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IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026; Apply Online for 394 Apprentice Posts

 Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released the Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification to engage 394 apprentices in various technical and non-ical trades across its pipeline installations in different regions of India. This recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a one-year apprenticeship training program. Candidates must fill out the application form online through the NATS/NAPS portal between 28.01.2026 and 10.02.2026. For eligibility, age limit, salary and more details of this recruitment, please check the job description below.

IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment

IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

  • Organization Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited
  • Advertisement No.: PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2025-2 (Supp.)
  • Post Name: Apprentices
  • Total Vacancy: 394
  • Qualification: 10th/ 12th/ ITI/ Diploma/ Graduate
  • Age Limit: 18-24 years
  • Salary: Rs. 7000-9000/-
  • Apply Mode: Online 
  • Apply Start Date: 28.01.2026
  • Apply Last Date: 10.02.2026
  • Official Website: iocl.com

IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released a notification to engage 394 Apprentices in its Pipelines Division across different states of India under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Region-wise Vacancy:

  • Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL): 101
  • Western Region Pipelines (WRPL): 136
  • Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL): 54
  • Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL): 40
  • South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL): 63

Total Vacancies: 394

IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

(1) Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)

Qualification:

Full-time 3 years Diploma in:

  • Mechanical Engineering
    OR
  • Automobile Engineering

Lateral entry candidates (after 12th Science / ITI, admitted in 2nd year diploma) are also eligible.

(2) Technician Apprentice (Electrical)

Qualification:

Full-time 3 years Diploma in:

  • Electrical Engineering
    OR
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Lateral entry candidates (after 12th Science / ITI, admitted in 2nd year diploma) are also eligible.

(3) Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation)

Qualification:

Full-time 3 years Diploma from a Govt. recognized institute in any of the following:

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
  • Electronics & Radio Communication Engineering
  • Instrumentation & Control Engineering
  • Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering

Lateral entry candidates (after 12th Science / ITI, admitted in 2nd year diploma) are also eligible.

(4) Trade Apprentice (Assistant - Human Resource)

Qualification:

  • Full-time Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a Govt. recognized University/Institute.

(5) Trade Apprentice (Accountant)

Qualification:

  • Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from a Govt. recognized University/Institute.

(6) Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice)

Qualification:

  • Must have passed 12th Class (but below Graduate)

(7) Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

Qualification:

Must have passed 12th Class (but below Graduate). In addition to this, they must possess a Skill Certificate of "Domestic Data Entry Operator" for a training course of less than one year. This certificate should be issued by an awarding body recognized under the National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) or by any other authority recognized by the Central Government. 

Age Limit (as on 31.01.2026):

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 24 years

Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ST: 05 years
  • OBC: 03 years
  • PwBD: 10 years

IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice 2026 Salary

During apprenticeship training, candidates will get monthly stipend as per Government of India rules:

  • Trade Apprentice (ITI): Rs.7,000-8,000/- per month
  • Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Rs.8,000/- per month
  • Graduate Apprentice: Rs.9,000/- per month

IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026 How to Apply 

Eligible candidates must first register on the appropriate apprenticeship portal - NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for Trade Apprentices like Data Entry Operator, or NATS (nats.education.gov.in) for Technician Apprentices and Graduate Apprentices. After applying for the apprenticeship opportunity of Indian Oil Corporation Limited on the respective NATS/NAPS portal between 28 January 2026 to 10 February 2026, candidates must also complete their application on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal (plapps.indianoilpipelines.in).

Indian Oil Recruitment Selection Process

The selection process for IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based entirely on merit, and no written test or interview will be conducted. The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in their qualifying examination. Candidates with higher marks will be given priority, and in case of a tie in marks, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list.

IOCL Pipelines Division 2026 Important Dates

  • Start Date of Online Application: 28.01.2026
  • Last Date of Online Application: 10.02.2026

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IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q1. What is this recruitment for?

  • Answer: This recruitment is for engagement of Apprentices in IOCL Pipelines Division under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for one year training.

Q2. How many vacancies are there?

  • Answer:  There are 394 apprentice posts in various trades.

Q3. What is the age limit?

  • Answer: Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 24 years.

Q4. How long is the training period?

  • Answer: The apprenticeship training duration is 1 year.

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