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    IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Application Form, Dates, Notification, Eligibility Criteria

    IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Application Form, Dates, Notification, Eligibility Criteria

    RanjeetaUpdated on 04 Oct 2025, 03:13 PM IST

    IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2026: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited will announce the IOCL recruitment through GATE registration dates on the official website, iocl.com. Eligible candidates will be able to apply for the IOCL GATE 2026 recruitment online. Candidates who qualify the GATE exam will be able to eligible to apply for the IOCL recruitment in eight disciplines, including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering and others. Candidates will be able to check their GATE 2026 result on March 19, 2026, on the official website lgate2026.iitg.ac.in. Find details on important dates of GATE 2026 IOCL Recruitment registration, eligibility criteria, selection criteria, etc, in the article below.

    IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Application Form, Dates, Notification, Eligibility Criteria
    IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    IOCL recruitment 2026 is for the following Posts: Graduate Engineers for recruitment as Engineers/Officers.

    IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2026 Date

    Candidates can check the important dates for IOCL recruitment 2026 through GATE from the table below.

    Events

    Dates

    GATE 2026 application form starts

    August 28, 2025

    Last date to submit GATE application form 2026

    October 6, 2025 (without late fees)

    October 9, 2025 (with late fees)

    GATE 2026 Entrance Exam

    February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026

    GATE 2026 resultMarch 19, 2026

    IOCL Recruitment 2026 through GATE Start date

    To be notified

    Last date to fill/submit application form for IOCL Recruitment

    To be notified

    Interview process

    To be notified

    GATE 2026 IOCL Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria

    The authorities will release the eligibility criteria for IOCL recruitment through GATE 2026. Only those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned below can apply for the IOCL recruitment.

    Eligibility Parameter for IOCL

    Specifications

    Nationality

    Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

    Eligible Disciplines (GATE 2026)

    a. Candidates must have qualified in the GATE 2026 examination from one of the following disciplines:

    • Chemical Engineering (GATE 2026 code: CH)

    • Civil Engineering (GATE 2026 code: CE)

    • Computer Science & Information Technology (GATE 2026 code: CS)

    • Electrical Engineering (GATE 2026 code: EE)

    • Electronics & Communication Engineering (GATE 2026 code: EC) Instrumentation Engineering (GATE 2026 code: IN)

    • Mechanical Engineering (GATE 2026 code: ME)

    • Metallurgical Engineering (GATE 2026 code: MT)

    b. A candidate can apply in IOCL only from one of the aforesaid disciplines. To apply, the candidate must have qualified GATE 2026 examination from any one of the above disciplines and also done BE/B.Tech from the same discipline.

    c. Qualifying in GATE 2026 from disciplines other than the disciplines mentioned above shall not be accepted towards eligibility for the advertised post.

    d. GATE marks of previous years (GATE 2023 or before) shall also not be accepted.

    Upper Age Limit (As on June 30, 2026)

    • Candidates applying from General/EWS category should not be more than 26 years.

    • Relaxation to candidates applying from other categories shall apply as per Government of India guidelines.

    Qualifying Degree

    • B.Tech./BE /Equivalent in the eight disciplines mentioned obtained as Full-time Regular course from Institutions/ Colleges/ Universities/ Deemed Universities duly recognized by AICTE/UGC

    • Candidates pursuing/completed their graduation (BE/B.Tech) in combined/ integrated disciplines/ inter-disciplinary subjects like Mechatronics/ Robotics etc. will not be eligible.

    • Candidates who are currently pursuing ME/M.Tech as part of Integrated Course or Dual Degree course of BE/B.Tech program are also eligible to apply provided they have appeared in GATE – 2026 examination in the eligible discipline.

    • Such candidates must have both BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech degrees by September 30, 2026, if selected in Indian Oil.

    Minimum Marks in Qualifying Degree


    • Candidates belonging to General & OBC-NCL categories must have secured a minimum of 65% aggregate marks

    • Candidates of SC/ST/PWD categories are required to have obtained at least 55% aggregate marks

    Physical Fitness

    Final selection and joining of candidates is subject to meeting the physical fitness criteria as described in the PEME guidelines.


    IOCL Eligibility Criteria 2026 for Engineers/Officers

    Post Advertised

    Disciplines Allowed

    GATE Paper Code

    Disciplines Not Allowed/Considered

    Chemical Engineering

    Petrochemicals / Polymer / Plastic Engineering

    CH

    Petroleum Engineering and Technology / Rubber/ Oil/ Paint Technology / Surfactant Technology / Ceramics Engineering etc.

    Civil Engineering

    Civil Engineering

    CE

    Construction /Environmental/Transportation Engineering etc.

    Computer Science and Information Technology

    Information Technology Engineering

    CS

    Information & Communications Technology, Master of Computer Application / Electrical Engineering & Computer Science etc.

    Electrical Engineering

    Electrical & Electronics Engineering

    EE

    Electrical & Communication/ Power Engineering / Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering etc.

    Electronics & Communication Engineering

    Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

    EC

    Avionics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering etc.

    Mechanical Engineering

    Mechanical Engineering

    ME

    Automation/ Automobile/ Industrial/ Manufacturing/ Power/ Production Engineering/ Mining Engineering & Technology / Mining & Machinery/ Marine Engineering/ Robotics/ Welding / Process Metallurgy / Mechanical and Automation Engineering / Energy Science & Technology / Metallurgy & Material Science / Industrial and Production Engineering etc.

    Instrumentation Engineering

    Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering

    IN


    Electronics & Communication Engineering/Telecommunication Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Power System etc.

    Metallurgical Engineering

    Mineral / Material Sciences

    MT

    -

    IOCL Recruitment 2026: Relaxation

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    IOCL Recruitment 2026 Application Form

    The application form for IOCL recruitment through GATE will be available on the official website- iocl.com. The detailed step-by-step procedure of how to fill out the application form of IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2026 is given below.

    Stage 1: Registration- Enter the following details to register,

    • Discipline applying for

    • GATE 2026 Registration Number

    • Date of Birth

    Stage 2: Fill Application Form of IOCL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    • At this stage, enter personal, academic, and address details.

    • Candidates must download their GATE 2026 admit card and must use the registration number mentioned therein to log in.

    • Care should be taken to enter the correct GATE 2026 registration number and the exact name as used during the registration.

    • Enter the other required information as asked.

    • Finally, click on the Submit button for application submission. After the application submission, a unique IOCL application ID/number is generated along with the submitted application form. Candidates must note this IOCL application number/ID and keep it safe.

    • Further, candidates must download the IOCL Recruitment application form through GATE 2026 and take a printout of the same for future reference. Candidates must affix a passport photograph (identical to one used in GATE 2026) on the printed application form put the signature at the designated place and keep it ready for verification purposes if selected and called for GD/GT and Interview.

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    Selection and Shortlisting Process

    • Selection process shall consist of following components: a. Marks in GATE 2026 examination b. Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT) c. Personal Interview (PI).

    • Shortlisting of eligible candidates for further selection process shall comprise of GD, GT and PI and shortlisting shall be carried out category wise in descending order of their marks obtained in GATE 2026 examination for respective discipline. Merely qualifying in GATE 2026 examination does not guarantee short-listing for GD, GT and Personal Interview (PI)

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    GATE Cutoff For IOCL Cutoff 2021-2022

    GATE Paper

    Job Name

    Caste Name

    cutoff

    Chemical Engineering

    Engineer (Chemical)

    General

    65

    OBC

    64.67

    SC

    56

    ST

    50.33

    EWS

    64.67

    Civil Engineering

    Engineer (civil)

    General

    77.78

    OBC

    76.41

    SC

    66.33

    ST

    67.31

    EWS

    77.09

    Electrical Engineering

    Engineer (Electrical)

    General

    68.67

    OBC

    68.33

    SC

    59.33

    ST

    59.67

    EWS

    68

    Mechanical Engineering

    Engineer (Mechanical)

    General

    73.04

    OBC

    72.71

    SC

    61.4

    ST

    59.31

    EWS

    72.92

    Chemical Engineering

    Graduate Apprentice Engineers (Chemical)

    General

    65

    OBC

    64.67

    SC

    56

    ST

    50.33

    EWS

    64.67

    Civil Engineering

    Graduate Apprentice Engineers (Civil)

    General

    77.78

    OBC

    76.41

    SC

    66.33

    EWS

    77.09

    Electrical Engineering

    Graduate Apprentice Engineers (electrical)

    General

    68.67

    OBC

    68.33

    SC

    59.33

    EWS

    68

    Mechanical Engineering

    Graduate Apprentice Engineers (Mechanical)

    General

    73.04

    OBC

    72.71

    SC

    61.4

    ST

    59.31

    EWS

    72.92

    Service Bond:

    Category

    Officers/Engineers

    Gen

    Rs 3 lakhs

    OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/Pwd

    Rs 50,000/-

    Pay Scale:

    Engineers/Post-Graduate Engineers

    Starting basic pay of
    Rs. 50,000/- to 1, 60,000 per month

    Total- Rs. 17.32 Lakhs per annum

    IOCL Helpdesk

    • Helpline no:-9929595937

    • Email ID: helpdesk@ioclapply.com or recruit2026@indianoil.in

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How can I apply for IOCL recruitment through GATE 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can apply for IOCL recruitment through GATE 2026 application form on the official websiste.

    Q: Will IOCL recruit through gate 2026?
    A:

    Yes, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will recruit engineers for various disciplines through the GATE 2026 examination, followed by a group discussion and personal interview.

    Q: Will PSU recruit through gate 2026?
    A:

    Yes, GATE 2026 scores will be used as the basis for recruitment in various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

    Q: Who is eligible for IOCL 2026?
    A:

    Candidates must have a valid GATE score in the relevant engineering discipline, possess a minimum educational qualification of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology, and meet the age criteria specified by IOCL.

    Q: What is the salary or pay scale of Engineers/Officers selected through IOCL recruitment through GATE?
    A:

    The Starting basic pay for the candidates is Rs. 50,000/-per month. The total CTC is Rs 17.32 lakh.

    Q: Which disciplines are eligible for IOCL Recruitment through GATE?
    A:

    The eligible disciplines for IOCL recruitment through GATE 2024 are:- Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering 

    Q: How can I get a job in IOCL through GATE?
    A:

    IOCL conducts recruitment of the engineers on the basis of GATE scores of the candidates. You will have to apply for this recruitment to be considered.

    Q: What is the selection process of IOCL through GATE?
    A:

    GATE qualified candidates are shortlisted for GD and PI. After completion of GD and PI, a final discipline-wise merit list is prepared to select the candidates. It must be noted that the candidates are required to secure minimum 40% marks in GD/GT and PI.

    Q: What is the IOCL recruitment process through GATE?
    A:

    IOCL recruits engineering graduates for various positions through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score. Candidates with a valid GATE score in the relevant discipline are eligible to apply for IOCL recruitment.

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