IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 433 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Northern Region has released Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2026-27/1 for engagement of Technician, Trade and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The official notification provides 433 apprentice seats across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Applications are open from 7 August 2026, 10:00 AM to 6 September 2026, 5:00 PM through the applicable NAPS/NATS portal, followed by submission of the prescribed Microsoft Office Form. There is no written test or interview; aspirants should verify discipline-specific qualification, age and portal eligibility before applying and keep checking the latest govt jobs notifications for document-verification updates.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Overview

Indian Oil Corporation Limited is a major Government of India public sector energy company. This apprenticeship engagement is for the Marketing Division's Northern Region and covers technical, ITI trade, graduate and data-entry disciplines. The training period is 12 months for all notified disciplines and does not create any right to regular employment in IOCL after completion.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification groups the apprenticeship seats under Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice (ITI), Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator disciplines. Candidates can apply for only one discipline code, and applications for more than one discipline code are liable to be rejected.

Expert insight: Uttar Pradesh carries the highest State-wise allocation with 121 seats, followed by Rajasthan with 76 and Punjab with 57; because selection is based only on qualifying marks, candidates should focus on choosing the correct discipline code and ensuring every percentage/detail is accurately entered on NAPS/NATS.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The official notification contains 433 provisional apprentice seats across nine States/UTs. The State-wise totals are shown below.

These seat figures are provisional and may increase or decrease based on IOCL's actual requirement. PwBD reservation applies horizontally only to Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator disciplines as indicated in the notification; PwBD candidates are not eligible for Discipline Codes 101 to 111.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Discipline Codes 101-106: Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics and Electronics Technician Apprentice disciplines require the corresponding engineering diploma.
• Discipline Codes 107-111: Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic and Machinist require Matriculation plus the corresponding 2-year ITI trade.
• Discipline Code 112: Graduate Apprentice is open to regular graduates such as BA, BBA, B.Com and B.Sc. or other regular graduation in any discipline as prescribed.
• Discipline Code 113: Trade Apprentice-Data Entry Operator (Fresher) requires Class 12 pass and the candidate must be below graduate level.
• Discipline Code 114: Trade Apprentice-Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) requires Class 12 plus the prescribed Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate.

For all disciplines, the qualification must be obtained as a full-time regular course from a recognised institution. Part-time, correspondence and distance-learning qualifications are not eligible. Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as B.E., MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB or equivalent completed on or before joining are not eligible under this notification.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

The age reckoning date is 31 August 2026. The basic age range is 18 to 24 years.

Age relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC/ST and PwBD applies subject to the reservation and eligibility conditions stated in the official notification.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates should complete registration and application only through the applicable NAPS/NATS portal and the prescribed Microsoft Office Form within the notified deadline.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend

The stipend is payable according to the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprentices Rules, 1992 and applicable amendments/guidelines. The official notification does not state one fixed monthly stipend amount for all disciplines.

Candidates should maintain an Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account and ensure their account details, APAAR ID and e-KYC information are correctly updated on the relevant portal where applicable.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

There is no written test or interview. Selection is carried out through the following stages:

• Merit List: prepared on the basis of percentage marks secured in the prescribed qualifying examination for the respective discipline.
• Tie-Breaking: if two candidates have the same percentage, the candidate with the earlier date of birth is preferred; if date of birth is also the same, higher Matriculation marks are considered.
• Preference: candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time receive preference.
• Document Verification: shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original certificates and supporting documents.
• Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness: candidates must meet IOCL's prescribed medical standards before engagement.

Candidates who clear document verification and medical fitness are considered suitable for engagement and may be issued an offer of apprenticeship training. IOCL may reimburse up to Rs 3,000 towards pre-engagement medical test/investigation expenses on production of valid receipts.

How to Apply for IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Identify the correct discipline code and confirm that you meet the prescribed qualification, age and experience conditions.
2. For Trade Apprentice (ITI) and Data Entry Operator disciplines, register/login on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
3. For Technician Apprentice (Diploma) and Graduate Apprentice disciplines, register/login on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.
4. Ensure your personal details, educational details, category and aggregate percentage are complete and correct in the NAPS/NATS profile.
5. Search and apply for the IOCL (MD)-Northern Region opportunity using Establishment ID NATS - NDLSDC000005 or NAPS - E05200700003, as applicable.
6. After applying on NAPS/NATS, submit the prescribed Microsoft Office Form with preferred State and three preferred locations before the deadline.
7. Apply for only one discipline code; multiple discipline-code applications will lead to rejection.
8. Complete both the portal application and Microsoft Office Form by 6 September 2026, 5:00 PM.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

• Matriculation/Class X mark sheet or certificate as proof of date of birth.
• Latest caste certificate in prescribed format for reserved-category candidates.
• Valid OBC-NCL certificate in Government of India format issued on or after 1 September 2025 for candidates claiming OBC-NCL reservation.
• Certificate from the institute confirming that the qualification was pursued through regular mode, along with year of passing.
• Semester-wise/year-wise ITI, HSC, Graduation or Diploma mark sheets, as applicable.
• Final ITI certificate, HSC certificate, Graduation certificate or Diploma in Engineering certificate, as applicable.
• First page of Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card and cancelled cheque leaf.
• Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate when required.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

Because there is no written examination, candidates should focus on application accuracy and merit eligibility rather than test preparation. Verify the aggregate percentage exactly as per the Board/University conversion rules, ensure the relevant qualification is regular and full-time, and keep all certificates ready for document verification. For other upcoming PSU and government opportunities, track the latest govt jobs notifications and use daily current affairs for recruitments that include written tests.

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Special Eligibility and Apprenticeship Conditions

Candidates who have completed five years as on 31 August 2026 in the relevant discipline after acquiring the prescribed qualification are not eligible under the applicable NATS/NAPS conditions. Diploma holders or vocational certificate holders with one year or more of job experience after obtaining the qualification are also not eligible. A candidate may undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings and, where a second apprenticeship is permitted, it must be in a different trade subject to the waiting-period conditions prescribed in the notification.

The apprenticeship duration is 12 months. IOCL is under no obligation to offer regular employment after completion of training, and completion of apprenticeship does not create a right to employment in the Corporation.

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