Indian Oil Corporation Limited has released an official notification for engagement of Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is being conducted by the Marketing Division, Western Region.
This engagement is part of the skill development initiative of IOCL. Apprentices will be engaged at various locations across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu. Eligible candidates must apply online through the prescribed apprenticeship portals within the given timeline.
Overview of IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
| Division | Marketing Division, Western Region |
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2/2025-26 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Apprenticeship |
| Job Location | Western Region States |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit Based, Document Verification |
All important details related to this apprenticeship recruitment are given below. Candidates are advised to read the complete notification carefully before applying.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to the application process.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application | 15 January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date of Online Application | 31 January 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification | 31 December 2025 |
Vacancy Details of IOCL Western Region Recruitment 2026
State-wise and discipline-wise vacancies are mentioned below. The number of seats is tentative and may change as per requirement.
| Discipline Code | Apprentice Category | States Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 101–106 | Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics) | All notified states |
| 107–111 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist) | All notified states |
| 112 | Graduate Apprentice (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA) | All notified states |
| 113 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | All notified states |
| 114 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | All notified states |
Vacancies are distributed across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu with reservation as per Government norms.
Eligibility Criteria of IOCL Apprentice Vacancies
The eligibility criteria for different apprentice posts are given below.
| Discipline | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice | Diploma in relevant engineering discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) | 18 to 24 years |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | Matric with 2-year ITI in relevant trade | 18 to 24 years |
| Graduate Apprentice | Graduate degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) | 18 to 24 years |
| Data Entry Operator | Class 12 pass, skill certificate required for skilled category | 18 to 24 years |
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwBD candidates as per Government rules.
Period of Apprenticeship and Stipend
The duration of apprenticeship training will be 12 months.
The stipend payable to apprentices will be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act and applicable rules, as amended from time to time.
Selection Process
The selection will be done purely on merit basis.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on marks obtained in the prescribed qualification. There will be no written test or interview. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness examination.
IOCL Official Notification and Apply Details
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Application Mode: Online through NAPS or NATS portal