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Vacancy Details
- Technician Apprentice: 156 vacancies
Qualification: 3-year regular full-time Diploma in relevant Engineering branch with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved positions). - Trade Apprentice (ITI): 104 vacancies
Qualification: Matriculation plus 2-year regular full-time ITI in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT); pass marks sufficient. - Graduate Apprentice: 104 vacancies
Qualification: Regular full-time Graduate in any discipline (BBA/BA/B.Com/B.Sc) with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). - Trade Apprentice-Data Entry Operator (Fresher & Skill Certificate Holders): 69 vacancies
Qualification: Class 12 pass for Fresher; Class 12 plus recognised Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator for Skill Certificate Holders.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 39 years
Selection Process
- Online Application: Candidates must register and apply on the applicable portal (NAPS or NATS) and submit the Microsoft Office Form; applications considered only if submitted on the correct portal and form.
- Merit List: Selection is based on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification. No written test or interview will be conducted. Ties are broken by earlier date of birth, then higher matriculation marks.
- Preference: Preference is given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and must produce original documents and self-attested copies.
- Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test: Candidates must be declared medically fit as per IOCL standards; offers issued after document verification and medical fitness.
How to Apply
- Register as a Graduate/Technician/Trade Apprentice on the applicable portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) for Trade/DEO; nats.education.gov.in (NATS) for Technician/Graduate.
- Ensure your NAPS/NATS profile is complete with personal, educational, category and aggregate percentage details.
- Log in to the respective portal and apply using IOCL (MD)-Northern Region Establishment ID (NATS – NDLSDC000005; NAPS – E05200700003).
- After applying on the portal, submit the Microsoft Office Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pw7D2cUK7c (provide details, preferred state and three preferred locations).
- Complete both the portal application and the Microsoft Form by 06-09-2026, 5:00 PM. Only one Microsoft Form response is allowed.
- note: Apply for only ONE discipline code; multiple applications will lead to rejection.
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date:
- Application Last Date:
- Cutoff/Reckoning Date (Age & Qualification):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these apprenticeships?
Eligibility depends on discipline code: Technician Apprentices need a 3-year regular Diploma in relevant Engineering with minimum 50% (45% for reserved). Trade Apprentices need Matriculation plus a 2-year ITI in the relevant trade. Graduate Apprentices need a regular graduate degree (BBA/BA/B.Com/B.Sc) with minimum 50% (45% for reserved). DEO roles require Class 12, with skill certificate for some posts.
How do I apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Register and apply on the applicable portal (NAPS for Trade/DEO or NATS for Technician/Graduate) and then submit the Microsoft Office Form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pw7D2cUK7c. Both the portal application and Microsoft Form must be completed by 06-09-2026, 5:00 PM.
What is the last date to apply for these apprenticeships?
The application window closes on 06-09-2026 at 5:00 PM. Both the NAPS/NATS portal application and the Microsoft Office Form must be submitted by this deadline.
What is the selection process for these apprentice posts?
Selection is merit-based using percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification; there is no written test or interview. Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness test before an offer is issued.
What stipend or pay scale is offered to apprentices?
A specific fixed monthly stipend is not stated; stipend is as per the Apprentices Act and rules. IOCL (MD), NR will additionally pay ₹2,500 per month towards miscellaneous expenses, and payment methods vary (DBT for BOAT apprentices, direct IOCL payment for NAPS apprentices).
