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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Trade/ Technician/ Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Notification Out for 501 Posts
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Overview
| Company Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice |
| No of Posts | 501 (Across multiple states) |
| Salary | Stipend as per Apprentices Act + Rs. 2,500/- (Miscellaneous expenses) |
| Qualification | Matric with ITI to Graduate (varies by discipline) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years (Age relaxation for reserved categories) |
| Start Date for Apply | 27/12/2025 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date for Apply | 12/01/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com/apprenticeships |
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Key Dates
Mark your calendars with these critical deadlines to ensure your application is considered:Application Opening Date: December 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
Last Date to Apply (NAPS/NATS Portals): January 12, 2026, by 05:00 PM.
Last Date to Submit Microsoft Office Form: January 12, 2026.
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Vacancies Table (Tentative)
| State | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 120 |
| Haryana | 30 |
| Punjab | 49 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 9 |
| Chandigarh | 30 |
| J&K | 8 |
| Rajasthan | 90 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 140 |
| Uttarakhand | 25 |
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee for candidates applying for these apprenticeship positions .IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, candidates must meet the following general requirements:
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen meeting state-specific reservation criteria.
Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit as per Indian Oil’s pre-engagement medical standards.
Education Mode: Only regular full-time courses are accepted. Part-time, correspondence, or distance learning qualifications are not eligible.
Exclusions: Candidates with job experience of one year or more, or those who have already undergone apprenticeship training in the same trade, are not eligible.
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Age Limit and Exemptions
The age criteria are calculated as of December 31, 2025.Minimum Age: 18 Years.
Maximum Age: 24 Years (for General/UR).
Age Relaxations:
SC/ST: 5 years (up to 29 years).
OBC-NCL: 3 years (up to 27 years).
PwBD: 10 years (up to 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC-NCL).
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Qualifications per Discipline
Trade Apprentice - Fitter (Code 107): Matriculation with regular full time 2 years ITI (Fitter) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT. Pass marks required.Trade Apprentice - Electrician (Code 108): Matriculation with regular full time 2 years ITI (Electrician) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT. Pass marks required.
Trade Apprentice - Electronics Mechanic (Code 109): Matriculation with regular full time 2 years ITI (Electronics Mechanic) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT. Pass marks required.
Trade Apprentice - Instrument Mechanic (Code 110): Matriculation with regular full time 2 years ITI (Instrument Mechanic) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT. Pass marks required.
Trade Apprentice - Machinist (Code 111): Matriculation with regular full time 2 years ITI (Machinist) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT. Pass marks required.
Technician Apprentice - Mechanical (Code 101): 3 years regular full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL & 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates from Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC.
Technician Apprentice - Electrical (Code 102): 3 years regular full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL & 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates from Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC.
Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation (Code 103): 3 years regular full time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL & 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates from Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC.
Technician Apprentice - Civil (Code 104): 3 years regular full time Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL & 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates from Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC.
Technician Apprentice - Electrical & Electronics (Code 105): 3 years regular full time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL & 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates from Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC.
Technician Apprentice - Electronics (Code 106): 3 years regular full time Diploma in Electronics Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL & 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates from Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC.
Graduate Apprentice (Code 112): Regular full time Graduate in any discipline (BBA/BA/B.Com/B.Sc.) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL & 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates from Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC.
Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator Fresher (Code 113): Class 12th (but below graduate).
Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate Holders (Code 114): Class 12th (but below graduate). Additionally, candidates should possess Skill Certificate of 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' for training of less than one year issued by an awarding body recognized under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority recognized by the Central Government.
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Selection Process
The selection is purely transparent and based on academic performance.Merit List: Prepared based on the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination (Diploma/Degree/ITI/Class 12).
Tie-Breaker: In case of a tie, the older candidate is preferred. If the birth date is also the same, higher matriculation marks are considered.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for physical verification of original documents.
Medical Examination: Candidates must pass a pre-engagement medical fitness test.
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Stipend Details
Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act.Additional Amount: IOCL provides an additional ₹2,500 per month for miscellaneous expenses.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): A portion of the stipend is paid by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) directly to the candidate's bank account (₹4,500 for Graduates, ₹4,000 for Technicians).
Requirement: Candidates must have an Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for DBT.
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Steps to Apply
Applying for the IOCL Apprenticeship is a two-step online process.Step 1: Portal Registration
Register on the relevant government portal based on your qualification:
Trade Apprentice (ITI/DEO): Register at
NAPS Portal.
Technician/Graduate Apprentice: Register at
NATS Portal.
Ensure your profile is 100% complete.
Step 2: Apply for IOCL Opportunity
Log in to the portal and search for opportunities using the Establishment ID:
NATS ID: NDLSDC000005
NAPS ID: E05200700003
Apply for only one discipline code.
Step 3: Submit Microsoft Office Form
After applying on the portal, you MUST fill out the Microsoft Office Form:
https://forms.office.com/r/JtB9aJALr9.
Failure to submit this form will result in disqualification.
Trade Apprentice (ITI/DEO): Register at
NAPS Portal.
Technician/Graduate Apprentice: Register at
NATS Portal.
Ensure your profile is 100% complete.
Step 2: Apply for IOCL Opportunity
Log in to the portal and search for opportunities using the Establishment ID:
NATS ID: NDLSDC000005
NAPS ID: E05200700003
Apply for only one discipline code.
Step 3: Submit Microsoft Office Form
After applying on the portal, you MUST fill out the Microsoft Office Form:
https://forms.office.com/r/JtB9aJALr9.
Failure to submit this form will result in disqualification.
