IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Western Region Vacancies
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division (Western Region), has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27) for the engagement of Apprentices across various trades, technical, graduate, and data entry operator disciplines under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates holding ITI, a Diploma, a Bachelor’s Degree, or Class 12 qualifications can submit their applications online through the designated NAPS or NATS portals.
📌 Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Division / Region | Marketing Division – Western Region (States: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu) |
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27 |
| Post Names | Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice & Data Entry Operator (DEO) |
| Total Vacancies | 335 Posts |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Mode of Application | Online (via NAPS / NATS portals) |
| Selection Process | Merit List (based on qualifying exam marks) + Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
🗓️ Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: October 5, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: October 5, 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: November 4, 2026 (05:00 PM)
- Age & Qualification Cut-Off Date: September 30, 2026
💰 Monthly Stipend
Selected candidates receive a monthly stipend during their 12-month training period as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act:
- Trade Apprentice (ITI): ₹7,000 per month
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): ₹8,000 per month
- Graduate Apprentice (BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA): ₹9,000 per month
- Data Entry Operator (DEO): ₹7,000 per month
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications (Post-Wise)
- Trade Apprentice (ITI): Matriculation (Class 10) with a regular, full-time 2-year ITI in relevant trades (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist) recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
- Technician Apprentice: 3-year regular, full-time Diploma in relevant Engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
- Graduate Apprentice: Regular, full-time Bachelor’s Degree (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, or BBA) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
- Data Entry Operator (DEO):
- Fresher: Class 12th passed (candidates must not hold a graduate degree) with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
- Skill Certificate Holder: Class 12th passed plus an NSQF-recognized ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ Skill Certificate.
2. Age Limit (as of September 30, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age Relaxations: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, alongside standard relaxations for PwBD applicants.
📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
- Graduate Apprentice: 174 Posts
- Technician Apprentice: 99 Posts
- Trade Apprentice (ITI): 40 Posts
- Data Entry Operator (DEO): 22 Posts
- Total Vacancies:335 Posts across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu.
💳 Application Fee
- All Categories: Nil (No application fee is required for IOCL apprentice registration).
📝 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official IOCL careers portal at www.iocl.com to read the detailed notification (Advt. No. IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27).
- Register and enroll on the appropriate portal based on your qualification category:
- Trade Apprentice (ITI) & DEO: Register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- Technician & Graduate Apprentices: Register on the NATS portal (mhrdnats.gov.in).
- Search for the respective IOCL Western Region opportunity and submit your application online.
- Upload all required scanned documents (educational certificates, passport-size photo, signature, category proof).
- Submit the application form before the deadline of November 4, 2026 (5:00 PM) and keep a printed copy for future records.
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