IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 500 Apprentice Posts, Apply Online by 5 December

Table of Contents

1. Recruitment Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 12 November 2026 from official notification

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has invited applications from eligible Indian nationals for IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026 to engage around 500 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Under Advertisement No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) dated 06.11.2026, Total Vacancies: 500 seats are available across five pipeline regions in Technician (Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunication & Instrumentation), Trade (Assistant-Human Resource, Accountant) and Data Entry Operator trades. Applications are open from 6 November 2026 and the last date is 5 December 2026. There is no written test or interview.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Pipelines Division)
Post Name	Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice, Data Entry Operator Apprentice
Advertisement / Notification Number	PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) dated 06.11.2026
Total Vacancies	500 (tentative)
Job Location	Pipeline locations across ERPL, WRPL, NRPL, SRPL and SERPL regions
Application Mode	Online (NATS / NAPS portal, then IOCL Pipelines portal)
Official Website	www.iocl.com/apprenticeships
Apply Start Date	6 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	5 December 2026

Vacancy Details

Seats are in the trades of Technician Apprentice (Mechanical), Technician Apprentice (Electrical), Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation), Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource), Trade Apprentice (Accountant), Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) and Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders). Trade-wise and category-wise breakup is Not Mentioned in Official Notification.

Region	States and Locations	Vacancies
Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL)	Assam 13, Bihar 25, Jharkhand 3, Uttar Pradesh 30, West Bengal 45	116
Western Region Pipelines (WRPL)	Gujarat 83, Madhya Pradesh 5, Maharashtra 13, Rajasthan 48	149
Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL)	Delhi 13, Haryana 29, Himachal Pradesh 5, Punjab 21, Rajasthan 5, Uttar Pradesh 32, Uttarakhand 5	110
Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL)	Andhra Pradesh 3, Karnataka 5, Tamil Nadu 38	46
South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL)	Andhra Pradesh 14, Chhattisgarh 8, Jharkhand 3, Odisha 49, Telangana 5	79

Stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 / 1973, Apprentices Rules 1992 / 2019 and the Corporation’s guidelines. The exact amount is not stated in the notification. No accommodation, HRA, conveyance or medical facility is provided.

Educational Qualification

The qualification must be completed on or before the cut-off date of 30 November 2026, as a regular full-time course with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates for posts reserved for them).

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)	3 years full time Diploma (or lateral entry) in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering.	Fresher; see eligibility notes below.
Technician Apprentice (Electrical)	3 years full time Diploma (or lateral entry) in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.	Fresher; see eligibility notes below.
Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation)	3 years full time Diploma (or lateral entry) in Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Radio Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation & Process Control or Electronics Engineering, from a Govt. recognized Institute.	Fresher; see eligibility notes below.
Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource)	Full time Bachelor degree (Graduation) from a Govt. recognized Institute / University.	Fresher; see eligibility notes below.
Trade Apprentice (Accountant)	Full time Bachelor degree in Commerce from a Govt. recognized Institute / University.	Fresher; see eligibility notes below.
Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)	Minimum 12th pass (but below Graduate).	Fresher; see eligibility notes below.
Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)	Minimum 12th pass (but below Graduate).	Skill Certificate of ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ (training of less than one year) from an awarding body recognized under NSQF or other authority recognized by the Central Govt.

• Candidates whose result is awaited on 30.11.2026 are not eligible. Part-time, correspondence or distance mode qualifications are not accepted.
• Candidates with higher qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or equivalent are not eligible.
• Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship earlier, have one year or more of training or job experience after qualification, or completed five years after acquiring the qualification are not eligible.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years
• Age Calculation Date: 30 November 2026
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years and OBC (NCL) 3 years against reserved positions; PwBD 10 years, plus 5 years for SC/ST PwBD and 3 years for OBC (NCL) PwBD.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
All candidates	Not Mentioned in Official Notification	Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Date	6 November 2026
Opening of Online Application	6 November 2026
Last Date of Online Application	5 December 2026
Cut-off Date for Age and Qualification	30 November 2026

Selection Process

1. Panel cum merit list prepared on the percentage of marks in the essential qualification, in descending order. For a tie, the older candidate is preferred, then higher matriculation percentage.
2. There is no written test or personal interview.
3. Document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness. Training duration is 12 months from the date of engagement.

How to Apply

1. Register on the right portal: Data Entry Operator trades on www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS); Technician and Trade (Assistant-HR / Accountant) apprentices on nats.education.gov.in (NATS).
2. Log in and apply for the IOCL opportunity using the Establishment ID of your region (given below).
3. After applying on NATS / NAPS, complete registration (Part-I and Part-II) on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/ between 6 November and 5 December 2026.
4. Use the same e-mail ID and mobile number everywhere, keep your photograph (20-50 KB, JPG) and signature (10-30 KB, JPG) ready, and take a printout after submission.

Region	Establishment ID (NATS)	Establishment ID (NAPS)
ERPL	EWBKOC000079	E11181900005
WRPL	WGJRAC000006	E11182400087
NRPL	NHRPPC000001	E12180600006
SRPL	STNCHC000040	E12183300008
SERPL	EORBBSC000001	E02252100002

Candidates can apply for only one trade code. IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after the apprenticeship. Browse more PSU jobs on JobsDigger.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Notification Page	Click Here
Apply Online Link (IOCL Pipelines Portal)	Click Here
NATS Registration	Click Here
NAPS Portal	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply is 5 December 2026.

How many apprentice seats are there?

There are 500 tentative seats across five pipeline regions.

What is the age limit?

The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 30 November 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Is there a written test?

No. Selection is by a merit list based on marks in the essential qualification, followed by document verification and medical fitness.

How long is the apprenticeship?

The training period is 12 months from the date of engagement.

Where do I apply?

First apply on the NATS or NAPS portal against the IOCL establishment, then complete registration on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal.

Is there an application fee?

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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