IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 is officially open, and it’s one of the biggest Maharatna PSU hiring drives of the year for engineering, law, and science graduates. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) has invited applications for 470 Executive-grade vacancies — Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer, and Diploma Engineer — under Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 dated 14 August 2026. Applications opened the same day and close on 3 September 2026 at 5:00 PM, so eligible candidates have a defined window to register at iocl.com before the Computer Based Test (CBT), tentatively scheduled for 24 September 2026.
This is a separate drive from IOCL’s ongoing apprentice intake — if you’re an ITI, diploma, or fresh graduate looking at trade or graduate apprenticeship instead of an Executive-grade role, see our IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 coverage. This article covers only the Executive posts recruited through CBT + Group Discussion/Group Task + Personal Interview — not IOCL’s Non-Executive or Junior Engineer cadre, which follows a different selection process entirely.
Quick Summary
- Organisation: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Posts: Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer, Diploma Engineer
- Total Vacancies: 470 (Grade A: 411, Grade A0: 9, Grade E0: 50)
- Apply Online: 14 August – 3 September 2026, 5:00 PM
- CBT Date (tentative): 24 September 2026
- Application Fee: ₹1,000 + GST (SC/ST/PwBD exempt)
- GATE Score: Not required — selection is through IOCL’s own CBT
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 — At a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01 |
| Notification Date | 14 August 2026 |
| Posts Advertised | Graduate Engineer (Grade A), Officer – Marketing (Grade A), Law Officer (Grade A), Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0), Diploma Engineer (Grade E0) |
| Total Vacancies | 470 |
| Selection Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) → Group Discussion & Group Task (GD/GT) → Personal Interview (PI) |
| Application Mode | Online only, at www.iocl.com |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 + GST (General/EWS/OBC-NCL); exempt for SC/ST/PwBD |
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 3 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card Release | 15 September 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 24 September 2026 (tentative) |
All dates are tentative and can shift — IOCL has said as much in the notification itself, so keep checking iocl.com rather than relying on any third-party date. Two reckoning dates matter more than the notification date itself: age is calculated as on 1 July 2026, and post-qualification work experience (for Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer) is calculated as on 30 June 2026. Your final degree/marksheet must also be in hand by 30 September 2026.
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The 470 vacancies split across three grades: 411 in Grade A, 9 in Grade A0, and 50 in Grade E0. Note that the main 31-page detailed advertisement doesn’t carry a vacancy table at all — IOCL publishes that separately as an annexure. We’ve pulled the numbers below directly from that official annexure so you’re not relying on a secondary source.
Grade A — 411 Vacancies (Discipline-wise)
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 25 | 6 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 62 |
| Chemical | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Electrical | 32 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 75 |
| Electronics & Communication | 13 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 32 |
| Mechanical | 49 | 12 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 118 |
| Instrumentation | 17 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 35 |
| Computer Science & IT | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| Law | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Marketing | 17 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 41 |
| Grade A Total | 411 |
Grade A0 — 9 Vacancies
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control (Chemistry) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Grade E0 — 50 Vacancies
| Discipline | UR | EWS | OBC(NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Mechanical | 12 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| Safety | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 |
PwBD candidates: reservation is horizontal, spread across Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Locomotor Disability, and Others/Multiple Disabilities within the totals above — for example, Mechanical (Grade A) alone carries 15 PwBD-reserved slots. One exception: Diploma Engineer – Safety (Grade E0) has zero PwBD reservation, since IOCL classifies it as a hazardous-industry role.
A quick note on the “state/AP/Telangana” angle readers often look for on this site: IOCL doesn’t run a state-wise vacancy quota for this drive — postings are pan-India and reservation is by category, not by state. Where Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do come in is exam-centre choice, which we cover in the how-to-apply section below.
IOCL has also flagged that these numbers can move: the vacancy annexure explicitly states the totals may increase or decrease at the Corporation’s discretion depending on organisational requirement. Treat 470 as the current, official figure — not a guaranteed final one.
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Eligibility (Post-wise)
1. Graduate Engineer (Grade A)
A full-time B.Tech/BE (or equivalent, AICTE/UGC-recognised) in Chemical, Civil, Computer Science & IT, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering. General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates need 65% marks; SC/ST/PwBD need 55%. The official notification lists 20+ acceptable discipline-name variants (e.g. “Electronics and Telecommunication,” “Computer Science and Engineering (AI)”) — if your degree’s exact title isn’t obviously one of the seven core streams, cross-check the full list in the official PDF before you assume you’re ineligible.
2. Officer (Marketing) — Grade A
A full-time 2-year MBA or PGDBA (AIU-equivalent to MBA) with a Marketing Management specialization clearly stated on your final degree certificate. 60% minimum for General/EWS/OBC(NCL), 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
3. Law Officer (Grade A)
A graduate degree in any discipline plus LLB, or a 5-year integrated LLB from a Bar Council of India–recognized institution. 60%/55% marks as above, plus a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (as on 30 June 2026) in litigation, arbitration/ADR, or drafting and vetting legal or contractual documents — gained at a law firm, in independent practice, or in an organization’s legal function. Internships and part-time work don’t count.
4. Assistant Quality Control Officer (Grade A0)
A Master’s degree in Chemistry (Inorganic/Organic/Analytical/Physical/Applied/Industrial). 60%/55% marks, plus a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in testing, R&D, or quality control at a petroleum, petrochemical, polymer, or fertiliser lab, and/or an NABL-accredited lab under the Chemical/Lubricants-Petroleum scope specifically. Other Chemistry-adjacent degrees — Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Toxicology, Food Technology — are explicitly not counted.
5. Diploma Engineer (Grade E0)
A 3-year full-time diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Safety-related engineering. 65% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL), 55% for SC/ST. For the Safety stream, you’ll also need a separate 1-year (minimum) Diploma in Industrial Safety. Important: if you already hold a BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, CS, CMA, MCA, or PhD, you are not eligible for this post regardless of your diploma — don’t apply expecting your diploma alone to count.
Common to all posts: distance/correspondence/part-time qualifications don’t count, CGPA must be converted to percentage using your own institute’s official formula, and combined/interdisciplinary degrees (like Mechatronics or Robotics) aren’t accepted for the engineering posts.
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Post (Grade) | Max 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 is reckoned as on 1 July 2026. Relaxation: 3 years for OBC(NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and an additional 10 years for PwBD candidates on top of whatever category they already fall under (so a PwBD candidate in the SC/ST category gets 5 + 10 = 15 years off the General limit, not a flat 10). Only a Board-issued Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate is accepted as proof of date of birth — nothing else.
IOCL Executive Pay Scale, Perks & Service Bond
| Grade | Applicable Posts | Initial Basic | Pay Scale | Approx. CTC/Annum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ~₹18.4 Lakhs |
| A0 | Assistant Quality Control Officer | ₹40,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | ~₹14.8 Lakhs |
| E0 | Diploma Engineer | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ~₹11.1 Lakhs |
On top of basic pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance, HRA or subsidised housing, medical cover, gratuity, contributory provident fund, group personal accident insurance, LTC/LFA, a superannuation benefit fund, conveyance advance, and Performance Related Pay.
Service bond: selected candidates commit to a minimum 3-year service period.
| Grade | General Category | EWS/OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PwBD |
|---|---|---|
| Grade A | ₹3,00,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Grade A0 / E0 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹35,000 |
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection runs through three stages: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Group Discussion (GD) & Group Task (GT) → Personal Interview (PI). This is the process specifically for these five Executive posts — IOCL’s separate Non-Executive/Junior Engineer recruitment uses a different pipeline (Skill Test → Document Verification → Medical Exam), so don’t cross-reference selection details from that track onto this one.
CBT Pattern
| Section | Subject | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A – General Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude (20) + Logical Reasoning (15) + Verbal Ability (15) | 50 | 60 min (80 min with compensatory time for eligible PwBD candidates) |
| B – Domain Knowledge | Post-specific technical/domain questions | 50 | 90 min (120 min with compensatory time) |
| Total | 100 | 150 minutes |
Each correct answer earns 1 mark; 0.25 is deducted per wrong answer. Section order is fixed — A first, then B. The CBT runs at 83 centres nationwide, including Hyderabad, Karimnagar, and Warangal in Telangana, and Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada-adjacent Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, and Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh.
Qualifying Marks in CBT
| Category | Each Section (A & B) | Overall Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC(NCL) | 40% | 45% |
| SC/ST | 35% | 40% |
| PwBD | 25% | 30% |
Final Composite Score
| Component | Weightage | Minimum Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 85% | As per table above |
| Group Discussion (GD) & Group Task (GT) | 5% | 40% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 10% | 40% |
Just clearing the CBT doesn’t guarantee a GD/GT/PI call — shortlisting is by CBT rank within each domain, and the final merit list needs a minimum composite score too: 45% for General/EWS/OBC(NCL), 40% for SC/ST, and 30% for PwBD.
How to Apply for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official website www.iocl.com and click “Apply Online.”
- Select “Click here for New Registration” and enter your name, contact details, and email to generate a Provisional Registration Number and password.
- Log back in and fill out the form, using “Save and Next” to preserve progress at each stage.
- Upload your scanned photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, taken April 2026 or later, 20–50 KB), signature in black ink (10–20 KB), and left thumb impression (20–50 KB) — all to IOCL’s exact specifications.
- Capture a live photo through your webcam or phone when the portal prompts you.
- Fill in your educational, category, and personal details carefully.
- Preview the entire form — once you click “Complete Registration,” no further edits are allowed.
- Move to the Payment tab and pay the fee online (cards, net banking, UPI, or wallets all work).
- Submit, then download and save both the completed form and the payment e-receipt.
A few things worth flagging before you start: only one application per post is allowed (submit twice and only your latest entry counts, the rest are discarded); your choice of exam centre is final once picked, with three ranked preferences allowed at registration; and if you’re weighing Telangana or AP centres specifically, our Telangana govt job updates page tracks other regional notifications alongside this one.
Documents Required
- Qualifying degree/diploma certificates and mark sheets
- CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate, where applicable
- Work experience proof (Law Officer and Assistant QC Officer only), on the issuing organisation’s letterhead
- Bar Council of India registration certificate (Law Officer candidates in independent practice)
- Matriculation/Higher Secondary certificate as date-of-birth proof
- Category certificate (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST), latest prescribed format
- PwBD certificate and UDID card, where applicable
- Valid photo ID (PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Aadhaar)
- No Objection Certificate from your current employer, if you’re already with a Government body, PSU, or autonomous organisation
Official Links — IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Detailed Notification (PDF) | Download here |
| Official Vacancy Annexure (PDF) | Download here |
| Apply Online | Apply now |
| IOCL Official Website | iocl.com |
Only trust these three domains for this recruitment — IOCL’s own advertisement warns that its vacancies are notified solely through leading newspapers, Employment News/Rozgar Samachar, and iocl.com itself, nowhere else.
Human Tips for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026
A few honest, practical pointers beyond what’s in the notification:
- Match your degree title carefully. IOCL accepts dozens of discipline-name variants per stream, but if your transcript uses an unusual name, don’t guess — check the exact list in the official PDF before you assume you qualify (or don’t).
- Get your CGPA conversion certificate now, not after you’re shortlisted. If your institute doesn’t have a standard conversion formula, you’ll need a letter saying so — that takes time to obtain from a college office.
- Don’t guess blindly in Section B. With a 0.25 negative mark per wrong answer and 50 domain-specific questions, random guessing on unfamiliar technical questions can cost you more than it gains.
- If you hold a BE/B.Tech, MBA, or a professional qualification like CA/CS/CMA, skip the Diploma Engineer post — you’re explicitly ineligible for it regardless of your diploma, and a rejected application wastes your one shot at that post.
- Law Officer and AQCO applicants: internships, teaching stints, and short-term training don’t count toward the 2-year experience requirement — only paid, post-qualification professional work does.
- If you’re weighing other live PSU or engineering-stream drives right now, our ISRO Recruitment 2026 and RRB JE Recruitment 2026 coverage might also be worth a look.
For more current openings across sectors, browse thejobhunters.in’s Govt Jobs section.
IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026 — FAQs
Q1. What is IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026? It’s Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s hiring drive for 470 Executive-grade posts — Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), Law Officer, Assistant Quality Control Officer, and Diploma Engineer — filled through a Computer Based Test followed by Group Discussion/Group Task and a Personal Interview.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026? 470 in total: 411 in Grade A, 9 in Grade A0, and 50 in Grade E0, spread across nine engineering, law, marketing, and quality-control disciplines.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026? 3 September 2026, until 5:00 PM, at iocl.com.
Q4. Is a GATE score required for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026? No. Selection runs entirely through IOCL’s own Computer Based Test — GATE isn’t part of this process.
Q5. What is the age limit for IOCL Executive posts? 26 years for Graduate Engineer and Diploma Engineer, 28 for Officer (Marketing), and 30 for Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer, all as on 1 July 2026, with standard OBC/SC/ST/PwBD relaxation on top.
Q6. Is work experience required for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026? Only for two posts — Law Officer and Assistant Quality Control Officer each require a minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience. Graduate Engineer, Officer (Marketing), and Diploma Engineer have no experience requirement.
Q7. What is the application fee for IOCL Executive Recruitment 2026? ₹1,000 + GST for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates don’t pay any fee.
Q8. What is the salary for IOCL Graduate Engineer and other Executive posts? Basic pay starts at ₹50,000/month for Grade A (Graduate Engineer, Officer-Marketing, Law Officer), ₹40,000 for Grade A0, and ₹30,000 for Grade E0 — working out to an approximate annual CTC of ₹11.1–18.4 lakhs depending on grade, before allowances.
Disclaimer
This article is published by TheJobHunters.in for informational purposes only, based on the official IOCL notification dated 14 August 2026 and its accompanying vacancy annexure. TheJobHunters.in is an independent job-information portal and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing Indian Oil Corporation Limited. Recruitment terms — dates, vacancies, and eligibility — are subject to change at IOCL’s discretion. Always cross-check details on iocl.com before applying or making any decisions based on this post.
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