IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 394 Posts

Posted on: January 24, 2026
Category: Government Jobs for Engineers in India, PSU Government jobs in India
Qualification: 12th Pass Government Jobs in India, B.Com Government Jobs in India, B.E. Government Jobs in India, BTech Government Jobs in India, CA Government Jobs in India, Diploma Government Jobs in India, Government Jobs for Graduates, MBA Government Jobs in India
Last date to apply: 10 Feb, 2026

Indian Oil Corporation LTD (IOCL) has launched an Indian Oil Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification to recruit 394 apprentices in various parts of the country. The government apprentice recruitments 2026 provide an outstanding opportunity for Indian citizens to get the apprenticeship training in Indian Oil 2026 and develop various skills, including both technical and non-technical skills, from a Fortune ‘Global 500’ company. Applicants looking for various Delhi Government Engineering jobs or other similar engineering jobs can get the Indian Oil Pipelines Division Jobs 2026 by meeting the eligibility criteria stated below.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Region NameStates CoveredNo. of Posts
Eastern Region (ERPL)Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal 101
Western Region (WRPL)Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan 136
Northern Region (NRPL)Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, UP, Uttarakhand 54
Southern Region (SRPL)Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu 40
South Eastern (SERPL)Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana 63
Total Posts394

Eligibility Criteria

Post NameEligibility Criteria
Technician Apprentice
  • Three years full-time Diploma in Mechanical, Automobile, Electrical, Electronics or
    Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) in aggregate.
  • Candidates will undergo Apprenticeship Training in Indian Oil 2026 for a duration of 12
    months.
Trade Apprentice
  • Full-time Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in any discipline or Commerce (B.Com).
  • Must be from a Government recognized Institute/University.
  • Candidates with higher professional degrees like BE/B.Tech, MBA or CA are not eligible
    for Indian Oil Pipelines Division Jobs 2026.
Data Entry Operator
  • Minimum 12th Pass but below Graduate .
  • Minimum 12th Pass with a Skill Certificate of ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ recognized
    under NSQF.

Important Dates for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

  • Application Begin: January 28, 2026
  • Last Date for Apply: February 10, 2026

Age Limit (as on Jan 31, 2026)

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 24 Years

Age Relaxation

  • Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
  • PwBD Relaxation: Up to 10 years relaxation in upper age limit for PwBD candidates.

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 0
  • SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 0

Application Mode

  • Candidates must first complete the IOCL NATS NAPS Online Registration 2026 on the respective government portals.

Pay Scale

  • IOCL Technician Apprentice Salary (stipend) is prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprenticeship Rules.
  • No other monetary benefits like HRA or medical facilities are admissible during Apprenticeship Training in Indian Oil 2026.

Selection Process for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

  • IOCL Apprentice Merit List 2026 will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification.
  • Selection to this Government Apprentice Vacancy 2026 does not include a written test or personal interview.
  • If applicants have the same rank in IOCL Apprentice Merit List 2026, then the older candidate in view of date of birth will be given preference.
  • Engagement is subjected to successful document verification and declaring medically fit.

How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official portal at https://www.iocl.com
  • Navigate to Career section to find the ‘Apprenticeships’ for “Engagement of Apprentices in Pipelines Division“.
  • Fill up your IOCL NATS NAPS Registration 2026 through NATS/NAPS website based on your trade selected during selection. Apply for this apprenticeship position through NATS/NAPS portal by filling up your Establishment ID specific to your region.
  • After that, you will be redirected to the Indian Oil Pipelines portal and you will need to enroll there as well
  • Provide basic information, followed by setting up a password to obtain a system-generated registration ID.
  • Log in to upload a scanned photograph in the range of 20 to 50 KB in JPG format and signature in the range of 10 to 30 KB
  • Make sure your details match your certificates as your IOCL Apprentice Merit list 2026 will be prepared based on your provided details.
  • Take a printout of the submitted application form for future use as a ready reckoner in your Indian Oil Pipelines Division Jobs 2026 journey.

FAQs

No. Candidates must have already completed their prescribed qualification (Diploma/Degree) and should have the final mark sheet or certificate by the reckoning date January 31, 2026, for being considered for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Students who are waiting for their results or are in their last semester cannot apply for this cycle.

The whole initial application for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is through online mode only. Applicants are advised not to send hard copies of their documents or application forms to any IOCL office. The physical verification of documents is done at the time of the next stage of the selection process only where candidates are called on the basis of their merit list.

A candidate may apply for one trade code with one specific region only. In case of submission of multiple applications by the candidate for different trades or regions in the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026, all their applications shall be rejected. It is strongly advised to carefully reread.

Important Links

Official Notificationwww.iocl.com
Official Websitewww.iocl.com
Online Registration (For Technician and Graduate)www.nats.education.gov.in
Online Registration (For Trade Apprentices)www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Apply Onlinewww.plapps.indianoilpipelines.in

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