Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division (Northern Region), has released the official notification (Advt No: IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2026-27/1) for the engagement of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act.
Eligible candidates from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand can apply online through the official NAPS/NATS portals followed by the mandatory Microsoft Form submission before September 6, 2026 (5:00 PM).
IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
Parameter
Details
Organization
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL – Marketing Division)
Region
Northern Region (NR)
Advt No.
IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2026-27/1
Post Names
Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices
Training Duration
12 Months
Selection Mode
Marks-Based Merit (No Written Exam / Interview)
Application Window
August 7, 2026 to September 6, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Cut-off Date
August 31, 2026
State-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Uttar Pradesh: 121 Posts
Rajasthan: 76 Posts
Punjab: 57 Posts
Delhi: 50 Posts
Chandigarh: 30 Posts
Haryana: 37 Posts
Himachal Pradesh: 22 Posts
Jammu & Kashmir: 20 Posts
Uttarakhand: 20 Posts
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Age Limit (as of 31.08.2026):18 to 24 Years
Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, PwBD up to +10 to +15 years.
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Civil / Electronics): 3-year regular Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Graduate Apprentice (BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA): Regular Graduation degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Data Entry Operator (Fresher): Class 12th Pass (below graduate level).
Data Entry Operator (Skilled): Class 12th Pass with a Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate (NSQF recognized).
Ineligibility Note: Candidates with higher professional degrees (B.E., B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, LLB) or candidates with 1+ year of prior job experience/apprenticeship are not eligible.
Stipend Details
Monthly Allowance: Statutory stipend rate under the Apprentices Act + an additional ₹2,500/month paid by IOCL (MD) NR towards miscellaneous expenses.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Government share for Graduate and Technician Apprentices will be transferred directly via DBT into an Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
Selection Process
Merit List: Prepared strictly based on the aggregate percentage of marks secured in the prescribed qualification.
Tie-Breaker: Older candidates (by date of birth) are given higher priority; secondary tie-breaker is higher Class 10th (Matriculation) percentage.
Document Verification & Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates must undergo document checking and clear a pre-engagement medical fitness test (reimbursement up to ₹3,000 provided for medical test costs upon producing receipts).
1.Register on the Portal:Select the correct portal based on your qualification.
ITI & Data Entry Operator Posts: Register on the NAPS Portal.
Diploma & Graduate Posts: Register on the NATS Portal.
2.Apply to IOCL Establishment ID:Search and apply under opportunities.
Log in to your respective portal and search for the specific Establishment ID:
NATS Establishment ID:NDLSDC000005
NAPS Establishment ID:E05200700003
3.Submit the Mandatory MS Form:Required step to complete application.
After applying on NAPS/NATS, complete your submission by filling out the official IOCL MS Application Form to select your state and 3 location preferences.
