IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026

IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Western Region, has released an apprenticeship notification for 335 tentative seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment is open for Technician, Trade, Graduate, and Data Entry Operator apprentice roles across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Interested candidates must apply online within the prescribed dates and should carefully check the eligibility rules before submitting the form.

Eligibility Criteria

The qualification requirement depends on the apprentice code. Candidates for Technician Apprentice posts must hold a 3-year regular Diploma in the relevant branch. Trade Apprentice applicants must have Matriculation along with a 2-year regular ITI in the prescribed trade. Graduate Apprentice applicants must possess a regular full-time degree in any discipline. Data Entry Operator applicants must have passed Class 12 and should meet the specific code-wise conditions mentioned in the notification. The qualification and age cut-off date is 2026-09-30.

Applicants should note that part-time, correspondence, and distance-learning qualifications are not accepted. The advertisement also states that candidates with higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, or LLB are not eligible. Only one discipline code can be selected, and applications for more than one code will be rejected.

Important Dates

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official apprenticeship portals. Diploma and Graduate candidates should register and apply on NATS, while ITI and Data Entry Operator candidates should use NAPS. Before submitting the form, applicants should ensure that all personal details, qualification details, and category information are entered correctly. Since the recruitment is merit-based, candidates should keep their educational documents ready for verification.

Applicants must also remember that the apprenticeship is a training engagement and not a permanent job offer. IOCL has clearly stated that completion of apprenticeship training does not create any right to employment in the company.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF
• IOCL Apprenticeships Page