IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 500 Seats
12-month apprenticeship training
No written test or personal interview
Apply: 6 November – 5 December 2026
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Pipelines Division, has invited applications for 500 tentative apprenticeship seats in technical and non-technical trades. Advertisement No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026), dated 6 November 2026, covers Technician Apprentices, Assistant-Human Resource, Accountant and Data Entry Operator trades across five regions.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Division | Pipelines Division |
| Advertisement | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) |
| Total seats | 500, tentative |
| Engagement | Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act |
| Trades | Technician, Assistant-Human Resource, Accountant, DEO and Domestic DEO |
| Qualification | 12th / specified diploma / graduation / B.Com, depending on trade |
| Training duration | 12 months from engagement |
| Selection | Qualifying-examination marks, document verification and medical fitness |
| Application mode | NATS/NAPS opportunity application followed by IndianOil Pipelines application |
| Permanent employment | Not guaranteed after training |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application opens | 6 November 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off: age and qualifications | 30 November 2026 |
| Last date: NATS/NAPS and IndianOil Pipelines applications | 5 December 2026 |
| Merit list, document verification and medical fitness schedule | To be notified by IOCL |
The advertisement does not specify a closing time. Complete both portal steps well before the last date and monitor the official website for updates.
Region-wise and State-wise Apprenticeship Seats
| Code | Region | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| ERPL | Eastern Region | 116 |
| WRPL | Western Region | 149 |
| NRPL | Northern Region | 110 |
| SRPL | Southern Region | 46 |
| SERPL | South Eastern Region | 79 |
| Total | 500 |
| Region | State | Training locations | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERPL | Assam | Bongaigaon, Guwahati | 13 |
| ERPL | Bihar | Barauni, Motihari, Muzaffarpur, Patna | 25 |
| ERPL | Jharkhand | Jassisdih | 3 |
| ERPL | Uttar Pradesh | Baitalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mughalsarai, Prayagraj | 30 |
| ERPL | West Bengal | Asansol, Bolpur, Budge Budge, Durgapur, Haldia, Siliguri, Kalyani, Kolkata, Madarihat, Mourigram, Rajbandh | 45 |
| WRPL | Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Dumad, Hazira, Jamnagar, Kandla, Koyali, Mundra, Radhanpur, Rajkot, Sidhpur, Songadh, Surendranagar, Vadinar, Viramgam | 83 |
| WRPL | Madhya Pradesh | Ratlam | 5 |
| WRPL | Maharashtra | Ahmednagar, Manmad, Solapur | 13 |
| WRPL | Rajasthan | Abu Road, Beawar, Chaksu, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kot, Rajola | 48 |
| NRPL | Delhi | New Delhi | 13 |
| NRPL | Haryana | Ambala, Kohand, Panipat, Rewari | 29 |
| NRPL | Himachal Pradesh | Una | 5 |
| NRPL | Punjab | Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Nabha, Sangrur | 21 |
| NRPL | Rajasthan | Bharatpur | 5 |
| NRPL | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Mathura, Meerut, Najibabad, Noida | 32 |
| NRPL | Uttarakhand | Roorkee | 5 |
| SRPL | Andhra Pradesh | Chittoor | 3 |
| SRPL | Karnataka | Bangalore | 5 |
| SRPL | Tamil Nadu | Asanur, Chengelpet, Chennai, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Sankari, Trichy | 38 |
| SERPL | Andhra Pradesh | Atchutapuram, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Vizag | 14 |
| SERPL | Chhattisgarh | Korba, Raipur | 8 |
| SERPL | Jharkhand | Khunti | 3 |
| SERPL | Odisha | Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Jatni, Jharsuguda, Paradip, Sambalpur | 49 |
| SERPL | Telangana | Hyderabad | 5 |
Andhra Pradesh: 17 seats in total—3 at Chittoor under SRPL and 14 across Atchutapuram, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada and Vizag under SERPL. Telangana: 5 seats at Hyderabad under SERPL.
State figures are region-specific: states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand occur in more than one region. The notice does not provide a numerical trade-wise or category-wise split; do not assume that every trade is available at every location. Check the actual portal opportunity and applicable reservation before applying.
Trade-wise Educational Qualifications
| Trade | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | Full-time 3-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering. The specified lateral-entry route after Class XII (Science)/ITI into the second diploma year is also accepted. |
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical | Full-time 3-year diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering; specified lateral entry is accepted. |
| Technician Apprentice – Telecommunication & Instrumentation | Full-time 3-year diploma in Electronics & Communication; Electronics & Telecommunication; Electronics & Radio Communication; Instrumentation & Control; Instrumentation & Process Control; or Electronics Engineering. Specified lateral entry is accepted. |
| Trade Apprentice – Assistant-Human Resource | Full-time bachelor’s degree from a government-recognised institute/university. |
| Trade Apprentice – Accountant | Full-time bachelor’s degree in Commerce from a government-recognised institute/university. |
| Data Entry Operator – Fresher | Minimum 12th pass, but below graduate level. |
| Domestic Data Entry Operator – Skill Certificate Holder | Minimum 12th pass, but below graduate level, plus the prescribed Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate for training of less than one year, issued by an awarding body recognised under NSQF or another Central Government-recognised authority. |
Minimum marks and course conditions
- The prescribed diploma/graduate qualification must be recognised and completed through a regular, full-time course.
- Diploma/graduate candidates need at least 50% aggregate marks; 45% applies to SC/ST/PwBD candidates considered against reserved seats.
- The required qualification must have been passed by 30 November 2026. Candidates awaiting results on that date are ineligible.
- Part-time, correspondence and distance-education qualifications are not eligible.
Important exclusions
- Higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent make candidates ineligible under the notification. Candidates pursuing and completing such qualifications by document verification/joining are also excluded; read the detailed clauses before applying.
- Those who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act are ineligible.
- Those with one year or more of training and/or job experience after acquiring the qualification are ineligible.
- Those who have completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on the eligibility cut-off are ineligible.
- Apply for one Trade Code only. Multiple Trade Code applications will be rejected.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Category | Age / upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / unreserved | 18–24 years |
| SC / ST against reserved positions | Up to 5 years relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) against reserved positions | Up to 3 years relaxation |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years relaxation |
| PwBD + SC / ST | Up to 15 years total relaxation |
| PwBD + OBC (NCL) | Up to 13 years total relaxation |
PwBD age relaxation applies irrespective of reservation, subject to notified trade suitability. OBC-NCL communities must be in the relevant Central List, with valid non-creamy-layer status at the cut-off. The notification requires the OBC-NCL certificate to be no more than 12 months old from 30 November 2026.
PwBD suitability
The notice specifies eligible disability categories separately for technical, Accountant, HR and DEO trades, with a minimum 40% benchmark disability. Check the full suitability list and prescribed certificate format in the PDF before selecting a trade.
Stipend, Training Duration and Benefits
| Item | Notification provision |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 months from the date of engagement |
| Monthly stipend | As prescribed under applicable Apprentices Act/Rules and Corporation guidelines; no fixed rupee amount is stated in this notification. |
| Accommodation / HRA / conveyance / medical facility | Not provided as additional benefits during apprenticeship; apprentices must make their own arrangements. |
| Employment after training | IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after completion. |
These are apprenticeship opportunities. The payment is a training stipend, and completion does not create a right to a regular job.
Application Fee
The supplied advertisement does not specify an application fee or fee-payment step. Refer to the official portals for any application instructions; no fee amount has been assumed in this guide.
Selection Process: No Written Test or Interview
- Merit list: Eligible applicants are ranked by the aggregate percentage in the essential qualification for the selected trade. All subjects across all years/semesters are considered.
- Tie-break: Older candidates rank first when percentages are equal. If date of birth is also the same, higher Matriculation marks decide the order.
- Preferences: Shortlisted candidates receive an email link to choose the document-verification place and three training-location preferences within the applied state, wherever applicable. Submitting these choices is mandatory.
- Document verification: Original documents and self-attested copies are checked.
- Medical fitness: Engagement requires fitness under IndianOil’s pre-engagement standards and satisfactory documents.
For CGPA/OGPA/letter grades, enter the equivalent aggregate percentage and obtain the institute’s supporting conversion certificate. If the institute has no conversion formula, follow the special certificate and calculation instructions in Section G of the notification.
NATS/NAPS Portals and Region Establishment IDs
| Trade group | First application portal |
|---|---|
| Mechanical / Electrical / Telecommunication & Instrumentation Technician | NATS |
| Assistant-Human Resource / Accountant | NATS |
| DEO Fresher / Domestic DEO Skill Certificate Holder | NAPS |
| Region | NATS ID | NAPS ID |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ERPL) | EWBKOC000079 | E11181900005 |
| Western (WRPL) | WGJRAC000006 | E11182400087 |
| Northern (NRPL) | NHRPPC000001 | E12180600006 |
| Southern (SRPL) | STNCHC000040 | E12183300008 |
| South Eastern (SERPL) | EORBBSC000001 | E02252100002 |
Use the establishment ID for the region of your chosen state/location. Portal enrolment alone is insufficient: you must apply against the relevant apprenticeship opportunity.
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Step 1: Apply through NATS or NAPS
- Check eligibility and select one suitable trade.
- Register/login on NATS for Technician, HR or Accountant trades; use NAPS for the two DEO trades.
- Check personal details, qualifications, category and aggregate percentage. Contact the relevant NATS/NAPS office for profile corrections.
- Search the IndianOil opportunity using the correct regional establishment ID and submit the opportunity application by 5 December 2026.
- Keep your NATS/NAPS registration/enrolment number ready for the next step.
Step 2: Complete IndianOil Pipelines registration
- Open the IndianOil Pipelines apprenticeship portal. Use the same email address and mobile number used on NATS/NAPS.
- Part I: Enter basic details, create a password and retain the system-generated registration number sent by email/SMS.
- Part II: Log in, upload photograph/signature and fill qualification, experience and other required information, including the NATS/NAPS number.
- Review all entries and submit the final application by 5 December 2026. Details cannot be changed after final submission.
- Print/save the submitted application for future reference and monitor your registered email and official website.
| File | Size / format |
|---|---|
| Colour photograph | 20–50 KB, JPG |
| Signature in black ink | 10–30 KB, JPG |
Documents Required for Verification
- Class X/Matriculation certificate or marksheet as date-of-birth proof.
- All applicable semester/year marksheets and final qualification certificates.
- CGPA/OGPA/letter-grade conversion certificate where applicable.
- Prescribed SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD certificates, as applicable.
- Domestic DEO skill certificate for that trade.
- Aadhaar card, PAN card, first page of the Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook and cancelled cheque.
- Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate.
- Passport-size photograph and self-attested copies along with originals.
Official Notification PDF and Apply Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| NATS: Technician, HR, Accountant | NATS registration portal |
| NAPS: DEO trades | NAPS portal |
| Corrigenda and recruitment updates | IndianOil Apprenticeships |
The notification PDF opens in a new tab; use the browser download option to save it. Read any subsequent corrigendum before submitting.
| Region | |
|---|---|
| ERPL | erplapprentice@indianoil.in |
| WRPL | wrplapprentice@indianoil.in |
| NRPL | nrplapprentice@indianoil.in |
| SRPL | srplapprentice@indianoil.in |
| SERPL | serplapprentice@indianoil.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many apprenticeship seats are notified?
IOCL Pipelines Division has notified 500 tentative seats across Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern and South Eastern regions.
What is the last date to apply?
The application period is 6 November to 5 December 2026. Complete the NATS/NAPS opportunity application and the IndianOil Pipelines application by the deadline.
What is the eligibility cut-off date?
Age and qualification eligibility are assessed as on 30 November 2026.
Is there a written examination or interview?
No. Selection uses essential-qualification marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Can 12th-pass candidates apply?
Yes, for the DEO trades if they are below graduate level and meet the other conditions. Domestic DEO additionally requires the prescribed skill certificate.
Can BE or B.Tech holders apply?
The notification excludes candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech and the other listed qualifications. Read the clauses on qualifications completed by verification or joining.
What stipend will apprentices receive?
The stipend is payable under applicable apprenticeship rules and Corporation guidelines. This advertisement does not state a fixed monthly amount.
Is NATS or NAPS registration alone enough?
No. First apply for the relevant opportunity on NATS/NAPS, then complete both registration parts and final submission on the IndianOil Pipelines portal.
Are seats available in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana?
Yes. Andhra Pradesh has 17 seats across SRPL and SERPL, and Telangana has 5 seats at Hyderabad under SERPL.
Will IOCL offer a permanent job after training?
The training lasts 12 months. IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after completion, and apprentices cannot claim employment as a right.
Source: IOCL Pipelines Division Advertisement PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026), dated 6 November 2026, supplied PDF and official IndianOil notification link checked on 7 November 2026. GovtJobNews9 is an independent information website. Official notifications, corrigenda and portal instructions govern the engagement.