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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).Last Date: 10/02/2026.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has recently announced an employment notification for the recruitment of 394 Apprentices in Pipelines Division across Assam and other states under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026:
| Organization | IOCL |
| No of Posts | 394 |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | 12th, Graduate, B.com, Engineering |
| Job Type | Central Govt Job |
| Apply Mode | Online |
Post Name: Apprentice
No of Posts: 394
No of posts @ Assam: 10 (Bongaigaon, Guwahati)
Stipend: Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 / Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and the Corporation's guidelines.
Duration: 12 months
Vacancy Overview – Region-wise Seats:
- Eastern Region (101 seats): Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
- Western Region (136 seats): Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
- Northern Region (54 seats): Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
- Southern Region (40 seats): Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- South Eastern Region (63 seats): Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Telangana
Available Trades & Educational Qualifications:
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): 3-year full-time Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.
- Technician Apprentice (Electrical): 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Technician Apprentice (Telecom & Instrumentation): 3-year full-time Diploma in Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation or related fields.
- Trade Apprentice (Assistant HR): Full-time Graduation in any discipline.
- Trade Apprentice (Accountant): Full-time B.Com degree.
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher): 12th Pass (but below Graduate).
- Domestic Data Entry Operator: 12th Pass + Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry.
Age Limit:
- 18–24 years as on 31 January 2026 (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS as per Govt. norms)
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD
Other Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum Marks: 50% in qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/PwBD in reserved seats)
- Mode of Study: Only regular full-time courses are eligible
- Not Eligible: Candidates with higher qualifications like BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA, etc.
Selection Process of IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment:
- No written test or interview
- Pure merit-based selection on the percentage of the qualifying exam
- Tie-breaker: Older candidate preferred, then higher Matriculation marks
- Medical fitness as per IOCL standards is mandatory
How to Apply ?
Interested and suitable candidates who have fulfilled the above mentioned eligibility criteria may apply online and must follow the steps -
Step 1: Register on the relevant portal:
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): NATS Portal
- Trade Apprentice (Graduate/12th): NAPS Portal
Step 2: Apply via the IOCL Portal at https://plaaps.indianoilpipelines.in/ between 28 Jan – 10 Feb 2026.
Step 3: Complete Part-I and Part-II registration, upload your photo and signature, and submit.
Step 4: Use the same email and mobile number across all portals. Keep your NAPS/NATS registration number handy.
Documents Required:
- 10th marksheet (for DOB proof)
- Caste/Disability/EWS certificate (if applicable)
- All semester-wise mark sheets and the final certificate
- Aadhaar, PAN, bank passbook copy, cancelled cheque
- Medical fitness certificate
Important Dates:
| Application Start Date | 28/01/2026 |
| Application End Date | 10/02/2026 |
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