IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 433 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Northern Region has released Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2026-27/1 for the engagement of Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

A total of 433 apprentice seats are available at IOCL locations across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

The recruitment includes Technician Apprentices in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics and Electronics disciplines; Trade Apprentices in Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist and Data Entry Operator disciplines; and Graduate Apprentices.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 07 August 2026 at 10:00 AM to 06 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Candidates must first apply through the appropriate NAPS or NATS portal and must also submit the prescribed Microsoft Form within the closing date.

Official Notification PDF: IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Vacancy 2026 State-Wise Details

IOCL Apprentice Discipline Details 2026

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, age limit and other apprenticeship eligibility conditions as on 31 August 2026.

The prescribed qualification must have been obtained as a full-time regular course from a recognised university or institute. Candidates possessing qualifications through part-time, correspondence or distance-learning mode are not eligible for the notified disciplines.

IOCL Trade Apprentice Qualification 2026

For the relevant ITI qualification, pass marks are sufficient.

IOCL Technician Apprentice Qualification 2026

Minimum Marks for Technician Apprentice

Diploma candidates admitted directly into the second year through a recognised lateral-entry scheme after Class 12 or ITI are also eligible, subject to meeting the prescribed aggregate percentage based on all semesters of the Diploma course.

IOCL Graduate Apprentice Qualification 2026

Candidates applying for Discipline Code 112 must possess a regular full-time Graduation Degree in any discipline such as BBA, BA, B.Com or B.Sc from a recognised university or institute.

IOCL Data Entry Operator Apprentice Qualification

Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)

Candidates must have passed Class 12 but should be below Graduate qualification.

Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder)

Candidates must have passed Class 12 but should be below Graduate qualification. They must additionally possess a Skill Certificate in 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 Higher Qualification Restrictions

Candidates possessing or pursuing certain higher professional qualifications are not eligible under this apprentice recruitment.

• B.E. or equivalent
• MBA or equivalent
• MCA
• CA
• ICWA
• LLB
• Other equivalent higher professional qualifications

Candidates who complete such a higher qualification on or before joining apprenticeship training will also not be considered eligible. Candidates must provide a declaration regarding higher qualifications at the time of joining.

IOCL Apprentice Five-Year Qualification Rule

• NATS candidates who have completed five years as on 31 August 2026 after acquiring the prescribed qualification in the relevant discipline are not eligible.
• NAPS candidates who have completed five years as on 31 August 2026 after acquiring the prescribed qualification are also not eligible.

Previous Apprenticeship and Experience Conditions

• A candidate can undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings.
• The second apprenticeship training cannot be in the same trade.
• Normally, there must be a minimum gap of one year between two completed apprenticeship trainings.
• Different waiting-period conditions apply where an earlier apprenticeship was terminated for specified reasons.
• Candidates whose apprenticeship contract was terminated because of their failure to comply with the terms of contract are not entitled to enter into another apprenticeship contract.
• Diploma holders or vocational-certificate holders having job experience of one year or more after obtaining the qualification are not eligible.
• Candidates whose apprenticeship contract has already been approved by BOAT on the NATS portal should note that BOAT Northern Region does not permit creation of a second apprenticeship contract even if the earlier contract is subsequently terminated.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The age limit will be calculated as on 31 August 2026.

IOCL Apprentice Age Relaxation 2026

Category-wise relaxation applies subject to the reservation and eligibility conditions prescribed in the notification.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Reservation

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwBD candidates will be applicable according to the prescribed Government rules for the respective State or Union Territory.

• SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying for Unreserved seats must meet the standards prescribed for General-category candidates.
• OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer are not entitled to OBC-NCL reservation.
• Only communities included in the Central Government list of OBCs for the respective State will be considered under OBC-NCL reservation.
• The OBC-NCL certificate should have been issued on or after 01 September 2025 to meet the validity condition as on 31 August 2026.

IOCL Apprentice PwBD Eligibility

PwBD reservation is available horizontally for Graduate Apprentice and Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator disciplines, subject to Government guidelines.

PwBD candidates are not eligible to apply for Discipline Codes 101 to 111 covering Technician Apprentice and ITI Trade Apprentice disciplines.

Eligible disability categories for applicable apprentice disciplines include:

• Low Vision / Blind
• Hard of Hearing / Deaf
• Specified locomotor disabilities
• Dwarfism
• Acid Attack Victim
• Cerebral Palsy
• Leprosy Cured
• Eligible Multiple Disabilities

Candidates claiming PwBD benefits must produce the prescribed Disability Certificate issued by a competent authority under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend

The stipend payable to apprentices will be governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprentices Rules, 1992 and applicable amendments and Government guidelines.

In addition to the statutory stipend, apprentices will receive Rs. 2,500 per month towards miscellaneous expenses from Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Marketing Division, Northern Region.

Stipend Payment for Graduate and Technician Apprentices

A portion of the stipend for Graduate and Technician Apprentices will be paid directly into the apprentice's bank account by the Board of Apprenticeship Training through the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme.

Stipend Payment for Trade Apprentices

Trade Apprentices registered under NAPS will receive their stipend from Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Marketing Division, Northern Region, subject to the applicable apprenticeship guidelines.

Aadhaar-Seeded Bank Account Requirement

• Candidates must have an active bank account.
• The bank account should be seeded with Aadhaar.
• The account must be enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer.
• The same bank-account details should be correctly updated on the NATS portal.
• Candidates must also update their APAAR ID and complete e-KYC on the NATS portal where applicable.
• A cheque book containing the candidate's printed name will be required after engagement.

IOCL Apprentice Training Period 2026

The apprenticeship training period is 12 months for all disciplines.

Completion of apprenticeship training does not create any right to permanent employment in Indian Oil Corporation Limited. IOCL has no obligation to provide regular employment after completion of apprenticeship.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process does not include a written examination or interview.

• Online application through NAPS / NATS
• Preparation of merit based on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification
• Document Verification
• Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test
• Final Offer of Engagement

Merit List Preparation

The merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks secured by candidates in the prescribed qualification for the relevant post.

IOCL Apprentice Tie-Breaking Rule

If two candidates obtain the same percentage of marks:

1. The candidate with the earlier date of birth, meaning the older candidate, will be given preference.
2. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate having a higher percentage of marks in Matriculation will be preferred.

Preference will also be given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.

IOCL Apprentice Pre-Engagement Medical Examination

• Shortlisted candidates must qualify the Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test.
• Medical fitness will be determined according to Indian Oil's prescribed medical standards.
• Candidates should review IOCL's Guidelines and Criteria for Physical Fitness for Pre-Engagement Medical Examination before applying.
• Only candidates who clear document verification and medical fitness will be considered suitable for engagement.
• Medical test and investigation expenses up to a maximum of Rs. 3,000 may be reimbursed on production of receipts.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The official notification does not prescribe any application fee for this apprentice engagement.

How to Apply for IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates must complete both the applicable NAPS/NATS application and the Microsoft Form. Completing only one of these steps will not be sufficient.

Step 1 – Register on NAPS or NATS

• ITI Trade Apprentice candidates must register on the NAPS portal.
• Data Entry Operator Apprentice candidates must register on the NAPS portal.
• Technician Apprentice Diploma candidates must register on the NATS portal.
• Graduate Apprentice candidates must register on the NATS portal.

Step 2 – Complete Apprentice Profile

• Complete the NAPS/NATS profile to 100%.
• Verify personal information.
• Verify educational qualification.
• Verify category details.
• Ensure the correct aggregate percentage is displayed.
• Keep a valid Apprentice Registration / Enrolment Number.

Step 3 – Apply for IOCL Opportunity

After registration, login to the relevant NAPS/NATS portal and search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Marketing Division – Northern Region using the following establishment IDs:

Apply against the appropriate apprentice opportunity for the discipline and State for which you are eligible.

Step 4 – Submit Microsoft Form

After applying successfully through NAPS or NATS, candidates must submit their details, preferred State and three preferred locations using the prescribed Microsoft Form before 06 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.

• Only one Microsoft Form response should be submitted.
• Multiple Microsoft Form submissions will not be entertained.
• State and location preferences will be considered, but final posting will depend on IOCL requirements.
• No request for changing preferences will be entertained after submission.

IOCL Apprentice Portal Details

Documents Required for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents along with self-attested copies during document verification.

• Class 10 marksheet or certificate as proof of date of birth
• Latest caste certificate for reserved-category candidates
• Valid OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
• Certificate from the institute confirming regular mode of study and year of passing
• Semester-wise or year-wise ITI marksheets
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate, where applicable
• Graduation marksheets and certificate, where applicable
• Diploma in Engineering semester-wise marksheets and final certificate, where applicable
• Final ITI NCVT / SCVT certificate, where applicable
• Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate, where applicable
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• First page of Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook
• Cancelled cheque leaf
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Requirements Before Applying

• Candidates must have a valid NAPS/NATS Apprentice Registration or Enrolment Number.
• The apprentice profile must be 100% complete and updated.
• Candidates must have a valid and active email address.
• The mobile number must remain active for at least one year.
• Candidates must have a PAN Card.
• Candidates should possess an Aadhaar Card.
• Candidates must have an active bank account and cheque book with their name printed.
• The bank account should be Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled.
• NATS candidates should correctly update their bank account, APAAR ID and e-KYC details.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Candidates should read the complete notification before applying.
• Candidates can apply for only one discipline code under this advertisement.
• Applications for more than one discipline code will be rejected.
• The prescribed qualification must have been obtained through regular full-time mode.
• Part-time, correspondence and distance-learning qualifications are not eligible.
• Age and qualification eligibility will be determined as on 31 August 2026.
• Candidates must apply through NAPS/NATS and also submit the Microsoft Form.
• Failure to submit the Microsoft Form by the closing date will result in non-consideration for further selection.
• Candidates should ensure that all NAPS/NATS profile details are correct before final submission.
• No corrections will be entertained by IOCL after final submission.
• Incomplete applications or applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.
• All certificates and information are subject to verification.
• Submission of false or fabricated information may lead to cancellation of candidature or termination of apprenticeship.
• Engagement will remain subject to medical fitness.
• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
• The number of apprentice seats is provisional and subject to IOCL requirements.
• The decision of IOCL management regarding eligibility, selection and engagement will be final.
• Completion of apprenticeship does not provide any right to regular employment in IOCL.
• Candidates should regularly check the IOCL apprenticeship website for corrigenda, addenda and further updates.