Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | 1770 Apprentice Vacancies | Apply Online

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, has announced the Engagement of 1770 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 in its Marketing Division.

The recruitment is open for Trade Apprentices, Technician Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices across multiple disciplines and locations. This apprenticeship program provides practical industrial training, skill development, and valuable work experience with one of India's leading energy companies.

About IOCL

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is India's largest integrated energy company and a Maharatna PSU. The corporation operates in refining, pipeline transportation, petroleum marketing, natural gas, petrochemicals, renewable energy, and alternative fuels.

The apprenticeship program aims to develop skilled manpower by providing structured industrial training under experienced professionals.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Applications are invited for the following categories:

• Trade Apprentice
• Technician Apprentice
• Graduate Apprentice

The vacancies are distributed across multiple states and locations under the IOCL Marketing Division. Candidates should refer to the official notification for state-wise and discipline-wise vacancy details.

Educational Qualification

Candidates possessing any of the following qualifications in the relevant notified discipline are eligible to apply:

Trade Apprentice

• ITI in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.

Technician Apprentice

• Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.

Graduate Apprentice

• Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Applicants must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification.

Age Limit

Candidates must satisfy the age criteria mentioned in the official advertisement. Applicable age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Government of India norms.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

• Merit prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
• Document Verification.
• Medical Fitness as per IOCL standards.

There will be no written examination for this recruitment. Selection will be purely merit-based.

Apprenticeship Benefits

Selected candidates will receive:

• Monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act and IOCL guidelines.
• Hands-on industrial training.
• Exposure to India's largest energy company.
• Skill enhancement through practical learning.
• Apprenticeship completion certificate after successful training.

Important Dates

How to Apply?

Step 1

Read the official notification carefully to ensure eligibility.

Step 2

Register on the NAPS/NATS Apprenticeship Portal, wherever applicable.

Step 3

Complete the online application through the IOCL Apprenticeship portal.

Step 4

Upload the required documents.

Step 5

Submit the application before 12 August 2026 (5:00 PM).

Documents Required

• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• ITI/Diploma/Degree Mark Sheets & Certificates
• Aadhaar Card
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Other supporting documents as specified in the notification

Why Join IOCL?

• Apprenticeship with a Maharatna PSU.
• Practical industrial exposure.
• Skill development under experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to work in India's leading energy sector.
• Valuable experience for future career opportunities.

Official Notification : 

https://iocl.com/admin/img/Apprenticeships/Files/90a26aa24f4347d79b3616275c5d8f07.pdf