Apply now for the offline Indian Oil Winter Internship 2025-26. The deadline for submission of applications is November 15!
About Indian Oil
Indian Oil is India’s largest commercial enterprise, accounting for nearly half of the country’s petroleum products market share. Incorporated in 1959 (as Indian Oil Company Ltd.) and renamed in 1964, it now holds ~35 % of national refining capacity and ~71 % of downstream sector pipelines capacity in India.
The Guwahati Refinery (Noonmati, Guwahati, Assam 781020) hosts a dedicated Learning & Development Centre that will be the venue for this internship.
Internship Details
- Registration period: 15 October 2025 to 15 November 2025.
- Training batches:
- Batch 1: Starting 15 December 2025
- Batch 2: Starting 1 January 2026
- Mode: Physical attendance at the Guwahati facility. Selected candidates will be notified via confirmation email.
Who Should Apply?
This is ideal for engineering or master-degree students who:
- Are keen on learning in a real-industrial setting,
- Can commit to being physically present during the training period,
- Can secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their college (format provided) and fulfil the undertaking conditions.
Application Procedure
- Visit the “How to Apply” section on the official page.
- Download the relevant documents: Application form, application-filling procedure, NOC formats (for Engineering and Master’s students separately), sample NOC, and undertaking.
- Complete the online registration (via Institute/Student portal) between 15 Oct and 15 Nov.
- Ensure your college issues the NOC (on official letter-head and signed by HOD) before submission.
- After selection, await the confirmation email with details about reporting date, travel, accommodation (if any), and rules of conduct.
Why This Internship Matters?
- Opportunity to work within a major national-level refining unit and industry leader.
- Gain exposure to real operational environment, not just classroom theory.
- Strengthen your résumé with industrial training from IOCL, a well-recognised brand in the energy sector.
- Network with professionals, understand refinery workflows, and potentially explore future career paths in downstream oil & gas.
- For students from the North-East region especially, this could be an accessible and impactful opportunity.
Key Tips for Applicants
- Don’t wait until the last minute, gather your college’s NOC and other documents early.
- Choose your batch (Dec 2025 or Jan 2026) based on your academic calendar and availability.
- Keep an eye on your registered email for updates after submission.
- Review the “Terms & Conditions” (Annexure I) carefully to understand the expectations, code of conduct, and any liability/insurance elements.
- Consider logistic aspects (travel, stay in Guwahati) in advance if selected, plan your commute and budget accordingly.
