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| Recruiting authority | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
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| Last successful check | 16 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 12 Dec 2026 |
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- Published November 12, 2026 · Updated November 13, 2026 11:51 AM
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IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Vacancy Note: The notification announces 409 positions, although the individual state-wise entries visible in its vacancy tables total 393. Applicants should refer to any subsequent official clarification or corrigendum regarding the 16-seat difference.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Candidates should complete both application stages before the deadline. Submission on NAPS or NATS without completing the mandatory Microsoft Form may result in the candidate not receiving a document verification call letter or being considered for further selection.
IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Vacancy 2026 - 409 Posts
- IOCL has advertised 409 apprenticeship opportunities in its Eastern Region. The recruitment includes Technician Apprentices in engineering disciplines, ITI Trade Apprentices, Graduate Apprentices and Data Entry Operator Apprentices.
IOCL Apprentice State-Wise Vacancy Details
- Important Clarification: The state-wise vacancy rows in the uploaded advertisement add up to 393, while the advertisement expressly announces 409 positions. The difference of 16 seats is not allocated to a specific state or discipline in this table. The Corporation may publish a clarification or revise the tentative seat distribution.
IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational qualifications vary according to the selected discipline. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification from a recognized university, institute or board through a regular full-time course.
IOCL Technician Apprentice Educational Qualification
- Technician Apprentice applicants must have at least 50% aggregate marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL categories, or 45% for eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying for reserved positions.
- Engineering diploma holders admitted through a recognized lateral-entry scheme may also be considered if they meet the prescribed aggregate-mark requirements.
IOCL ITI Trade Apprentice Qualification
- The ITI certificate must be recognized by NCVT or SCVT in the relevant trade.
IOCL Graduate Apprentice Qualification
- For Discipline Code 112 - Graduate Apprentice, candidates must possess a recognized regular full-time Bachelor's degree in an eligible discipline, including BA, B.Com, B.Sc. or BBA.
- The minimum aggregate marks are 50% for General/EWS/OBC-NCL and 45% for eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying for reserved seats.
- Important: Candidates holding higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech., MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB or equivalent qualifications, or pursuing such qualifications and completing them before joining, are not eligible under the notification's higher-qualification restriction.
IOCL Data Entry Operator Apprentice Qualification
- The minimum marks are 50% for General/EWS/OBC-NCL and 45% for eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying for reserved seats.
IOCL Apprentice Qualification Passing-Year Criteria
- Candidates who acquired the prescribed qualification outside the applicable date range are not eligible under this recruitment.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 24 years as on 30 November 2026.
IOCL Apprentice Age Relaxation
- Category-based relaxation applies under the conditions specified for reserved positions. Candidates must possess valid supporting certificates issued by the competent authority.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- The uploaded advertisement does not prescribe a separate application fee amount for this recruitment.
- Candidates must apply through the respective Government apprenticeship portal and complete the mandatory Microsoft Form. They should follow the application instructions displayed on the official portals.
IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Selection Process 2026
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited will select apprentices through merit-based shortlisting and verification of eligibility.
- Online registration and application through NAPS or NATS.
- Mandatory Microsoft Form submission.
- Preparation of merit list based on qualifying examination percentage.
- Shortlisting according to merit and available seats.
- Document verification.
- Pre-engagement medical fitness assessment.
- Issue of apprenticeship engagement offer to selected eligible candidates.
How to Apply Online for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Read the official IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Identify the discipline code matching your educational qualification.
- For ITI and Data Entry Operator apprentices, visit NAPS.
- For Diploma and Graduate Apprentices, visit NATS.
- Complete registration or log in using your existing account.
- Verify the accuracy of personal information, educational qualifications, category and aggregate percentage.
- Search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Eastern Region, using the applicable establishment ID.
- Select the apprenticeship opportunity matching your discipline code.
- Complete the application through the relevant NAPS/NATS portal.
- After applying, open the mandatory IOCL Microsoft Form.
- Enter the additional information requested in the form.
- Provide three preferred training/document-verification locations as instructed.
- Submit the Microsoft Form within the deadline.
- Save the submission details and regularly check your registered email for shortlisting and document verification updates.
- Important: Both the NAPS/NATS application and Microsoft Form are compulsory. Candidates who do not complete the Microsoft Form may not receive a call letter for document verification or be considered for further processing.
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Documents Required for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Class 10/SSLC/Matriculation certificate and marksheet as date-of-birth proof.
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate, where applicable.
- Relevant ITI, Engineering Diploma or Graduation qualification certificate.
- Semester-wise or year-wise marksheets.
- Certificate confirming regular full-time study and passing year.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable.
- EWS certificate, where applicable.
- PwBD certificate, where applicable.
- PAN card.
- Aadhaar card.
- Recent colour passport-size photograph.
- Signature in blue ink.
- Bank account details linked with Aadhaar.
- Cancelled cheque or applicable bank-passbook details.
- Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate, when required.
- Candidates must produce original documents and self-attested copies during document verification. The Class 10 certificate/marksheet is the accepted proof for date-of-birth verification under the notification.
IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- IOCL has advertised 409 apprentice positions in the Eastern Region.
- The state-wise vacancy rows currently add up to 393; the discrepancy requires official clarification.
- Online applications start on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM.
- The last date is 12 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 30 November 2026.
- Reserved-category age relaxation is available as specified.
- Regular full-time educational qualifications are mandatory.
- Part-time, correspondence and distance-learning qualifications are not accepted.
- The prescribed qualification must have been acquired within the eligible passing-year period.
- Higher professional qualification restrictions apply.
- Only one discipline code may be selected.
- Applications for more than one discipline code will be rejected.
- ITI and Data Entry Operator apprentices must use NAPS.
- Graduate and Technician Apprentices must use NATS.
- Completion of the Microsoft Form is mandatory.
- There is no written examination or interview.
- Merit will be based on qualifying examination marks.
- Document verification and medical fitness are compulsory.
- The apprenticeship training duration is 12 months.
- The stipend is governed by applicable apprenticeship rules.
- Apprenticeship completion does not guarantee regular employment at IOCL.
- Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates and corrigenda.
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in IOCL Recruitment 2026?
- There are 409 vacancies: 206 Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics) - Codes 101-106, 97 Trade Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist) - Codes 107-111, 70 Graduate Apprentice, 16 Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Freshers), 4 Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders).
Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
- The age limit is 18 to 24 years (as on 30 November 2026). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years (up to 29 years), OBC-NCL 3 years (up to 27 years), PwBD up to 10 years (up to 15 years for SC/ST, up to 13 years for OBC-NCL).
Q5. What is the salary for this recruitment?
- It depends on the post: As prescribed under Apprentices Act for Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics) - Codes 101-106, As prescribed under Apprentices Act for Trade Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist) - Codes 107-111, As prescribed under Apprentices Act for Graduate Apprentice, As prescribed under Apprentices Act for Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Freshers), As prescribed under Apprentices Act for Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders).
Q6. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?
- Matric with 2-year ITI (Trade); 3-year Diploma in Engineering with 50% (Technician); regular full-time graduate with 50% (Graduate); Class 12th with 50% (Data Entry Operator). The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.
Q7. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?
- Yes. Candidate must have a PAN Card, an Aadhaar Card and a bank account linked with Aadhaar with a cheque book bearing the name. Active e-mail ID and mobile number valid for at least 1 year are required. Qualification must be a full-time regular course; Part-time, Correspondence or Distance Learning is not eligible. Technician and Graduate: qualification acquired between 01.04.2023 and 30.11.2026. Trade (ITI/Data Entry Operator): between 01.04.2022 and 30.11.2026.
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