IndianOil Recruitment 2026: Executive Posts Open Through CBT

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) has announced recruitment for executive-level positions through a Computer Based Test (CBT) under Advertisement No. IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2026/01, dated 14 August 2026. The recruitment covers graduate engineers, marketing officers, law officers, assistant quality control officers and diploma engineers across multiple disciplines.

Eligible Indian nationals can apply online through IndianOil’s official careers portal until 3 September 2026, 5:00 PM. The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 24 September 2026.

Posts and remuneration

The notification provides opportunities across technical, legal, marketing and quality-control functions. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India, including IndianOil plants, units, offices, divisions, subsidiaries, group companies, joint ventures and, where required, overseas offices.

In addition to basic pay, successful candidates will receive dearness allowance and benefits under IndianOil rules, including HRA or subsidised accommodation where applicable, medical facilities, provident fund, gratuity, insurance, leave encashment, LTC/LFA and performance-related pay. Actual remuneration may vary by location, corporate performance and individual appraisal.

Eligibility criteria

Graduate Engineers

IndianOil is recruiting Graduate Engineers in Grade A for the following domains:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Applicants need a full-time regular BE, BTech or equivalent degree in the prescribed discipline from an AICTE/UGC-recognised institution. General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates must have at least 65% marks, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates require at least 55% marks. The maximum age for General/EWS applicants is 26 years as on 1 July 2026.

The notification specifies a detailed list of eligible degree titles for every discipline. Candidates with combined, integrated or interdisciplinary qualifications such as Mechatronics or Robotics are not eligible for Graduate Engineer posts unless their qualifying degree matches a listed discipline.

Officer (Marketing)

Applicants for Officer (Marketing) in Grade A must have a two-year full-time regular MBA or a PGDBA recognised as equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities, with a specialisation in Marketing Management. The required marks are 60% for General/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. The maximum age is 28 years for General/EWS applicants.

IndianOil has clarified that the Marketing specialisation must appear on the final degree certificate or be supported by certification from the relevant authority. The majority of elective subjects should also correspond to the Marketing specialisation.

Law Officer

Law Officer applicants must have either:

• A graduate degree in any discipline plus a three-year LLB; or
• A five-year integrated LLB degree.

The LLB qualification must be recognised by the Bar Council of India. Candidates in the General/EWS/OBC (NCL) category require at least 60% marks in the prescribed qualification(s); SC/ST/PwBD applicants require 55%. The upper age limit for General/EWS candidates is 30 years.

Applicants must also possess at least two years of cumulative post-qualification professional experience as on 30 June 2026. Eligible experience includes advocacy before courts or tribunals, work with law firms, legal functions in private or public-sector organisations, and legal roles in Central or State Government bodies. Relevant experience includes litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, contractual drafting and vetting, legal opinions, regulatory work, and matters involving mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures.

Assistant Quality Control Officer

For the Assistant Quality Control Officer post in Grade A0, candidates need a full-time master’s degree in Chemistry or specified branches such as Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical, Applied or Industrial Chemistry. General/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates require a minimum of 60% marks, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates need 55% marks. The upper age limit is 30 years for General/EWS applicants.

Candidates also need at least two years’ cumulative post-qualification experience in testing, R&D or quality control in petroleum, petrochemical, polymer or fertiliser laboratories; or in an NABL-accredited laboratory in the Chemical testing discipline with an appropriate scope covering lubricants, petroleum and petroleum products. Academic teaching and research experience are not treated as relevant for this requirement.

Diploma Engineers

Diploma Engineer posts in Grade E0 are available in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Safety

Candidates applying for Electrical or Mechanical posts need a three-year full-time regular engineering diploma in the notified discipline, with at least 65% marks for General/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

For the Safety discipline, applicants need a three-year engineering diploma in one of the listed disciplines as well as a Diploma in Industrial Safety of at least one year from a duly recognised university, institute, department or board. PwBD candidates are not eligible for the Safety post because of the safety-critical nature of its operational responsibilities.

The maximum age for General/EWS applicants for Diploma Engineer posts is 26 years. Candidates with higher professional qualifications—including BE, BTech, MBA, CA, CS, CMA, MCA or PhD—are not eligible for these diploma-level posts.

Age relaxation and reservation

The stated upper-age limits apply to General/EWS candidates as on 1 July 2026. OBC (NCL) candidates receive a five-year age relaxation, while SC/ST candidates receive a five-year relaxation beyond the General/EWS limit as prescribed in the notification’s category-wise birth-date table. PwBD candidates receive relaxation under applicable Government of India rules.

Reservations for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and PwBD candidates will be implemented according to Government of India directives. Candidates seeking these benefits must possess valid certificates in the prescribed Central Government/CPSE format. OBC (NCL) certificates must have been issued on or after 1 April 2026; EWS certificates must also have been issued on or after that date and be valid for financial year 2026–27.

Selection process

The selection process has three stages:

1. Computer Based Test
2. Group Discussion and Group Task
3. Personal Interview

The CBT will contain 100 objective multiple-choice questions. It has two sections: General Aptitude, carrying 50 questions, and Domain Knowledge, carrying 50 questions. The General Aptitude portion includes Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and English Verbal Ability. Candidates receive 60 minutes for General Aptitude and 90 minutes for Domain Knowledge. Each correct answer earns one mark, and 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

For the CBT, General/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates must score at least 40% in each section and 45% overall. SC/ST candidates require 35% in each section and 40% overall, while PwBD candidates need 25% in each section and 30% overall. Clearing these minimum thresholds does not automatically guarantee shortlisting for the next stage, as shortlisting will depend on merit and the number of available positions.

The final merit list will be prepared using the following weightage:

Candidates must also secure at least 40% in both GD/GT and the interview. The minimum composite score is 45% for General/EWS/OBC (NCL), 40% for SC/ST and 30% for PwBD candidates.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted only online through the “Latest Job Opening” section of IndianOil’s website. IndianOil will not accept hard-copy or manual applications. Candidates should register with a valid personal email address and mobile number, both of which should remain active until the recruitment process is completed, or for at least one year from the application date.

Before applying, candidates should keep the following ready:

• A recent colour passport-style photograph taken in April 2026 or later
• Signature in black ink
• Left thumb impression in black or blue ink
• Educational and experience details
• Category-certificate details, where applicable
• Payment details, if an application fee is payable

The online portal will also require a live photograph captured through a webcam or mobile device. Once the application is finally submitted, candidates cannot change the information entered, including their category, email address or mobile number.

Application fee

SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee. All other applicants must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹1,000 plus applicable GST, along with any payment-gateway or bank transaction charges. Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, mobile wallets or UPI.

Candidates should preserve the system-generated application PDF and e-receipt for future reference. These documents do not need to be mailed to IndianOil.

Important dates

All dates are tentative, and candidates should monitor IndianOil’s official website for modifications, corrigenda or further instructions.

Service bond and document verification

Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve IndianOil for at least three years from the date of joining. For Grade A positions, the bond amount is ₹3 lakh for General category candidates and ₹50,000 for EWS, OBC (NCL), SC, ST and PwBD candidates. For Grade A0 and E0 positions, the respective amounts are ₹2 lakh and ₹35,000.

Shortlisted candidates must present original documents during verification before GD, GT and interview. Government departments, PSUs and autonomous-body employees must submit a No Objection Certificate from their current employer. Final appointment is subject to verification of credentials and meeting IndianOil’s pre-employment medical fitness standards.

Official Link: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/iocljun26