IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 335 Trade, Technician & Graduate Vacancies

By Trends with Uday | Updated: October 2026 | Category: Government Jobs

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)—a leading Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India—has officially released its notification for the engagement of 335 Apprentices. This recruitment drive covers the Marketing Division (Western Region) across states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu.

With training opportunities for Diploma Holders, ITI Passouts, Data Entry Operators (12th Pass), and Non-Engineering Graduates, this engagement offers monthly stipends and structured hands-on industrial experience under the Apprentices Act.

Below is the complete breakdown of vacancies, discipline-wise eligibility, age criteria, merit-based selection process, and step-by-step application guidelines.

📌 IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Advertisement No.	IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27
Post Names	Technician, Trade (ITI/DEO), and Graduate Apprentice
Total Vacancies	335 Posts
Training Duration	12 Months
Selection Process	Purely Merit-Based (No Written Exam / Interview)
Application Mode	Online via NAPS / NATS Portals
Official Portal	iocl.com

📊 Vacancy Breakdown by Category

Category / Discipline	Posts	Minimum Qualification Required
Graduate Apprentice	174	Regular BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA Degree (Min 50% Marks)
Technician Apprentice	99	3-Year Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Instrumentation/Electronics
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	40	10th Pass + 2-Year ITI (Fitter/Electrician/Electronic/Machinist/Instrument)
Data Entry Operator (DEO)	22	Class 12th Pass (Fresher or Skill Certificate Holder)
Total Vacancies	335	—

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification (as on Cut-off Date)

• Graduate Apprentice: Regular full-time Graduation degree (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
• Technician Apprentice: Regular full-time 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the respective discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
• Trade Apprentice (ITI): Class 10th Pass along with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
• Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator): Class 12th Pass (below Graduate level) with minimum 50% aggregate marks.

2. Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 24 Years
• Age Relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Central Government norms.

📝 Selection Process

The selection for IOCL Apprenticeship 2026 involves no written examination or interview:

1. Merit Shortlisting: A merit list will be generated based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying exam (Degree/Diploma/ITI/12th).
2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be invited to verify their original educational documents and category certificates.
3. Pre-Engagement Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the medical fitness standards specified by IOCL.

📅 Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 05 October 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 04 November 2026 (05:00 PM)
• Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility: 30 September 2026
• Document Verification Date: To be communicated via registered email

🔗 How to Apply Online

1. Portal Registration:
   • For Trade ITI / DEO: Register on the NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
   • For Technician / Graduate: Register on the NATS Portal (nats.education.gov.in).
2. Complete 100% of your profile, including educational marks, photo, and identity details.
3. Search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Western Region under establishment search.
4. Select your preferred discipline/location and click Apply.
5. Download and retain a printed copy of your submitted application for future reference.