Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released an official notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under its Pipelines Division. Through this recruitment, IOCL is inviting applications for 394 Apprentice vacancies across different regions in India.
This apprenticeship is a good opportunity for freshers who want to gain practical experience in a Government PSU. One important point to note is that there is no written exam and no interview for this recruitment. Selection will be done purely on merit, based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
About Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited is one of the largest public sector companies in India. It operates in the petroleum, gas, and energy sector and regularly provides apprenticeship training to eligible candidates under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
The current apprenticeship recruitment is conducted by the IOCL Pipelines Division.
Job Details
Organization Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Division: Pipelines Division
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 394
Job Location: Across India (Tamil Nadu candidates are also eligible)
Application Mode: Online only
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 28 January 2026
Last Date to Apply: 10 February 2026
Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the last date to avoid last-minute issues.
Educational Qualification
Candidates who have completed any one of the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
- Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline
- Any Bachelor Degree
- B.Com
- 12th Pass
Please note that candidates with higher qualifications such as BE, B.Tech or MBA are not eligible for this apprenticeship.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 24 years (as on 31 January 2026)
Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules.
Apprentice Trades Available
The following apprentice trades are available under this recruitment:
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation)
Trade Apprentice – Human Resource Assistant
Trade Apprentice – Accountant
Data Entry Operator (Fresher / Domestic)
Trade-wise vacancy details are mentioned in the official notification.
How to Apply – Step by Step
Step 1: Register in Apprenticeship Portal
Candidates must first register in the apprenticeship portal based on their trade:
NAPS Portal: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
NATS Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
Step 2: Apply Using Establishment ID
After registration, search for the IOCL apprenticeship and apply using the correct Establishment ID.
What is Establishment ID?
While applying through the NAPS / NATS portal, candidates must enter the Establishment ID.
This ID is used to identify Indian Oil Corporation Limited as the organization you are applying to.
Region-wise Establishment IDs:
Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL)
NATS – EWBKOC000079 | NAPS – E11181900005
Western Region Pipelines (WRPL)
NATS – WGJRAC000006 | NAPS – E11182400087
Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL)
NATS – NHRPPC000001 | NAPS – E12180600006
Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL) (Tamil Nadu candidates)
NATS – STNCHC000040 | NAPS – E12183300008
South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL)
NATS – EORBBSC000001 | NAPS – E02252100002
Step 3: Final Application in IOCL Website
Once the application is submitted in the NAPS / NATS portal, candidates must complete the final registration on the IOCL Pipelines website:
👉 https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/
Make sure the same email ID and mobile number are used in all portals.
Important Instructions
Applications are accepted only through online mode
There is no application fee
Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
Candidates should apply only through official websites
