IOCL Marketing Division NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 433 Technician, Graduate, and Trade Apprentice Posts

IOCL has notified a total of 433 provisional apprentice seats across 9 states/UTs in the Northern Region. Seats are grouped by discipline-code cluster - Technician Apprentice (Discipline Codes 101–106), Trade Apprentice/ITI (Discipline Codes 107–111), Graduate Apprentice (Discipline Code 112), and Trade Apprentice-Data Entry Operator, both Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders (Discipline Codes 113–114) - exactly as structured in the official notification, since category-wise reservation figures are published at the cluster level rather than per individual discipline code. The table below reproduces the official state-wise seat distribution with category-wise reservation (UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD), as prescribed by the applicable state/UT reservation policy. Reservation Break-up Note on PwBD reservation: PwBD reservation for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher & Sk

Category-Wise Total Seats (All States Combined)

State-Wise Vacancy & Reservation Break-up

State-Wise Vacancy & Reservation Break-up

Eligibility is specific to each discipline code, as detailed below. In all cases, the qualification must be from a recognised University/Institute pursued as a full-time regular course; qualifications acquired through part-time, correspondence, or distance learning are not eligible. Where CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade is awarded, the equivalent aggregate percentage must be indicated in the online application as per the norms of the concerned Board/University/Institute, with a supporting certificate furnished at document verification. A candidate may undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings, and the second must be in a different trade, with a minimum one-year gap between the two (subject to conditions specified in the notification for terminated contracts). Candidates applying under NATS or NAPS who have completed five years in the relevant discipline (as on 31.08.2026) after acquiring

Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

The stipend payable to apprentices is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, the Apprentices Rules, 1992, and applicable amendments/guidelines. In addition to the statutory stipend, IOCL (MD), NR will pay ₹2,500 per month towards miscellaneous expenses. For Graduate and Technician Apprentices, a portion of the stipend is disbursed directly via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the apprentice's Aadhaar-seeded bank account by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT). Trade Apprentices (NAPS apprentices) receive their full stipend directly from IOCL (MD), NR. These arrangements are subject to change as per government/BOAT/NAPS guidelines issued from time to time. A specific fixed monthly stipend amount is not stated in the official notification.

Any change in dates will be communicated only through the official IOCL website, so candidates are advised to check it regularly.

Online Application: Candidates registered on the NAPS/NATS portal and applying against the notification are considered for selection. There is no written test or interview. Merit List: Prepared based on the percentage of marks secured in the prescribed qualification for the respective post. Ties are resolved first by earlier date of birth, and then by higher marks in matriculation if the date of birth is also the same. Preference: Given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification. Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test: Candidates must be adjudged medically fit as per IOCL's pre-engagement medical standards. Offer of Engagement: Issued to candidates who successfully clear document verification and the medical fitness test. Up to ₹3,000 is reimbursed towards expenses incurred for pre

The following original documents, along with self-attested copies, must be furnished at document verification: Matriculation (Class X) mark sheet/certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education - the only acceptable proof of date of birth. Latest caste certificate (for reserved category candidates) in the Government-prescribed proforma, issued by a competent authority. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate in the prescribed Government of India format, issued on or after 01.09.2025 (not more than 12 months old as on 31.08.2026), for candidates claiming OBC-NCL reservation. Certificate from the institute confirming the candidate pursued the course through regular mode, with the year of passing. Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets of ITI (NCVT/SCVT)/HSC/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering, as applicable. Final ITI (NCVT/SCVT) Certificate/HSC/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering certificate i

Candidates must have a valid, active Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number on NAPS/NATS, and 100% completion of their profile. Candidates must have an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least 1 year, as all communication regarding document verification/engagement will be sent only via email/SMS. Candidates must possess a PAN card, an Aadhaar card, and an active bank account with a cheque book (same account as updated on the NATS portal), seeded to Aadhaar and enabled for DBT, along with an updated APAAR ID and e-KYC verification on the NATS portal. SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates applying for Unreserved (UR) seats will be considered only if they meet the standards applicable to General category candidates. Candidates registered with a Local/State Employment Exchange/Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for PwBD must apply only through the NAPS/NATS portal. The apprenticeship period