IOCL Apprentice 2026 Released: 335 Seats, No Exam

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Western Region, released the IOCL apprentice 2026 notice on 5 October 2026. The notice follows the Apprentices Act, 1961. It invites applications for Technician, Trade, Graduate, and Data Entry Operator apprentices. Training is in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

The notice lists 335 seats across 14 discipline codes. Training lasts 12 months, and apprentices receive a monthly stipend at the rate set under the Apprentices Act and Rules. Selection is based on marks, with no written test or interview. The last date to apply is 4 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official IndianOil notification No. IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27 dated 5 October 2026.

Last verified: 5 October 2026.

IOCL Marketing Division, Western Region, is taking 335 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The drive covers Technician, Trade (ITI), Graduate and Data Entry Operator disciplines. The stipend follows the rate set under the Act for 12 months. Selection is on merit with no written test or interview. Candidates must apply by 4 November 2026 through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal.

Quick Summary of IOCL Apprentice 2026

IOCL Apprentice 2026 Seats

The notice lists one seat count per discipline group. It does not split seats by trade within a group. Trade apprentices hold an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) certificate.

State-wise seats

Technician and Trade (ITI) seats by state and union territory:

Graduate and Data Entry Operator seats by state and union territory:

Category-wise seats

The IOCL apprentice 2026 notice splits seats by category. The categories are Unreserved (UR) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). The others are Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL). Data Entry Operator covers codes 113 and 114 together.

• Maharashtra
  • Technician: 33 seats. UR 15, EWS 3, SC 3, ST 3, OBC-NCL 9.
  • Trade (ITI): 8 seats. UR 3, EWS 1, SC 1, ST 1, OBC-NCL 2.
  • Graduate: 100 seats. UR 44, EWS 10, SC 10, ST 9, OBC-NCL 27.
  • Data Entry Operator: 8 seats. UR 3, EWS 1, SC 1, ST 1, OBC-NCL 2.
• Gujarat
  • Technician: 17 seats. UR 7, EWS 1, SC 1, ST 3, OBC-NCL 5.
  • Trade (ITI): 8 seats. UR 3, EWS 1, SC 1, ST 1, OBC-NCL 2.
  • Graduate: 29 seats. UR 12, EWS 3, SC 2, ST 4, OBC-NCL 8.
  • Data Entry Operator: 3 seats. UR 1, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 1, OBC-NCL 1.
• Madhya Pradesh
  • Technician: 17 seats. UR 7, EWS 2, SC 3, ST 3, OBC-NCL 2.
  • Trade (ITI): 8 seats. UR 3, EWS 1, SC 1, ST 2, OBC-NCL 1.
  • Graduate: 29 seats. UR 12, EWS 3, SC 4, ST 6, OBC-NCL 4.
  • Data Entry Operator: 3 seats. UR 1, EWS 0, SC 1, ST 1, OBC-NCL 0.
• Goa
  • Technician: 8 seats. UR 4, EWS 1, SC 0, ST 1, OBC-NCL 2.
  • Trade (ITI): 4 seats. UR 2, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 1, OBC-NCL 1.
  • Graduate: 4 seats. UR 2, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 1, OBC-NCL 1.
  • Data Entry Operator: 2 seats. UR 1, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 0, OBC-NCL 1.
• Chhattisgarh
  • Technician: 8 seats. UR 3, EWS 1, SC 1, ST 3, OBC-NCL 0.
  • Trade (ITI): 4 seats. UR 2, EWS 0, SC 1, ST 1, OBC-NCL 0.
  • Graduate: 4 seats. UR 2, EWS 0, SC 1, ST 1, OBC-NCL 0.
  • Data Entry Operator: 2 seats. UR 1, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 1, OBC-NCL 0.
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli
  • Technician: 8 seats. UR 3, EWS 1, SC 0, ST 4, OBC-NCL 0.
  • Trade (ITI): 4 seats. UR 2, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 2, OBC-NCL 0.
  • Graduate: 4 seats. UR 2, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 2, OBC-NCL 0.
  • Data Entry Operator: 2 seats. UR 1, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 1, OBC-NCL 0.
• Daman and Diu
  • Technician: 8 seats. UR 4, EWS 1, SC 0, ST 1, OBC-NCL 2.
  • Trade (ITI): 4 seats. UR 2, EWS 1, SC 0, ST 0, OBC-NCL 1.
  • Graduate: 4 seats. UR 2, EWS 1, SC 0, ST 0, OBC-NCL 1.
  • Data Entry Operator: 2 seats. UR 1, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 0, OBC-NCL 1.

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) seats are a horizontal reservation across categories. They apply only to Graduate and Data Entry Operator posts. Maharashtra has 4, Gujarat has 1, and Madhya Pradesh has 1. The other states list none.

IOCL says the IOCL apprentice 2026 seat numbers are tentative. The management can raise or lower them in the relevant categories, in line with the Presidential Directives on reservation.

Also Read: DRDO DIPR ITI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 24 Posts

Eligibility

Candidates can apply only for vacancies in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Choosing a training location outside these states leads to rejection of the IOCL apprentice 2026 application.

Technician apprentice (codes 101 to 106)

• 3-year regular full-time diploma from a recognised institute or university.
• Discipline by code: Mechanical (101), Electrical (102), Instrumentation (103), Civil (104), Electrical and Electronics (105), Electronics (106).
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates. 45% for SC and ST candidates on reserved posts.
• Diploma holders admitted through lateral entry (Class 12 Science or ITI, joining the second year) are also eligible. Marks are counted on the aggregate of all semesters.
• The qualification must be acquired between 1 April 2023 and 30 September 2026.

Trade apprentice, ITI (codes 107 to 111)

• Matric (Class 10) with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course.
• Trade codes: Fitter (107), Electrician (108), Electronics Mechanic (109), Instrument Mechanic (110), Machinist (111).
• The course must be recognised by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or the State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT).
• The qualification must be acquired between 1 April 2022 and 30 September 2026.

Graduate apprentice (code 112)

• Regular full-time graduate in any discipline (BA, B.Com, B.Sc or BBA) from a recognised institute or university.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates. 45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates on reserved posts.
• The qualification must be acquired between 1 April 2023 and 30 September 2026.

Data Entry Operator (codes 113 and 114)

• Code 113 (fresher): Class 12, below graduate level, from a recognised institute or board. Minimum 50% aggregate marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL. 45% for SC, ST and PwBD.
• Code 114 (skill certificate holders): Class 12, below graduate level.
• Code 114 also needs a “Domestic Data Entry Operator” skill certificate for training of less than one year.
• The awarding body must be recognised under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or be another authority recognised by the Central Government.
• The qualification must be acquired between 1 April 2022 and 30 September 2026.

Age limit

The age limit for IOCL apprentice 2026 is 18 to 24 years on 30 September 2026. SC and ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation, up to 29 years. OBC-NCL candidates get 3 years of relaxation, up to 27 years. PwBD candidates get up to 10 years, up to 15 years for SC and ST, and up to 13 years for OBC-NCL. Candidates can check their age on that date with the age calculator.

SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates who apply for unreserved seats are judged on the standards for the General category.

Where a board or university gives CGPA, OGPA or letter grades, the application must show the equivalent percentage. Candidates must furnish a certificate from the institute stating the percentage at document verification. Without it, IOCL does not consider the candidature.

If the mark sheet omits the date of result declaration, the candidate must submit a Principal’s certificate with the application.

Who cannot apply

• Candidates who completed the qualification through part-time, correspondence or distance learning.
• Candidates who qualified the dates listed above.
• Candidates with a higher professional qualification such as B.E., B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA or LLB, or an equivalent. Candidates who complete a higher qualification on or before joining are also not eligible.
• PwBD candidates for codes 101 to 111, which cover all Technician and Trade (ITI) disciplines.

PwBD candidates can apply only for codes 112 to 114. The notice names four groups for engagement. They are vision (low vision, blind) and hearing (hard of hearing, deaf). The others are locomotor and related conditions (musculoskeletal conditions, dwarfism, acid attack victims, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured) and multiple disabilities. IOCL leaves out other disabilities because the industry is hazardous. A disability certificate issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 is a must. Without it, IOCL does not treat the candidate as PwBD.

Earlier apprentices can apply for IOCL apprentice 2026 within set limits. A candidate can do at most two apprenticeship trainings, and the second cannot be in the same trade. A gap of at least one year is needed between two trainings once the first is complete. No gap is needed if the first ended through the employer’s fault. After an apprentice ends a contract for health, financial, relocation, transport, career or language reasons, a three-month wait applies. Women face no waiting period. A candidate removed for not following the contract terms cannot enter another apprenticeship.

Also Read: Oriental Insurance Actuarial Apprentice 2026 — 15 Seats, Stipend ₹35,000

Selection process

Selection for IOCL apprentice 2026 is on merit. There is no written test or interview. IOCL prepares the merit list from the percentage of marks in the required qualification. The list covers all candidates who applied on the portal for that post and meet the eligibility rules.

IOCL calls shortlisted candidates for document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness test. Candidates must be medically fit as per IndianOil’s pre-engagement medical format. The guidelines for the medical examination are on the apprenticeship page of iocl.com. Candidates whose documents and medical fitness certificate are in order receive an offer of engagement.

Seats left unfilled in IOCL apprentice 2026 go to eligible candidates from the panel cum merit list for the same opportunity. IOCL can cancel a candidature at any stage if a candidate gives false information or hides a fact. The candidate may also face criminal prosecution. Completing document verification or empanelment gives no right to engagement.

Also Read: Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 – 3500 Seats – No Exam, Merit-Based Selection

How to apply

Candidates must register on a national portal and apply there. The notice accepts no other mode. Applications for IOCL apprentice 2026 open from 5 October 2026, 10:00 AM, and close on 4 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

Step 1: Register on the NATS or NAPS portal

1. Trade apprentices (ITI and Data Entry Operator) register on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
2. Technician (Diploma) and Graduate apprentices register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.
3. Candidates complete the profile to 100%, including personal details, educational details and category. They fix any errors through the NAPS or NATS office.
4. Candidates registered with an Employment Exchange or a Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for PwBD must apply through NAPS or NATS.
5. The same email ID and mobile number must stay active until the training ends.

Step 2: Apply to IOCL on the portal

1. Candidates log in with their User ID or email ID.
2. They apply for the IOCL opening with the Establishment ID. NATS: WMHMCC000053. NAPS: E01172700332.
3. They choose a training location only in the seven notified states and union territories.
4. They apply for one discipline code only. IOCL rejects applications with more than one code.
5. They submit before 5:00 PM on 4 November 2026. IOCL accepts no changes after final submission.

Documents to keep ready

Before applying:

• An active email ID and mobile number, valid for at least 1 year
• PAN card and Aadhaar card
• A bank account with a cheque book that has the candidate’s name printed
• Scanned copies of education certificates

At document verification (originals plus one self-attested copy):

• Class 10, SSLC or Matriculation certificate or mark sheet from the Education Board, as proof of date of birth. IOCL accepts no other proof.
• Latest caste certificate in the government format, for reserved category candidates
• OBC-NCL certificate not older than 12 months from 30 September 2026, in the Government of India format
• Certificate from the institute stating that the candidate studied in regular mode, with the year of passing
• Semester-wise or year-wise mark sheets of ITI, HSC, graduation or diploma
• Final certificate of the ITI, HSC, graduation or diploma
• First page of the Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook, Aadhaar card, PAN card and a cancelled cheque leaf
• Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate

Candidates in the OBC category who fall in the creamy layer can apply as UR if they meet the UR age limit. The OBC caste in the certificate must be in the Central List of OBCs for the state.

Also Read: Bhilai Steel Plant Apprentice 2026 – 710 Seats

Candidates applying for IOCL apprentice 2026 should match their name, date of birth and trade across the profile, mark sheets and certificates. A mismatch can cause problems at document verification. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.

Important dates

After the training period

IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after the apprenticeship period. An apprentice cannot claim employment on the ground of completing the training. Candidates looking for more training openings can browse current apprentice vacancies.

Should you apply?

The IOCL apprentice 2026 drive suits fresh diploma holders, ITI holders, graduates and Class 12 candidates in the western states. It offers 12 months of structured training at a Central Public Sector Undertaking. Candidates with a B.E. or B.Tech degree, a part-time or distance qualification, or a qualification outside the stated dates cannot apply. Candidates who need a regular salaried post can look at the latest jobs across India. The stipend is a training allowance, and the notice promises no job at the end. One trade-off is that selection rests only on marks, so a lower percentage can reduce the chance of a seat. This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.

Also Read: RCI DRDO Apprentice 2027: 195 Posts, Apply Online

Important Links

FAQs

Is there an exam for IOCL apprentice 2026?

No. The notice states there is no written test or interview. IOCL prepares a merit list from the percentage of marks in the required qualification. Shortlisted candidates then attend document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness test.

How much stipend will IOCL pay?

The stipend is paid every month. The rate is set under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and 1973. The Apprentices Rules of 1992, 2019 and 2025 also apply, as amended from time to time. A stipend is a training allowance, not a salary.

Can I apply if I already did an apprenticeship?

Yes, within the limits. A candidate can do at most two apprenticeship trainings, and the second cannot be in the same trade. A gap of at least one year is needed after the first training is complete. No gap is needed if the first ended through the employer’s fault.

Can I apply for more than one discipline code?

No. Candidates must apply for one discipline code only, and IOCL rejects applications that carry more than one. Training locations must be in the seven notified states and union territories. The last date for IOCL apprentice 2026 is 4 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I’m Sandeep Khati, founder of India Job Alerts. I completed my B. Tech. in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC) in 2010, then worked as a Systems Engineer at TCS. I moved into digital publishing in 2011, starting with SearchDarjeeling.com and later working as a web developer and designer at Darjeeling Informatics.

I launched India Job Alerts in April 2025. It’s my most focused project yet, built to publish verified Government and PSU job notifications for candidates in West Bengal, Sikkim, and across India. Before any post goes live, I personally check it against the official notification. Know more

Join me on social media – Facebook | LinkedIn