Official source: IOCL Advt. No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 dated 14.08.2026 for recruitment of Executives (Graduate Engineer, Officer-Marketing, Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer, Diploma Engineer) through Computer Based Test. Applicants must apply online at www.iocl.com; no hardcopy or manual applications are accepted.
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 β 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 |
Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change; candidates should check the official IOCL website regularly for updates. Age is reckoned as on 01 July 2026; work experience (for Law Officer and Assistant QC Officer) is reckoned as on 30 June 2026.
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Note: The 31-page detailed advertisement does not itself carry a vacancy table – IOCL has published the post-wise and category-wise breakup in a separate vacancy annexure alongside the main notification. Figures below are compiled from that official annexure.
411 Grade A
9 Grade A0
470 Total Vacancies
Grade A β 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 β 9 Vacancies
| Discipline |
UR |
EWS |
OBC(NCL) |
SC |
ST |
Total |
| Quality Control (Chemistry) |
6 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
9 |
Grade E0 β 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 |
PwBD vacancies are reserved horizontally within the above totals across VI (Visual Impairment), HI (Hearing Impairment), LD (Locomotor Disability), and Others/Multiple Disabilities categories for most disciplines. Reservation for OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD candidates is applicable as per Government of India directives.
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) β 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)
Masterβs 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.
Important: For the Diploma Engineer (Safety) post, PwBD candidates are not eligible, as the notification states this is a hazardous-industry role involving critical safety operations.
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 |
Note: Age is reckoned as on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation for OBC(NCL): 3 years; SC/ST: 5 years; PwBD: additional 10 years over the applicable category limit. Ex-servicemen relaxation is as per extant Government of India guidelines. Only a Board of Secondary Education matriculation/higher-secondary certificate is accepted as proof of date of birth.
IOCL Executive Recruitment Pay Scale 2026
| Grade |
Applicable Posts |
Initial Basic |
Pay Scale |
Approx. CTC/annum |
| A |
Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer |
βΉ50,000 |
βΉ50,000β1,60,000 |
βΉ18.4 Lakhs |
| A0 |
Assistant Quality Control Officer |
βΉ40,000 |
βΉ40,000β1,40,000 |
βΉ14.8 Lakhs |
| E0 |
Diploma Engineer |
βΉ30,000 |
βΉ30,000β1,20,000 |
βΉ11.1 Lakhs |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive Dearness Allowance, HRA/subsidized housing, medical facilities, gratuity, contributory provident fund, group personal accident insurance, LTC/LFA, superannuation benefit fund, conveyance advance, and Performance Related Pay (PRP), as per Corporation rules.
Service Bond
| Grade |
General Category |
EWS/OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD |
| Grade A |
βΉ3,00,000 |
βΉ50,000 |
| Grade A0/E0 |
βΉ2,00,000 |
βΉ35,000 |
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 β General Aptitude |
Quantitative Aptitude |
20 |
60 min (80 min with compensatory time) |
| Logical Reasoning |
15 |
| Verbal Ability (English) |
15 |
| B β 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) β 45%, SC/ST β 40%, PwBD β 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, 20β50 KB), signature (10β20 KB), and left thumb impression (20β50 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.
Important: Only one application per post is allowed; in case of multiple applications, the latest one is treated as final. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee; all other candidates must pay βΉ1,000 + GST.
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