IOCL Recruitment 2026: 470 Executive Posts, Last Date September 3

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has invited applications for 470 Executive posts across engineering, marketing, law, quality control, and diploma-level positions. The online application process is currently underway.

Eligible candidates can apply until September 3, 2026, by 5 PM. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled for September 24, 2026, while the admit card is expected from September 15.

IOCL Recruitment 2026: Highlights

IOCL Vacancy 2026: 470 Posts

The recruitment covers multiple Executive-level positions. The posts include opportunities for candidates from engineering, law, marketing, quality control and diploma backgrounds.

Candidates should check the post-wise vacancy table in the official notification because eligibility, experience and age requirements vary between posts.

IOCL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

The eligibility criteria depend on the post selected by the candidate.

For Graduate Engineer positions, candidates generally need a full-time B.E./B.Tech or equivalent degree in the relevant engineering discipline. Candidates applying for Diploma Engineer positions need the prescribed diploma qualification.

For some positions, additional experience is required. For example, the Assistant Quality Control Officer post has specific post-qualification experience requirements.

Candidates should also note the minimum marks requirement:

• General/EWS/OBC (NCL): 65%
• SC/ST/PwBD: 55%

The qualification requirements may differ for individual posts, so candidates should check the relevant section of the notification before applying.

IOCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process has three stages:

CBT → Group Discussion/Group Task → Personal Interview

The CBT will contain 100 questions:

Each question carries one mark. A 0.25-mark deduction applies for every incorrect answer.

The CBT carries the highest weight in the final selection:

• CBT: 85%
• Group Discussion & Group Task: 5%
• Personal Interview: 10%

Qualifying the CBT alone does not guarantee shortlisting for the next stage.

IOCL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable. Applicable bank or payment gateway charges may be additional.

IOCL Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

IOCL has confirmed the September 3 application deadline and September 24 CBT date on its recruitment portal.

How to Apply for IOCL Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit the application online through the IOCL recruitment portal.

• Visit the official IOCL website.
• Open the Latest Job Openings section.
• Select the Executive Recruitment 2026 notification.
• Read the post-specific eligibility criteria.
• Complete the registration process.
• Fill in the required details.
• Upload the prescribed documents, photograph, and signature.
• Pay the application fee, if applicable.
• Submit the application before September 3, 2026, 5 PM.
• Save the submitted application form and payment receipt.

Candidates should verify their details before final submission because changes may not be allowed after completing the application.

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