IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice Posts

IndianOil Corporation Limited (IOCL) 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 – Northern Region across multiple states and Union Territories.

Eligible candidates can apply online through NAPS/NATS portals from 27 December 2025 to 12 January 2026.


? Organization Details

  • Organization Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Division: Marketing Division – Northern Region
  • Advertisement No.: IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2025-26/2
  • Training Type: Apprenticeship (12 Months)
  • Job Location: Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand

? Apprentice Categories

IOCL is inviting applications for the following apprentice categories:

? Trade Apprentice (ITI / 12th Pass)

?? Technician Apprentice (Diploma)

? Graduate Apprentice

  • Any Graduate (BA / BSc / BCom / BBA)

? State-Wise Vacancies (Indicative)

Apprentice vacancies are distributed across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, J&K, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand with reservation for UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD as per Government norms.

Total vacancies run into several hundred posts across all disciplines and states.

Key Highlights

Qualification: BE B.Tech, Diploma Engineering, ITI, Other
Last Date: 2026/01/12


? Educational Qualification

Trade Apprentice (ITI)

  • Matric + 2-year ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)

Data Entry Operator

  • Class 12th pass
  • Skilled candidates must possess NSQF-recognized Skill Certificate

Technician Apprentice

  • 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering discipline
  • Minimum Marks:
    • 50% – UR / EWS / OBC-NCL
    • 45% – SC / ST / PwBD

Graduate Apprentice

  • Any full-time regular graduation
  • Same percentage criteria as above

? Distance / Part-time / Correspondence courses are NOT eligible


? Age Limit (as on 31-12-2025)

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation

  • SC/ST: 5 Years
  • OBC-NCL: 3 Years
  • PwBD: Up to 10 Years (15 years for SC/ST PwBD)

? Stipend Details

As per Apprentices Act + IOCL benefits:

  • Graduate Apprentice: ?9000 + ?2500 (misc.)
  • Technician Apprentice: ?8000 + ?2500 (misc.)
  • Trade Apprentice: As per Act + ?2500

?? Part of the stipend is directly credited by BOAT through DBT
?? Aadhaar-seeded bank account is mandatory


? Selection Process

  • No Written Exam / Interview
  • Selection purely on Merit Basis
  • Merit prepared using marks in qualifying exam
  • Tie-breaker:
    1. Older candidate
    2. Higher matric marks

?? Preference given to first-time apprentices


? Required Registration

Candidates must register before applying:

  • NAPS Portal – ITI & Data Entry Operator
    ? apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
  • NATS Portal – Diploma & Graduate
    ? nats.education.gov.in

IOCL Establishment ID

  • NATS: NDLSDC000005
  • NAPS: E05200700003

? How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice 2026

  1. Register on NAPS/NATS portal
  2. Apply for IOCL Apprenticeship opportunity
  3. Fill Microsoft Office Form (mandatory)
  4. Choose State + 3 preferred locations
  5. Submit before deadline

? Microsoft Form Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/JtB9aJALr9


? Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start27 December 2025 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply12 January 2026 (05:00 PM)
Document VerificationIntimated by Email

? Documents Required

  • Class 10 Certificate (DOB proof)
  • ITI / Diploma / Degree Certificates
  • Caste / PwBD Certificates (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar, PAN, Bank Passbook
  • Medical Fitness Certificate

? Important Instructions

  • Apply for only ONE discipline code
  • Multiple applications will be rejected
  • Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent job
  • Regular updates only on IOCL official website

? https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships

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