
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has released an official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for engagement of Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in the Marketing Division of the Western Region.
The apprenticeship training will be provided at different locations in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Candidates who meet the required qualification and age criteria can apply through the NAPS or NATS portal.
Required qualification, age limit, selection process and other important details are given below. Candidates should check all the information carefully before submitting the application.
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, application process, eligibility and other details.
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
| Advt No. | IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/3/2025-26 |
| Post Name | Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Job Location | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
| Application Mode | Online through NAPS/NATS Portal |
| Selection Process | Merit List, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Start Date of Application | 11 March 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date of Application | 26 March 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Discipline Code | Post Name |
| 101 | Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) |
| 102 | Technician Apprentice (Electrical) |
| 103 | Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice (Civil) |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice (Electrical & Electronics) |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice (Electronics) |
| 107 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice (Electrician) |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice (Instrument Mechanic) |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice (Machinist) |
| 112 | Graduate Apprentice |
| 113 | Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Fresher) |
| 114 | Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) |
| Post | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Technician Apprentice | 3 year full time Diploma in relevant engineering discipline with minimum 50% marks for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates | Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 28.02.2026 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | Matric with regular full time 2 year ITI course in relevant trade recognized by NCVT or SCVT | Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 28.02.2026 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Regular full time graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates | Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 28.02.2026 |
| Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator | Class 12th pass with minimum 50% marks for General, EWS and OBC candidates and 45% marks for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Skill certificate holders must possess Domestic Data Entry Operator certificate | Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 28.02.2026 |
Age relaxation is applicable as per rules. SC and ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation and PwBD candidates get relaxation up to 10 years.
Selection of candidates will be based on the following stages.
There will be no written examination or interview for this recruitment.
The apprenticeship training period for all selected candidates will be 12 months.
Official Website: https://iocl.com
Notification: IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification






