The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026)) to fill 500 Apprentice vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) i.e. https://iocl.com/. The online application portal will be opened on 06.11.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 05.12.2026.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications 12th, Diploma, Bachelor Degree, B.Com can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are All Over India. Registered Applicants will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 8 days prior to the examination date.
IOCL Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Notification No: PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 500 Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: All Over India |
| Starting Date: 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date: 05.12.2026 |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://iocl.com/ |
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Current IOCL Job Openings:
- Eastern Region Pipelines – 116 Posts
- Western Region Pipelines – 149 Posts
- Northern Region Pipelines – 110 Posts
- Southern Region Pipelines) – 46 Posts
- South Eastern Region Pipelines – 79 Posts
State Wise Vacancy Details:
- Eastern Region Pipelines
- Assam – 13 Posts
- Bihar – 25 Posts
- Jharkhand – 03 Posts
- Uttar Pradesh – 30 Posts
- West Bengal – 45 Posts
- Western Region Pipelines
- Gujarat – 83 Posts
- Madhya Pradesh – 05 Posts
- Maharashtra – 13 Posts
- Rajasthan – 48 Posts
- Western Region Pipelines
- Delhi – 13 Posts
- Haryana – 29 Posts
- Himachal Pradesh – 05 Posts
- Punjab – 21 Posts
- Rajasthan – 05 Posts
- Uttar Pradesh – 32 Posts
- Uttarakhand – 05 Posts
- Northern Region Pipelines
- Andhra Pradesh – 03 Posts
- Karnataka – 05 Posts
- Tamil Nadu – 38 Posts
- Southern Region Pipelines
- Andhra Pradesh – 14 Posts
- Chhattisgarh – 08 Posts
- Jharkhand – 03 Posts
- Odisha – 49 Posts
- Telangana – 05 Posts
IOCL Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) –
- Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the following disciplines of Engineering: i) Mechanical Engineering ii) Automobile Engineering
- Technician Apprentice (Electrical) –
- Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the following disciplines of Engineering: i) Electrical Engineering ii) Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation) –
- Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the following disciplines of Engineering from a Govt. recognized Institute: i) Electronics & Communication Engineering ii) Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering iii) Electronics & Radio Communication Engineering iv) Instrumentation & Control Engineering v) Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering vi) Electronics Engineering
- Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource) –
- Full Time Bachelor degree (Graduation) from a Govt. recognized Institute/ University.
- Trade Apprentice (Accountant) –
- Full Time Bachelor degree (Graduation) in Commerce from a Govt. recognized Institute/University.
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) –
- Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate)
- Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) –
- Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate). Additionally, candidates should possess a Skill Certificate of ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ for training of less than one year issued by an awarding body recognized under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority recognized by the Central Govt.
Age Limit: (As on 30.11.2026)
- For UR Applicants – 18 – 24 years
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Pay Scale:
- As admissible under the rules
Method of Selection:
- Merit list
- Document Verification
How to Submit an Application:
- Candidates willing to apply against the advertisement must register as a Technician/Trade/Graduate Apprentice online in the following portals under the respective State as per their Trades below:
- Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)/Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Technician Apprentice: (Mechanical/Electrical/Telecommunication & Instrumentation) at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
- Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource/Accountant) at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
- Candidates must complete the application process in in Indian Oil Pipelines portal at https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/ from 06.11.2026 to 05.12.2026.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 06.11.2026
- Closing Date of online application portal: 05.12.2026
IOCL Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of IOCL: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for IOCL: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for IOCL: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- What is the last date to apply?
- The last date to submit your online application for the IOCL positions is 05.12.2026. The online application portal opened on 06.11.2026.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 500 positions will be All Over India.
- What is the selection process for IOCL positions?
- The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Merit list, Document Verification,
- What is the crucial date for reckoning age for these Apprentices?
- The crucial date for reckoning age is 05.12.2026.