Applications are open. Apply before 06 Sept 2026 — 24 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has notified recruitment for 433 posts under IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2026-27/1. Applications are accepted online from 07 Aug 2026 to 06 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is Class 10 with an ITI trade certificate, a three-year engineering diploma, or a degree in any discipline, depending on the apprenticeship, and the age limit is 18 to 24 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 4 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Merit list, Tie-break and Document verification, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 a month towards miscellaneous expenses. The place of posting is Northern Region — Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 433 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Class 10 with an ITI trade certificate, a three-year engineering diploma, or a degree in any discipline, depending on the apprenticeship
- Age limit: 18 to 24 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 a month towards miscellaneous expenses
- Last date to apply: 06 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Advertisement No.
- IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2026-27/1
- Total Vacancies
- 433
- Job Location
- Northern Region — Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
- Qualification
- Class 10 with an ITI trade certificate, a three-year engineering diploma, or a degree in any discipline, depending on the apprenticeship
- Age Limit
- 18 – 24 years
- Salary
- Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 a month towards miscellaneous expenses
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- iocl.com
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 06 Sept 2026Both the portal and the preference form must be completed by 5:00 pm |
| Document verification | Intimated on the registered email address |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice | 156 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | 104 |
| Graduate Apprentice | 104 |
| Trade Apprentice — Data Entry Operator | 69 |
| Total | 433 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, E&E, Electronics) | A three-year regular diploma in the relevant branch of engineering with at least 50% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, or 45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist) | Class 10 pass with a two-year ITI certificate recognised by the NCVT or SCVT in the relevant trade. |
| Graduate Apprentice | A regular full-time degree in any discipline with at least 50% in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, or 45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. |
| Trade Apprentice — Data Entry Operator (fresher) | Class 12 pass. |
| Trade Apprentice — Data Entry Operator (skill certificate) | Class 12 pass together with an NSQF-recognised skill certificate as a Domestic Data Entry Operator. |
- Two separate submissions are required. You must register on the NAPS or NATS portal *and* complete the location-preference form. Missing either one invalidates the application.
- Use NAPS for the ITI and Data Entry Operator trades, and NATS for the Technician and Graduate apprenticeships.
- Both submissions close at 5:00 pm on 6 September 2026, not at midnight.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
Age is reckoned as on 31 August 2026.
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Merit list — prepared from the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination; there is no written test
- 2Tie-break — the earlier date of birth ranks higher, and if that is equal, the higher matriculation marks
- 3Document verification — for shortlisted candidates only
- 4Pre-engagement medical fitness test — up to ₹3,000 of the cost is reimbursed
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Register on the NAPS portal for ITI and Data Entry Operator trades, or on NATS for Technician and Graduate apprenticeships.
- 2Apply through that portal using the Establishment ID given in the notification.
- 3Complete the separate preference form, indicating the locations you are willing to be posted to.
- 4Ensure both the portal application and the preference form are submitted by 5:00 pm on 6 September 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- NAPS portal (ITI and DEO trades)Apply Online
- NATS portal (Technician and Graduate)Apply Online
- Official notification (PDF)Download
- Indian Oil CorporationVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an entrance test for the IOCL apprentice recruitment?
No. The merit list is prepared from the percentage of marks in your qualifying examination.
Which portal do I apply on?
NAPS for the ITI trades and the Data Entry Operator posts, NATS for the Technician and Graduate apprenticeships. You must also complete a separate location-preference form.
What does the apprenticeship pay?
The stipend prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 a month towards miscellaneous expenses.