Indian Oil IOCL Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 394 Apprentice Posts, Eligibility, Selection & How to Apply

IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026 – Full Notification Details

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the official notification Advt No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2025)-2 (Supp.) for the recruitment of 394 Apprentices in its Pipelines Division across various regions in India.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 28 January 2026 to 10 February 2026 (11:59 PM IST) through the designated NAPS/NATS portals and the Indian Oil Pipelines application portal. This apprenticeship engagement is governed strictly under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprenticeship Rules (Amended up to 2019 & 2025).

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Trade-wise Posts

The 394 apprentice vacancies are distributed across multiple trades including:

• Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)
• Technician Apprentice (Electrical)
• Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation)
• Trade Apprentice (Assistant – Human Resource)
• Trade Apprentice (Accountant)
• Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)
• Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

Exact trade-wise and region-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification.

IOCL Apprentice (Multiple Trades) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Trade-wise Vacancy Distribution

Educational Qualification (Trade-wise)

Technician Apprentice – Mechanical

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• 3-year full-time Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering
• Lateral entry candidates admitted directly into 2nd year after Class XII (Science) / ITI are eligible

Technician Apprentice – Electrical

• 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Lateral entry candidates are eligible

Technician Apprentice – Telecommunication & Instrumentation

• Diploma in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics Engineering from a recognized institute

Trade Apprentice – Assistant (Human Resource)

• Full-time Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from a recognized university

Trade Apprentice – Accountant

• Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce

Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)

• Minimum 12th pass (must be below graduate level)

Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

• 12th pass (below graduate level)
• Skill Certificate issued by an authority recognized under NSQF or Central Government

Essential Qualification Conditions

• Candidates must have passed the prescribed qualification on or before 31 January 2026
• Candidates with result awaited are not eligible
• Minimum 50% marks required (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved posts)
• Qualifications must be regular full-time (distance/part-time not accepted)
• Candidates with higher qualifications such as BE/BTech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA etc. are not eligible
• Candidates with one year or more job experience after qualification are not eligible

Age Limit (as on 31 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• PwBD-SC/ST: Additional 5 years
• PwBD-OBC (NCL): Additional 3 years

IOCL Apprentice Stipend 2026

• Monthly stipend will be paid as per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprenticeship Rules (Amended 2019 & 2025)
• No additional benefits such as HRA, accommodation, medical facilities, or conveyance will be provided
• Apprentices must arrange accommodation and other facilities on their own

IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Selection Process 2026

• No written test or interview
• Selection based purely on merit
• Merit list prepared based on percentage of marks in essential qualification
• Tie-breaking rules:
  • Older candidate (earlier date of birth)
  • If still tied, higher marks in Matriculation
• Document verification before engagement
• Medical fitness mandatory as per IOCL standards

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for any category

Important Dates

How to Apply for IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Register on NAPS / NATS Portal

• Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator):
  https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
• Technician Apprentice / Graduate & HR / Accountant:
  https://nats.education.gov.in

Step 2: Apply for IOCL Opportunities in NAPS/NATS

Use the following Establishment IDs:

• Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL):
  NATS – EWBKOC000079 | NAPS – E11181900005
• Western Region Pipelines (WRPL):
  NATS – WGJRAC000006 | NAPS – E11182400087
• Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL):
  NATS – NHRPPC000001 | NAPS – E12180600006
• Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL):
  NATS – STNCHC000040 | NAPS – E12183300008
• South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL):
  NATS – EORBBSC000001 | NAPS – E02252100002

Step 3: Apply on Indian Oil Pipelines Portal

• Visit: https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/
• Complete Part-I and Part-II registration
• Upload photograph and signature
• Enter NAPS/NATS registration number
• Submit application and take printout

General Instructions

• Candidates can apply for only one trade code
• Multiple applications will be rejected
• Reservation applicable as per Government of India norms
• Apprenticeship does not guarantee employment after completion
• All updates will be published only on the official IOCL website

IOCL Apprentices Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here