IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division Western Region, has released Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/3/2025-26 for engagement of Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment will be conducted for various disciplines across states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The online application process starts from 11 March 2026 and the last date to apply is 26 March 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the NAPS or NATS portal as per their discipline.
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Post Name | Trade / Technician / Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Vacancy | 405 |
| Starting Date of Application | 11 March 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 26 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18–24 Years |
| Technician Apprentice | 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Civil / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | Matriculation with regular full-time 2-year ITI course in relevant trade such as Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic or Machinist recognized by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Graduate Apprentice | Regular full-time Graduation in any discipline (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | Class 12th pass (below graduate) with minimum 50% marks. Skilled candidates must possess Data Entry Operator skill certificate recognized under NSQF. |
| Written Examination | No written examination will be conducted. |
| Merit Preparation | Merit list will be prepared based on percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification. |
| Shortlisting | Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and called for document verification. |
| Final Stage | Selected candidates must clear pre-engagement medical examination. |
| Post(States Wise) | Vacancy |
| Maharashtra | 179 |
| Gujarat | 69 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 69 |
| Goa | 22 |
| Chhattisgarh | 22 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 22 |
| Daman and Diu | 22 |
| Registration | Candidates must register on NAPS or NATS portal depending on the apprenticeship discipline. |
| Merit List | Merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the essential qualification. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. |
| Medical Examination | Candidates must pass the pre-engagement medical fitness test before final engagement. |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Stipend | Stipend will be paid as per Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules. |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | The online application process starts from 11 March 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to submit the online application is 26 March 2026. |
| What is the age limit for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment? | Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection will be based on merit prepared from marks obtained in the qualifying examination followed by document verification and medical fitness test. |
| Is there any application fee? | No application fee is required for this recruitment. |
