IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Released for 500 Posts; Apply Online
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has released an official notification for the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Through Advertisement No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026), the organisation has announced a total of 500 apprentice vacancies for various positions, including Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical and T&I), Trade Apprentice (Assistant-HR and Accountant) and Data Entry Operator. These vacancies are spread across 20 states. The IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification was released on November 06, 2026. The online application process has started on November 06, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to December 05, 2026.
The selection process will be based entirely on merit, considering the marks obtained by candidates in their qualifying examinations. There will be no written examination or interview for this recruitment. Candidates are required to register first on the NATS/NAPS portal and then complete the application process through the IndianOil Pipelines portal. Applicants who have already completed an apprenticeship or have one year or more of work experience are not eligible to apply for these positions.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 06 November 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 06 November 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 05 December 2026 (up to 05:00 PM)
Application Fee
- No application fee is required. All candidates can apply free of cost.
Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- Age Limit Calculation Date: 30 November 2026
- Age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates as per the applicable rules.
Educational Qualification
- Technician Apprentice: Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
- Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource): Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
- Trade Apprentice (Accountant): Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices): Passed Class 12th or equivalent examination.
- Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): Passed Class 12th along with the required skill certificate.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Apprentice | 500 |
| Region / State Wise Vacancies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Region | State | Location | Total Post |
| ERPL | Assam | Bongaigaon, Guwahati. | 13 |
| Bihar | Barauni, Motihari, Muzaffarpur, Patna. | 25 | |
| Jharkhand | Jassisdih. | 03 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Baitalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mughalsarai, Prayagraj. | 30 | |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bolpur, Budge Budge, Durgapur, Haldia, Siligudi, Kalyani, Kolkata, Madarihat, Mourigram, Rajbandh. | 45 | |
| Eastern Region Pipelines : Total | 116 | ||
| WRPL | Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Dumad, Hazira, Jamnagar, Kandla, Koyali, Mundra, Radhanpur, Rajkot, Sidhpur, Songadh, Surendranagar, Vadinar, Viramgam. | 83 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ratlam. | 05 | |
| Maharashtra | Ahmednagar, Manmad, Solapur. | 13 | |
| Rajasthan | Abu Road, Beawar, Chaksu, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kot, Rajola. | 48 | |
| Western Region Pipelines : Total | 149 | ||
| NRPL | Delhi | New Delhi. | 13 |
| Haryana | Ambala, Kohand, Panipat, Rewari. | 29 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Una. | 05 | |
| Punjab | Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Nabha, Sangrur. | 21 | |
| Rajasthan | Bharatpur. | 05 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Mathura, Meerut, Najibabad, Noida. | 32 | |
| Uttarakhand | Roorkee. | 05 | |
| Northern Region Pipelines : Total | 110 | ||
| SRPL | Andhra Pradesh | Chittoor | 03 |
| Karnataka | Bangalore. | 05 | |
| Tamil Nadu | Asanur, Chengelpet, Chennai, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Sankari, Trichy. | 38 | |
| Southern Region Pipelines : Total | 46 | ||
| SERPL | Andhra Pradesh | Atchutapuram, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Vizag. | 14 |
| Chhattisgarh | Korba, Raipur. | 08 | |
| Jharkhand | Khunti. | 03 | |
| Odisha | Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Jatni, Jharsuguda, Paradip, Sambalpur. | 49 | |
| Telangana | Hyderabad. | 05 | |
| South Eastern Region Pipelines : Total | 79 | ||
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on the following stages:
- Merit List based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates interested in applying for IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 should follow the steps given below to complete the online application process:
- Register on the Apprenticeship Portal: Technician and Trade Apprentices (HR/Accountant) candidates must first register on the NATS portal. Data Entry Operator candidates must register on the NAPS portal.
- Apply for IOCL Opportunity: Log in to the respective apprenticeship portal and apply for the IOCL apprenticeship opportunity available in your preferred region using the Establishment ID mentioned in the official notification.
- Complete Part-I Registration: Visit the IndianOil Pipelines application portal and complete Part-I registration using the same email ID and mobile number registered on the NATS/NAPS portal.
- Complete Part-II Application: Log in using your registration number and fill in Part-II of the application form. Enter your NATS/NAPS enrolment number and educational details. Upload your recent photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–30 KB) in the prescribed format.
- Submit the Application: Carefully review all the details entered in the application form and submit it before the last date, 05 December 2026.
- Take a Printout: After successful submission, download and print a copy of the completed application form for future reference.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Check Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Trade Apprentice | Technician Apprentice |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Q1. How many vacancies are available under IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 500 apprentice vacancies have been announced by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division.
- Q2. When was the IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Notification 2026 released?
- The official recruitment notification was released on 06 November 2026.
- Q3. What is the last date to apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit the online application is 05 December 2026, up to 05:00 PM.
- Q4. What is the age limit for IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age as on 30 November 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules.
- Q5. What is the application fee for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- There is no application fee. Candidates from all categories can apply free of cost.