IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 405 Posts
IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division-Western Region for sufficiently qualified Indian nationals. Applications are now being accepted by Indian Oil Corporation Limited for Technician, Trade and Graduate Apprentices across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. This notification is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who aspire to get Government Jobs for Engineers in India, as the requisition also covers several technical disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Electronics. All qualified candidates of all age groups may apply online till January 31, 2026, (5:00 PM). Selection will be strictly on merit based on the percentage of marks scored in the qualifying exam, followed by document verification and medical fitness evaluation.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| State/UT | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | PwBD | No. of Posts |
| Maharashtra | 73 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 48 | 5 | 179 |
| Gujarat | 24 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 69 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 20 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 69 |
| Goa | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 22 |
| Chhattisgarh | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 22 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 22 |
| Daman & Diu | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 22 |
| Total Posts | 405 | ||||||
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Technician Apprentice – Mechanical |
|
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical |
|
| Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation |
|
| Technician Apprentice – Civil |
|
| Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics |
|
| Technician Apprentice – Electronics |
|
| Trade Apprentice – Fitter |
|
| Trade Apprentice – Electrician |
|
| Trade Apprentice – Electronics Mechanic |
|
| Trade Apprentice – Instrument Mechanic |
|
| Trade Apprentice – Machinist |
|
| Graduate Apprentice |
|
| Trade Apprentice – DEO (Fresher) |
|
| Trade Apprentice – DEO (Skill Certificate) |
|
Important Dates
- Application Begin: January 15, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: January 31, 2026, 5:00 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
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Nil
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
Application Mode
- Online
Pay Scale
- As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025 (varies by category).
Selection Process
- With regard to recruitment, it is necessary to register successfully against the candidates by accessing the portal of NATS or NAPS and applying to the notification further on.
- Merit list will be determined on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in prescribed qualification.
- Those candidates thus selected will be called for documentation verification.
- Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness test to be done before employment.
- Candidates are finally engaged only on complete documents and fitness in Medical fitness.
How to Apply for IOCL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IOCL apprenticeship portal at https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships
- Navigate to Career section to find the Apprenticeships for “Engagement of Trade/Technician/Graduate”.
- Register on NAPS portal https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/login for Trade Apprentices (ITI/Data Entry Operator).
- Register on NATS portal https://nats.education.gov.in/ for Technician Apprentices (Diploma) and Graduate Apprentices.
- Apply using Establishment ID: NATS – WMHMCC000053, NAPS – E01172700332
- Fill up your profile with personal, education, as well as category information.
- Ensure that you upload all necessary documents, including educational certificates, a recent photograph and your signature.
- Application deadline is January 31, 2026 (5:00 PM).
FAQs
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides Technician, Trade and Graduate Apprentice jobs in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Applicants have an opportunity to work in mechanical, electrical, civil, instrumentation, electronics, fitter, machinist and data entry career areas. This program offers training and exposure to industries to qualified candidates.
Applicants have to apply online at the official apprenticeship portals. The applications are made through the NAPS portal and NATS portal correspondingly, by the Trade Apprentices and Technician and Graduate Apprentices respectively. The applications should be presented through the IOCL Establishment IDs until January 31, 2026.
The method of selection is merit based, which depends on the marks in the required qualification. The shortlisted candidates are subjected to document checking and medical fitness test. The ultimate participation is provided to the individuals meeting all the eligibility and health standards.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.iocl.com |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
| Apply Online (NAPS Portal) | www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Apply Online (NATS Portal) | www.nats.education.gov.in |
Don’t Miss This: Browse All Maharashtra Government Job Vacancies – Stay Ahead with Aavedan.co
Category
Location
Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra
Last date to apply
31 Jan, 2026
