Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 notification for 470 Executive posts across Grade A, Grade A0 and Grade E0.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 14 August to 3 September 2026 through the official IOCL website.
The recruitment includes Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer and Diploma Engineer posts, with selection through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by GD, GT and Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
Candidates should check the post-wise eligibility, age limit, application fee, vacancy details and important dates before submitting the application.
Indian Oil (IOCL) Executive Recruitment 2026 – Overview |
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| Official Notification Out — 470 Executive Posts | Apply Online 14 August – 3 September 2026 | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) — A Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Executives in Indian Oil Corporation Limited through Computer Based Test (CBT) – 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 dated 14.08.2026 |
| Post Name | Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Officer (Law), Assistant Quality Control Officer, Diploma Engineer |
| Total Vacancies | 470 (Indicative — Grade A: 411, Grade A0: 9, Grade E0: 50) |
| Application Mode | Online Mode Only (via www.iocl.com) |
| GATE Score Required? | Not Mandatory — Selection is via IOCL’s Own Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India (Including Overseas Offices), as per Corporation’s Requirement |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 — About the Drive |
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| Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil), a Fortune Global 500 company and India’s flagship energy major with operations spanning refining, pipelines, marketing, petrochemicals, and natural gas, has released its detailed advertisement for the recruitment of Executives through Computer Based Test (CBT) – 2026. The Corporation is inviting applications from Indian nationals with an outstanding academic record for 470 Executive posts, guided by its vision of becoming “A Globally Admired Energy Company” through its flagship transformation initiative SPRINT. Online applications opened on 14 August 2026 alongside release of the detailed advertisement PDF. | |
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Important Dates 2026
Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change; candidates should check www.iocl.com regularly under “Latest Job Opening” for updates, addenda or corrigenda. |
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Nationality & Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026) |
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| Post | 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 |
Age Relaxation (Based on Date of Birth) |
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| Category | Born On/After (Graduate/Diploma Engineer) |
| General/EWS (Non-PwBD) | 01 July 2000 |
| OBC (NCL) (Non-PwBD) | 01 July 1997 |
| SC/ST (Non-PwBD) | 01 July 1995 |
| General/EWS (PwBD) | 01 July 1990 |
| OBC (NCL) (PwBD) | 01 July 1987 |
| SC/ST (PwBD) | 01 July 1985 |
| Note: Separate (slightly later) relaxation date-slabs apply for Officer (Marketing) and Law Officer/AQCO posts — refer to the detailed advertisement. Ex-Servicemen & Commissioned Officers (incl. ECOs/SSCOs) get relaxation as per extant Government of India guidelines. Only a Matriculation/Higher Secondary Board certificate is accepted as proof of date of birth. | |
Education Qualification — Post-Wise |
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| Post | Required Qualification |
| Graduate Engineer (Grade A) | Full-time regular B.E./B.Tech (or equivalent) in Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & IT, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering (General/EWS/OBC-NCL ≥65%; SC/ST/PwBD ≥55%) |
| Officer (Marketing) (Grade A) | Full-time regular 2-year MBA/PGDBA (equivalent to MBA as per AIU) with specialisation in Marketing Management (General/EWS/OBC-NCL ≥60%; SC/ST/PwBD ≥55%) |
| Officer (Law) (Grade A) | Graduate Degree + LLB, OR 5-year Integrated LLB, recognised by the Bar Council of India (General/EWS/OBC-NCL ≥60%; SC/ST/PwBD ≥55% in each relevant degree) + minimum 2 years’ post-qualification legal experience as on 30.06.2026 |
| Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0) | Full-time regular Master’s Degree in Chemistry (Inorganic/Organic/Analytical/Physical/Applied/Industrial) (General/EWS/OBC-NCL ≥60%; SC/ST/PwBD ≥55%) + minimum 2 years’ relevant Quality Control/Testing/R&D experience |
| Diploma Engineer (Grade E0) | Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering — Electrical, Mechanical, or Safety-related disciplines (with an additional 1-year Diploma in Industrial Safety for the Safety stream) (General/EWS/OBC-NCL ≥65%; SC/ST/PwBD ≥55%; PwBD NOT eligible for Safety discipline) |
| Important: Qualifications via Part-time/Correspondence/Distance/Online mode are NOT eligible. Final degree/diploma marksheet must be available by 30 September 2026. Candidates with combined/integrated/interdisciplinary degrees (e.g., Mechatronics, Robotics) are not eligible for Graduate Engineer posts.
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Application Fee |
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| SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | Exempted (No Fee) |
| All Other Categories (General/EWS/OBC-NCL) | ₹1,000/- + GST (Non-Refundable) |
| Fee Payment Window | 14 August 2026 to 03 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Methods | Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, UPI |
| Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, and chargeback cannot be claimed for any reason. | |
IOCL Executive Vacancy 2026 — Grade-Wise & Discipline-Wise Snapshot |
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| Grade / Discipline | Vacancies |
| Grade A (Graduate Engineer, Officer Marketing, Law Officer) | 411 |
| Grade A0 (Assistant Quality Control Officer) | 9 |
| Grade E0 (Diploma Engineer) | 50 |
| Mechanical (Largest Discipline: Grade A + Grade E0 combined) | 139 (118 in Grade A + 21 in Grade E0) |
| Civil (Grade A) | 62 |
| Total | 470 (Indicative) |
| Note: A further 60 posts are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), counted within the totals above rather than in addition. No PwBD posts are earmarked for the Diploma Engineer (Safety) discipline, since deployment there could put PwBD candidates at risk in this hazardous industry. The exact discipline-by-discipline break-up for all 11 disciplines (Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & IT, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Marketing, Law, Quality Control, Safety) is available in the full vacancy annexure of the official notification PDF. Total vacancies may increase or decrease at IOCL’s discretion based on organisational requirement. | |
Reservation Applicable
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Selection Process 2026
Important Points
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IOCL Executive 2026 Salary & Pay Scale |
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| Grade | Pay Details |
| Grade A (Graduate Engineer, Marketing/Law Officer) | Initial Basic ₹50,000/- | Pay Scale ₹50,000–1,60,000 | Approx. CTC ₹18.4 Lakhs p.a. |
| Grade A0 (Assistant Quality Control Officer) | Initial Basic ₹40,000/- | Pay Scale ₹40,000–1,40,000 | Approx. CTC ₹14.8 Lakhs p.a. |
| Grade E0 (Diploma Engineer) | Initial Basic ₹30,000/- | Pay Scale ₹30,000–1,20,000 | Approx. CTC ₹11.1 Lakhs p.a. |
| Additional Benefits | DA, HRA/Subsidised Housing, Medical Facilities, Gratuity, Contributory Provident Fund, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Leave Encashment, LTC/LFA, Contributory Superannuation Benefit Fund, Conveyance Advance/Maintenance Reimbursement, Performance Related Pay (PRP) |
IOCL Executive 2026 CBT Exam Pattern |
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| Section | Sub-Sections, Questions & Duration |
| Section A — General Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude (20), Logical Reasoning (15), Verbal Ability of English (15) — 50 Questions | 60 Minutes (80 Min for Eligible PwBD Candidates with Scribe) |
| Section B — Domain Knowledge | 50 Questions (Post/Discipline-Specific) | 90 Minutes (120 Min for Eligible PwBD Candidates with Scribe) |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 150 Minutes |
| Negative Marking: Each question carries 1 mark; 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer. The section order is fixed — Section A followed by Section B — and cannot be changed by the candidate. If the exam is held across multiple sessions, scores will be normalised to adjust for difficulty variation. | |
| Sectional & Overall Qualifying Marks: General/EWS/OBC-NCL — 40% in each section, 45% overall | SC/ST — 35% in each section, 40% overall | PwBD — 25% in each section, 30% overall | |
How to Apply Online for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026
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Documents Required for IOCL Application 2026
Note: All documents must be produced in ORIGINAL at the time of Document Verification prior to GD/GT/PI. Failure to produce valid original documents will lead to disqualification from further stages. |
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CBT Exam Centres — Cities CoveredIOCL has announced 83 CBT exam centres across India, including major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram, along with numerous Tier-2/3 cities such as Agra, Bathinda, Bhagalpur, Dibrugarh, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kadapa, Muzaffarpur, Rajahmundry, Sambalpur, and Warangal. Candidates must select 3 centre choices in priority order at the time of application — no change is permitted later, and IOCL reserves the right to modify, add, or reduce test cities at its discretion. |
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Service Bond & Placement Details
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Travel Reimbursement for Candidates
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IOCL Executive 2026 — Indicative Job Roles
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important links |
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| Apply Online | click here (Active 14 Aug – 3 Sep 2026) |
| Download Official Notification PDF | click here |
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FAQs — IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 470 vacancies (indicative) have been announced — 411 posts in Grade A (Graduate Engineer, Officer Marketing, Law Officer), 9 posts in Grade A0 (Assistant Quality Control Officer), and 50 posts in Grade E0 (Diploma Engineer).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Online applications opened on 14 August 2026 and close on 3 September 2026 till 5:00 PM.
Q3. Is GATE score mandatory for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: No. Selection is entirely through IOCL’s own Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Group Discussion, Group Task, and Personal Interview — GATE score is not required for this recruitment drive.
Q4. What is the CBT exam pattern for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The CBT has 100 objective questions across two sections — Section A (General Aptitude: Quantitative, Reasoning, English) with 50 questions in 60 minutes, and Section B (Domain Knowledge) with 50 questions in 90 minutes, totalling 150 minutes. Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks.
Q5. What is the application fee for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates must pay ₹1,000/- plus GST. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are fully exempted from the application fee.
Q6. What is the salary for IOCL Executive posts in 2026?
Ans: Grade A posts start at ₹50,000 basic pay (₹50,000–1,60,000 scale, approx. ₹18.4 Lakhs CTC); Grade A0 starts at ₹40,000 basic (approx. ₹14.8 Lakhs CTC); Grade E0 starts at ₹30,000 basic (approx. ₹11.1 Lakhs CTC), plus DA, HRA, PRP and other allowances.
Q7. Is work experience required for the Graduate Engineer and Diploma Engineer posts?
Ans: No. Work experience is required only for Law Officer (minimum 2 years) and Assistant Quality Control Officer (minimum 2 years) posts — Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing) and Diploma Engineer posts have no mandatory experience requirement.
Q8. When is the IOCL Executive CBT scheduled?
Ans: The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 24 September 2026, with admit cards to be issued around 15 September 2026, approximately 10 days before the exam.
Q9. What is the minimum qualifying percentage required for IOCL Executive posts?
Ans: For most disciplines, General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates need at least 65% marks (60% for Marketing/Law/Quality Control) and SC/ST/PwBD candidates need at least 55% marks in their qualifying degree/diploma.
Q10. Can PwBD candidates apply for the Diploma Engineer (Safety) post?
Ans: No. Since the Safety discipline involves critical safety-related operations in a hazardous industry, PwBD candidates are not eligible for this specific post, as stated in the official notification.
