IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 409 Technician, Graduate & Trade Apprentice Posts

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Eastern Region, has released a notification for the engagement of Technician, Graduate and Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Through this recruitment drive, IOCL proposes to engage 409 apprentices in technical and non-technical disciplines across West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The online application process for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will begin on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM. Eligible candidates can apply through the respective NAPS/NATS portal and must also submit the required Microsoft Form within the prescribed deadline. The last date to apply is 12 December 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Official Notification PDF: IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026

IOCL has notified apprenticeship opportunities under multiple discipline codes. The recruitment includes Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator apprentice opportunities.

The detailed state-wise seat table in the notification covers the above disciplines and includes reservation categories such as UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwBD, wherever applicable. The number of seats is provisional and may increase or decrease at the discretion of the management in accordance with reservation directives.

IOCL Apprentice State-wise Vacancy 2026

The notification specifically identifies these States and the Union Territory as the locations for the apprenticeship engagement under the Eastern Region.

IOCL Technician Apprentice Qualification 2026

Candidates applying for Technician Apprentice disciplines must possess a three-year regular full-time Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline from a recognised Institute/University.

The minimum aggregate marks required are 50% for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions.

IOCL Trade Apprentice Qualification 2026

The notification prescribes Matriculation along with a regular full-time two-year ITI course in the relevant trade for these Trade Apprentice disciplines.

IOCL Graduate Apprentice Qualification 2026

For Discipline Code 112 – Graduate Apprentice, candidates must possess a regular full-time graduation degree in BA, B.Com, B.Sc or BBA or another eligible discipline as specified, with the prescribed marks.

Candidates from General, EWS and OBC-NCL categories require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying for reserved positions require 45% marks. The qualification must be from a recognised University/Institute.

IOCL Data Entry Operator Apprentice Qualification 2026

Data Entry Operator – Freshers

For Discipline Code 113, candidates must have passed Class 12th but should be below graduate level. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, while 45% is required for SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying for reserved positions.

Data Entry Operator – Skill Certificate Holders

For Discipline Code 114, candidates must have passed Class 12th but should be below graduate level with the prescribed minimum marks. In addition, they must possess a Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator for training of less than one year issued by an awarding body recognised under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or another authority recognised by the Central Government.

IOCL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

• The qualification must be obtained through a regular full-time course.
• Part-time, correspondence and distance-learning qualifications are not eligible.
• For Graduate and Technician Apprentice disciplines, the prescribed qualification must have been acquired between 1 April 2023 and 30 November 2026.
• For Trade Apprentice and Data Entry Operator disciplines, the prescribed qualification must have been acquired between 1 April 2022 and 30 November 2026.
• Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age limit as on 30 November 2026.
• Candidates must meet the relevant educational qualification and percentage requirements.
• Candidates can undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings, with the second training not being in the same trade.
• There must generally be a minimum one-year gap between two completed apprenticeship trainings.
• Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech., MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB or equivalent are not eligible.
• Candidates pursuing higher qualifications that will be completed on or before joining are also not eligible.

These eligibility conditions are specifically prescribed in the notification.

IOCL Apprentice Age Limit 2026

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 November 2026.

The notification specifies 18–24 years as the basic age range and provides the above relaxations for eligible reserved categories.

IOCL Apprentice Stipend 2026

The stipend payable to apprentices will be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time.

The notification does not provide a single fixed stipend amount in the advertisement; therefore, no specific monthly stipend figure has been stated here.

IOCL Apprentice Training Period 2026

The apprenticeship training period will be 12 months. Candidates selected for engagement will undergo apprenticeship training at the designated IOCL locations in the Eastern Region.

IOCL Apprentice Selection Process 2026

There will be no written examination or interview for this apprenticeship engagement.

Eligible candidates who successfully register on the NAPS/NATS portal and apply against the notification will be considered for selection. A merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed essential qualification for the respective discipline.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification and must complete a Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test. Candidates whose documents and medical fitness certificate are found satisfactory will be issued an apprenticeship engagement offer.

IOCL Apprentice Application Process 2026

The application process involves registration on the appropriate apprenticeship portal followed by application against the IOCL opportunity and submission of the required Microsoft Form.

For Trade Apprentice – ITI/Data Entry Operator

Candidates should register/apply through the NAPS portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.

For Technician Apprentice – Diploma

Candidates should register/apply through the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.

For Graduate Apprentice

Candidates should also register/apply through the NATS portal.

The establishment IDs mentioned in the notification are NATS – EWBKOC000077 and NAPS – E05201900011.

How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the appropriate NAPS or NATS portal.
2. Complete your registration if you are a new candidate.
3. Log in using your User ID/Email ID and password.
4. Search for the apprenticeship opening of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Eastern Region.
5. Use the appropriate establishment ID mentioned in the notification.
6. Select and apply for the eligible discipline.
7. Check that your personal details, educational details, category and aggregate percentage are correct.
8. Submit the apprenticeship application through the portal.
9. After applying through NAPS/NATS, complete the required Microsoft Form.
10. Provide your choice of three locations for apprenticeship training and document verification through the Microsoft Form.
11. Submit the Microsoft Form by the prescribed deadline.
12. Keep the application details and registration information safely for future reference.

The notification makes it mandatory for candidates to apply through the respective NAPS/NATS portal and then furnish the required details through the Microsoft Form. Failure to submit the Microsoft Form by the deadline may result in the candidate not receiving a call letter for document verification.

IOCL Apprentice Microsoft Form 2026

After applying through the relevant NAPS/NATS portal, candidates must submit the required information through the Microsoft Form, including their choice of three training/document-verification locations.

The notification provides the following Microsoft Form link: Click Here.

The Microsoft Form must be submitted by 12 December 2026. Candidates who fail to submit the form within the prescribed deadline may not receive the call letter for document verification and may not be considered for further processing.

Documents Required for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Class 10th/SSLC/Matriculation certificate and marksheet as proof of date of birth
• ITI/Diploma/HSC/Graduation qualification certificate and marksheets, as applicable
• Caste certificate in the prescribed Central Government format, where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Recent colour passport-size photograph
• Signature in blue ink
• Aadhaar-seeded bank account details
• Cheque leaf/cancelled cheque
• Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate

The notification specifically lists the educational, category, identity, photograph, signature, bank and medical documents required for the application and subsequent document verification.

IOCL Apprentice Document Verification 2026

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit will be called for document verification at an IOCL unit or office located in the State where the vacancy has been notified, as decided by the management.

Candidates must bring the original documents along with self-attested copies. No Travelling Allowance or Dearness Allowance will be paid for attending document verification or joining.

IOCL Apprentice Important Instructions

• Candidates can apply for only one discipline code.
• Applications for more than one discipline code will be summarily rejected.
• Applicants must ensure that their NAPS/NATS profile contains correct personal, educational and category details.
• The aggregate percentage must be correctly entered in the application.
• Any required correction in the NAPS/NATS profile should be addressed through the concerned NAPS/NATS office.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
• Candidates should maintain the same registered email ID and mobile number until completion of apprenticeship training.
• Selection is provisional and subject to verification of certificates and testimonials.
• Medical fitness is mandatory for engagement.
• Completion of apprenticeship does not create any right to employment in IOCL.

IOCL also states that the decision of the management regarding eligibility, acceptance/rejection of applications and selection matters will be final and binding.

IOCL Apprentice Important Dates 2026

The official notification confirms that online applications open on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on 12 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. Details of document verification will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through their registered email ID.