IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 335 Vacancies, Eligibility, Stipend & Apply Online

Overview for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Western Region has released a notification for the engagement of Trade Apprentices, Technician Apprentices and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is for apprenticeship opportunities in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the application dates because IOCL has specified a fixed deadline for submitting applications through the respective NAPS or NATS portal.The online application starts on 5 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. The last date for submission is 4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Details regarding document verification will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through their registered email ID.

Event	Date and Time
Advertisement Date	05 October 2026
Online Application Starts	05 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Last Date to Apply	04 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM
Document Verification	To be intimated to shortlisted candidates
Apprenticeship Period	12 Months

Vacancy

State / UT	Technician Apprentice	Trade Apprentice	Graduate Apprentice	Data Entry Operator	Total
Maharashtra	33	8	100	8	149
Gujarat	17	8	29	3	57
Madhya Pradesh	17	8	29	3	57
Goa	8	4	4	2	18
Chhattisgarh	8	4	4	2	18
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	8	4	4	2	18
Daman and Diu	8	4	4	2	18
Total	99	40	174	22	335

Diclipline wise vacancy

Discipline Code	Discipline
101	Technician Apprentice, Mechanical
102	Technician Apprentice, Electrical
103	Technician Apprentice, Instrumentation
104	Technician Apprentice, Civil
105	Technician Apprentice, Electrical & Electronics
106	Technician Apprentice, Electronics
107	Trade Apprentice, Fitter
108	Trade Apprentice, Electrician
109	Trade Apprentice, Electronics Mechanic
110	Trade Apprentice, Instrument Mechanic
111	Trade Apprentice, Machinist
112	Graduate Apprentice
113	Trade Apprentice, Data Entry Operator
114	Trade Apprentice, Data Entry Operator, Skill Certificate Holders

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have the required qualification as a regular full time course from a recognized institution.

Technician Apprentice

• Discipline Code 101
  • Candidates need a three year regular full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Discipline Code 102
  • A three year regular full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Discipline Code 103
  • Candidates need a three year regular full time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering.
• Discipline Code 104
  • Candidates need a three year regular full time Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Discipline Code 105
  • Candidates need a three year regular full time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Discipline Code 106
  • Candidates need a three year regular full time Diploma in Electronics Engineering.

Technician Apprentice disciplines

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates.
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates against reserved positions.
• The qualification must be from a recognized Institute or University.

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Trade Apprentice

For Trade Apprentice disciplines, candidates must have:

• Matriculation.
• A regular full time two year ITI course in the relevant trade.
• The ITI course must be recognized by NCVT or SCVT.

The relevant trades are Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic and Machinist. OIL Apprentice Recruitment

Graduate Apprentice

For Discipline Code 112, candidates must have a regular full time graduate degree in any discipline.

Candidates need:

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates.
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates against reserved positions.
• Degree from a recognized Institute or University.

Data Entry Operator

For Discipline Code 113, candidates must have passed Class 12th but should be below graduate level.

The minimum marks requirement is:

• 50% aggregate marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates.
• 45% aggregate marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates against reserved positions.

For Discipline Code 114, candidates must have passed Class 12th but should be below graduate level. In addition, they must possess a Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator for training of less than one year, issued by an awarding body recognized under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or another authority recognized by the Central Government. OIL Apprentice Recruitment

Age Limit

The age is to be calculated as on 1 July 2026. The notification also specifies the corresponding minimum work experience as on 30 September 2026.

Post	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Trade Apprentice	18 Years	24 years
Graduate Apprentice	18 Years	24 years
Data Entry Operator	18 Years	24 years

Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our Online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

Selection Process

Candidates must first successfully register on the relevant NAPS or NATS portal and apply against the notified apprenticeship opportunity.

The main stages are:

• Registration on NAPS or NATS.
• Submission of application against the appropriate IOCL opportunity.
• Preparation of merit list based on marks secured in the prescribed qualification.
• Document verification for shortlisted candidates.
• Pre engagement medical fitness examination.
• Issue of apprenticeship engagement offer to candidates whose documents and medical fitness are found satisfactory.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates have to apply online through the respective NAPS or NATS portal.

Apprentice Category	Portal
Trade Apprentice, ITI/Data Entry Operator	Apprenticeship India Portal
Technician Apprentice, Diploma	NATS Portal
Graduate Apprentice	NATS Portal

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the appropriate NAPS or NATS portal.
2. Complete the required registration.
3. Enter your personal and educational information correctly.
4. Make sure your profile is 100% complete.
5. Search for the Indian Oil Corporation Limited Marketing Division Western Region opportunity.
6. Select the appropriate discipline.
7. Apply against the relevant apprenticeship opportunity.
8. Check all details before final submission.
9. Submit the application within the prescribed deadline.

Essential Documents

Important documents include:

• Xth standard, SSLC or Matriculation certificate or marksheet as proof of date of birth.
• Latest caste certificate for reserved category candidates.
• OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable.
• Certificate from the institute confirming regular mode of study and year of passing.
• Semester wise or year wise marksheets of ITI, HSC, Graduation or Diploma in Engineering.
• Final ITI, HSC, Graduation or Diploma certificate.
• First page of bank passbook of Aadhaar seeded account.
• Aadhaar Card.
• PAN Card.
• Cancelled cheque.
• Pre Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Purpose	Details
IOCL Apprenticeship Information	iocl.com/apprenticeships
Apprentice Registration	apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Technician / Graduate Apprentice Registration	Click Here
TechnGraduate Apprentice Registration	nats.education.gov.in
Official Notification in PDF	Click Here
NAPS Establishment ID	E01172700332
Last Date	04 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

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