IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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IOCL Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Eastern Region has released Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 for 409 vacancies of Graduate, Technician and Trade Apprentices. Candidates with ITI, Diploma, 12th and Graduation qualifications can apply for the apprenticeship positions. The online application process starts on 13 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 12 December 2026.

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Company Name:
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division – Eastern Region

Positions:
Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice

Job Location:
West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Salary / Stipend:
Stipend will be paid as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time.

Qualification & Experience:

1. Technician Apprentice:

  • Mechanical: 3 years regular full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Electrical: 3 years regular full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
  • Instrumentation: 3 years regular full-time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Civil: 3 years regular full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering.
  • Electrical & Electronics: 3 years regular full-time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
  • Electronics: 3 years regular full-time Diploma in Electronics Engineering.

Minimum Marks: 50% for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against reserved positions.

2. Trade Apprentice:

  1. Fitter: Matriculation with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Fitter trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
  2. Electrician: Matriculation with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Electrician trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
  3. Electronics Mechanic: Matriculation with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Electronics Mechanic trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
  4. Instrument Mechanic: Matriculation with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Instrument Mechanic trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
  5. Machinist: Matriculation with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Machinist trade recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

3. Graduate Apprentice:

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  • Regular full-time Graduation in any discipline: BA, B.Com, B.Sc or BBA.
  • Minimum 50% marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against reserved positions.

4. Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Freshers):

  • Class 12th Pass (but below Graduation).
  • Minimum 50% marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against reserved positions.

5. Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders):

  • Class 12th Pass (but below Graduation).
  • Minimum 50% marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against reserved positions.
  • Must possess a skill certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator for training of less than one year, issued by an awarding body recognized under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or another authority recognized by the Central Government.

Important Eligibility Conditions:

  • Graduate and Technician candidates must have acquired their prescribed qualification between 01 April 2023 and 30 November 2026.
  • Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator) candidates must have acquired their prescribed qualification between 01 April 2022 and 30 November 2026.
  • Qualifications must be through regular full-time mode. Part-time, correspondence and distance-learning qualifications are not eligible.
  • Graduate and Technician candidates must possess qualifications from eligible States/UTs mentioned in the notification.
  • Trade Apprentice candidates with ITI qualification must meet the institute eligibility condition specified in the notification.
  • Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA or LLB are not eligible.

Total Vacancies: 409 Posts

State-Wise and Discipline-Wise Vacancy Details:

  • West Bengal: Technician Apprentice – 80, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 35, Graduate Apprentice – 26, Data Entry Operator (Freshers) – 7, Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 1.
  • Bihar: Technician Apprentice – 30, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 15, Graduate Apprentice – 17, Data Entry Operator (Freshers) – 2, Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 1.
  • Odisha: Technician Apprentice – 28, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 14, Graduate Apprentice – 13, Data Entry Operator (Freshers) – 2, Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 1.
  • Jharkhand: Technician Apprentice – 12, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 7, Graduate Apprentice – 6, Data Entry Operator (Freshers) – 1.
  • Assam: Technician Apprentice – 45, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 17, Graduate Apprentice – 6, Data Entry Operator (Freshers) – 4, Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – 1.
  • Sikkim: Technician Apprentice – 1, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 1.
  • Tripura: Technician Apprentice – 2, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 2.
  • Nagaland: Technician Apprentice – 2, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 1.
  • Mizoram: Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 1.
  • Meghalaya: Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 1.
  • Manipur: Technician Apprentice – 2, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 1, Graduate Apprentice – 1.
  • Arunachal Pradesh: Technician Apprentice – 1, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 1.
  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Technician Apprentice – 3, Trade Apprentice (ITI) – 1, Graduate Apprentice – 1.

Age Limit (As on 30 November 2026):

  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 24 Years
  • SC/ST: 5 Years relaxation
  • OBC-NCL: 3 Years relaxation
  • PwBD: Up to 10 Years relaxation, with additional relaxation for reserved categories as per notification.

Training Duration:
12 Months

Selection Process:
Selection will be based on the following stages:

  1. Merit List based on marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
  2. Document Verification.
  3. Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test.

Note: There will be no written examination or interview.

Application Fee:
The notification does not specify any application fee.

Important Dates:

  • Notification Date: 13 November 2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 13 November 2026 (10:00 AM)
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 12 December 2026 (05:00 PM)
  • Document Verification: To be notified to shortlisted candidates through email.

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates must register and apply through the respective NAPS/NATS portal according to their apprenticeship category. After applying on the portal, candidates must also submit the Microsoft Form and provide their choice of three training locations.

How to Apply Online:

  1. Trade Apprentice candidates (ITI/Data Entry Operator) must register on the NAPS portal.
  2. Technician and Graduate Apprentice candidates must register on the NATS portal.
  3. Log in and search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Eastern Region.
  4. Apply using the relevant Establishment ID.
  5. After applying, fill out the required Microsoft Form and submit three preferred training locations.
  6. Verify all details and keep the registration/application details for future reference.

Establishment IDs:

  • NATS: EWBKOC000077
  • NAPS: E05201900011

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