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| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude (15 marks, common)General Aptitude (15 marks, common) | Verbal aptitude — basic English grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension; Quantitative aptitude — data interpretation, numerical computation, mensuration, ratios; Analytical aptitude — logic, deduction, analogy; Spatial aptitude.Verbal aptitude — basic English grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension; Quantitative aptitude — data interpretation, numerical computation, mensuration, ratios; Analytical aptitude — logic, deduction, analogy; Spatial aptitude. |
| Engineering Mathematics (common to most papers)Engineering Mathematics (common to most papers) | Linear algebra; Calculus; Differential equations; Complex variables; Probability & statistics; Numerical methods; Transform theory.Linear algebra; Calculus; Differential equations; Complex variables; Probability & statistics; Numerical methods; Transform theory. |
| Application Start Date | 28th August 202628th August 2026 |
| Application End Date | 7th October 20267th October 2026 |
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Candidates preparing for the IOCL Engineer Recruitment 2026 can now access the official syllabus, which is structured according to GATE standards. The syllabus is divided into sections and topics, reflecting the order and depth found in the official notification from Indian Oil Corporation Limited. This breakdown helps applicants focus their revision on the most relevant subjects and understand the weightage of each topic as it appears in the exam. It is crucial to consult this syllabus for targeted preparation, as it aligns closely with the question paper format. Candidates should also check the IOCL website for any updates or changes to the syllabus before finalising their study plan, since adjustments may occur between recruitment cycles.
| Branch-specific BTech-level syllabus. For CS — Digital Logic, Computer Organisation, Programming & Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Databases, Computer Networks. For ME — Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering. Other branches mirror their BTech curricula.Branch-specific BTech-level syllabus. For CS — Digital Logic, Computer Organisation, Programming & Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Databases, Computer Networks. For ME — Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering. Other branches mirror their BTech curricula. |
| Industry / PSU Awareness (interview & group discussion stage)Industry / PSU Awareness (interview & group discussion stage) | Indian energy / heavy industry / oil & gas / steel / power sector overview; About the recruiting PSU — vision, products, business segments, financial performance, recent CSR activities; National policies relevant to the sector; Behavioural / situational questions.Indian energy / heavy industry / oil & gas / steel / power sector overview; About the recruiting PSU — vision, products, business segments, financial performance, recent CSR activities; National policies relevant to the sector; Behavioural / situational questions. |
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