IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 306 Posts; Check Apply Online & Eligibility
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The IOCL has released the notification for Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice in the Western Region on 05 October 2026. The interested candidates can apply through the official website. Check this article to know the eligibility criteria, application process, and other details.
Key Points
- IOCL announced 306 Apprentice vacancies for its Western Region.
- Applications are open from October 05 to November 04, 2026.
- Selection is merit-based with no test/interview; 12-month training.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has invited online applications from the eligible candidates for the Apprentice posts in the Marketing Division, Western Region of IOCL. A total of 306 vacancies have been announced. The application process started from 05 October and will end on 04 November 2026. The candidates will be selected based on their merit as prescribed in the notification as per the position. There will be no written test/interview. The selected candidates will have to undergo training for a 12 months period.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Highlights
The Apprentice vacancies have been announced for the Western Region only and the candidates should apply for the states in this region only including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, UT of Daman & Diu, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Check the highlights of this recruitment in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Department Name | Marketing Division (Western Region) |
| Post Name | Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice |
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/ MKTG/ WR/ APPR/ 2026-27 |
| No. of Vacancies | 306 |
| Notification Date | 05 October 2026 |
| Application Dates | 05 October to 04 November 2026 |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
IOCL Apprentice Notification 2026
The candidates should download the IOCL Apprentice notification before proceeding with the application. The official notification contains all the relevant information regarding the recruitment process such as the eligibility criteria, application process, duration of training, state-wise vacancies, and other details.
| IOCL Apprentice Notification 2026 |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Link
The candidates who are planning to apply for the IOCL Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice posts will have to apply through different portals designated for each of these posts. Candidates need to apply at NAPS/NATS portal.
| IOCL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | |
| IOCL Technician & Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the IOCL Apprentice recruitment, the candidates are required to meet certain criteria which includes the educational qualifications. These are mentioned below:
| Code | Post / Discipline | Qualification Requirement |
| 101 | Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | 3-yr Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (50% marks Gen/EWS/OBC, 45% SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 102 | Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | 3-yr Diploma in Electrical Engineering (50% marks Gen/EWS/OBC, 45% SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 103 | Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) | 3-yr Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering (50% marks Gen/EWS/OBC, 45% SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice (Civil) | 3-yr Diploma in Civil Engineering (50% marks Gen/EWS/OBC, 45% SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice (Electrical & Electronics) | 3-yr Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (50% marks Gen/EWS/OBC, 45% SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice (Electronics) | 3-yr Diploma in Electronics Engineering (50% marks Gen/EWS/OBC, 45% SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 107 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) | Matric with 2-yr ITI (Fitter) recognized by NCVT/SCVT |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice (Electrician) | Matric with 2-yr ITI (Electrician) recognized by NCVT/SCVT |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) | Matric with 2-yr ITI (Electronics Mechanic) recognized by NCVT/SCVT |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice (Instrument Mechanic) | Matric with 2-yr ITI (Instrument Mechanic) recognized by NCVT/SCVT |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice (Machinist) | Matric with 2-yr ITI (Machinist) recognized by NCVT/SCVT |
| 112 | Graduate Apprentice (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) | Full-time Graduate in any discipline (50% marks Gen/EWS/OBC, 45% SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 113 | Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class 12th (below graduate) (50% marks Gen/EWS/OBC, 45% SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 114 | Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skilled) | Class 12th (below graduate) with Skill Certificate of 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' (<1 yr training) |
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