IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 500 Seats, Eligibility, Application Process, and Selection Details

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Vacancy/Update Name: IOCL Recruitment 2026 Quick Facts | Advt. No.: PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) | Official Website: https://iocl.com | Official Notification/PDF: https://iocl.com/admin/img/Apprenticeships/Files/c1ee9de273284203b8546936356b9787.pdf

IOCL में लगभग 500 अप्रेंटिस पद हैं, जिनके लिए आवेदन 6 नवंबर से 5 दिसंबर 2026 तक ऑनलाइन NATS या NAPS पोर्टल पर और फिर Indian Oil Pipelines पोर्टल पर करना होगा। उम्र सीमा 18 से 24 वर्ष है और चयन योग्यता के आधार पर मेरिट लिस्ट से होगा।

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Pipelines Division), a Government of India Undertaking, has invited applications for around 500 apprentices across seven trades: Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunication & Instrumentation), Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource, Accountant), Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) and Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders). The stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act and the Corporation’s guidelines, and the training lasts 12 months. Candidates apply on the NATS or NAPS portal and then on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal, from 6 November 2026 to 5 December 2026.

IOCL Recruitment 2026 Quick Facts

इस भर्ती में 7 ट्रेड में अप्रेंटिस के लिए आवेदन आमंत्रित हैं, जिसमें तकनीकी और गैर-तकनीकी दोनों पद शामिल हैं। प्रशिक्षण अवधि 12 महीने की है और वेतन Apprentices Act के अनुसार मिलेगा। आवेदन के लिए आयु सीमा और योग्यता जरूरी है।

The official notification does not specify the amount of the stipend or the application fee, and it does not give the number of seats trade by trade.

About the Pipelines Division

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) describes itself in the notice as the largest commercial enterprise in India and a Fortune “Global 500” company. Through its Pipelines Division it proposes to engage apprentices in technical and non-technical trades, as a measure of Skill Building Initiative for the Nation, under The Apprentices Act, 1961.

IOCL देश की सबसे बड़ी व्यावसायिक कंपनी है और इसके पाइपलाइंस डिवीजन के तहत प्रशिक्षण के लिए अप्रेंटिस चुने जाते हैं ताकि तकनीकी और गैर-तकनीकी कौशल विकसित किया जा सके।

Seats by Region, State and Location

The notice calls the seats tentative. The total of 500 is the sum of the five regional totals (116 + 149 + 110 + 46 + 79).

यह सीटें भारत के विभिन्न क्षेत्रों और राज्यों में फैली हैं, जिससे आवेदक अपने नजदीकी स्थान पर प्रशिक्षण प्राप्त कर सकते हैं। सीटें क्षेत्र अनुसार लगभग 500 के आस-पास हैं और ये संख्या अंतिम नहीं है।

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals. Candidates select their trade on the basis of their qualification at the time of application, and can apply for one Trade Code only.

Qualification

Disciplines accepted for Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation):

• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
• Electronics & Radio Communication Engineering
• Instrumentation & Control Engineering
• Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering
• Electronics Engineering

• The qualification must already be passed on 30.11.2026, the date for reckoning eligibility. Candidates whose result is awaited on that date are not eligible.
• The Graduate/Diploma qualification must be a regular full-time course in the relevant trade/discipline from a recognized University/Institute, with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates for the posts reserved for them).

The notice also lists the PwBD categories (minimum 40% disability) for which each trade is suitable. The disability certificate must be in terms of Rule 18(1) and 20 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, in Form V, VI or VII.

अलग-अलग ट्रेड के लिए योग्यता अलग है, जैसे तकनीशियन अप्रेंटिस के लिए डिप्लोमा आवश्यक है जबकि ट्रेड अप्रेंटिस के लिए ग्रेजुएशन जरूरी है। 30 नवंबर 2026 तक योग्यता पूरी होनी चाहिए और केवल एक ट्रेड पर ही आवेदन किया जा सकता है। दिव्यांग आवेदकों के लिए उपयुक्तता भी तय की गई है।

Age

Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.11.2026, which is the date for reckoning any eligibility criteria. The upper age limit is relaxed as follows.

आयु सीमा 18 से 24 वर्ष है, लेकिन आरक्षित वर्गों और दिव्यांग उम्मीदवारों के लिए अलग-अलग छूट दी गई है, जिससे उनकी आवेदन योग्यता बढ़ जाती है।

Who Cannot Apply

• Candidates whose qualification was acquired through part-time, correspondence or distance education.
• Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech., MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent, or pursuing a higher qualification and having completed it on or before joining apprenticeship training.
• Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship training earlier or are pursuing it under the Apprentices Act.
• Candidates with training and/or job experience of one year or more after attaining the qualification.
• Candidates who have completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on 30.11.2026.
• Candidates applying for more than one Trade Code; such applications will be summarily rejected.

डिस्टेंस, पार्ट-टाइम या उच्च पेशेवर डिग्री वाले उम्मीदवार आवेदन नहीं कर सकते। साथ ही जो पहले अप्रेंटिसशिप कर चुके हैं या एक वर्ष से अधिक का अनुभव रखते हैं, वे भी आवेदन के लिए अयोग्य हैं। एक से अधिक ट्रेड के लिए आवेदन करने पर आवेदन रद्द हो जाएगा।

Reservation

Reservation of seats to SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/PwBD/EWS candidates is as per the applicable Govt. guidelines. The minimum qualification marks are relaxed by 5% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates considered against reserved positions. If EWS seats in a trade cannot be filled from EWS candidates, they may be filled by unreserved category candidates on the basis of position in the Panel cum Merit List. SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates applying for an Unreserved seat are considered on the standards applicable to General category candidates. For OBC (NCL), the caste named in the certificate must be in the Central List of OBCs of the respective State, and the Non-Creamy Layer status must be valid on the cut-off date.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each trade.

आरक्षित वर्गों के लिए आरक्षण सरकारी नियमों के अनुसार है, और उनके लिए योग्यता में कुछ छूट भी दी गई है। EWS सीटें खाली रहने पर सामान्य वर्ग के उम्मीदवारों को भी अवसर मिल सकता है। OBC के लिए सर्टिफिकेट और नॉन-क्रीमी लेयर की स्थिति जरूरी है।

Stipend and Training Period

The apprenticeship lasts 12 months from the date of engagement. The monthly stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 as amended from time to time, and the Corporation’s guidelines. During the apprenticeship no other monetary or non-monetary benefit such as accommodation, HRA, conveyance or medical facility is admissible; apprentices arrange these themselves. The terms of engagement are governed by The Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules 1992 as amended. On completion, the Corporation has no obligation to offer employment, and an apprentice cannot claim employment on that ground.

प्रशिक्षण अवधि 12 महीने की होगी और मासिक वेतन Apprentices Act के अनुसार मिलेगा। इसके अलावा कोई अन्य सुविधा जैसे आवास या चिकित्सा सुविधा नहीं मिलेगी। प्रशिक्षण पूरा होने पर रोजगार की गारंटी नहीं है।

How to Apply for IOCL Recruitment 2026

Applying is a two-portal process. The NAPS/NATS application must come first, before registering on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal. No other mode of application is accepted.

1. Register as an apprentice on the portal for your trade: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) for Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) and Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders); https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php (NATS) for the three Technician Apprentice trades and for Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource/Accountant).
2. Log in with your User ID/Email ID and apply for the opening with the Establishment ID of IOCL for your region, between 06.11.2026 and 05.12.2026. Check that your personal details, educational details, category and aggregate percentage show correctly; corrections are made through the NAPS/NATS office.
3. Register on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/ using the same email ID and mobile number as on NAPS/NATS; both must stay valid for the whole apprenticeship period.
4. In Part-I, enter basic details such as name and category and create a password. A registration number is sent to your email ID/SMS; log in again with it and your password.
5. In Part-II, upload a scanned colour photograph (20-50 KB, JPG) and signature in black ink (10-30 KB, JPG), enter educational qualification and experience details, and submit. This is the final submission and details cannot be changed afterwards.
6. Mention the NAPS/NATS registration/enrolment number in the Indian Oil Pipelines portal, and complete this application by 05.12.2026.
7. Take a printout of the filled-in online application.

आवेदन करने के लिए पहले NATS या NAPS पोर्टल पर अपने ट्रेड के अनुसार रजिस्ट्रेशन और आवेदन करना होगा, फिर उसी ईमेल और मोबाइल नंबर से Indian Oil Pipelines पोर्टल पर भी रजिस्टर करना होगा। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 5 दिसंबर 2026 है।

The portal also hosts FAQs/How to apply options, and the disability certificate format, caste/tribe/EWS certificate formats and the pre-engagement medical guidelines are under its Downloads section.

Selection Process

Selection is by a Panel cum Merit List, followed by document verification and medical fitness. There is no written test or personal interview.

Panel cum Merit List

All applicants for a post who meet the eligibility criteria are ranked in descending order of the percentage of marks (aggregate of all subjects of all years/semesters) in the essential qualification for the trade applied. Where CGPA/OGPA or letter grade is awarded, the equivalent aggregate percentage must be entered in the application. A certificate from the Board/University/Institute stating the equivalent percentage must be uploaded and produced at document verification, otherwise candidature is not considered. If the Board does not follow a conversion formula, a certificate to that effect is needed, and the aggregate grade score of each semester/year divided by the number of semesters/years is considered. Ties go to the older candidate, and if the date of birth is also the same, to the higher Matriculation percentage. Candidates are shortlisted purely on the information furnished in the online portal.

Document Verification and Medical Fitness

The list of candidates provisionally selected for Document Verification and Medical Fitness will be published on the IOCL website. Candidates receive a link on their registered email to give their preference for the place of document verification and three preferences for the place of apprenticeship training in the applied State (wherever applicable). Allotment of the training place is based on merit. Originals are verified before joining, and an offer of engagement is issued only to candidates whose documents, including the medical fitness certificate, are in order.

चयन मेरिट लिस्ट के आधार पर होता है, जिसमें योग्यता के मार्क्स के अनुसार रैंक दी जाती है। कोई लिखित परीक्षा या इंटरव्यू नहीं होगा। चयनित उम्मीदवारों का दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन और मेडिकल फिटनेस जांच के बाद अंतिम रूप से प्रशिक्षण के लिए चयन होगा।

Documents Required

At document verification, bring the originals with a self-attested copy of each, plus a passport size photograph and self-attested copies of certificates/mark sheets:

• Xth Standard/Matriculation certificate/mark sheet from the Education Board, as proof of date of birth (no other document is accepted for date of birth).
• Latest caste certificate in the Government prescribed proforma, issued by the Competent Authority, for reserved category candidates.
• For OBC-NCL: latest caste certificate not more than 12 months old from 30.11.2026, in the Govt. of India proforma, stating the candidate is not in the creamy layer.
• Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets of ITI (NCVT/SCVT)/HSC/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering.
• Final ITI (NCVT/SCVT) Certificate/HSC/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering from the Board/Authority/Institute.
• First page of the Bank passbook of an Aadhaar seeded account, Aadhar Card, PAN Card and a cancelled cheque leaf.
• Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate.

दस्तावेज सत्यापन के लिए जन्मतिथि प्रमाण, जाति प्रमाण पत्र, शैक्षणिक मार्कशीट, बैंक पासबुक, आधार कार्ड, पैन कार्ड और मेडिकल फिटनेस सर्टिफिकेट मूल एवं प्रमाणित प्रतियाँ लेकर आना अनिवार्य है।

Important Dates

ऑनलाइन आवेदन 6 नवंबर 2026 से शुरू होंगे और 5 दिसंबर 2026 तक स्वीकार किए जाएंगे। 30 नवंबर 2026 को उम्र और योग्यता की जांच की जाएगी।

Important Instructions

• Incomplete applications, those received by any other mode, those not meeting eligibility and those received after the last date are treated as rejected. Canvassing of any kind disqualifies the candidate.
• Candidature is provisional. Incorrect, false or suppressed information cancels candidature, and engagement is liable to be terminated if it is found after engagement.
• Engagement is subject to medical fitness as per IndianOil’s pre-engagement standard. Persons with benchmark disabilities, except for the identified disability, must be within the normal range of all other physical standards.
• Only one mobile number and one email ID can be used per candidate, and the same ones cannot be used by another candidate for this notification.
• Suppression of information on possessing or pursuing a higher qualification makes a candidate ineligible at any stage, and engagement can be terminated at any time.
• Mere application, document verification or empanelment gives no right of engagement. Seats may remain unfilled for unsuitability or insufficient candidates, and the management’s decision is final.
• Disputes fall under the sole jurisdiction of the courts at Kolkata (ERPL), Ahmedabad (WRPL), Chandigarh (NRPL), Chennai (SRPL) and Cuttack (SERPL).
• Queries relevant to the advertisement, and not already answered in it, go to the regional email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].
• All corrigenda, addenda and updates will appear only on https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships.

आवेदन पूरा और सही होना चाहिए; गलत या अधूरा आवेदन रद्द होगा। केवल एक मोबाइल और ईमेल ID का उपयोग करें। चयन के बाद भी कंपनी रोजगार देने की गारंटी नहीं देती। कोई विवाद संबंधित क्षेत्र के कोर्ट में सुलझाया जाएगा।

Official Links

IOCL Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

IOCL अप्रेंटिसशिप के लिए आवेदन करने वाले उम्मीदवारों को योग्यता, उम्र, और आवेदन प्रक्रिया को ध्यान से समझना चाहिए। चयन मेरिट के आधार पर होता है, कोई लिखित परीक्षा नहीं होती। एक से अधिक ट्रेड के लिए आवेदन नहीं किया जा सकता। प्रशिक्षण 12 महीने का है और रोजगार की गारंटी नहीं है।