IOCL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 405 vacancies; check selection process here

IOCL Apprentice recruitment 2026: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has started the online registration process for 405 Apprentice vacancies under its Marketing Division - Western Region. The recruitment is being conducted for Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice positions.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the NAPS or the NATS portals.

The online application process began on yesterday and candidates can submit their applications until March 26, 2026, by 5 PM.

The apprenticeship opportunities are available across several states in the Western Region, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.

IOCL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Vacancy details

Through this recruitment drive, IOCL will fill 405 apprentice positions across different disciplines. The vacancies include Technician Apprentices, Trade Apprentices, Graduate Apprentices, Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator.

These positions are available in multiple engineering and non-technical fields such as Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electronics, Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, and Data Entry Operator.

IOCL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications depending on the post they are applying for.

Technician Apprentice

• Candidates must have a three-year full-time diploma in the relevant engineering discipline with at least 50% marks. For reserved category candidates, the minimum required marks are 45%.

Trade Apprentice

• Applicants should have Matriculation (Class 10) along with a two-year Industrial Training Institute (ITI) course in the relevant trade. The ITI qualification must be recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).

Graduate Apprentice

• Candidates must hold a full-time bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with the required minimum marks.

Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator

• Candidates must have passed Class 12. For the skilled category, an additional skill certification may also be required.

All qualifications must be obtained from a recognised institute or university through regular full-time mode.

IOCL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Age limit

Candidates applying for the apprenticeship must be between 18 and 24 years of age as on February 28, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided according to government rules.

IOCL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Selection process

The selection of candidates will be based purely on merit.

There will be no written examination and no interview. The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the required educational qualification.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be called for document verification and a pre-engagement medical examination and the apprenticeship training period will be 12 months.

IOCL Apprentice recruitment 2026: How to apply

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application:

1. Visit the NAPS or NATS portal.
2. Register yourself as an apprentice using valid details.
3. Log in to the portal after registration.
4. Search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited - Marketing Division (Western Region) apprenticeship opportunity.
5. Select the relevant discipline and complete the application process.
6. Submit the application form before the deadline.

Direct link here. Link 1, Link 2.

Applicants are advised to regularly check the official website of IOCL for updates related to the merit list, document verification and final engagement process.
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