IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 – Apply Online for 501 Posts
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division- Northern Region, has announced recruiting of Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices on the basis of Apprentices Act, 1961 (Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2025-26/2). Government Jobs for Engineers in India is a great opportunity to recruit Engineers, more so Diploma holders in the various fields, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical and Electronics and Electronics. Applications can be made online on NAPS/NATS portal by eligible applicants of states/UTs such as Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand until January 12, 2026. The selection will be based on merit (no written test/interview) and a medical fitness and document verification will be done. The shortlisted candidates will be taking 12 months of training in different places within the Northern Region.
State-Wise Vacancy Details
| State/UT | No. of Posts |
| Delhi | 120 |
| Haryana | 30 |
| Punjab | 49 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 9 |
| Chandigarh | 30 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 8 |
| Rajasthan | 90 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 140 |
| Uttarakhand | 25 |
| Total Posts | 501 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility |
| Technician Apprentice |
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Trade Apprentice |
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| Graduate Apprentice |
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| Trade Apprentice – DEO (Fresher) |
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| Trade Apprentice – DEO (Skill Certificate) |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: December 27, 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: January 12, 2026 (05:00 PM)
Age Limit (as on Dec 31, 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Application Fee
- No Application Fee
Application Mode
- Online (via NAPS/NATS portals + Microsoft Form)
Pay Scale
- As prescribed under Apprentices Act + additional Rs. 2,500/- miscellaneous expenses by IOCL.
Selection Process
- The selection process follows a purely merit-based approach with no written test or interview.
- Authorities prepare discipline and state-wise merit lists based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- In case of a tie, the older candidate receives preference and if the tie continues, higher Class 10 marks are considered.
- Shortlisted candidates are then invited for document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness examination, where applicable.
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26
- Visit the official website at https://www.iocl.com/
- Go to Career section to find the Apprenticeships for the “Engagement of Trade/Technician/Graduate Apprentice”.
- Register on the NAPS portal if applying for Trade Apprentice (including Data Entry Operator) or on the NATS portal if applying for Technician or Graduate Apprentice.
- Complete and update your profile 100% accurately on the respective portal with all personal, educational and category details.
- Log in to the portal and apply for the IOCL opportunity using Establishment ID NDLSDC000005 (for NATS) or E05200700003 (for NAPS).
- Apply for only one Discipline Code as multiple applications will be rejected.
- After applying on the portal, fill and submit the Microsoft Office Form at https://forms.office.com/r/JtB9aJALr9 with your preferred State and three locations within it by January 12, 2026 (05:00 PM).
- Submit only one response in the Microsoft Form as multiple submissions will not be accepted.
- Monitor your registered email, SMS alerts and the IOCL apprenticeships page regularly for shortlisting and further instructions.
FAQs
To apply, the applicant has to meet the required level of education in the form of ITI, Diploma or Graduation based on the field he or she is applying. The age limit will be 18 years and the maximum age limit will be as per the category-wise governmental norms. Only those candidates who underwent their qualification in their regular full-time courses in recognized institutions are regarded as eligible.
No written interview or test is provided on this engagement. The selection under the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 is completely on merit which is determined as the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination. The short-listed candidates are invited to document verification and an obligatory pre-engagement medical check.
The period of the apprenticeship training is 12 months. Applicants hired according to the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 have a monthly stipend according to the Apprentices Act and an extra fixed allowance. This is the practical exposure that offers hands-on training in one of the best leading public sector enterprises in India.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.iocl.com |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
| Apply Online (NATS Portal) | www.nats.education.gov.in |
| Apply Online (NAPS Portal) | www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Microsoft Office Form Link | www.forms.office.com |
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Category
Qualification
10th, 12th, Diploma, Graduation, ITI
Location
Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Last date to apply
12 Jan, 2026
