IOCL Marketing Division NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 433 Technician, Graduate, and Trade Apprentice Posts

IndianOil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, has released Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2026-27/1 for the engagement of Technician, Graduate, and Trade Apprentices (Technical and Non-Technical) under the Apprentices Act, 1961, at locations across its Northern Region. A total of 433 apprentice seats are available across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, spanning 14 discipline codes covering Technician, ITI Trade, Graduate, and Data Entry Operator apprenticeships. Candidates holding a Class X pass with relevant ITI trade certification, a recognised Diploma in Engineering, or a graduate degree in any discipline can apply online through the NAPS or NATS portal, as applicable, between 07 August 2026 (10:00 AM) and 06 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Selection is purely merit-based on qualifying marks, with no written test or interview.

Where CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade is awarded, the equivalent aggregate percentage must be indicated in the online application as per the norms of the concerned Board/University/Institute, with a supporting certificate furnished at document verification. | A candidate may undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings, and the second must be in a different trade, with a minimum one-year gap between the two (subject to conditions specified in the notification for terminated contracts). | Candidates applying under NATS or NAPS who have completed five years in the relevant discipline (as on 31.08.2026) after acquiring the prescribed qualification 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. | Diploma or Vocational Certificate holders with one year or more of job experience after acquiring the qualification are NOT eligible. | Candidates whose apprenticeship contract has already been approved by BOAT on the NATS portal cannot create a second apprenticeship contract, even if the earlier one is later terminated. | Candidates can apply for ONLY ONE discipline code; applying for more than one will lead to summary rejection of all applications.

Category Age Limit (as on 31.08.2026) General/UR/EWS Minimum 18 years, Maximum 24 years OBC-NCL Up to 27 years (3-year relaxation, for posts reserved for them) SC/ST Up to 29 years (5-year relaxation, for posts reserved for them) PwBD (General) Up to 10 years' relaxation over the base limit PwBD (SC/ST) Up to 15 years' relaxation over the base limit PwBD (OBC-NCL) Up to 13 years' relaxation over the base limit Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

1. Online Application: Candidates registered on the NAPS/NATS portal and applying against the notification are considered for selection. There is no written test or interview.
2. Merit List: Prepared based on the percentage of marks secured in the prescribed qualification for the respective post. Ties are resolved first by earlier date of birth, and then by higher marks in matriculation if the date of birth is also the same.
3. Preference: Given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification.
5. Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test: Candidates must be adjudged medically fit as per IOCL's pre-engagement medical standards.
6. Offer of Engagement: Issued to candidates who successfully clear document verification and the medical fitness test. Up to ₹3,000 is reimbursed towards expenses incurred for pre-engagement medical tests/investigations, on production of receipts.