IOCL JEA Recruitment 2026 Out for 394 Junior Engineering Assistant Posts

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a ‘Maharatna’ public sector undertaking and a diversified energy major, has released a recruitment notification for the engagement of Non-Executive Personnel. The organization is inviting applications from bright and energetic Indian nationals to fill various vacancies across its Refineries and Petrochemical Units. The recruitment drive encompasses locations such as Guwahati, Barauni, Gujarat, Haldia, Mathura, Panipat, Digboi, Bongaigaon, and Paradip. The official advertisement release and online application process are scheduled to commence in December 2025.

IOCL JEA Recruitment 2026: Overview

The following table summarizes the recruitment drive based on the short notification released by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.

Important Dates

Candidates must adhere to the timeline provided in the notification. The online application window opens in late December 2025, with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) tentatively scheduled for January 2026.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive aims to fill posts for Junior Engineering Assistants, Junior Technical Assistants, and Quality Control Analysts across multiple refineries. The vacancies are distributed among various technical disciplines including Production, P&U, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Fire & Safety.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution:

Education Details

The specific educational qualification requirements for each post code are not listed in the short notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the Detailed Advertisement available on the corporate website (www.iocl.com) to verify their eligibility regarding degrees, diplomas, and percentage criteria.

Salary

Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs. 25,000 – 1,05,000/-. This pay scale applies to the Non-Executive posts across the various Refinery and Petrochemical Units mentioned in the advertisement.

Age Limit

The age criteria (minimum and maximum age limits) and relaxation details for reserved categories are detailed in the official full advertisement. The short notification confirms that reservation details for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PWBD/EXM will follow Government Directives.

Selection Process

The selection methodology for the IOCL Junior Engineering Assistant recruitment involves the following stages:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Tentatively scheduled for the last week of January 2026.
2. Skill/Proficiency/Physical Test (SPPT): Candidates shortlisted based on the CBT results will be called for the SPPT.

Application Fee

Details regarding the application fee amount and payment methods will be specified in the detailed advertisement. The last date for the payment of application fees is 09-01-2026.

How to Apply

Applications will ONLY be accepted through the online mode. Candidates can follow the steps below to apply:

1. Visit the official IOCL website: www.iocl.com.
2. Navigate to the “What’s New” section.
3. Click on ‘Requirement of Non-Executive Personnel in Refineries Division – 2025’.
4. Select “Detailed Advertisement” to read the full eligibility criteria.
5. Click on “Click here to Apply Online” to access the application form.
6. Fill in the required details, upload relevant documents, and pay the application fee before the deadline of 09-01-2026.

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