IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 433 Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice Posts, Apply Online

IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released a notification for the engagement of Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the Northern Region. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS/NATS portals from 7 August 2026 to 6 September 2026.

The apprenticeship opportunities are available across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.

Details for IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details:

Posts and Disciplines

The notification includes the following discipline codes:

Technician Apprentice

• Technician Apprentice – Mechanical
• Technician Apprentice – Electrical
• Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation
• Technician Apprentice – Civil
• Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics
• Technician Apprentice – Electronics

Trade Apprentice

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Electronics Mechanic
• Instrument Mechanic
• Machinist

Graduate Apprentice

• BBA
• BA
• B.Com
• B.Sc.

Data Entry Operator

• Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)
• Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess the qualification prescribed for the discipline they are applying for.

• Trade Apprentice – Fitter

Candidates must have Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Fitter recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

• Trade Apprentice – Electrician

Candidates must have Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Electrician recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

• Electronics Mechanic

Candidates must have Matriculation along with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Electronics Mechanic recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

• Instrument Mechanic

Candidates must have Matriculation along with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Instrument Mechanic recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

• Machinist

Candidates must have Matriculation along with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Machinist recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

• Technician Apprentice

For Technician Apprentice posts, candidates require a 3-year regular full-time Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.

The minimum marks required are:

• 50% for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates
• 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions

The diploma must be from an institute/university recognized by AICTE/UGC.

• Graduate Apprentice

For Graduate Apprentice, candidates must have a regular full-time graduate degree in BBA/BA/B.Com/B.Sc. with:

• 50% marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates
• 45% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions

The qualification must be from a recognized University/Institute.

• Data Entry Operator

For Data Entry Operator (Fresher), candidates must have passed Class 12th but should be below graduate level.

For the Skill Certificate Holder category, candidates must also possess a Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate issued by an awarding body recognized under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or another authority recognized by the Central Government.

Important Educational Qualification Conditions

The prescribed qualification must be obtained through a full-time regular course. Qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence or distance learning are not eligible.

Where CGPA/OGPA or letter grades are awarded, candidates must provide the equivalent aggregate percentage as required by their institution.

Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as B.E., MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB or equivalent qualifications, or candidates pursuing such higher qualifications, are not eligible under the notification.

Age Limit

The age limit is:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years
• Age Cut-off Date: 31 August 2026

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• PwBD: Up to 10 years
• PwBD SC/ST: Up to 15 years
• PwBD OBC-NCL: Up to 13 years

The relaxation applies according to the conditions specified in the official notification.

Training Duration

The apprenticeship training period is 12 months for all disciplines.

Stipend

The stipend will be paid according to the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprentices Rules, 1992 and applicable government guidelines.

In addition to the statutory stipend, IOCL will pay ₹2,500 per month towards miscellaneous expenses.

For Graduate and Technician Apprentices, a portion of the stipend is paid directly into the apprentice’s bank account by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) through DBT.

Candidates must therefore have an Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for DBT and ensure that their NATS details, APAAR ID and e-KYC are correctly updated.

Selection Process

The selection process is based on merit.

Selection Stages

1. Registration on the NAPS/NATS portal
2. Online application
3. Merit list preparation
4. Document Verification
5. Pre-engagement Medical Fitness Test
6. Offer of Apprenticeship Engagement

There will be no written examination and no interview.

The merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate will receive preference. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with higher matriculation marks will be preferred.

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

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates can apply online for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 from 7 August 2026 to 6 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The application process involves two mandatory steps: applying through the NAPS/NATS portal and submitting the Microsoft Form.

Step 1: Register on NAPS/NATS Portal

Candidates must register on the appropriate apprenticeship portal:

• ITI/Trade Apprentice: Register through the NAPS portal — Apprenticeship India.
• Data Entry Operator: Register through the NAPS portal.
• Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Register through the NATS portal.
• Graduate Apprentice: Register through the NATS portal.

Step 2: Complete Your Profile

After registration, make sure your:

• Personal details
• Educational qualifications
• Category details
• Aggregate percentage
• Other required information

are correctly updated in your NAPS/NATS profile.

Step 3: Apply for the IOCL Apprenticeship Opportunity

Log in to the respective portal using your User ID/Email ID and apply for the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Northern Region apprenticeship opportunity.

Use the following Establishment IDs:

• NATS: NDLSDC000005
• NAPS: E05200700003

Step 4: Submit the Microsoft Form

After successfully applying through NAPS/NATS, candidates must submit the Microsoft Form with their details, including:

• Preferred State
• Three preferred locations
• Other required application details

The Microsoft Form must be submitted by 6 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Only one response should be submitted.

Step 5: Keep Your Documents Ready

Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Keep the required original documents and self-attested copies ready, including educational certificates/mark sheets, caste certificate where applicable, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, bank documents and medical fitness certificate.

Important: Completing both the NAPS/NATS application and the Microsoft Form is compulsory. Candidates who fail to submit the Microsoft Form within the deadline will not be considered for further selection.

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