IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026

Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division — recruitment under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Positions: 394 Apprentices in technical and non-technical trades.
Application Mode: Online only (via official IOCL or NATS/NAPS portals).
Last Date to Apply: 🗓 10 February 2026 (by 11:59 PM).

🎓 Eligibility Overview

• Educational Qualifications:
  • 12th Pass / Intermediate, Diploma, or Graduation in relevant disciplines — depending on trade applied for.
  • Higher professional qualifications (e.g., BE/B.Tech, MBA) are not eligible for these apprentice posts.
  • Must have passed qualifying course by 31 Jan 2026.
• Age Limit (as on 31 Jan 2026):
  • Minimum: 18 years
  • Maximum: 24 years (General)
  • Relaxations: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC (NCL) +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs (as per rules).

🧠 Selection Process

• Merit-Based: Selection is primarily based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination relevant to your applied trade.
• No Written Test / Interview: Generally no exam or interview for these apprentice posts; document verification follows merit shortlisting.

💰 Stipend & Benefits

• Apprentices appointed will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act and IOCL norms during training.
• Post-training placement is not guaranteed — this is a training/apprenticeship engagement. (Standard for IOCL apprenticeship drives.)

📍 Application Steps

1. Visit: Official IOCL website or the IOCL Pipelines/NAPS/NATS apprentice portal.
2. Register/Login: Using valid email/phone.
3. Fill Form: Enter details, upload documents, and submit before 10 Feb 2026.
4. Keep Printouts/Digital Copies of the submitted application and documents.

Summary:
✅ 394 apprentice positions at IOCL Pipelines Division — multiple trades.
🗓 Apply by 10 February 2026 (Online).
📚 Eligibility: 12th pass / Diploma / Graduation (trade-wise).
🎯 Selection: Merit-based (no exam).