Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) invites applications for 394 apprenticeship posts in its Pipelines Division on a contract basis. The recruitment is for various technical and non-technical apprentice positions with a training duration of 12 months. Candidates must have relevant diplomas or degrees and meet age criteria of 18-24 years as of 31-01-2026, with relaxations for reserved categories. Selection is merit-based through registration on NAPS/NATS portals, with no written test or interview. The last date to apply online is 10-02-2026. No application fee is required. Candidates must complete application on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal after NAPS/NATS registration.
Vacancy Details
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): 394 vacancies
Qualification: Three years full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering from a government recognized institute. - Technician Apprentice (Electrical): 394 vacancies
Qualification: Three years full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a government recognized institute. - Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation): 394 vacancies
Qualification: Three years full-time Diploma in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Radio Communication / Instrumentation & Control / Instrumentation & Process Control / Electronics Engineering from a government recognized institute. - Trade Apprentice (Assistant – Human Resource): 394 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from a government recognized university or institute. - Trade Apprentice (Accountant): 394 vacancies
Qualification: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from a government recognized university or institute. - Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices): 394 vacancies
Qualification: Minimum 12th pass and below graduate level qualification. - Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): 394 vacancies
Qualification: Minimum 12th pass (below graduate) along with Skill Certificate of “Domestic Data Entry Operator” issued by an authority recognized under National Skill Qualifications Framework or Central Government.
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must have passed the required qualification on or before 31-01-2026. Final year or result-awaited candidates are not eligible. Minimum 50% marks required in essential qualification (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates). Qualifications obtained through distance, correspondence, or part-time mode are not eligible. Candidates possessing higher qualifications such as BE, B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent are not eligible. Candidates with one year or more post-qualification job experience are not eligible. Candidates who completed qualification more than five years prior to cut-off date (31-01-2026) are not eligible.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Selection Process
- 1: Register on the NAPS/NATS portal.
- 2: Merit list prepared based on aggregate percentage of marks in essential qualification.
- 3: Final selection based purely on merit; no written test or personal interview.
How to Apply
- Register as an Apprentice on the appropriate portal based on your trade.
- Log in to the NAPS or NATS portal using your credentials.
- Select the apprenticeship opportunity for Indian Oil Corporation Limited with the correct Establishment ID.
- Apply online between 28-01-2026 and 10-02-2026.
- Verify and update your personal and educational details on the portal.
- Complete the application on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal in two parts: Registration and Final submission.
- Upload required documents (photograph and signature) during final submission.
- Submit the application and take a printout for your records.
Important Links
- Official Notification
- Online Application
- Trade Apprentice Registration (Data Entry Operator)
- Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice Registration
- Indian Oil Pipelines portal
Important Dates
- Application Begin Date: 28-01-2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 10-02-2026
- Cut-off date for age and qualification: 31-01-2026
