IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentices 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipeline Division, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 394 posts of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in Pipelines Division of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). Interested and eligible candidates may apply online on or before 10th February 2026.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Details
| Region | State | Location | Vacancy |
| ERPL (Eastern Region Pipelines) | Assam | Bongaigaon, Guwahati | 10 |
| Bihar | Banka, Barauni, Motihari, Muzaffarpur, Patna | 21 | |
| Jharkhand | Jassisdih | 3 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Baitalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mughalsarai, Prayagraj | 29 | |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bolpur, Budge Budge, Durgapur, Haldia, Siligudi, Kalyani, Kolkata, Madarihat, Mourigram, Rajbandh | 38 | |
| Total | 101 | ||
| WRPL (Western Region Pipelines) | Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Dumad, Hazira, Jamnagar, Kandla, Koyali, Mundra, Radhanpur, Rajkot, Sidhpur, Songadh, Surendranagar, Vadinar, Viramgam | 77 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ratlam | 5 | |
| Maharashtra | Ahmednagar, Manmad, Solapur | 12 | |
| Rajasthan | Abu Road, Beawar, Chaksu, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kot, Rajola | 42 | |
| Total | 136 | ||
| NRPL (Northern Region Pipelines) | Delhi | New Delhi | 7 |
| Haryana | Ambala, Kohand, Panipat, Rewari | 11 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Una | 4 | |
| Punjab | Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Nabha, Sangrur | 19 | |
| Rajasthan | Bharatpur | 3 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Mathura, Meerut, Najibabad | 8 | |
| Uttarakhand | Roorkee | 2 | |
| Total | 54 | ||
| SRPL (Southern Region Pipelines) | Andhra Pradesh | Chittoor | 2 |
| Karnataka | Bangalore | 5 | |
| Tamil Nadu | Asanur, Chengelpet, Chennai, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Sankari, Trichy | 33 | |
| Total | 40 | ||
| SERPL (South Eastern Region Pipelines) | Andhra Pradesh | Atchutapuram, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Vizag | 14 |
| Chhattisgarh | Korba, Raipur | 5 | |
| Jharkhand | Khunti | 2 | |
| Odisha | Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Jatni, Jharsuguda, Paradip, Sambalpur | 37 | |
| Telangana | Hyderabad | 5 | |
| Total | 63 | ||
| Pipelines Division: Grand Total | 394 | ||
Qualification for IOCL Apprentices 2026
| Trade/Discipline | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full-time Diploma in: i) Mechanical Engineering ii) Automobile Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full-time Diploma in: i) Electrical Engineering ii) Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation) | Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full-time Diploma in any of the following from a Govt. recognized Institute: i) Electronics & Communication Engineering ii) Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering iii) Electronics & Radio Communication Engineering iv) Instrumentation & Control Engineering v) Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering vi) Electronics Engineering |
| Trade Apprentice (Assistant – Human Resource) | Full-Time Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) from a Govt. recognized Institute/University |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | Full-Time Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in Commerce from a Govt. recognized Institute/University |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate) |
| Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate). Additionally, candidates should possess Skill Certificate of ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ (training of less than 1 year) issued by an awarding body recognized under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority recognized by the Central Govt. |
Age limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 31.01.2026.
Important Dates of IOCL Apprentices 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 23.01.2026 |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 28.01.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10.02.2026 |
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentices 2026?
| Register on Apprenticeship Portals |
Trade Apprentice (DEO Fresher/DEO Skill Certificate Holder): NAPS Portal Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/ Electrical/Telecom & Instrumentation): NATS Portal Trade Apprentice (HR/Accountant): NATS Portal |
| Login to NATS/NAPS Portal | Use your registered User ID/Email ID and apply for apprenticeship Openings/Opportunities under Indian Oil Corporation Limited with the correct Establishment ID (ERPL, WRPL, NRPL, SRPL, SERPL). |
| Complete Application in NATS/NAPS Portal | Ensure that personal details, educational qualifications, category, and percentage are correctly updated before submission. Contact NAPS/NATS support for corrections. |
| Apply in Indian Oil Pipelines Portal | After applying in NATS/NAPS, visit IOCL Pipelines Portal and complete the application. |
| Use Same Email & Mobile Number | Register with the same valid email ID and mobile number used in NATS/NAPS. These must remain active during the entire apprenticeship period. |
| Part-I Registration in IOCL Portal |
Fill basic details (name, category, etc.). Create your own password. Receive system-generated registration number on email/SMS. Login again using registration number & password. |
| Part-II Registration in IOCL Portal |
Upload scanned photo (20–50 KB, JPG) & signature in black ink (10–30 KB, JPG). Enter educational & experience details. Review carefully before final submission (no changes allowed afterward). |
| Application Timeline | Submit applications in both NATS/NAPS & IOCL Pipelines Portal between 28.01.2026 to 10.02.2026. |
| Print Application Form | After final submission in IOCL portal, download and keep a printout of the filled application for future reference. |
| Check Eligibility as on 31.01.2026 | Ensure you meet the age, qualification, and other eligibility criteria by the cut-off date. Applications outside this will not be accepted. |
Important Web-Links of IOCL Apprentices 2026
| Description | Link |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Advertisement PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
