IndianOil Corporation Limited Northern Region Recruitment 2026 for 433 Apprentice

IndianOil Corporation Limited Northern Region Recruitment 2026 for 433 Apprentice, The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division – Northern Region has announced the IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through recruitment notification Advt. No. IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2026-27/1. The notification has been released on the official IOCL website: https://www.iocl.com.

Through this recruitment drive, IOCL is inviting applications for 433 Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Graduate Apprentice positions. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online, with the last date to apply being September 6, 2026.

The required educational qualifications vary according to the apprenticeship category. Candidates with Matriculation along with a 2-year ITI qualification can apply for Trade Apprentice positions, while those holding a 3-year Diploma in Engineering are eligible for Technician Apprentice positions. Candidates with a regular full-time graduate degree can apply for Graduate Apprentice positions, while Class 12th-qualified candidates may apply for Data Entry Operator Apprentice positions.

Interested candidates should carefully review the official recruitment notification to confirm their eligibility, applicable qualifications, and other requirements before completing the online application.

Candidates can submit their applications online for the IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 by following the instructions provided in the official notification. The official IOCL website and recruitment notification are provided below in the Important Links section for candidates’ reference.

Last Date of Application: 6^th September 2026

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Overview for IndianOil Corporation Limited Northern Region Recruitment 2026 for 433 Apprentice

Organisation	IndianOil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) Northern Region
Post Name	Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice
Total Number of Vacancies	433
Qualification	Matric with ITI (2 years) for Trade Apprentices; 3-year Diploma in Engineering for Technician Apprentices; Regular full-time Graduate degree for Graduate Apprentices; Class 12th for Data Entry Operator Apprentices
Job Location	Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
Application Mode	Apply Online
Last Date to Apply	6/9/2026
Official Website	https://www.iocl.com

IndianOil Corporation Limited Northern Region Recruitment 2026 for 433 Apprentice Important Dates

Candidates are advised to carefully note all the key dates associated with the IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 to ensure that they complete each stage of the application process within the prescribed timeline. The dates provided below are based on the official recruitment details and may be subject to change. Candidates should check the official notification for any updates.

IndianOil Corporation Limited Northern Region Recruitment 2026 for 433 Apprentice Application Fees

No application fees is applicable for this recruitment drive

IndianOil Corporation Limited Northern Region Recruitment 2026 for 433 Apprentice Eligibility Criteria and Vacancy Details

The IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers apprenticeship opportunities across multiple disciplines and categories. Candidates can check the post-wise details, including the number of vacancies, educational qualifications, age requirements, and stipend information below.

The complete eligibility requirements for each apprenticeship position are provided in the official recruitment notification.

Technician Apprentice – Mechanical

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state; refer to the official notification.
Qualification: 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution. Candidates belonging to UR/EWS/OBC-NCL categories must have at least 50% marks, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates require a minimum of 45%.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026. Relaxation is available up to 29 years for SC/ST candidates, 27 years for OBC-NCL candidates, and an additional 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Pay Scale: Stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, along with ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. The government share will be provided through DBT via BOAT.

Technician Apprentice – Electrical

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state; refer to the official notification.
Qualification: 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution. A minimum of 50% marks is required for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026. Applicable relaxation is up to 29 years for SC/ST, 27 years for OBC-NCL, and an additional 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Government contribution will be transferred through DBT via BOAT.

Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state; see the official notification.
Qualification: 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution, with at least 50% marks for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026. Age relaxation applies as per the prescribed rules.
Pay Scale: Stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Government share will be provided through DBT via BOAT.

Technician Apprentice – Civil

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state; refer to the notification.
Qualification: 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution. Candidates from UR/EWS/OBC-NCL categories require 50% marks, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates require 45%.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026. Relaxation is available for eligible reserved-category and PwBD candidates.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Government contribution will be provided through DBT via BOAT.

Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state; see the official notification.
Qualification: 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution. Minimum marks required are 50% for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026, with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories and PwBD candidates.
Pay Scale: Stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Government share will be paid through DBT via BOAT.

Technician Apprentice – Electronics

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state; refer to the official notification.
Qualification: 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electronics Engineering from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution. Candidates must have at least 50% marks if applying under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL categories and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD categories.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026, subject to applicable age relaxations.
Pay Scale: Stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Government contribution will be transferred through DBT via BOAT.

Trade Apprentice – Fitter

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state; refer to the official notification.
Qualification: Matriculation along with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Fitter recognized by NCVT/SCVT, with passing marks.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026. Upper-age relaxation is available up to 29 years for SC/ST and 27 years for OBC-NCL candidates.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, along with ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. The full stipend will be paid by IOCL under NAPS.

Trade Apprentice – Electrician

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state.
Qualification: Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Electrician recognized by NCVT/SCVT, with passing marks.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026, with applicable relaxation for SC/ST and OBC-NCL candidates.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Full stipend will be paid by IOCL under NAPS.

Trade Apprentice – Electronics Mechanic

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state.
Qualification: Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Electronics Mechanic recognized by NCVT/SCVT, with passing marks.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026, with applicable category-wise relaxation.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Full stipend will be paid by IOCL under NAPS.

Trade Apprentice – Instrument Mechanic

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state.
Qualification: Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Instrument Mechanic recognized by NCVT/SCVT, with passing marks.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026, subject to applicable age relaxation.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Full stipend will be paid by IOCL under NAPS.

Trade Apprentice – Machinist

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state.
Qualification: Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Machinist recognized by NCVT/SCVT, with passing marks.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Full stipend will be paid by IOCL under NAPS.

Graduate Apprentice

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state.
Qualification: Regular full-time Graduate degree in any discipline, including BBA, BA, B.Com, or B.Sc., from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution. Minimum 50% marks are required for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026. Upper-age relaxation applies up to 29 years for SC/ST, 27 years for OBC-NCL, and an additional 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Government share will be provided through DBT via BOAT.

Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state.
Qualification: Class 12th pass, but the candidate must not be a graduate.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026. Relaxation is available up to 29 years for SC/ST, 27 years for OBC-NCL, and an additional 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Full stipend will be paid by IOCL under NAPS.

Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

No. of Vacancies: Varies by state.
Qualification: Class 12th pass, but below graduate level, along with a Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator for training of less than one year issued by an NSQF-recognized awarding body.
Age Limit: 18–24 years as on 31.08.2026. Applicable relaxation is available for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, and PwBD candidates.
Pay Scale: Stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961, plus ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from IOCL (MD) NR. Full stipend will be paid by IOCL under NAPS.

Selection Procedure

The selection process for IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be conducted on the basis of merit, without a written examination or interview.

The selection process includes the following stages:

There will be no written examination or interview.
Candidates must be registered on the appropriate NAPS/NATS portal and apply against the relevant notification to be considered.
A merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification for the respective apprenticeship.
If two or more candidates secure the same percentage, the candidate with the earlier date of birth will receive preference.
If the date of birth is also the same, preference will be given to the candidate with the higher percentage of marks in Matriculation.
Preference will be given to candidates undertaking apprenticeship training for the first time.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification.
Candidates must successfully complete a Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test according to IndianOil’s medical standards.
Up to ₹3,000 towards medical examination expenses will be reimbursed against submission of valid receipts.
Candidates who successfully clear Document Verification and the Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test will receive an Offer of Engagement for Apprenticeship Training.

How to Apply

Candidates should carefully read the official notification before beginning the application process. The application requires registration and submission through the relevant apprenticeship portal, followed by submission of additional details through a Microsoft form.

Step 1: Register on the Appropriate Portal

Candidates should register on the relevant portal according to the apprenticeship category:

Trade Apprentices, including ITI and Data Entry Operator: http://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
Technician and Graduate Apprentices: https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php

Step 2: Complete Your Profile

Ensure that your profile on the respective NAPS/NATS portal is 100% complete and updated. Personal details, educational qualifications, category information, and aggregate percentage should be correctly entered.

Step 3: Apply for the Apprenticeship

Log in to the relevant NAPS/NATS portal using your registered User ID/Email ID and apply for the apprenticeship opportunity using the following Establishment IDs:

NATS: NDLSDC000005
NAPS: E05200700003

Step 4: Submit the Microsoft Form

After submitting the application through the NATS/NAPS portal, candidates must also provide their details, preferred state, and three preferred locations through the Microsoft Office Form:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pw7D2cUK7c

The form must be submitted by 06.09.2026 at 05:00 PM.

Step 5: Choose Only One Discipline

Candidates can apply for only one Discipline Code. Applications submitted for multiple Discipline Codes will be summarily rejected.

Step 6: Keep Required Documents Ready

Candidates should ensure that they have the following:

Valid PAN Card.
Aadhaar Card.
Active Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for DBT.
APAAR ID updated on the NATS portal, wherever applicable.

Application Deadline

The complete application process must be completed on or before September 6, 2026, at 05:00 PM. Applications submitted after the prescribed deadline will not be considered.

Important Links

This section provides the essential links related to the IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to go through the official recruitment notification carefully before submitting their application for the Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Graduate Apprentice positions.

Applicants should verify the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, application instructions, and other requirements before completing the online application.

Particulars	Links
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here
NAPS Portal (Trade Apprentice – ITI & Data Entry Operator)	Click Here
NATS Portal (Technician & Graduate Apprentice Registration)	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are available under IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 433 apprenticeship vacancies are available across various Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice, and Data Entry Operator Apprentice disciplines.

2. What is the last date to apply for IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to complete the application process is September 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

3. Is there any written exam or interview for IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No. There will be no written examination or interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit calculated from their marks in the prescribed educational qualification, followed by document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness test.

4. Which portal should candidates use to apply for the IOCL apprenticeship?

Candidates must use the appropriate apprenticeship portal based on the position. Trade Apprentices should register and apply through NAPS, while Technician and Graduate Apprentices should use NATS. Candidates must also submit their details through the prescribed Microsoft form.

5. Can a candidate apply for more than one discipline?

No. Candidates are permitted to apply for only one Discipline Code. Applications submitted for multiple discipline codes will be summarily rejected.

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