Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division - Western Region, has released an official notification for the engagement of 405 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2026. This recruitment is for training at IOCL locations in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Candidates who meet the required educational qualification and age criteria can apply online through the NAPS/NATS portal. The online application process starts on 15 January 2026 and last date to submit the online application is 31 January 2026.
IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Organization Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Western Region
- Advertisement No.: IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2/2025-26
- Post Name: Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices
- Total Vacancy: 405
- Age Limit: 18-24 years
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 15.01.2026
- Apply Last Date: 31.01.2026
- Official Website: iocl.com
IOCL Western Region Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Under IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment, vacancies have been distributed across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu for Technician Apprentices, Trade Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices in various disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electronics, Fitter, Machinist, Electrician, and Data Entry Operator.
- Maharashtra has the highest number of vacancies, including 120 Graduate Apprentice posts, 40 Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) posts, 10 Trade Apprentice (Fitter) posts, and 9 Data Entry Operator posts, distributed among UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD categories.
- Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh each have 35 Graduate Apprentice posts, 20 Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) posts, 10 Trade Apprentice (Fitter) posts, and 4 Data Entry Operator posts in different categories.
- Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu have smaller numbers of seats, generally including 5 Graduate Apprentice, 10 Technician Apprentice (Mechanical), 5 Trade Apprentice (Fitter), and 2 Data Entry Operator posts per region.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Technician Apprentice: 3-year full-time Diploma in relevant engineering branch.
- Trade Apprentice: Matric + ITI in relevant trade.
- Graduate Apprentice: Any Graduate (BA/BCom/BSc/BBA).
- Data Entry Operator: 12th pass (below graduate), and for skilled post, skill certificate is required.
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 24 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: up to 10 years
IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official apprenticeship portals between 15 January 2026 (10:00 AM) and 31 January 2026 (5:00 PM). Candidates should first register themselves on the appropriate portal - www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for Trade Apprentices (ITI/Data Entry Operator) or nats.education.gov.in for Technician and Graduate Apprentices. After successful registration, candidates need to log in and search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division - Western Region) using the Establishment ID and apply for the relevant apprenticeship post. Applications submitted through any other mode or after the last date will not be accepted.
Indian Oil Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit list prepared from marks obtained in required qualification.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for:
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
No Written Exam, No Interview.
IOCL Western Region Apprentice 2026 Important Dates
- Date of Notification: 15.01.2026
- Start Date of Online Application: 15.01.2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 31.01.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is the duration of the apprenticeship?
- Answer: The apprenticeship training is for 12 months.
Q2. What is the age limit for IOCL Apprentice 2026?
- Answer: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 24 years.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for IOCL Apprentice 2026?
- Answer: The last date to apply online is 31 January 2026 till 5:00 PM.
Q4. Is there any written exam or interview?
- Answer: No. Selection is purely based on merit (marks in qualification). There is no exam and no interview.
