IOCL Apprentice 2026-27: Apply Online, 325 Vacancy
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Western Region · Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27
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IOCL Apprentice 2026-27 is a recruitment for 325 vacancies notified by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Western Region. Applications are open and close on 04 Nov 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 325 posts Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27
- Application Dates: 05 Oct 2026 to 04 Nov 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: Notify Later Important Dates
- Result Date: Will Be Updated Here Soon Important Dates
- Application Fee: no fee Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Varies by discipline: Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Civil/Electrical&Electronics/Electronics) for Technician Apprentice; 2-year ITI course (NCVT/SCVT) for Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist); Graduate in any discipline for Graduate Apprentice; Class 12th for Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator Eligibility
- Age Limit: 18 to 24 years as on 30 Sept 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, PwBD +10 years, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 years and 1 more Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Online registration on NAPS/NATS Portal → Merit list preparation based on percentage of marks in essential qualification (No written Test/Interview) → Document Verification → Pre-engagement Medical Fitness Test → Offer of Engagement for Apprenticeship Training Selection Process
What Is This Recruitment
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Western Region has invited online applications for Technician, Graduate, and Trade Apprentices. This is under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The notification number is IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27, dated 05 October 2026.
This recruitment covers 7 states and union territories under the Western Region: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, UT of Daman & Diu, and UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Key Numbers You Should Know
| What | Value |
|---|---|
| States/UTs covered | 7 (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, UT of Daman & Diu, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli) |
| Apprenticeship training period | 12 Months |
| Maximum apprenticeship trainings allowed per candidate | 2 (two) |
| Waiting period for re-apprenticeship after termination (personal reasons) | 3 months (no waiting period for women) |
How to Apply
- Register online as a Technician, Trade, or Graduate Apprentice on the matching portal (NATS or NAPS), based on your trade.
- Login to the NATS/NAPS portal using your User ID or Email ID.
- Apply using the Establishment ID of IOCL (Marketing Division)-Western Region. For NATS, use WMHMCC000053. For NAPS, use E01172700332.
- Make sure your profile is 100% complete, including Personal Details, Educational Details, and Category, and check all details are correct.
- Apply online between 05.10.2026 (10:00 A.M.) and 04.11.2026 (5:00 P.M.).
Documents Required
- Xth std/SSLC/Matriculation certificate or mark sheet (as proof of Date of Birth).
- Latest Caste certificate, if you are a reserved category candidate, issued by the Competent Authority.
- OBC-NCL Caste Certificate, not more than 12 months old from 30.09.2026, if you are claiming OBC-NCL benefit.
- Certificate from your Institute stating you pursued the course through regular mode, and the year of passing.
- Semester-wise or Year-wise mark sheets of ITI (NCVET/SCVT), HSC, Graduation, or Diploma in Engineering.
- Final ITI (NCVET/SCVT) Certificate, HSC, Graduation, or Diploma in Engineering certificate.
- Copy of the first page of your Bank passbook, for an Aadhaar seeded account.
- Aadhaar Card.
- PAN Card.
- Cancelled cheque leaf.
- Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate.
- Disability Certificate issued by competent authority, if you are a PwBD candidate.
- Certificate from your University/Institute for CGPA/OGPA equivalent percentage, if applicable.
Important Instructions
- Apply for ANY ONE DISCIPLINE CODE ONLY. Applying for more than one leads to summary rejection.
- The last date for application is 04.11.2026 at 5 P.M.
- Apply only against vacancies notified under the Western Region states listed above.
- Make sure your profile is 100% complete. For corrections, you must contact the NAPS/NATS office.
- Keep the same registered e-mail ID and mobile number until your apprenticeship training is complete.
- If you are a PwBD candidate registered with a Local/State Employment Exchange or Vocational Rehabilitation Center, you must apply through the NAPS/NATS Portal, or your candidature will not be considered.
Stipend
The monthly stipend for apprentices will be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, and the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The notification gives a total vacancy number but does not break it down by individual post or discipline.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Total Posts | 325 |
IOCL Apprentice 2026-27 has 325 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
Here are all the dates given in the notification. Mark these on your calendar.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 05.10.2026 from 10:00 AM onwards |
| Last date to submit online application | 04.11.2026 up to 5 PM |
| Cutoff date for age and qualification | 30.09.2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 04 November 2026 |
| Exam date | Notify Later |
| Admit card | Before Exam |
| Result date | Will be updated here soon |
Every date Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Western Region printed for IOCL Apprentice 2026-27, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of opening of online application | 05 Oct 2026 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 04 Nov 2026 |
| Cutoff/Reckoning date for age and qualification | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 04 Nov 2026 |
| Exam Date | Notify Later |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
There is no application fee for this recruitment. All candidates, regardless of category, can apply for free.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | No Application Fee |
Application fee for IOCL Apprentice 2026-27 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates | No fee | No Application Fee |
Eligibility
You must be between 18 and 24 years old. Age is counted as on 30 September 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes, Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
The qualification needed depends on which apprentice category you apply for.
- Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, or Electronics.
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist): 2-year ITI course from NCVT or SCVT.
- Graduate Apprentice: Graduate in any discipline.
- Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator: Class 12th pass.
You need minimum 50% marks in aggregate if you are General, EWS, or OBC-NCL. You need minimum 45% marks if you are SC, ST, or PwBD, for reserved positions.
Age Limit
You must be between 18 and 24 years old as on 30 Sept 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years | 29 years |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years | 27 years |
| PwBD | +10 years | 34 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years | 39 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | +13 years | 37 years |
Educational Qualification
Varies by discipline: Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Civil/Electrical&Electronics/Electronics) for Technician Apprentice; 2-year ITI course (NCVT/SCVT) for Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist); Graduate in any discipline for Graduate Apprentice; Class 12th for Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator
Minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates & 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions
Selection Process
There is no written test or interview for this recruitment. Here is how you will be selected.
- Online registration on NAPS/NATS Portal.
- Merit list prepared based on percentage of marks in your essential qualification.
- Document Verification.
- Pre-engagement Medical Fitness Test.
- Offer of Engagement for Apprenticeship Training.
- Online registration on NAPS/NATS Portal
- Merit list preparation based on percentage of marks in essential qualification (No written Test/Interview)
- Document Verification
- Pre-engagement Medical Fitness Test
- Offer of Engagement for Apprenticeship Training
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- Before Exam — full details
- Exam Date
- Notify Later — full details
- Result
- Will Be Updated Here Soon — full details
- Answer Key
- IOCL has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| States/UTs covered under Western Region | 7 (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, UT of Daman & Diu, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli) |
| Period of Apprenticeship Training | 12 Months |
| Maximum apprenticeship trainings a candidate may undergo | 2 (two) |
| Qualification eligibility window for Graduate and Technician disciplines | 01.04.2023 to 30.09.2026 |
| Qualification eligibility window for Trade Apprentices (ITI/Data Entry Operator) | 01.04.2022 to 30.09.2026 |
| Waiting period for re-apprenticeship after termination due to personal reasons | 3 months (no waiting period for women) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total number of vacancies in IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
There are 325 total vacancies in this recruitment.
What is the last date to apply for IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
The last date to submit your online application is 04.11.2026, up to 5 PM.
When does the online application start?
The online application opens on 05.10.2026 from 10:00 AM onwards.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee for any candidate.
What is the age limit for IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
The age limit is 18 to 24 years, counted as on 30.09.2026.
Is there age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes. SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC-NCL candidates get 3 years, PwBD candidates get 10 years, PwBD (SC/ST) get 15 years, and PwBD (OBC-NCL) get 13 years.
Is there a written exam or interview for this apprentice recruitment?
No. Selection is based only on a merit list of marks in your qualifying examination, followed by document verification and a medical fitness test.
What is the qualification required for Technician Apprentice posts?
You need a Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, or Electronics.
What is the qualification required for Trade Apprentice posts?
You need a 2-year ITI course from NCVT or SCVT, for trades like Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, or Machinist.
Which states are covered under this Western Region recruitment?
It covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, UT of Daman & Diu, and UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
How long is the apprenticeship training period?
The apprenticeship training period is 12 months.
Can I apply for more than one discipline code?
No. You can apply for only one discipline code. Applying for more than one leads to summary rejection.
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