IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 335 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 335 Western Region Posts

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for engagement of Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices in its Western Region. The notification was released on 5 October 2026 for a total of 335 apprenticeship opportunities across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

Candidates who have completed ITI, Diploma, 12th or Graduation, depending on the discipline, can apply through the NAPS or NATS portal. The application process started on 5 October 2026 at 10:00 AM, and the last date to register and apply is 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Division	Marketing Division, Western Region
Advertisement No.	IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27
Post/Training	Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice
Total Posts	335
Notification Date	5 October 2026
Application Start Date	5 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	4 November 2026
Application Mode	Online
Training Period	12 Months
Selection Process	Merit-Based
Official Website	www.iocl.com/apprenticeships

 

IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The 335 apprenticeship opportunities are divided among Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator positions. The broad category-wise breakup is given below:

Apprentice Category	Number of Posts
Technician Apprentice	99
Trade Apprentice – ITI	40
Graduate Apprentice	174
Data Entry Operator	22
Total	335

State-Wise IOCL Apprentice Vacancy

State/UT	Technician	Trade/ITI	Graduate	DEO	Total
Maharashtra	33	8	100	8	149
Gujarat	17	8	29	3	57
Madhya Pradesh	17	8	29	3	57
Goa	8	4	4	2	18
Chhattisgarh	8	4	4	2	18
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	8	4	4	2	18
Daman & Diu	8	4	4	2	18
Total	99	40	174	22	335

 

Discipline Code	Discipline	Essential Qualification
101–106	Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Civil/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics)	3-year regular full-time Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline, min. 50% aggregate (General/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 45% (SC/ST/PwBD, reserved positions), from a recognized Institute/University
107–111	Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist)	Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in the respective trade, recognized by NCVT/SCVT
112	Graduate Apprentice	Regular full-time Graduate in any discipline (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA, etc.), min. 50% aggregate (General/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 45% (SC/ST/PwBD, reserved positions), from a recognized Institute/University
113	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)	Class 12th (below graduate), min. 50% aggregate (General/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 45% (SC/ST/PwBD, reserved positions)
114	Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	Class 12th (below graduate) plus a 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' Skill Certificate (training under 1 year) from a body recognized under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or the Central Government

 

 

 

 

Age:

Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on date of reckoning i.e.30.09.2026 (Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST i.e.up to a max of 29 yrs., 3 years for OBC-NCL i.e. upto a max of 27 yrs., for the posts reserved for them). Candidates belonging to PwBD categories shall be given age relaxation up to 10 years (up to 15 years for SC/ST) and up to 13 years for OBC-NCL candidates.

Selection Methodology:

• Candidates to register successfully on NAPS/NATS portal and applying against the notification shall be considered for selection process. There will be no written Test/Interview

 • Merit list of all the candidates who have applied against a respective post in the portal and meeting the notified eligibility criteria shall be prepared based on the percentage of marks secured in the essential prescribed qualification for the post

• The shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and will have to complete Pre-engagement medical fitness test for being adjudged suitable for engagement.

 • Candidates are advised to ensure that they are medically fit as per IndianOil’s pre-engagement medical format. Candidates are advised to go through the “Guidelines and Criteria for physical Fitness for Pre-Engagement Medical Examination” before they commence the application process. The guidelines are available in the following link: https://iocl.com/apprenticeships- Pre-engagement Medical Format.

• Shortlisted candidates whose documents including Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate are found in order shall be issued offer of Engagement for Apprenticeship Training.

• Opportunities not filled through the initial shortlisting process shall be considered for filling by eligible and qualifying candidates from the panel cum merit list from the same opportunity. E. Concessions /Relaxation: 1. SC/ST/OBC (NCL-Non-Creamy Layer) candidates applying for Unreserved (UR) seats shall be considered subject to their fulfilling the standards applicable to candidates belonging to General category.

 

STIPEND:

Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025 as amended from time to time.

 

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	05 October 2026, 10:00 AM
Online Application Last Date	04 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Cut-off/Reckoning Date (Age & Qualification)	30 September 2026
Qualification Acquisition Window – Graduate/Technician	01.04.2023 to 30.09.2026
Qualification Acquisition Window – Trade (ITI/DEO)	01.04.2022 to 30.09.2026

 

How to Apply SBI Recruitment 2026? :

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online official website.

 

1. Candidates are advised to register as a Technician/Trade/Graduate Apprentice online in the following portals under the respective State as per their Trades below:

 a) Trade Apprentice – ITI/Data Entry Operator at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/

b) Technician Apprentice – Diploma at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php

c) Graduate Apprentice: https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php

2. Candidates need to LOGIN to the respective NATS/NAPS portal using their User ID/Email ID and APPLY for the apprenticeship Openings/Opportunities with the Establishment ID of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division)-Western Region

 • NATS - WMHMCC000053

• NAPS - E01172700332

Candidates are advised to carefully read the full advertisement for details of Educational Qualification and other eligibility criteria. Last date of Registration in portal – 04.11.2026 @ 5 p.m.

 3. Applicants are strictly required to submit their applications only against the vacancies notified under the states of Western Region (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, UT of Daman & Diu, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli). Allocation of training locations shall be restricted exclusively to the states specified therein. Selection of training locations outside the notified states in the application portal shall not be entertained and will result in rejection of the application. This condition shall be binding for the engagement process of apprentices under Western Region

 4. Candidates MUST ensure their profile is 100% complete (Personal Details, Educational Details, Category etc) along with all details appearing correctly in application. In case of any corrections, candidates are required to contact NAPS/NATS office.

5. If the application is not submitted in line with the eligibility criteria, terms & conditions, then the Application is liable for rejection.

 6. The last date for application is 04.11.2026 @ 5 p.m. Candidates are requested to apply sufficiently in advance before the closing date.

 7. Candidates are advised to maintain the same registered e-mail ID and mobile number till the completion of apprenticeship training.

 8. Candidates are advised to periodically visit our website https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships as all future correspondence and latest information shall be shared only on our website.

9. Any corrigendum/addendum etc. or updates regarding this advertisement shall be made available on our website: https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships ONLY.

10. Candidates have to apply for ANY ONE DISCIPLINE CODE ONLY. Candidates applying for more than one discipline Code will not be considered and their applications will be summarily rejected. 11. The candidature of the applicant would be provisional and subject to subsequent verification of certificates and testimonials. In case, it is detected at any stage of engagement or thereafter, that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished.

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