IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification out for 501 posts: Check eligibility, direct link to apply here
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification. Through this recruitment, IOCL will fill 501 apprentice posts. These posts are for Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Graduate Apprentice roles. This opportunity is open for students and fresh candidates who want work-based training in a government company. The application process is online and has already started. Interested candidates must apply before the last date. Selection will be done on the basis of marks in the qualifying exam. There will be no written test. Candidates who are selected will get training for a fixed period under the Apprentices Act. Before applying, candidates should read all the details carefully and check if they meet the eligibility conditions.
Who is eligible to apply
To apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the age and education rules.The minimum age to apply is 18 years. The maximum age is 24 years. The age will be counted as on the date mentioned in the notification. Candidates from reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and Persons with Disabilities will get age relaxation as per government rules.The education qualification depends on the post. For Trade Apprentice posts, candidates must have passed Class 10 and should have an ITI certificate in the related trade from a recognised institute.For Technician Apprentice posts, candidates must have a diploma in engineering in the required subject.For Graduate Apprentice posts, candidates must have a graduation degree such as BA, BSc, BCom, or BBA from a recognised university.Only full-time and regular courses are accepted. Distance or part-time courses are not allowed. Candidates who have already done apprenticeship training earlier are not eligible to apply.
Vacancy details
A total of 501 apprentice posts will be filled through this recruitment. The posts are divided into Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentice categories. Vacancies are available in different states and locations across India.The number of posts for each trade and location is mentioned in the official notification. Reservation rules for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Persons with Disabilities will be followed as per government norms.The apprenticeship training period will be one year in most cases. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend as fixed by the government. This apprenticeship is only for training. It does not promise a permanent job in IOCL.
How to apply
The application process is online only. No offline application will be accepted.First, candidates must register on the apprenticeship portal. Trade Apprentice candidates must register on the NAPS portal. Diploma and Graduate Apprentice candidates must register on the NATS portal.After registration, candidates must apply for the IOCL apprentice posts by choosing Indian Oil Corporation Limited as the company. Some candidates may also need to fill an additional online form shared by IOCL.Before applying, keep scanned copies of your photo, signature, education certificates, and ID proof ready. There is no application fee for this recruitment.Direct link to apply here.Candidates should submit the form before the last date. After applying, they must check their email and the official website regularly for updates on the merit list and document verification.
