IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Western Region – Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices Notification

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), one of India’s largest Public Sector Undertakings and a Fortune Global 500 company, has released an official notification for the engagement of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is for IOCL Marketing Division – Western Region, covering multiple states and Union Territories.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS / NATS portals within the prescribed dates.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division)
• Region: Western Region
• Advertisement No.: IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2/2025-26
• Notification Date: 15 January 2026
• Apprenticeship Type: Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice
• Training Period: 12 Months
• Mode of Selection: Merit-based (No Written Test / Interview)

States & UTs Covered Under IOCL Western Region

The apprenticeship engagement will be carried out at IOCL locations across the following states and Union Territories:

• Maharashtra
• Gujarat
• Goa
• Madhya Pradesh
• Chhattisgarh
• Dadra & Nagar Haveli
• Daman & Diu

Applicants must apply only for vacancies notified under the Western Region. Selection of locations outside these states will result in rejection.

IOCL Apprentice Disciplines (Page 1 Highlights)

As mentioned on Page 1 of the notification, IOCL invites applications for the following major categories:

? Technician Apprentices (Diploma)

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Electronics Engineering

? Trade Apprentices (ITI / Non-Technical)

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Electronics Mechanic
• Instrument Mechanic
• Machinist
• Data Entry Operator (Fresher)
• Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

? Graduate Apprentices

• Any Graduate (BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA or equivalent)

Vacancies are distributed state-wise and category-wise (UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD) and are tentative, subject to change as per IOCL requirements and Government reservation norms.

Reservation & PwBD Guidelines (As per Notification)

• Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms
• PwBD reservation is applied on a horizontal basis
• PwBD candidates must possess a valid disability certificate issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
• Certain hazardous disciplines are not eligible for PwBD, as clearly stated in the notification

IOCL Apprentice Stipend 2026

The monthly stipend for selected apprentices will be paid as per:

• Apprentices Act, 1961
• Apprentices Rules, 1992/2019/2025 (as amended from time to time)

Why Choose IOCL Apprenticeship?

• Training with India’s leading PSU
• Hands-on industry exposure
• Skill development aligned with national standards
• Certificate recognized under the Apprentices Act
• Strong foundation for future PSU & private sector careers

Important Dates (Western Region)

• Online Application Start Date: 15 January 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply: 31 January 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)

Conclusion

The IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Western Region is an excellent opportunity for ITI, Diploma, and Graduate candidates seeking structured training in a reputed PSU. Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification and complete their NAPS/NATS registration well before the closing date.

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