# IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 500 Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice and More Posts > 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). - Organisation: Indian Oil Corporation - Category: Latest Jobs - Location: All India - Advertisement no.: PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) - Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/iocl-apprentice-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-500-technician-apprentice-trad-c6fae1 - Last updated: 2026-11-06T06:43:44Z - Official source: https://iocl.com/admin/img/Apprenticeships/Files/c1ee9de273284203b8546936356b9787.pdf ## Important dates - Date of opening of online application: 06 November 2026 - Cut-off date for age, qualification and eligibility: 30 November 2026 - Last date to apply: 05 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. ## Eligibility - 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. - 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. - It depends on the trade: a full-time diploma in the listed engineering disciplines for Technician Apprentice, a full-time Bachelor degree for Trade Apprentice (Commerce for Accountant), and minimum 12th pass but below graduate for the Data Entry Operator posts. The qualification must be passed by 30.11.2026. - Candidates who have done apprenticeship training before, have one year or more of training or job experience after the qualification, or finished the qualification more than five years before 30.11.2026 are not eligible. Candidates with part-time or distance qualifications or higher professional qualifications are also excluded. ## 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; 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 1. Selection is by a Panel cum Merit List, followed by document verification and medical fitness. There is no written test or personal interview. ## Official links - [Apply At (https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/)](https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/) - [Apply Online (NATS/NAPS and Indian Oil Pipelines portal)](https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/) - [IOCL Apprentice Official Notification PDF](https://iocl.com/admin/img/Apprenticeships/Files/c1ee9de273284203b8546936356b9787.pdf) - [IOCL Apprenticeships Official Website](https://iocl.com) ## 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. --- GovtPulse is a private information website, not a government site. 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