IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 394 Apprentices | Pipelines Division

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), India’s largest commercial enterprise and a Fortune Global 500 Company, has released the official notification for Apprentice Engagement 2026 in its Pipelines Division. As part of its Skill Building Initiative for the Nation, IOCL invites online applications from eligible Indian nationals for 394 Apprentice vacancies under The Apprentices Act, 1961.

This recruitment offers excellent opportunities for Diploma holders, Graduates, and 12th pass candidates across multiple Technical and Non-Technical trades in various states of India.


? IOCL Apprentice Notification 2026 – Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
DivisionPipelines Division
Advertisement No.PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2025)-2 (Supp.)
Total Vacancies394
Apprentice TypeTechnician & Trade Apprentices
Training Duration12 Months
Application ModeOnline
Online Start Date28 January 2026
Last Date to Apply10 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
Official Websiteiocl.com

??? IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Region & State Wise Details

? Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL) – 101 Vacancies

  • Assam: Bongaigaon, Guwahati – 10
  • Bihar: Banka, Barauni, Motihari, Muzaffarpur, Patna – 21
  • Jharkhand: Jassidih – 3
  • Uttar Pradesh: Baitalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mughalsarai, Prayagraj – 29
  • West Bengal: Asansol, Durgapur, Haldia, Kolkata, Siliguri & others – 38

? Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) – 136 Vacancies

  • Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Kandla, Vadinar & others – 77
  • Madhya Pradesh: Ratlam – 5
  • Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Manmad, Solapur – 12
  • Rajasthan: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Abu Road, Beawar & others – 42

? Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL) – 54 Vacancies

  • Delhi: New Delhi – 7
  • Haryana: Ambala, Panipat, Rewari – 11
  • Punjab: Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Nabha – 19
  • Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Meerut, Najibabad – 8
  • Others: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand – 9

? Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL) – 40 Vacancies

  • Andhra Pradesh: Chittoor – 2
  • Karnataka: Bangalore – 5
  • Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Salem & others – 33

? South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL) – 63 Vacancies

  • Andhra Pradesh: Vizag, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry – 14
  • Odisha: Bhubaneswar, Paradip, Sambalpur & others – 37
  • Telangana: Hyderabad – 5
  • Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand: 7

? Total Apprentice Seats: 394


?? Trades Available in IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

  • Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)
  • Technician Apprentice (Electrical)
  • Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation)
  • Trade Apprentice – Assistant Human Resource
  • Trade Apprentice – Accountant
  • Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)
  • Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

? IOCL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

? Educational Qualification

TradeQualification
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering
Technician Apprentice (Electrical)Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics
Technician Apprentice (T&I)Diploma in Electronics / Instrumentation related fields
Trade Apprentice (HR)Any Bachelor Degree
Trade Apprentice (Accountant)B.Com
Data Entry Operator12th Pass (Below Graduate)
Domestic DEO12th Pass + Skill Certificate

? Minimum Marks:

  • 50% (UR/OBC/EWS)
  • 45% (SC/ST/PwBD)

? Age Limit (as on 31.01.2026)

  • Minimum: 18 Years
  • Maximum: 24 Years

Age Relaxation:

Key Highlights

Qualification: 12th Pass, Any Graduate , Diploma Degree
Last Date: 2026/02/10

  • SC/ST – 5 Years
  • OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
  • PwBD – Up to 10 Years

? IOCL Apprentice Stipend 2026

Monthly stipend will be paid as per:

  • Apprentices Act, 1961
  • Apprenticeship Rules, 1992
  • Amendment Rules 2019 & 2025

? Selection Process

  • No Written Exam
  • No Interview
  • Selection based on Merit List
  • Merit prepared using percentage of marks in qualifying examination
  • Tie-breaker: Older age ? Higher matric marks

? How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice 2026

Step-by-Step Application Process:

  1. Register on NAPS / NATS Portal based on trade:
    • Trade Apprentice ? apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
    • Technician Apprentice / HR / Accountant ? nats.education.gov.in
  2. Apply for IOCL Apprentice opportunity using Establishment ID
  3. After NAPS/NATS application, register on IOCL Pipelines Portal
    ? https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/
  4. Complete Part-I & Part-II registration
  5. Upload photo, signature & educational details
  6. Submit application and take printout

? Application Dates:

  • Start: 28 January 2026
  • Last Date: 10 February 2026

? Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates must produce:

  • 10th Certificate (DOB proof)
  • Diploma / Degree Certificates
  • Caste / PwBD / EWS Certificates (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar, PAN, Bank Details
  • Medical Fitness Certificate

? Why Choose IOCL Apprenticeship?

  • Training with India’s No.1 PSU
  • National-level exposure
  • Skill-oriented learning
  • Government-recognized apprenticeship
  • Strong career foundation