Indian Oil Corporation Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has started the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application process for 335 vacancies in its Marketing Division, Western Region. If you have completed Class 10, ITI, a diploma or a graduation degree, you may be eligible for one of these apprenticeship posts.

You can apply online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal, depending on your qualification. The last date to submit the application is November 4, 2026, by 5 PM.

What are the important dates for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Check the application schedule below so you have enough time to complete your registration and submit the form.

How many vacancies are available under IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment covers four categories of apprenticeship posts. Check the vacancy breakup below to identify the role that matches your education.

The vacancies are spread across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.

What is the eligibility for IOCL Apprentice posts?

Your eligibility depends on the apprenticeship category you choose. Make sure your qualification matches the official advertisement before applying.

For Technician and Graduate Apprentice posts, the minimum marks requirement is generally 50%. It is relaxed to 45% for SC, ST and PwBD applicants, as specified in the notification.

The prescribed age limit is 18 to 24 years as of September 30, 2026. Age relaxation applies to eligible categories under the relevant rules. Check the official notification for post-specific conditions and accepted qualifications.

How can you apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

You must register on the relevant apprenticeship portal before applying for the Western Region opportunity. Follow these steps to complete the process.

1. Visit the official IOCL Apprenticeships page.
2. Open the notification for Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices under the Marketing Division, Western Region.
3. Read the advertisement and check your eligibility.
4. Register or log in to the relevant NATS or NAPS portal.
5. Complete your profile and enter the required education details.
6. Search for the IOCL Western Region apprenticeship opportunity.
7. Select the correct trade or discipline and submit your application.
8. Complete any additional information form mentioned in the notification.
9. Review your details and save the application confirmation.

Use the NAPS portal for ITI and Data Entry Operator applications. Diploma and graduate applicants should use NATS, as applicable to their post.

How will IOCL select apprentices for the 335 posts?

IOCL will prepare a merit list based on the marks you obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination. The selection process does not follow a common written examination for all these apprenticeship posts, according to the recruitment details.

If you are shortlisted, you will need to complete the next stages, which include:

• Document verification
• Pre-engagement medical examination
• Submission of the required certificates and declarations

Keep your marksheets, qualification certificates, identity proof and category certificate, if applicable, ready. Your documents should match the information entered during registration.

Do you need to pay an application fee for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No application fee is prescribed for this recruitment. Applicants from General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD and other eligible categories can apply without paying an application charge.

Before submitting your form, check the official advertisement for any additional instructions related to registration and supporting documents.

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