IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026; Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has released the IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of approximately 500 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is being conducted for Technical and Non-Technical trades across five pipeline regions in India including Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice, and Data Entry Operator.
The online application process has started on 6 November 2026 onwards and eligible candidates can now submit their online applications through the NAPS/NATS portals and the Indian Oil Pipelines application portal.
IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Department Name | Pipelines Division |
| Post Name | Technician, Trade & Data Entry Operator Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) |
| Total Vacancy | 500 |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act / Rules |
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Category | IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05.12.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | No Fee |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 18-24 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 30.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | 500 | 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (50%) |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | 3 Year Diploma in Electrical / EEE (50%) | |
| Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation) | 3 Year Diploma in Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation (50%) | |
| Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource) | Any Graduate (50%) | |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | B.Com (50%) | |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 12th Pass (Below Graduate) | |
| Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) | 12th Pass + Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate |
IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice 2026 State Wise Vacancy
Candidates apply under their respective state, and the training location is allotted within the applied state as per preference.
| State | Seats | State | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 17 | Madhya Pradesh | 5 |
| Assam | 13 | Maharashtra | 13 |
| Bihar | 25 | Odisha | 49 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 | Punjab | 21 |
| Delhi | 13 | Rajasthan | 53 |
| Gujarat | 83 | Tamil Nadu | 38 |
| Haryana | 29 | Telangana | 5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 5 | Uttar Pradesh | 62 |
| Jharkhand | 6 | Uttarakhand | 5 |
| Karnataka | 5 | West Bengal | 45 |
| Total | 500 | ||
IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit List (Based on Qualifying Exam Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Examination
How to Apply For IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Register on the respective portal based on the trade:
- Data Entry Operator / Domestic DEO: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS)
- Technician Apprentice / Trade Apprentice (HR/Accountant): https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php (NATS)
- Apply for the apprenticeship opening using the Indian Oil Corporation Limited Establishment ID for your region.
- After applying on the NAPS/NATS portal, complete registration on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal at https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/.
- Complete Part-I and Part-II registration (upload photo 20-50 KB, signature 10-30 KB in JPG format).
- Submit the application before 5th December 2026 and take a printout for future reference.
Note: Candidates must mention their NAPS/NATS registration number on the IOCL portal. Queries can be addressed to the respective regional email IDs (e.g., erplapprentice@indianoil.in, wrplapprentice@indianoil.in).
Important Links
| IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 NATS Registration (Technician / Trade) | NATS |
| IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 NAPS Registration (Data Entry Operator) | NAPS |
| IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
| IOCL Official Website | IOCL |
