IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Vacancy Details (State-wise & Category-wise)

State-wise & Category-wise Breakup

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Eligibility

• All qualifications must be through a regular full-time course; Part-time/Correspondence/Distance Learning qualifications render a candidate NOT ELIGIBLE
• CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade must be converted to an equivalent percentage as per the Board/University/Institute’s own norms, and the conversion certificate must be produced at document verification
• Diploma students admitted via lateral entry (Class XII Science/ITI admitted directly to 2nd year) are also eligible, subject to the prescribed marks based on all semesters
• A candidate may undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings in total, and the second must be in a different trade, with at least a 1-year gap between the two (no gap required if the earlier training ended due to employer default)
• Candidates holding or pursuing a higher qualification (B.E./B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB, or equivalent), completed on or before joining, are NOT ELIGIBLE
• Candidates must apply for only ONE discipline code; applying for more than one leads to summary rejection of all applications

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Age Limit

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Stipend

The rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, and the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time. Not specified in the official notification: the exact per-month stipend figure for each apprentice category.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Selection Process

• There is no written test or interview. Candidates who successfully register and apply on NAPS/NATS against a notified opportunity are considered
• A merit list is prepared for each post based on the percentage of marks secured in the essential prescribed qualification
• Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and must complete a Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test; candidates should review IOCL’s “Guidelines and Criteria for Physical Fitness for Pre-Engagement Medical Examination” (available at iocl.com/apprenticeships) before applying
• Shortlisted candidates whose documents and medical fitness certificate are found in order are issued an Offer of Engagement
• Unfilled opportunities after initial shortlisting are filled from the remaining panel/merit list for the same opportunity
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates applying for Unreserved (UR) seats are considered only if they meet the General-category standard

How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

1. Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator): Register at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
2. Technician (Diploma) Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice: Register at nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php.
3. Log in to the respective portal using your User ID/e-mail ID and apply against the opportunity listed under “Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Western Region” (NATS Establishment ID: WMHMCC000053; NAPS Establishment ID: E01172700332).
4. Ensure your profile is 100% complete (personal, educational, category details) before submitting; apply for ANY ONE discipline code only.
5. Submit the application by 04 November 2026, 5:00 PM – apply well in advance of the deadline.

Documents Required (At Document Verification)

• 10th std/SSLC/Matriculation certificate/mark sheet (sole accepted proof of date of birth)
• Latest caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC), in the prescribed Government proforma, from a competent authority
• For OBC-NCL: a caste certificate not more than 12 months old (from 30.09.2026) explicitly excluding creamy-layer status, per DoPT OM dated 08.09.1993; the OBC caste must fall in the Central List for the respective state
• Regular-mode and year-of-passing certificate from the Institute
• Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets of ITI (NCVT/SCVT)/HSC/Graduation/Diploma
• Final ITI/HSC/Graduation/Diploma certificate
• Copy of first page of Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and a cancelled cheque leaf
• Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate
• Disability certificate per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, for PwBD candidates

All documents must be furnished in original along with a self-attested copy.

Important Conditions

• Candidate must have an active e-mail ID and mobile number valid for at least 1 year; all future communications (document verification/offer letter) are sent by e-mail only
• Candidature is provisional and subject to verification of certificates; engagement is liable to cancellation/termination at any stage if ineligibility, false information, or suppressed facts are detected, even after joining
• Candidates registered with a Local/State Employment Exchange or Vocational Rehabilitation Center for PwBD must apply through the NAPS/NATS portal; otherwise their candidature will not be considered
• Mere completion of document verification/empanelment does not confer any right of engagement as an apprentice
• On completion of the apprenticeship, IOCL has no obligation to offer employment, nor can an apprentice claim employment on the ground of having completed the training
• Canvassing in any form disqualifies a candidate
• Any corrigendum/addendum will be published only on iocl.com/apprenticeships
• The Management’s decision on eligibility, selection mode, and cancellation of the process (in part or full) is final and binding, with no correspondence entertained