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Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 26 years
Selection Process
- Merit-based shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on a merit list formed from the percentage of marks obtained in the essential (prescribed) qualification for the respective trade.
How to Apply
- Visit the respective portal: NAPS (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for Sl. No. 1,2,4,5,8 or NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in/student register.php) for Sl. No. 3,6,7.
- Register on the NATS/NAPS Apprenticeship Portal as applicable and complete your profile to 100% profile completion.
- Login to the respective NATS/NAPS portal using your User ID or Email ID.
- Search and apply for the Apprenticeship Openings/Opportunities with ‘Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’ as the Establishment Name.
- Complete or update your profile by uploading all required documents and submit the application online through the respective apprenticeship portal.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Date of Notification:
- Last date of submission of application through NATS/NAPS portal:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these apprenticeships?
Qualifications vary by post: examples include Matric plus 2-year ITI for Trade Apprentice (ITI), B.Sc Chemistry for Laboratory Assistant, graduate degrees (BA/B.Com/BSc/BCA/BBA) for some Graduate Apprentice posts, BE/B.Tech for Graduate Apprentice (Engineering), and Diploma for Technician Apprentice. Candidates must have passed their final exams in 2022–2026 and have 100% profile completion on the respective apprenticeship portal.
How do I apply for CPCL apprenticeship posts?
Apply online via the applicable portal: NAPS (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for certain trades or NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in/student register.php) for others. Register on the portal, complete your profile to 100%, search for ‘Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited’, upload required documents and submit the application.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application through the NATS/NAPS portal is 22-10-2026.
What is the selection process for these apprenticeships?
Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on a merit list formed from the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification applicable to the respective trade.
What is the stipend or pay scale for the apprenticeships?
Stipends range from Rs. 4,800/- to Rs. 12,300/- per month depending on the post. Examples given include Rs. 11,040/- for ITI trade apprentices and Rs. 12,300/- for graduate and technician apprentices.





