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Indian Oil Corporation has released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification. Applications are open from 06 November 2026 to 05 December 2026. Apply only through the official website (iocl.com).
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| Name of post | IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 500 Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation |
| Advertisement no. | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) |
| Job location | All India |
| Last date to apply | 05 December 2026 |
| Pay / salary | The apprenticeship lasts 12 months from the date of engagement. The monthly stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 as amended from time to time, and the Corporation's guidelines. During the apprenticeship no other monetary or non-monetary benefit such as accommodation, HRA, conveyance or medical facility is admissible; apprentices arrange these themselves. The terms of engagement are governed by The Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules 1992 as amended. On completion, the Corporation has no obligation to offer employment, and an apprentice cannot claim employment on that ground. |
| Selection process | Selection is by a Panel cum Merit List, followed by document verification and medical fitness. There is no written test or personal interview. |
| Posted on | 06 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 06 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Date of opening of online application06 November 2026
- Cut-off date for age, qualification and eligibility30 November 2026
- Last date to apply05 December 2026
Age Limit
- Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.11.2026, which is the date for reckoning any eligibility criteria. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows.
- SC/ST (against reserved positions) : Up to 5 years
- OBC (NCL) (against reserved positions) : Up to 3 years
- PwBD (irrespective of reservation of posts) : Up to 10 years
- PwBD belonging to SC/ST : Further 5 years
- PwBD-OBC (NCL) : Further 3 years
- The age must be minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.11.2026. The upper limit is relaxed by up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
About this notice
Indian Oil Corporation has published the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice.
Candidates need Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering, Technician Apprentice (Electrical): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering and Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the disciplines of Engineering listed below the table, from a Govt. recognized Institute. Age: Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.11.2026, which is the date for reckoning any eligibility criteria. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows; SC/ST (against reserved positions) : Up to 5 years; OBC (NCL) (against reserved positions) : Up to 3 years. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.
Pay: The apprenticeship lasts 12 months from the date of engagement. The monthly stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 as amended from time to time, and the Corporation's guidelines. During the apprenticeship no other monetary or non-monetary benefit such as accommodation, HRA, conveyance or medical facility is admissible.
Applications are accepted from 06 November 2026 to 05 December 2026.
Selection is made through selection is by a panel cum merit list, followed by document verification and medical fitness. there is no written test or personal interview.
हिंदी में जानकारी
Indian Oil Corporation ने IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 05 December 2026 है। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।
Salary / Pay Scale
- The apprenticeship lasts 12 months from the date of engagement. The monthly stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 as amended from time to time, and the Corporation's guidelines. During the apprenticeship no other monetary or non-monetary benefit such as accommodation, HRA, conveyance or medical facility is admissible
- apprentices arrange these themselves. The terms of engagement are governed by The Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules 1992 as amended. On completion, the Corporation has no obligation to offer employment, and an apprentice cannot claim employment on that ground.
IOCL Recruitment 2026 Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Pipelines Division), a Government of India Undertaking |
| Advertisement No. | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026), dated 06.11.2026 |
| Seats | Around 500 (tentative) |
| Trades | Technician Apprentice (Mechanical), Technician Apprentice (Electrical), Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation), Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource), Trade Apprentice (Accountant), Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices), Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) |
| Stipend | As prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 and Corporation's guidelines |
| Training Period | 12 months from the date of engagement |
| Who Can Apply | Eligible Indian Nationals with the qualification for the chosen trade |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.11.2026 |
| Apply At | NATS / NAPS portal, then https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/ |
| Last Date | 05.12.2026 |
- The official notification does not specify the amount of the stipend or the application fee, and it does not give the number of seats trade by trade.
About the Pipelines Division
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) describes itself in the notice as the largest commercial enterprise in India and a Fortune "Global 500" company. Through its Pipelines Division it proposes to engage apprentices in technical and non-technical trades, as a measure of Skill Building Initiative for the Nation, under The Apprentices Act, 1961.
Seats by Region, State and Location
| Region | State | Location | 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, Siligudi, Kalyani, Kolkata, Madarihat, Mourigram, Rajbandh | 45 |
| Eastern Region Pipelines: Total | 116 | ||
| 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 |
| Western Region Pipelines: Total | 149 | ||
| 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 |
| Northern Region Pipelines: Total | 110 | ||
| SRPL | Andhra Pradesh | Chittoor | 3 |
| SRPL | Karnataka | Bangalore | 5 |
| SRPL | Tamil Nadu | Asanur, Chengelpet, Chennai, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Sankari, Trichy | 38 |
| Southern Region Pipelines: Total | 46 | ||
| 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 |
| South Eastern Region Pipelines: Total | 79 | ||
| Pipelines Division: Total | 500 |
- The notice calls the seats tentative. The total of 500 is the sum of the five regional totals (116 + 149 + 110 + 46 + 79).
Who Can Apply
- Applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals. Candidates select their trade on the basis of their qualification at the time of application, and can apply for one Trade Code only.
Qualification
| Trade | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering. |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering. |
| Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation) | Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the disciplines of Engineering listed below the table, from a Govt. recognized Institute. |
| Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource) | Full Time Bachelor degree (Graduation) from a Govt. recognized Institute/University. |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | Full Time Bachelor degree (Graduation) in Commerce from a Govt. recognized Institute/University. |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate). |
| Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate), and a Skill Certificate of 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' for training of less than one year, issued by an awarding body recognized under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority recognized by the Central Govt. |
| Trade | Suitable disabilities |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/Telecommunication & Instrumentation) | Leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack victims; multiple disabilities from amongst these |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | Hard of Hearing; Musculoskeletal (One Leg, Both Legs), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims; multiple disabilities from amongst these |
| Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource) | Low Vision; Hard of Hearing; Musculoskeletal (One Arm, One Leg, Both Legs, One Arm & One Leg), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims; multiple disabilities from amongst these |
| Data Entry Operator and Domestic Data Entry Operator | Hard of Hearing; Musculoskeletal (One Leg, Both Legs), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims; multiple disabilities from amongst these |
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
- Electronics & Radio Communication Engineering
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- The qualification must already be passed on 30.11.2026, the date for reckoning eligibility. Candidates whose result is awaited on that date are not eligible.
- The Graduate/Diploma qualification must be a regular full-time course in the relevant trade/discipline from a recognized University/Institute, with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates for the posts reserved for them).
- Disciplines accepted for Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation):
- The notice also lists the PwBD categories (minimum 40% disability) for which each trade is suitable. The disability certificate must be in terms of Rule 18(1) and 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, in Form V, VI or VII.
Who Cannot Apply
- Candidates whose qualification was acquired through part-time, correspondence or distance education.
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech., MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent, or pursuing a higher qualification and having completed it on or before joining apprenticeship training.
- Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship training earlier or are pursuing it under the Apprentices Act.
- Candidates with training and/or job experience of one year or more after attaining the qualification.
- Candidates who have completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on 30.11.2026.
- Candidates applying for more than one Trade Code; such applications will be summarily rejected.
Reservation
- Reservation of seats to SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/PwBD/EWS candidates is as per the applicable Govt. guidelines. The minimum qualification marks are relaxed by 5% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates considered against reserved positions. If EWS seats in a trade cannot be filled from EWS candidates, they may be filled by unreserved category candidates on the basis of position in the Panel cum Merit List. SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates applying for an Unreserved seat are considered on the standards applicable to General category candidates. For OBC (NCL), the caste named in the certificate must be in the Central List of OBCs of the respective State, and the Non-Creamy Layer status must be valid on the cut-off date.
- Candidates should refer to the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each trade.
Stipend and Training Period
- The apprenticeship lasts 12 months from the date of engagement. The monthly stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 as amended from time to time, and the Corporation's guidelines. During the apprenticeship no other monetary or non-monetary benefit such as accommodation, HRA, conveyance or medical facility is admissible; apprentices arrange these themselves. The terms of engagement are governed by The Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules 1992 as amended. On completion, the Corporation has no obligation to offer employment, and an apprentice cannot claim employment on that ground.
Panel cum Merit List
- All applicants for a post who meet the eligibility criteria are ranked in descending order of the percentage of marks (aggregate of all subjects of all years/semesters) in the essential qualification for the trade applied. Where CGPA/OGPA or letter grade is awarded, the equivalent aggregate percentage must be entered in the application. A certificate from the Board/University/Institute stating the equivalent percentage must be uploaded and produced at document verification, otherwise candidature is not considered. If the Board does not follow a conversion formula, a certificate to that effect is needed, and the aggregate grade score of each semester/year divided by the number of semesters/years is considered. Ties go to the older candidate, and if the date of birth is also the same, to the higher Matriculation percentage. Candidates are shortlisted purely on the information furnished in the online portal.
Document Verification and Medical Fitness
- The list of candidates provisionally selected for Document Verification and Medical Fitness will be published on the IOCL website. Candidates receive a link on their registered email to give their preference for the place of document verification and three preferences for the place of apprenticeship training in the applied State (wherever applicable). Allotment of the training place is based on merit. Originals are verified before joining, and an offer of engagement is issued only to candidates whose documents, including the medical fitness certificate, are in order.
Documents Required
- Xth Standard/Matriculation certificate/mark sheet from the Education Board, as proof of date of birth (no other document is accepted for date of birth).
- Latest caste certificate in the Government prescribed proforma, issued by the Competent Authority, for reserved category candidates.
- For OBC-NCL: latest caste certificate not more than 12 months old from 30.11.2026, in the Govt. of India proforma, stating the candidate is not in the creamy layer.
- Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets of ITI (NCVT/SCVT)/HSC/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering.
- Final ITI (NCVT/SCVT) Certificate/HSC/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering from the Board/Authority/Institute.
- First page of the Bank passbook of an Aadhaar seeded account, Aadhar Card, PAN Card and a cancelled cheque leaf.
- Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate.
- At document verification, bring the originals with a self-attested copy of each, plus a passport size photograph and self-attested copies of certificates/mark sheets:
Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications, those received by any other mode, those not meeting eligibility and those received after the last date are treated as rejected. Canvassing of any kind disqualifies the candidate.
- Candidature is provisional. Incorrect, false or suppressed information cancels candidature, and engagement is liable to be terminated if it is found after engagement.
- Engagement is subject to medical fitness as per IndianOil's pre-engagement standard. Persons with benchmark disabilities, except for the identified disability, must be within the normal range of all other physical standards.
- Only one mobile number and one email ID can be used per candidate, and the same ones cannot be used by another candidate for this notification.
- Suppression of information on possessing or pursuing a higher qualification makes a candidate ineligible at any stage, and engagement can be terminated at any time.
- Mere application, document verification or empanelment gives no right of engagement. Seats may remain unfilled for unsuitability or insufficient candidates, and the management's decision is final.
- Disputes fall under the sole jurisdiction of the courts at Kolkata (ERPL), Ahmedabad (WRPL), Chandigarh (NRPL), Chennai (SRPL) and Cuttack (SERPL).
- Queries relevant to the advertisement, and not already answered in it, go to the regional email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].
- All corrigenda, addenda and updates will appear only on https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships.
Official Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (NATS/NAPS and Indian Oil Pipelines portal) | Application window 06.11.2026 to 05.12.2026 |
| IOCL Apprentice Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) |
| IOCL Apprenticeships Official Website | Updates, corrigenda and future correspondence |
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Mode of Selection
- Selection is by a Panel cum Merit List, followed by document verification and medical fitness. There is no written test or personal interview.
How to Apply for IOCL Recruitment 2026
- Register as an apprentice on the portal for your trade: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) for Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) and Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders); https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php (NATS) for the three Technician Apprentice trades and for Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource/Accountant).
- Log in with your User ID/Email ID and apply for the opening with the Establishment ID of IOCL for your region, between 06.11.2026 and 05.12.2026. Check that your personal details, educational details, category and aggregate percentage show correctly; corrections are made through the NAPS/NATS office.
- Register on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/ using the same email ID and mobile number as on NAPS/NATS; both must stay valid for the whole apprenticeship period.
- In Part-I, enter basic details such as name and category and create a password. A registration number is sent to your email ID/SMS; log in again with it and your password.
- In Part-II, upload a scanned colour photograph (20-50 KB, JPG) and signature in black ink (10-30 KB, JPG), enter educational qualification and experience details, and submit. This is the final submission and details cannot be changed afterwards.
- Mention the NAPS/NATS registration/enrolment number in the Indian Oil Pipelines portal, and complete this application by 05.12.2026.
- Take a printout of the filled-in online application.
- Applying is a two-portal process. The NAPS/NATS application must come first, before registering on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal. No other mode of application is accepted.
- The portal also hosts FAQs/How to apply options, and the disability certificate format, caste/tribe/EWS certificate formats and the pre-engagement medical guidelines are under its Downloads section.
How to prepare
- Selection for this notice: Selection is by a Panel cum Merit List, followed by document verification and medical fitness. There is no written test or personal interview.
- There is no written exam listed: selection is by merit or interview. Keep original certificates and self-attested copies ready, and revise the subjects of your degree.
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Important Links
| Apply At (https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/) | Click Here plapps.indianoilpipelines.in |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (NATS/NAPS and Indian Oil Pipelines portal) | Click Here plapps.indianoilpipelines.in |
| IOCL Apprentice Official Notification PDF | Download iocl.com |
| IOCL Apprenticeships Official Website | Click Here iocl.com |
| Particulars | Details |
| Establishment | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Pipelines Division), a Government of India Undertaking |
| Advertisement No. | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026), dated 06.11.2026 |
| Seats | Around 500 (tentative) |
| Stipend | As prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 and Corporation's guidelines |
| Training Period | 12 months from the date of engagement |
| Who Can Apply | Eligible Indian Nationals with the qualification for the chosen trade |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.11.2026 |
| Last Date | 05.12.2026 |
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online (NATS/NAPS and Indian Oil Pipelines portal) | Application window 06.11.2026 to 05.12.2026 |
| IOCL Apprentice Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) |
| IOCL Apprenticeships Official Website | Updates, corrigenda and future correspondence |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 05 December 2026.
What is the age limit for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.11.2026, which is the date for reckoning any eligibility criteria. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows; SC/ST (against reserved positions) : Up to 5 years; OBC (NCL) (against reserved positions) : Up to 3 years; PwBD (irrespective of reservation of posts) : Up to 10 years; PwBD belonging to SC/ST : Further 5 years; PwBD-OBC (NCL) : Further 3 years; The age must be minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.11.2026. The upper limit is relaxed by up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 10 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is needed for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering. | Technician Apprentice (Electrical): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Elect…
What is the selection process for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Selection is by a Panel cum Merit List, followed by document verification and medical fitness. There is no written test or personal interview.
What is the official website for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://iocl.com.
Where do I apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Apply only on the official website (iocl.com). GovtPulse is a private information site and never takes applications or fees.