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IOCL Western Region Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) – Marketing Division, Western Region  · 

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Marketing Division Western Region, invites applications for 335 Technician, Trade and Graduate Apprentices across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Applications are online through NAPS/NATS from 05 October 2026 to 04 November 2026 at 5 PM. There is no written test or interview; selection is based on merit followed by document verification and medical fitness.

Vacancies335
Age limit18–24 years as on 30.09.2026; relaxation 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC-NCL, and PwBD relaxation as specified
Pay scaleStipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and applicable Apprentices Rules, as amended
Job type
Exam FeeNo application fee stated in the notification

Important dates

Application starts5 Oct 2026
Last date4 Nov 2026 (till 05:00 PM)
Exam DateNot disclosed yet

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post No.Name of the PostVacancies
1Technician Apprentice (Codes 101–106)99
2Trade Apprentice – Fitter/Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist (Codes 107–111)40
3Graduate Apprentice – BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA (Code 112)174
4Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher / Skill Certificate Holders) (Codes 113–114)22
11ऑनलाइन आवेदन / NAPS-NATS पंजीकरण0
12Merit list based on marks in the essential prescribed qualification; no written test or interview.0
Total335

Educational Qualification

Post No. 1 (Technician Apprentice (Codes 101–106)): 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Civil/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics Engineering; 50% marks General/EWS/OBC-NCL, 45% SC/ST/PwBD reserved.

Post No. 2 (Trade Apprentice – Fitter/Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist (Codes 107–111)): Matric with regular full-time 2-year ITI course in the relevant trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

Post No. 3 (Graduate Apprentice – BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA (Code 112)): Regular full-time graduate in any discipline with 50% marks General/EWS/OBC-NCL and 45% SC/ST/PwBD reserved.

Post No. 4 (Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher / Skill Certificate Holders) (Codes 113–114)): Code 113: Class 12 below graduate with 50% marks (45% reserved). Code 114: same plus Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate of less than one year from a recognized awarding body.

Post No. 11 (ऑनलाइन आवेदन / NAPS-NATS पंजीकरण): Merit-Based Selection

Post No. 12 (Merit list based on marks in the essential prescribed qualification; no written test or interview.): कागदपत्र पडताळणी आणि वैद्यकीय तपासणी

Exam / Paper Pattern

Subject / Section
Online Application / NAPS-NATS Registration
Total

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply?
04 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
What is the application mode?
Online through the respective NAPS/NATS portal.
Is there a written test or interview?
No. Selection is based on merit, followed by document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness.
How many vacancies are notified?
335 apprenticeship seats in total across the notified Western Region states/UTs.
What is the apprenticeship duration?
12 months.
What is the age limit?
18 to 24 years as on 30.09.2026, with category-wise relaxations as specified.
Which states/UTs are covered?
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Can a candidate apply for multiple discipline codes?
No. Candidates can apply for any one discipline code only.
What are the qualification cut-off dates?
Graduate and Technician qualifications must be acquired between 01.04.2023 and 30.09.2026; Trade/DEO qualifications between 01.04.2022 and 30.09.2026.
Where should candidates register?
Trade/DEO candidates: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; Technician/Graduate candidates: NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php.