your degree or diploma certificate before applying.
- Do not enter incorrect or misleading information.
- Keep the final submitted application form safely for future reference.
- Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active.
- Download the admit card from the IndianOil website when it becomes available.
- Carry the required original documents during document verification if shortlisted.
- Regularly check the IndianOil website for corrigenda, updates and changes to the recruitment schedule.
Official Notification and Apply Online
The detailed advertisement is the final authority regarding eligibility, qualification, age, experience, reservation, selection and other recruitment conditions. Candidates should read the complete notification before submitting the application.