335 Posts: IOCL Recruitment 2026- Apply Online
335 Posts: IOCL Recruitment 2026- Apply Online
Categories : Technician Apprentice (Diploma), Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator), Graduate Apprentice
Total Vacancies : 335 (tentative, across 7 states/UTs)
Important Dates
Online Application Opens : 05 October 2026, 10:00 AM
Online Application Last Date : 04 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Cut-off/Reckoning Date (Age & Qualification) : 30 September 2026
Qualification Acquisition Window – Graduate/Technician : 01.04.2023 to 30.09.2026
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Qualification Acquisition Window – Trade (ITI/DEO) : 01.04.2022 to 30.09.2026
Vacancy Details (State-wise & Category-wise)
State-wise & Category-wise Breakup
| State | Apprentice Group | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Technician (Codes 101-106) | 33 |
| Trade/ITI (Codes 107-111) | 8 | |
| Graduate (Code 112) | 100 | |
| DEO Fresher+Skill (Codes 113-114) | 8 | |
| Gujarat | Technician | 17 |
| Trade/ITI | 8 | |
| Graduate | 29 | |
| DEO Fresher+Skill | 3 | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Technician | 17 |
| Trade/ITI | 8 | |
| Graduate | 29 | |
| DEO Fresher+Skill | 3 | |
| Goa | Technician | 8 |
| Trade/ITI | 4 | |
| Graduate | 4 | |
| DEO Fresher+Skill | 2 | |
| Chhattisgarh | Technician | 8 |
| Trade/ITI | 4 | |
| Graduate | 4 | |
| DEO Fresher+Skill | 2 | |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Technician | 8 |
| Trade/ITI | 4 | |
| Graduate | 4 | |
| DEO Fresher+Skill | 2 | |
| Daman & Diu | Technician | 8 |
| Trade/ITI | 4 | |
| Graduate | 4 | |
| DEO Fresher+Skill | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 335 | |
Stipend
The rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, and the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time. Not specified in the official notification: the exact per-month stipend figure for each apprentice category.
Selection Process
There is no written test or interview. Candidates who successfully register and apply on NAPS/NATS against a notified opportunity are considered
A merit list is prepared for each post based on the percentage of marks secured in the essential prescribed qualification
Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and must complete a Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test; candidates should review IOCL’s “Guidelines and Criteria for Physical Fitness for Pre-Engagement Medical Examination” (available at iocl.com/apprenticeships) before applying
Shortlisted candidates whose documents and medical fitness certificate are found in order are issued an Offer of Engagement
Unfilled opportunities after initial shortlisting are filled from the remaining panel/merit list for the same opportunity
SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates applying for Unreserved (UR) seats are considered only if they meet the General-category standard
Eligibility
| Discipline Code | Discipline | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 101–106 | Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Civil/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline, min. 50% aggregate (General/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 45% (SC/ST/PwBD, reserved positions), from a recognized Institute/University |
| 107–111 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist) | Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in the respective trade, recognized by NCVT/SCVT |
| 112 | Graduate Apprentice | Regular full-time Graduate in any discipline (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA, etc.), min. 50% aggregate (General/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 45% (SC/ST/PwBD, reserved positions), from a recognized Institute/University |
| 113 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class 12th (below graduate), min. 50% aggregate (General/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 45% (SC/ST/PwBD, reserved positions) |
| 114 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Class 12th (below graduate) plus a ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ Skill Certificate (training under 1 year) from a body recognized under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or the Central Government |
All qualifications must be through a regular full-time course; Part-time/Correspondence/Distance Learning qualifications render a candidate NOT ELIGIBLE
CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade must be converted to an equivalent percentage as per the Board/University/Institute’s own norms, and the conversion certificate must be produced at document verification
Diploma students admitted via lateral entry (Class XII Science/ITI admitted directly to 2nd year) are also eligible, subject to the prescribed marks based on all semesters
A candidate may undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings in total, and the second must be in a different trade, with at least a 1-year gap between the two (no gap required if the earlier training ended due to employer default)
Candidates holding or pursuing a higher qualification (B.E./B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB, or equivalent), completed on or before joining, are NOT ELIGIBLE
Candidates must apply for only ONE discipline code; applying for more than one leads to summary rejection of all applications
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/UR | 18 to 24 years |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 27 years (+3 years) |
| SC/ST | Up to 29 years (+5 years) |
| PwBD (General) | Up to 34 years (+10 years) |
| PwBD + SC/ST | Up to 39 years (+15 years) |
| PwBD + OBC-NCL | Up to 37 years (+13 years) |
How to Apply ?
Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator): Register at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice: Register at nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php.
Log in to the respective portal using your User ID/e-mail ID and apply against the opportunity listed under “Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Western Region” (NATS Establishment ID: WMHMCC000053; NAPS Establishment ID: E01172700332).
Ensure your profile is 100% complete (personal, educational, category details) before submitting; apply for ANY ONE discipline code only.
Submit the application by 04 November 2026, 5:00 PM – apply well in advance of the deadline.
Important Conditions
Candidate must have an active e-mail ID and mobile number valid for at least 1 year; all future communications (document verification/offer letter) are sent by e-mail only
Candidature is provisional and subject to verification of certificates; engagement is liable to cancellation/termination at any stage if ineligibility, false information, or suppressed facts are detected, even after joining
Candidates registered with a Local/State Employment Exchange or Vocational Rehabilitation Center for PwBD must apply through the NAPS/NATS portal; otherwise their candidature will not be considered
Mere completion of document verification/empanelment does not confer any right of engagement as an apprentice
On completion of the apprenticeship, IOCL has no obligation to offer employment, nor can an apprentice claim employment on the ground of having completed the training
Canvassing in any form disqualifies a candidate
Any corrigendum/addendum will be published only on iocl.com/apprenticeships
The Management’s decision on eligibility, selection mode, and cancellation of the process (in part or full) is final and binding, with no correspondence entertained.