IOCL Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) Research Associate Notification 2026 has been released on the official website of Indian Oil Corporation. A total of 2 vacancies have been announced through the IOCL Research Associate Recruitment 2026.

Candidates up to 40 years of age who have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Physical Chemistry are eligible to apply for these Research Associate vacancies. The application process for IOCL Research Associate Recruitment 2026 is through Email mode and will remain open until 30 September 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply through the direct links provided below in this article.

IOCL Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IOCL Research Associate Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates who are interested in applying for the IOCL Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.

Download IOCL Research Associate Job 2026 Notification PDF

IOCL Research Associate Vacancy 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Research Associate (1 no)
  • Ph.D. in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/
  • Preference will be given to candidates having research experience during Ph.D. or thereafter (postdoc) in biological conversion of lignin into high value products through Microbial Fermentation, Microbial Bioprocessing
• Research Associate (1 no)
  • Ph.D. in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/In-organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Physical Chemistry.
  • Preference will be given to candidates having research experience during Ph.D. or thereafter (postdoc) in Chemical catalysis of lignin to produce biofuels, biochemicals, bioproducts

Application Fee

Age Limit

• Upper age limit is 40 years.
• Age relaxation: SC/ST/Women – 5 years, OBC – 3 years.

Salary / Stipend

• Rs. 66,960/month or as per DBT/DST sanctioned research project grant available.

IOCL Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Selection Process

• Interview

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply for IOCL Research Associate Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.

• Read the official notification carefully before applying.
• Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
• Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
• Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
• Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 30-09-2026.
• Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.

IOCL Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Important Links