Overview
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Western Region, has released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 335 apprentice positions. The recruitment drive covers Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice roles across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Eligible candidates can register and submit applications through the NAPS or NATS portal from 5 October to 4 November 2026. Applicants should read the detailed notification and confirm their eligibility for the selected trade, discipline and state before applying.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Western Region |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 335 |
| Application Mode | Online through NAPS or NATS portal |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
The available positions include apprenticeships in relevant graduate and diploma disciplines, designated ITI trades, and Data Entry Operator categories. Vacancies are distributed across the states and Union Territories covered by IOCL's Western Region.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 5 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date | 4 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Exam Date | TBA; a written examination has not been announced |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates are advised not to wait until the closing day because registration on the apprenticeship portal and submission of the IOCL application may require multiple steps.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Trade Apprentice: Candidates should have passed Class 10 and possess an ITI certificate in the relevant designated trade from a recognised institution or board.
- Technician Apprentice: Applicants must hold a full-time diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognised institute, university or state board.
- Graduate Apprentice: Candidates should possess a full-time bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- Data Entry Operator: Applicants must have the prescribed Class 12 qualification. Additional skill certification may be required for the skilled certificate-holder category.
- The qualification must correspond to the trade or discipline selected in the application. Candidates awaiting final results should verify whether they are eligible under the detailed notification.
- Applicants who have already completed apprenticeship training, are currently undergoing apprenticeship, or possess post-qualification experience beyond the permitted limit may be ineligible under the Apprentices Act and applicable rules.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is generally 18 years.
- The upper age limit is generally 24 years, calculated on the cut-off date specified in the detailed IOCL notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, OBC-NCL and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates in accordance with government rules.
- Candidates must enter the same date of birth as recorded in their matriculation or Class 10 certificate.
Fees
- No application fee has been specified for the apprenticeship recruitment.
- Candidates should use only the official NAPS, NATS and IOCL portals and avoid making payments to unauthorised persons or websites.
Selection Process
- Merit preparation: Eligible candidates are expected to be shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination. No written test or interview has been announced in the available recruitment details.
- Document verification: Shortlisted applicants will have to produce educational certificates, category documents, identity proof, portal registration details and other records requested by IOCL.
- Medical fitness and final engagement: Final selection will be subject to successful verification and compliance with IOCL's prescribed medical fitness standards and apprenticeship conditions.
Meeting the eligibility conditions does not automatically guarantee selection. The final merit process may be conducted trade-wise, discipline-wise and location-wise, as provided in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the appropriate apprenticeship portal. Trade Apprentice candidates should generally use the NAPS portal, while Technician and Graduate Apprentice candidates should register on the NATS portal.
- Complete the candidate registration using an active mobile number and email address. Note the registration or enrolment number generated by the portal.
- Update the profile with personal information, educational qualifications, bank details and category information, wherever required.
- Upload clear scanned copies of the photograph, signature, qualification certificates, proof of date of birth and applicable category certificates.
- Search for the relevant Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Marketing Division, Western Region apprenticeship opportunity.
- Select the correct trade or discipline and preferred state or location. Check the vacancy details carefully before proceeding.
- Submit the online application between 5 October 2026 at 10:00 AM and 4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Download or print the submitted application and retain the portal registration details for document verification and future communication.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
IOCL has announced 335 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice vacancies in its Western Region.
2. What is the last date to apply?
The online application window closes on 4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
3. Where should candidates submit their applications?
Candidates must register and apply through the NAPS or NATS portal, depending on the apprentice category, and follow the instructions provided by IOCL.
