Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has invited online applications for Executive positions — Graduate Engineer, Diploma Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, and Assistant Quality Control Officer — through a Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates with the prescribed qualification and age limit can apply online from 14th August 2026 to 3rd September 2026. Vide Advt. No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 dated 14th August 2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
BE/B.Tech, Diploma, MBA, LLB or M.Sc
📌 Vacancies
470 Posts
💰 Salary
₹30,000 – ₹1,60,000/month
🗓️ Last Date
03 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Recruitment Overview
Post Name
Graduate Engineer, Diploma Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer
Organization
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) — Corporate Office, HR
Location
All India / Central Govt (Maharatna CPSE — selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India, including overseas offices)
All dates are tentative and subject to change — check www.iocl.com regularly for updates.
Application Fee
Category
Fee / Intimation Charge
General / EWS / OBC (NCL)
₹1,000/- + GST (Non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil (Exempted)
Vacancy Details
IOCL has notified 470 vacancies across the five Executive posts. The total number of vacancies indicated may increase or decrease at the absolute discretion of IOCL management based on organizational requirement. Download the full Vacancy Details PDF for the official discipline-wise breakup.
Post-wise Vacancy Summary
Post
Grade
Vacancies
Graduate Engineer
A
360
Officer (Marketing)
A
41
Law Officer
A
10
Assistant Quality Control Officer
A0
9
Diploma Engineer
E0
50
Total
470
Discipline-wise Category Breakup
Post / Discipline
Grade
UR
EWS
OBC (NCL)
SC
ST
Total
Civil
A
25
6
17
11
3
62
Chemical
A
11
1
2
1
1
16
Electrical
A
32
7
20
11
5
75
Electronics & Communication
A
13
4
8
6
1
32
Mechanical
A
49
12
32
19
6
118
Instrumentation
A
17
3
8
5
2
35
Computer Science & IT
A
11
2
4
3
2
22
Law
A
4
1
2
2
1
10
Marketing
A
17
4
11
7
2
41
Quality Control (Chemistry)
A0
6
0
0
1
2
9
Electrical (Diploma)
E0
8
1
2
1
2
14
Mechanical (Diploma)
E0
12
1
4
2
2
21
Safety (Diploma)
E0
8
1
2
2
2
15
Total
213
43
112
71
31
470
UR = Unreserved, EWS = Economically Weaker Section, OBC (NCL) = Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe.
PwBD Reservation (Horizontal, within the totals above)
Post / Discipline
Grade
VI
HI
LD
Others / Multiple
Total
Civil
A
2
2
1
1
6
Chemical
A
1
1
1
1
4
Electrical
A
2
2
4
2
10
Electronics & Communication
A
1
1
1
1
4
Mechanical
A
3
4
3
5
15
Instrumentation
A
2
2
0
2
6
Computer Science & IT
A
1
2
1
0
4
Law
A
0
0
1
0
1
Marketing
A
1
1
2
1
5
Quality Control (Chemistry)
A0
0
0
0
1
1
Mechanical (Diploma)
E0
1
1
1
0
3
Electrical (Diploma)
E0
0
0
0
1
1
Safety (Diploma)
E0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
60
VI = Visual Impairment, HI = Hearing Impairment, LD = Locomotor Disability. PwBD reservation is applied on a horizontal basis, i.e. these vacancies are already included within the discipline-wise totals above, not additional to them. PwBD candidates are not eligible for the Diploma Engineer (Safety) post.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
Varies by post — see post-wise qualification table below
Law Officer: min. 2 years post-qualification legal experience (as on 30.06.2026); AQCO: min. 2 years cumulative experience in Testing/QC/R&D lab; not required for other posts
Nationality
Indian nationality only
Application Restriction
Only one application per candidate for one post; multiple applications result in only the latest being considered
Post-wise Qualification
Post
Grade
Qualifying Degree
Min. Marks
Graduate Engineer
A
BE/B.Tech or equivalent (Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & IT, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, or Mechanical)
65% (Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL), 55% (SC/ST/PwBD)
Officer (Marketing)
A
MBA / PGDBA with specialization in Marketing Management
60% (Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL), 55% (SC/ST/PwBD)
Law Officer
A
Graduate degree + LLB, or 5-year Integrated LLB (Bar Council of India recognized)
60% (Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL), 55% (SC/ST/PwBD) in both Graduation and LLB
Assistant Quality Control Officer
A0
Master’s Degree in Chemistry (or its recognized branches — Inorganic, Organic, Analytical, Physical, Applied, Industrial Chemistry)
60% (Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL), 55% (SC/ST/PwBD)
Diploma Engineer
E0
3-year Diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Safety + 1-year Diploma in Industrial Safety)
65% (Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL), 55% (SC/ST for Safety), PwBD not eligible for Safety post
Note: Candidates must be able to produce their final degree/diploma marksheet by 30th September 2026. Qualifications acquired via Part-time/Correspondence/Distance/Online mode are not eligible. Full discipline-wise eligible degree lists are in the official notification.
100 objective MCQs across 2 sections (150 minutes total). +1 mark per correct answer, -0.25 for each wrong answer. Qualifying cut-off: Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL — 40% in each section & 45% overall; SC/ST — 35% each section & 40% overall; PwBD — 25% each section & 30% overall. Shortlisting for GD/GT/PI is by CBT marks in descending order per domain — qualifying the CBT does not guarantee shortlisting.
2. Document Verification
Eligibility of shortlisted candidates is verified against original documents before GD, GT & PI. Candidates failing to produce valid originals may be declared ineligible to proceed further.
3. Group Discussion (GD) & Group Task (GT)
Weightage: 5% of composite score. Minimum pass marks: 40%.
4. Personal Interview (PI)
Weightage: 10% of composite score. Minimum pass marks: 40%. May be conducted virtually if physical interviews aren’t feasible; candidates will be informed in advance.
5. Final Merit List
Based on Composite Score (CBT 85% + GD/GT 5% + PI 10%), subject to minimum composite score: Gen/EWS/OBC-NCL — 45%; SC/ST — 40%; PwBD — 30%.
Exam Pattern (Computer Based Test)
Negative marking: 0.25 mark deducted for every incorrect answer. Section order is fixed — Section A followed by Section B.
Part / Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
Section A — Quantitative Aptitude
20
20
60 minutes (80 minutes with compensatory time for eligible candidates)
Section A — Logical Reasoning
15
15
Section A — Verbal Ability (English)
15
15
Section B — Domain Knowledge
50
50
90 minutes (120 minutes with compensatory time for eligible candidates)
Visit www.iocl.com and click “APPLY ONLINE” under “Latest Job Opening.”
Register with your Name, Contact details and Email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Fill in the online application form and upload your scanned photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, captured April 2026 or later), signature and left thumb impression as per the given specifications.
Pay the application fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Wallets or UPI (SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted).
Preview and validate all entries, then click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” and submit. Save the PDF of your submitted application for future reference.
Note: No hardcopy or postal applications are accepted — only ONLINE applications through www.iocl.com are entertained, and no changes are allowed after final submission.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Photograph
Recent colour passport-size (4.5cm × 3.5cm), taken April 2026 or later; JPG/JPEG, 200×230 px, 20–50 KB
Signature
Black ink on white paper; JPG/JPEG, 140×60 px, 10–20 KB; NOT accepted in capital letters
Left Thumb Impression
Black/blue ink on white paper; JPG/JPEG, 240×240 px @ 200 DPI (3cm × 3cm), 20–50 KB
Category Certificate
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD certificate in latest prescribed Govt. of India format, where applicable
Educational Certificates & Mark Sheets
Final degree/diploma certificate and semester-wise mark sheets as per eligibility
Work Experience Certificate
Required only for Law Officer and AQCO posts — original, on the issuing organization’s letterhead
Photo ID Proof
PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Voter ID / Aadhaar, etc. (Ration Card and Learner’s Licence are NOT valid)
Submit only one application per post — if you apply more than once, only your latest application is considered final and the older one is rejected.
No changes are allowed after clicking “COMPLETE REGISTRATION,” so double-check your name, category, email and mobile number before submitting.
Signature must be handwritten in normal case — signatures in CAPITAL LETTERS are rejected.
Category (General/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD) cannot be changed once submitted, so select it carefully.
Keep photograph, signature and thumb-impression scans within the exact prescribed dimensions and file size to avoid upload errors.
Application fee is non-refundable once paid — keep your e-Receipt and printed application form safe for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026? The online application window closes on 3rd September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in this IOCL recruitment? IOCL has notified 470 vacancies in total: Graduate Engineer (360), Officer-Marketing (41), Law Officer (10), Assistant Quality Control Officer (9) and Diploma Engineer (50).
Q3. What is the minimum qualification required? It varies by post — BE/B.Tech for Graduate Engineer, a 3-year Diploma for Diploma Engineer, MBA (Marketing) for Officer (Marketing), Graduate degree + LLB for Law Officer, and M.Sc (Chemistry) for Assistant Quality Control Officer.
Q4. What is the age limit for IOCL Executive posts? The maximum age (General/EWS, as on 01.07.2026) ranges from 26 years for Graduate/Diploma Engineer to 30 years for Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q5. What is the application fee? ₹1,000/- + GST for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q6. What is the selection process for IOCL Executive Recruitment? A Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Group Discussion & Group Task (GD/GT), and a Personal Interview (PI).
Q7. What is the salary/pay scale for these posts? Pay scales range from ₹30,000–₹1,20,000/month (Grade E0) up to ₹50,000–₹1,60,000/month (Grade A), depending on the post and grade.
Q8. Is there a service bond for selected candidates? Yes — selected candidates must serve a minimum of 3 years, backed by a bond ranging from ₹35,000 to ₹3 Lakhs depending on grade and category.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
