IOCL Executive Online Form 2026: Apply for 470 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil)
• Advertisement No.: IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01
• Posts: Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer, Diploma Engineer
• Total Vacancies: 470
• Mode of Application: Online only
• Selection Mode: Computer Based Test, Group Discussion and Group Task, Personal Interview
• Last Date to Apply: 3rd September 2026, till 5:00 PM

Important Dates

IndianOil has clarified that all dates are tentative and subject to change, so candidates should keep checking the official website for updates.

Application Fee

Candidates from the General, EWS and OBC(NCL) categories must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 1000 plus applicable GST, along with any bank or card transaction charges. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from the application fee. Payment can be made online through debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, mobile wallets or UPI, and the fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Vacancy Details

IndianOil has notified 470 Executive vacancies in total: 411 posts in Grade A, 9 posts in Grade A0, and 50 posts in Grade E0. IOCL has stated that these numbers may increase or decrease at the Corporation's discretion.

Grade A Vacancies (Graduate Engineer, Officer)

Grade A0 and Grade E0 Vacancies

A separate horizontal reservation of 60 posts (out of the 470) is available for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), covering visual impairment, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, and other and multiple disabilities, distributed across the disciplines listed above.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualification requirements vary by post and grade. All degrees and diplomas must be from institutions recognized by AICTE, UGC or the relevant State Board, and must be full-time regular programs; qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence, distance or online learning are not accepted.

Graduate Engineer (Grade A)

A full-time B.Tech/BE or equivalent degree in Chemical, Civil, Computer Science and Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 65 percent marks for General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates, and 55 percent marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

Officer (Marketing), Grade A

A 2-year full-time MBA or equivalent Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing Management, with a minimum of 60 percent marks for General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates, and 55 percent marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

Law Officer, Grade A

A graduate degree in any discipline along with an LLB, or a 5-year integrated LLB degree recognized by the Bar Council of India, with a minimum of 60 percent marks for General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates and 55 percent marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification work experience in litigation, arbitration, or legal/contractual work is also required.

Assistant Quality Control Officer, Grade A0

A Master's degree in Chemistry (or its specializations such as Inorganic, Organic, Analytical, Physical or Industrial Chemistry) with a minimum of 60 percent marks for General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates and 55 percent marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, along with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in testing, research and development, or quality control in a relevant laboratory.

Diploma Engineer, Grade E0

A 3-year full-time Diploma in Engineering in the Electrical or Mechanical discipline, with a minimum of 65 percent marks for General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates and 55 percent marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. For the Safety discipline, candidates additionally need a Diploma in Industrial Safety of at least 1 year; IOCL has noted that PwBD candidates are not eligible for the Safety post due to its hazardous and safety-critical nature.

Age Limit (as on 1st July 2026)

Age relaxation is available for OBC(NCL), SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India norms, with separate relaxed cut-off birth dates specified for each post category in the detailed advertisement.

Selection Process

Selection for IOCL Executive posts is made through three stages: the Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT), and finally the Personal Interview (PI). Candidates must qualify individually in every stage and also achieve the minimum composite score, which combines weighted marks from all three components.

Computer Based Test Pattern

The CBT carries 100 objective-type questions for one mark each, with 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer. Section A is followed by Section B, and PwBD candidates who are permitted a scribe receive extended compensatory time. To qualify, General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates need 40 percent in each section and 45 percent overall; SC and ST candidates need 35 percent in each section and 40 percent overall; and PwBD candidates need 25 percent in each section and 30 percent overall.

Composite Score Weightage

Merit lists are prepared only from candidates who clear each stage individually and also achieve the minimum composite score, which is 45 percent for General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates, 40 percent for SC and ST candidates, and 30 percent for PwBD candidates.

Pay Scale

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive Dearness Allowance and other benefits such as HRA or subsidized housing, medical facilities, gratuity, contributory provident fund, group personal accident insurance, leave travel concession and performance related pay, as per Corporation rules.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply only through the online application portal on IndianOil's website; no offline or hardcopy applications are accepted.

1. Go to IndianOil's official website www.iocl.com and click on the Apply Online link under the Latest Job Opening section.
2. Click on Click here for New Registration and enter your name, contact details and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
3. Log in with your registration details and fill in your educational, personal and category-related information carefully using the Save and Next option.
4. Scan and upload your photograph, signature and left thumb impression as per the specified size and format.
5. Use the Preview tab to check all entries, then click Complete Registration only after confirming everything is correct.
6. Pay the requisite fee, if applicable, through the integrated payment gateway using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
7. Click the Submit button to complete the process and save a PDF copy of the submitted IOCL Executive Online Form for future reference.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-style colour photograph (captured in April 2026 or later), signature and left thumb impression in the prescribed size and format
• Valid category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or PwBD) where reservation is claimed
• Educational mark sheets and degree/diploma certificates
• Work experience documents on official letterhead, for Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer applicants
• A valid photo identity proof such as PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Aadhaar or a College/University ID card

General Rules

Selected candidates will be required to execute a service bond to serve the Corporation for a minimum of 3 years: Rs 3 lakh for General category and Rs 50,000 for EWS, OBC(NCL), SC, ST and PwBD candidates in Grade A, and Rs 2 lakh and Rs 35,000 respectively in Grade A0/E0. Candidates already employed in Government departments, PSUs or autonomous bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of document verification. IOCL has also clarified that once submitted, category and other application details cannot be changed, and final selection remains subject to meeting the physical fitness criteria under the Pre-Employment Medical Examination guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?

IndianOil has announced 470 vacancies for Executive positions in IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026, spread across Grade A (411 posts), Grade A0 (9 posts) and Grade E0 (50 posts).

Q2. What is the last date to apply for IOCL Executive Online Form 2026?

The online application window closes on 3rd September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates should complete the IOCL Executive Online Form well before this deadline.

Q3. What is the selection process for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?

Selection involves three stages: a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT), and finally a Personal Interview (PI), with a composite score calculated using fixed weightages.

Q4. What is the application fee for IOCL Executive Online Form 2026?

General, EWS and OBC(NCL) candidates must pay Rs 1000 plus applicable GST. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from the application fee.

Q5. What is the age limit for IOCL Executive posts?

The maximum age as on 1st July 2026 is 26 years for Graduate Engineer and Diploma Engineer posts, 28 years for Officer (Marketing), and 30 years for Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q6. When will the Computer Based Test be conducted?

The CBT for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 is scheduled for 24th September 2026, and admit cards will be issued around 15th September 2026.

Q7. What pay scale will selected IOCL Executive candidates receive?

Grade A candidates start at a basic pay of Rs 50,000 with a pay scale of Rs 50,000-1,60,000, Grade A0 starts at Rs 40,000, and Grade E0 starts at Rs 30,000, along with allowances as per Corporation rules.

Q8. Is work experience required for IOCL Executive posts?

Work experience is required only for Law Officer (minimum 2 years) and Assistant Quality Control Officer (minimum 2 years) posts. Other Executive posts do not require prior work experience.

Source

This article is based on the official detailed advertisement and vacancy notice, Advt. No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 dated 14th August 2026, published by Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is based on the official IOCL notification available at the time of writing. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official IndianOil website before applying, as dates and requirements are subject to change at the Corporation's discretion.