IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 409 Trade, Technician & Graduate Vacancies
1. Short Description
IOCL Eastern Region invites online applications from eligible candidates for 409 apprentice positions across various states and union territories including West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The selection will be based on merit without any written test or interview. The last date to submit online applications is 12th December 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
2. Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Eastern Region |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 409 Posts |
| Advertisement Number | IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 |
| Job Location | Various Locations across Eastern Region States/UTs |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 13.11.2026 from 10:00 AM |
| Last Date of Online Application | 12.12.2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships |
3. Company Name and Job Location
Company Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Eastern Region
Job Locations: States and Union Territory (UT) of India including West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, UT of Andaman & Nicobar Island, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh.
4. Qualification Eligibility
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter / Electrician / Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic / Machinist): Matric with regular full-time 2-year ITI course recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Civil / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics): 3 years regular full-time Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Graduate Apprentice: Regular full-time Graduate in BA, B.Com, B.Sc, or BBA with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher): Class 12th (but below graduate) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): Class 12th (but below graduate) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) along with a Skill Certificate of 'Domestic Data Entry Operator'.
5. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years as on 30.11.2026
- Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and up to 10-15 years for PwBD candidates) as per government guidelines.
6. Salary and Facilities
- Stipend: Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, and Apprentices Rules.
- Period of Training: 12 Months
7. Selection Process
- Candidates must register successfully on the NAPS/NATS portal and apply against the notification.
- There will be no written test or interview.
- A merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks secured in the essential prescribed qualification for the post.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness test.
8. Important Documents
- Xth std / SSLC / Matriculation certificate and marksheet as proof of Date of Birth
- Marksheet and Certificate/Degree of prescribed educational qualification (ITI, Diploma, HSC, Graduation)
- Caste certificate in prescribed central format (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate in prescribed central format (if applicable)
- EWS certificate in prescribed central format (if applicable)
- PAN Card and Aadhaar Card
- Recent color passport-size photograph
- Signature in blue ink
- Bank passbook copy of Aadhaar-seeded account and cancelled cheque leaf
9. Important Dates and Links
- Opening Date of Online Application: 13.11.2026 from 10:00 AM
- Last Date of Online Application: 12.12.2026 up to 5:00 PM
- Official Website: Click Here
- Notification PDF - Click Here
- NAPS Portal (IT/Data Entry Operator): Click Here
- NATS Portal (Technician/Graduate): Click Here
- Microsoft Form Link for Submission: Click Here
- Contact Email: mkterapprentice@indianoil.in
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