# IOCL sets 24 September 2026 for CBT exam of 470 executives 2026-09-29T18:21:59+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has scheduled the Computer-Based Test for its 2026 executive recruitment on 24 September 2026. The examination will fill 470 vacancies across Grade A, Grade A0, and Grade E0 cadres, including posts for Graduate Engineers, Diploma Engineers, Marketing Officers, Law Officers, and Assistant Quality Control Officers. The online application window ran from 14 August to 3 September. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website iocl.com starting 15 September. The largest number of vacancies are in Grade A, with 411 posts. Discipline-wise, Mechanical Engineering has the most openings at 118, followed by Electrical Engineering with 75. The eligibility criteria require specific educational qualifications, with a minimum of 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in the relevant degree for most engineering posts. Marketing Officer and Law Officer roles have additional postgraduate or experience requirements. The selection process comprises the CBT, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The 470 posts on offer are spread across three grades, with 411 in Grade A alone. Grade A, typically the entry-level executive cadre, often sees the highest competition. The Computer-Based Test is a single stage in a multi-step selection process that also includes a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Candidates will need to clear the CBT to progress to the next rounds. The short application window, from 14 August to 3 September, limits the pool to those who completed submissions by the deadline. The hall ticket release on 15 September leaves nine days for candidates to download it before the exam. ## Coverage - adda247.com Tags: CBT Exam, Indian Oil Corporation, IOCL Recruitment 2026 Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iocl-sets-24-september-2026-for-cbt-exam-of-470-executives/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iocl-sets-24-september-2026-for-cbt-exam-of-470-executives/#story-in-brief