HOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 30 Posts
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL), A Government of India Enterprise, Ambalamugal P.O., Ernakulam Dist., Kerala-682302
Short Information
HOCL is recruiting 30 Apprentice posts across 3 categories with ITI/Diploma/B.Tech qualification, last date 08 June 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date Of Notification | 22.05.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 26-05-2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 08-06-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01.01.2026 |
| Eligible Iti/Diploma/Degree Passing Years | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified to shortlisted candidates by email / HOCL website |
Application Fee
| Details | There is no application fee for HOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Application is completely free of charge for all categories. |
|---|
Age Limit
| Details | Candidates must be above 18 years of age as on 01.01.2026. No upper age limit is specified beyond the standard eligibility. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates is as per Government of India directives. |
|---|
Qualification / Eligibility
| Nationality | Indian Nationals only. |
|---|---|
| Education Qualification | Full-time ITI (National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or State Trade Certificate issued by SCVT) from an institution recognized by State/Central Government in the relevant trade, passed during 2022–2026. Minimum 60% marks in qualifying exam (50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Equivalency Certificate required if qualification is equivalent. |
| Details | Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions. Only those who passed ITI/Diploma/B.Tech during the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 are eligible. The category/reservation claimed during initial online submission of application only will be considered; candidates cannot change category after submission. |
Vacancy Details
- {'Sr. No.': '1', 'Discipline / Trade': 'Fitter', 'Total': '9', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': '2', 'Discipline / Trade': 'Machinist', 'Total': '1', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': '3', 'Discipline / Trade': 'Welder', 'Total': '1', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': '4', 'Discipline / Trade': 'Mechanic Diesel', 'Total': '1', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': '5', 'Discipline / Trade': 'Electrician', 'Total': '1', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': '6', 'Discipline / Trade': 'Instrument Mechanic', 'Total': '1', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': 'Total', 'Discipline / Trade': '14', 'Total': ''}
- {'Sr. No.': '1', 'Discipline': 'Fire & Safety', 'Total': '1', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': '2', 'Discipline': 'Computer Science', 'Total': '1', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': '3', 'Discipline': 'Mechanical', 'Total': '3', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': 'Total', 'Discipline': '5', 'Total': ''}
- {'Sr. No.': '1', 'Discipline': 'Electrical', 'Total': '3', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': '2', 'Discipline': 'Mechanical', 'Total': '7', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': '3', 'Discipline': 'Instrumentation', 'Total': '1', 'Duration': '01 Year'}
- {'Sr. No.': 'Total', 'Discipline': '11', 'Total': ''}
- {'Category': 'Locomotor Disability / Muscular Dystrophy / Leprosy Cured / Dwarfism / Cerebral Palsy / Acid Attack Victim', 'Description': 'Physical disability including limb and movement impairments'}
- {'Category': 'Low Vision / Blindness', 'Description': 'Visual impairment'}
- {'Category': 'Hearing Impairment / Speech and Language Disability', 'Description': 'Hearing and communication impairments'}
- {'Category': 'Intellectual Disability / Specific Learning Disabilities / Autism Spectrum Disorder / Mental Illness', 'Description': 'Cognitive and psychological disabilities'}
- {'Category': "Chronic Neurological Conditions / Multiple Sclerosis / Parkinson's / Haemophilia / Thalassemia / Sickle Cell Disease", 'Description': 'Chronic and systemic conditions recognized under RPwD Act, 2016'}
- {'Category': 'Multiple Disabilities', 'Description': 'Combination of any of the above disabilities'}
Category Wise Vacancy
| Discipline / Trade | 14 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 01 Year |
| Discipline | 11 |
| Description | Combination of any of the above disabilities |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Trade Apprentice: Rs. 10,560/- per month | Technician Apprentice: Rs. 10,900/- per month | Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 12,300/- per month (including Govt. share) |
|---|
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on shortlisting through percentage of marks in the qualifying examination
- followed by certificate verification
- written test / skill test / interview
- and medical fitness. Final provisional selection is in the order of merit/reservation
- subject to medical fitness. Merely submitting an application or receiving a call letter does not confer any right to the applicant or constitute acceptance of candidature.
- Stage 1 - Shortlisting Based on Marks Percentage
- Candidates will be shortlisted in order of percentage of marks obtained in the minimum prescribed qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/B.Tech as applicable to the respective discipline). Only marks entered in the application portal will be considered - if entered marks differ from the mark sheet uploaded
- the application will be summarily rejected. For NATS portal applicants
- percentage must be compulsorily entered in the "% of Marks/CGPA" column; if not furnished
- candidature will not be considered.
- Stage 2 - Certificate Verification
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original certificates/documents. Candidates must bring original certificates as proof of age
- qualification
- caste
- disability etc.
- along with self-attested copies. Call letters will NOT be sent by post - candidates will be informed by email or through publication on the HOCL website (www.hoclindia.com). Candidates should frequently check their email and the HOCL website for updates. Failure to produce original certificates will result in rejection of candidature.
- Stage 3 - Written Test / Skill Test / Interview
- Candidates who successfully complete certificate verification will be called for Written Test / Skill Test / Interview. Final provisional selection is in the order of merit/reservation from among those who successfully complete all stages
- subject to medical fitness.
- Stage 4 - Medical Fitness
- Appointment of selected candidates is subject to medical fitness as prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992 and amendments thereof
- and also subject to verification of character and antecedents and verification of caste/disability certificates as applicable.
How To Apply
- Candidates must apply exclusively through the respective portal based on their qualification category. No applications through any other method or platform will be considered.
- For Trade Apprentices (ITI Holders) - Apply via NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in):
- For candidates already enrolled on NAPS portal: Login with User ID & Password → Click Apprenticeship Opportunities → Choose Course, Location → Type Establishment Name "Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited" → Search (Establishment Code: E07203200009) → List of trades will be displayed → Click Apply against the respective trade.
- For candidates not yet enrolled on NAPS portal: Go to https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ → Click Enroll under "Candidate" → Complete Registration (Qualification Certificate, Govt ID Proof, Bank Passbook, Photo, Resume required) → Complete Aadhaar verification → A unique Enrollment Number will be generated after MSDE verification (wait at least 1 day) → Then follow the steps above to apply.
- For Graduate & Technician Apprentices (B.Tech/Diploma) - Apply via NATS Portal (nats.education.gov.in):
- For candidates already registered on NATS portal: Login with User ID & Password → Search "Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited" under "Apply against advertised vacancies" or "Apply against yearly requirements" → Click Apply (status will show as "applied").
- For candidates not yet registered on NATS portal: Go to https://nats.education.gov.in → Click Student → Click Student Register → Complete application form (Qualification Certificate, Govt ID Proof, Bank Passbook, Photo, Resume required) → A unique Enrollment Number will be generated → Login and apply as above.
- Documents Required for Portal Registration (Both Portals):
- Qualification Certificate (ITI/Diploma/B.Tech mark sheet and certificate)
- Government ID Proof
- Aadhaar card (mandatory for NAPS portal - Aadhaar verification required)
- Bank Passbook (for stipend disbursement)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Resume / CV
- Documents to be Produced at Certificate Verification / Written Test / Skill Test / Interview:
- Original certificates and mark sheets of qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/B.Tech) - plus self-attested copies
- Date of Birth proof (original + self-attested copy)
- Caste certificate in prescribed Government of India format for SC/ST/OBC candidates (only GOI prescribed formats accepted)
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer declaration (Performa-III) in addition to OBC certificate
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (Annexure-I format) for EWS candidates
- Disability Certificate (Form-V for single disability / Form-VI for multiple disabilities, UDID/Certificate No.) for PwBD candidates
- Equivalency Certificate from competent authority (if qualification is equivalent to prescribed qualification)
- CGPA to percentage conversion proof from University/Institute (if applicable)
- Any other document relevant to the category/reservation claimed
- For NAPS portal queries: Contact RI Centres / RDSDE Trivandrum or check Candidate User Manual from the "Get Started Menu" on the portal homepage.
- For NATS portal queries: Contact Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Southern Region, Chennai via email: [email protected]
- Apply Online (Trade Apprentices - ITI): https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ | Establishment Code: E07203200009
- Apply Online (Graduate & Technician Apprentices): https://nats.education.gov.in
- For any further clarification: Email [email protected] | All amendments/modifications to this advertisement will be given on HOCL's website only.
Important Instructions
- Upon completion of the Apprenticeship period, HOCL shall have no obligation to offer employment to any apprentice, nor can an apprentice claim the right for employment on the grounds of completion of Apprenticeship. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act in any Government, Public Sector, or Private Organisation are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply. Such candidature, if discovered at any stage, will be cancelled. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the respective portal - NAPS (for ITI holders) or NATS (for Diploma/B.Tech holders). Applications through any other method or platform will not be considered. The category/reservation claimed during the initial online submission of the application only will be considered. Candidates must produce the relevant certificate in prescribed GOI format at document verification; failing which, their reservation claim will not be considered and they will be treated as Unreserved. Candidates must ensure marks are entered correctly in the portal. Difference between entered marks and mark sheet uploaded will result in summary rejection of application. For NATS portal applicants: percentage of marks in qualifying examination must be compulsorily entered in the "% of Marks/CGPA" column. If not furnished, candidature will not be considered. Call letters for certificate verification/written test/skill test/interview will NOT be sent by post. Candidates will be informed by email or through publication on the HOCL website (www.hoclindia.com). Candidates must frequently check their email and the HOCL website for updates. No travel expenses are admissible during the apprenticeship training period or the selection process. Accommodation will be provided if available as per company policy; subsidized canteen facility is available during office hours only. If at any stage any information furnished is found to be false/incorrect or there has been suppression of facts, the candidate shall not be considered for selection and candidature/appointment will be cancelled without notice. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Only Indian Nationals need to apply. The number of training seats indicated may vary depending on future requirements. HOCL reserves the right to restrict/alter/cancel/modify the recruitment process if need so arises. Any legal proceedings arising out of this advertisement can be instituted only in the Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Ernakulam, which shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction. Any amendment, modification, or addition to this advertisement will be given on HOCL's website only - candidates should check www.hoclindia.com regularly.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is HOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and how many seats are available?
HOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a one-year apprenticeship engagement drive under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices at Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited, Kochi. A total of 30 apprenticeship seats are notified, including 14 Trade Apprentices, 11 Technician Apprentices, and 5 Graduate Apprentices across various technical disciplines.
Q2. What are the important dates for HOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The apprenticeship notifications are dated 22 May 2026, and the online application window is open from 26 May 2026 to 08 June 2026. Candidates must complete portal registration (NAPS/NATS) and submit their application within this period; applications after the last date will not be accepted.
Q3. Which categories of apprentices are being engaged under HOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
HOCL is engaging three categories of apprentices – Trade Apprentices (ITI holders), Technician Apprentices (Diploma holders), and Graduate Apprentices (B.Tech/B.E. degree holders) in relevant disciplines. Each category has specific trades/branches such as Fitter, Electrician, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Fire & Safety, and Computer Science as advertised in the notification.
Q4. What is the stipend for HOCL Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices in 2026?
As per the 2026 apprenticeship notifications, Trade Apprentices (ITI) receive a monthly stipend of around Rs. 10,560, Technician Apprentices (Diploma) receive about Rs. 10,900, and Graduate Apprentices (B.Tech/B.E.) receive about Rs. 12,300 (including Government share). The stipend is paid for the entire one-year training period subject to satisfactory attendance and performance.
Q5. What is the eligibility criteria for HOCL Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices?
For Trade Apprentices, candidates must have a full-time ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in the relevant trade with the required minimum percentage and must have passed in the specified years. For Technician Apprentices and Graduate Apprentices, candidates must hold a Diploma or B.Tech/B.E. degree in relevant engineering disciplines with prescribed minimum marks and must have passed in the eligible passing years (recent batches only).
Q6. What is the age limit for HOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have completed 18 years of age as on the cut-off date mentioned in the notification. There is no specific upper age limit stated for these apprenticeships, but age relaxation for reserved categories is applicable as per Government of India rules wherever mentioned.
Q7. How will candidates be selected for HOCL Apprentice posts in 2026?
Selection is based primarily on shortlisting by percentage of marks in the qualifying exam, followed by certificate verification and Written Test / Skill Test / Interview depending on the category. Final provisional selection is done in order of merit and reservation, subject to successful document verification and medical fitness as per Apprenticeship Rules.
Q8. Through which portals should I apply for HOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply only through the designated apprenticeship portals – Trade Apprentices (ITI) must apply via NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in), while Technician and Graduate Apprentices (Diploma/B.Tech) must apply via NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in). Applications sent directly to HOCL or through any other means will not be accepted.
About Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL), A Government of India Enterprise, Ambalamugal P.O., Ernakulam Dist., Kerala-682302 Recruitment
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL), A Government of India Enterprise, Ambalamugal P.O., Ernakulam Dist., Kerala-682302 ne HOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 30 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 9 posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 08-06-2026 hai.
Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.