Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has released an official notification for the engagement of approximately 500 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates who have completed 12th standard, Diploma or a relevant Bachelor’s degree can apply for different apprenticeship trades.
The recruitment includes Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice, Accountant, Assistant Human Resource and Data Entry Operator positions across five pipeline regions in India.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS/NAPS apprenticeship portals and complete the application process on the IOCL Pipelines recruitment portal. The application process starts on 6 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 5 December 2026.
Candidates looking for central government organisation apprenticeship opportunities can check the vacancy details, educational qualifications, age limit, stipend, selection process and application procedure below.
IOCL Pipelines Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Division | Pipelines Division |
| Recruitment Name | IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) |
| Post Name | Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 500 |
| Job Category | Central Government PSU Apprenticeship |
| Qualification | 12th / Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age Limit | 18–24 Years |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act and IOCL guidelines |
| Selection Process | Merit List and Document Verification |
| Written Examination | No |
| Personal Interview | No |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 06 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 05 December 2026 |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Region-Wise Details
A total of 500 apprenticeship opportunities are available across five pipeline regions.
| Region | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL) | 116 |
| Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) | 149 |
| Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL) | 110 |
| Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL) | 46 |
| South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL) | 79 |
| Total | 500 |
Tamil Nadu Vacancy Details
Candidates from Tamil Nadu can check the opportunities available under the Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL).
The official notification lists the following Tamil Nadu locations:
- Asanur
- Chengelpet
- Chennai
- Madurai
- Ramanathapuram
- Sankari
- Trichy
The notification lists 38 opportunities in Tamil Nadu under SRPL. The overall Southern Region Pipelines vacancy count is 46, including locations in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Post Details
The 500 apprenticeship opportunities are distributed across seven trades.
- Technician Apprentice – Mechanical
- Technician Apprentice – Electrical
- Technician Apprentice – Telecommunication & Instrumentation
- Trade Apprentice – Assistant Human Resource
- Trade Apprentice – Accountant
- Data Entry Operator – Fresher Apprentices
- Domestic Data Entry Operator – Skill Certificate Holders
Candidates must select the appropriate trade based on their educational qualification.
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification differs according to the apprenticeship trade. Candidates should carefully check the relevant discipline before applying.
1. Technician Apprentice – Mechanical
Candidates must have completed a three-year full-time Diploma in one of the following disciplines:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
Lateral-entry Diploma candidates admitted into the second year after Class XII (Science) or ITI are also covered by the notification.
2. Technician Apprentice – Electrical
Candidates must possess a three-year full-time Diploma in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3. Technician Apprentice – Telecommunication & Instrumentation
Candidates must possess a three-year full-time Diploma in one of the following disciplines:
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Electronics and Radio Communication Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Instrumentation and Process Control Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
The qualification must be from a government-recognised institute.
4. Trade Apprentice – Assistant Human Resource
Candidates must have completed a full-time Bachelor’s degree from a government-recognised institute or university.
5. Trade Apprentice – Accountant
Candidates must have completed a full-time Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from a government-recognised institute or university.
6. Data Entry Operator – Fresher Apprentices
Candidates must have completed:
- Minimum qualification: 12th Pass
- Candidates must be below graduate level.
7. Domestic Data Entry Operator – Skill Certificate Holders
Candidates must have:
- Minimum 12th Pass qualification.
- Must be below graduate level.
- A Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate for training of less than one year.
- The certificate must be issued by an awarding body recognised under the National Skills Qualifications Framework or another authority recognised by the Central Government.
Important: Not every graduate degree is eligible for every trade. Accountant requires a Commerce degree, while Technician Apprentice positions require the specified Diploma disciplines.
Minimum Percentage Requirements
Candidates applying for Diploma and Graduate-level apprenticeship positions must satisfy the minimum percentage requirements.
- General category: Minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against reserved positions: Minimum 45% aggregate marks.
The prescribed qualifications must be obtained through a regular full-time course from a recognised university or institute.
Candidates who completed their qualifying examinations through part-time, correspondence or distance education are not eligible.
Age Limit
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age requirements as on 30 November 2026.
Category Age Limit / Relaxation Minimum Age 18 Years Maximum Age 24 Years SC/ST 5 Years Relaxation OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years Relaxation PwBD – General/EWS 10 Years Relaxation PwBD – SC/ST 15 Years Relaxation PwBD – OBC (NCL) 13 Years Relaxation
Candidates applying under reserved categories must possess valid certificates in the prescribed Government format.
For OBC candidates, the community must be included in the Central List of OBCs, and the Non-Creamy Layer status must be valid as on the eligibility cut-off date.
IOCL Apprentice Training Duration
The apprenticeship training period is 12 months from the date of engagement.
Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and applicable apprenticeship rules.
This is an apprenticeship engagement for training purposes and should not be considered a regular permanent IOCL employee appointment.
IOCL Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as prescribed under:
- Apprentices Act, 1961/1973.
- Apprentices Rules, 1992/2019, as amended.
- Indian Oil Corporation’s applicable guidelines.
The official notification does not specify one fixed monthly stipend amount for all trades.
Candidates should refer to the official notification and recruitment portal for applicable stipend details.
Note: The notification states that apprentices will not receive additional facilities such as accommodation, HRA, conveyance or medical facilities during the apprenticeship period. Candidates must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and medical needs.
Selection Process
The IOCL Pipelines Apprentice selection process is based on merit.
The selection stages include:
- Preparation of a merit list based on qualifying examination marks.
- Document verification.
- Pre-engagement medical fitness assessment.
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