IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 394 Apprentice Posts in Pipelines Division NEW

IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 | IOCL Apprentices Vacancy 2026

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IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Important Dates & Application Fee

Important Dates	Application Fee
Online Application 26-01-2026 Application Last Date 10-2-2026 Cut-off Date for Eligibility 31 January 2026	All Categories – No Fee
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IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Short Information

Short Info-

IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 : Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), India’s largest public sector enterprise and a Fortune Global 500 company, has released an official notification for 394 Apprentice vacancies in its Pipelines Division. This recruitment is conducted under The Apprentices Act, 1961, as part of the Government of India’s Skill Building Initiative.
Eligible Indian candidates can apply online through the NAPS/NATS portal and IOCL Pipelines portal from 28 January 2026 to 10 February 2026.

IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 : – Overview

Organization:	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Division:	Pipelines Division
Advertisement No.:	PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2025)-2 (Supp.)
Total Posts:	394
Job Type:	Apprenticeship (Training Based – Sarkari Job Opportunity)
Training Duration:	12 Months
Application Mode:	Online
Official Website:	Click Here

Region-wise & State-wise Vacancy Details

Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL) – 101 Posts

Assam – 10 Bihar – 21 Jharkhand – 3 Uttar Pradesh – 29 West Bengal – 38
Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) – 136 Posts
Gujarat – 77 Madhya Pradesh – 5 Maharashtra – 12 Rajasthan – 42
Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL) – 54 Posts
Delhi – 7 Haryana – 11 Himachal Pradesh – 4 Punjab – 19 Rajasthan – 3 Uttar Pradesh – 8 Uttarakhand – 2
Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL) – 40 Posts
Andhra Pradesh – 2 Karnataka – 5 Tamil Nadu – 33
South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL) – 63 Posts
Andhra Pradesh – 14 Chhattisgarh – 5 Jharkhand – 2 Odisha – 37 Telangana – 5
Total Apprentices: 394

Available Apprentice Trades

Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)
Technician Apprentice (Electrical)
Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation)
Trade Apprentice (Assistant – Human Resource)
Trade Apprentice (Accountant)
Data Entry Operator (Fresher)
Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 : Educational Qualification (Trade-wise)

Technician Apprentice:
Full-time Diploma (3 Years) in relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institute.
Trade Apprentice (HR):
Any full-time Bachelor’s Degree.
Trade Apprentice (Accountant):
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce.
Data Entry Operator:
12th Pass (Below Graduate).
Domestic Data Entry Operator:
12th Pass + Skill Certificate under NSQF or Central Govt.-recognized authority.
📌 Minimum Marks:
General/OBC/EWS – 50%
SC/ST/PwBD – 45%

IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit (as on 31 January 2026)

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST – 5 Years
OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
PwBD – Up to 10 Years

IOCL Apprentice Stipend 2026

Monthly stipend will be paid as per:
Apprentices Act, 1961
Apprenticeship Rules, 1992
Latest Government of India guidelines
No additional allowances like HRA, medical, or accommodation will be provided.

Selection Process (No Exam Sarkari Job)

Merit-based selection
Based on percentage of marks in qualifying exam
No written test
No interview
Tie-breaking by age & matric marks

How to Apply Online for IOCL Apprentices 2026

Step 1: Register on Portal
Trade Apprentices → https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Technician/Graduate Apprentices → https://nats.education.gov.in
Step 2: Apply on IOCL Pipelines Portal
👉 https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/
Complete Part-I Registration
Complete Part-II Registration
Upload photo & signature
Submit final application
Take printout for future reference

Important Link

Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website:	Click Here
Register on Portal	Click Here
Apply on IOCL Pipelines Portal	Click Here

Important Instructions

Apply for only one trade
Higher qualification holders (BE/BTech/MBA/CA etc.) are not eligible
Candidates with 1+ year job experience are not eligible
Application after last date will be rejected

Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for:

Document Verification
Medical Fitness Test

Final merit list will be published on IOCL official website.

Why This is a Great Sarkari Job Opportunity?

Central Government PSU
No exam, no interview
All India vacancies
Skill training + stipend
Strong career foundation

Final Words (SarkariJob18.com)

If you are searching for a reliable Sarkari Job in 2026, IOCL Apprentices Recruitment is one of the best government opportunities for freshers and diploma/graduate candidates. Apply on time and secure your future with India’s leading PSU.

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