IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Online applications for about 500 IOCL Pipelines apprentice seats from 6 Nov to 5 Dec 2026; diploma and degree holders
- Organisation
- IOCL
- Exam
- IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice
- Total posts
- 500
- Category
- Central Govt
- Last date to apply
- December 5, 202629 days left
- Published
- November 6, 2026 at 02:31 PM
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has released an advertisement to engage about 500 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The trades include Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice, and Data Entry Operator. Online applications must be made from 06.11.2026 to 05.12.2026 through the NATS/NAPS portal and the IOCL Pipelines portal. There is no written test or personal interview; selection is based on merit.
Important Dates
- Opening of online application: 06.11.2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 05.12.2026
- Cut-off date for age and qualification: 30.11.2026
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| ERPL (Eastern Region Pipelines) | 116 |
| WRPL (Western Region Pipelines) | 149 |
| NRPL (Northern Region Pipelines) | 110 |
| SRPL (Southern Region Pipelines) | 46 |
| SERPL (South Eastern Region Pipelines) | 79 |
| Total | 500 |
Trades: Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunication & Instrumentation), Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource, Accountant), Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) and Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders).
Eligibility
- Technician Apprentice: three-year full-time diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
- Trade Apprentice (Assistant-HR): full-time bachelor degree (graduation).
- Trade Apprentice (Accountant): full-time bachelor degree in Commerce.
- Data Entry Operator and Domestic Data Entry Operator: minimum 12th pass (below graduate). The domestic post also needs a Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate.
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates for reserved posts).
- Age: minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30.11.2026, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates as per rules.
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech., MBA, CA, LLB or MCA are not eligible.
Application Fee
The advertisement does not mention any application fee.
Selection Process
- Panel cum merit list is prepared on the basis of percentage of marks in the essential qualification.
- There is no written test or personal interview.
- Document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness check will be done before joining.
- Training duration is 12 months. Stipend will be paid as per the rules.
How to Apply
1. Register as an apprentice on the NATS or NAPS portal as per your trade. 2. Apply for the opportunity using the IOCL Establishment ID given in the advertisement. 3. Then complete Part-I and Part-II registration on the IOCL Pipelines portal. 4. Upload your photograph and signature, and make the final submission. 5. Keep a printout of your application for future reference.
A candidate can apply for only one trade code. For more details, visit the official website.
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