{"id":35565,"date":"2026-09-18T12:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T06:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=35565"},"modified":"2026-09-18T12:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:09:30","slug":"iocl-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/iocl-syllabus-exam-pattern-eligibility-criteria","title":{"rendered":"IOCL Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics, Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Vacancies"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) released its detailed advertisement on 14 August 2926 for Executive Recruitment via Computer Based Test (CBT). Understanding the IOCL Syllabus is the first step toward selection. This blog covers the exam pattern, eligibility, salary and dates per the official notification, with focus on engineering posts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IOCL Recruitment 2026: Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited<\/a><\/strong> is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise. Check out the IOCL latest job notifications given below:\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Post<\/strong><\/td>\nGrade<\/strong><\/td>\nQualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Engineer<\/td>\nA<\/td>\nBTech\/BE (Chemical, Civil, CS\/IT, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Officer (Marketing)<\/td>\nA<\/td>\nMBA\/PGDBA in Marketing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Law Officer<\/td>\nA<\/td>\nGraduation + LLB\/5-year integrated LLB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assistant Quality Control Officer<\/td>\nA0<\/td>\nMSc Chemistry (with specialisations)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diploma Engineer<\/td>\nE0<\/td>\n3-year Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Safety Engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note<\/b>: <\/span>The vacancy numbers are not specified as of yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

IOCL Syllabus 2026 for Engineers<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The IOCL Syllabus 2026 Subject-Wise topics are divided into two sections: General Aptitude and Domain Knowledge.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Section<\/strong><\/td>\nSubject<\/strong><\/td>\nNumber of Questions<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A<\/td>\nQuantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A<\/td>\nLogical Reasoning<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A<\/td>\nVerbal Ability (English)<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B<\/td>\nDomain Knowledge (as per discipline)<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For Graduate Engineers, the Domain Knowledge paper is discipline-specific and largely GATE-pattern. Core topics generally tested for each branch:\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Discipline<\/strong><\/td>\nCore Topics<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Civil<\/td>\nStructural Analysis, RCC & Steel Design, Geotechnical, Surveying, Fluid Mechanics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mechanical<\/td>\nThermodynamics, Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Manufacturing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical<\/td>\nElectrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Circuit Theory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electronics & Communication<\/td>\nAnalog & Digital Electronics, Communication Systems, Circuit Theory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Instrumentation<\/td>\nSensors & Transducers, Process Control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Science\/IT<\/td>\nData Structures, DBMS, OS, Networks, Programming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chemical<\/td>\nReaction Engineering, Mass & Heat Transfer, Petroleum Refining<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

IOCL Exam Pattern 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The IOCL Exam Pattern consists of 100 Objective MCQs, 1 mark each with 0.25 marks deducted per incorrect answer.\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n
Section<\/strong><\/td>\nTopics<\/strong><\/td>\nDuration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A<\/td>\nGeneral Aptitude (Quant, Reasoning, English)<\/td>\n60 minutes (80 mins with compensatory time for eligible PwBD candidates)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B<\/td>\nDomain Knowledge<\/td>\n90 minutes (120 min with compensatory time)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Section A is followed by Section B in fixed order. Candidates must clear the sectional and overall cut-off to qualify.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IOCL Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The IOCL Eligibility criteria cover IOCL qualification, age and work experience. Check out the IOCL eligibility criteria 2026 given below:\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Post<\/strong><\/td>\nMin % <\/strong>\n(Gen\/EWS\/OBC-NCL)<\/strong><\/td>\nMin %<\/strong>\n(SC\/ST\/PwBD)<\/strong><\/td>\nMax Age <\/strong>\n(Gen\/EWS)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Engineer<\/td>\n65%<\/td>\n55%<\/td>\n26 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Officer (Marketing)<\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n55%<\/td>\n28 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Law Officer<\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n55%<\/td>\n30 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assistant QC Officer<\/td>\n60%<\/td>\n55%<\/td>\n30 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diploma Engineer<\/td>\n65%<\/td>\n55%<\/td>\n26 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

IOCL Age Limit <\/b>is calculated as on 1st July 2026, with relaxation for OBC(NCL), SC\/ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen. BTech freshers can apply for Graduate Engineer and Diploma Engineer posts, since no work experience is mandated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IOCL Selection Process 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The IOCL Selection Process has three stages:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Computer Based Test (CBT)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Personal Interview (PI)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Check out the weightages of each stages and the minimum passing marks given below:\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Component<\/strong><\/td>\nWeightages<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimum Pass Marks (%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/td>\n85%<\/td>\nAs per rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT)<\/td>\n5%<\/td>\n40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Personal Interview (PI)<\/td>\n10%<\/td>\n40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Composite Score<\/td>\nGeneral, EWS and OBC (NCL)- 45%\nSC\/ST- 40%\nPwBD- 30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    IOCL Salary Structure 2026<\/strong>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The IOCL Salary and IOCL Engineer Salary details, including approximate CTC, are as follows:\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Grade<\/strong><\/td>\nInitial Basic Pay\/Month<\/strong><\/td>\nPay Scale<\/strong><\/td>\nApproximate CTC per Annum<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    A\n(Engineer\/Marketing\/Law)<\/td>\nINR 50,000<\/td>\nINR 50,000- INR 1,60,000<\/td>\nINR 18.4 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    A0 (Assistant QC Officer)<\/td>\nINR 40,000<\/td>\nINR 40,000- INR 1,40,000<\/td>\nINR 14.8 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    E0 (Diploma Engineer)<\/td>\nINR 30,000<\/td>\nINR 30,000- INR 1,20,000<\/td>\nINR 11.1 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    This IOCL Salary Structure for engineers also includes DA, HRA, medical, gratuity, PF, LTC\/LFA and PRP.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    IOCL Application Form and Fee 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Candidates can fill the IOCL application form only through the official website. The IOCL Application Fee 2026 is given below:\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n
    Category<\/strong><\/td>\nApplication Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Gen\/EWS\/OBC\/NCL<\/td>\nINR 1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SC\/ST\/PwBD<\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Selected candidates must serve a 3-year bond (INR 3 Lakhs for General Grade A; lower for reserved categories and Grade A0\/E0).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Important Dates for IOCL Recruitment 2026<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Check out the important dates for IOCL Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/strong> given below:\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Activity<\/strong><\/td>\nDate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Start of Online Application<\/strong><\/td>\n14 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/td>\n3 September 2026 (till 5 PM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Admit Card Release Date<\/strong><\/td>\n17 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Admit Card Last Date<\/strong><\/td>\n24 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    CBT Exam Date<\/strong><\/td>\n24 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    How to Prepare for IOCL 2026 Exam with MADE EASY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Since Domain Knowledge mirrors GATE-level concepts, candidates from core disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, ECE, Instrumentation, Chemical) benefit from a structured GATE-pattern approach. Joining the Fastrack Practice Batch for IOCL 2026 Exam by MADE EASY is a helpful strategy to boost your preparation. The batch is starting from 1 September 2025 for CE, ME, EE and CE branches. The practice session offers both technical and non-technical subjects. Moreover, it covers IOCL PYQs along with recorded class access. Live doubt support is also available for students to quickly resolve doubts. Further, the session provides 3 complementary mock tests with CPQ PDFs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Check out some few tips for IOCL preparation 2026:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Go through the official syllabus and exam pattern before building a study plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Strengthen fundamentals using MADE EASY classroom\/online courses, built around the GATE\/PSU syllabus overlapping with IOCL\u2019s domain knowledge paper.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Use MADE EASY Publications books per discipline, structured subject-wise to match the technical topics.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Take sectional and full-length mocks to manage negative marking.\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n