Job Overview
Date Posted
January 27, 2026
District
Offered Salary
₹10,000 – ₹20,000 / Monthly
Gender
Both
Last Date To Apply
October 2, 2026
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has officially released the notification for 394 Apprentice positions in its Pipelines Division. This is a massive opportunity for 12th Pass, Diploma, and Graduate candidates to join one of India’s top Maharatna PSUs.
Through this IOCL Pipelines Recruitment 2026, candidates will be selected for various Technical and Non-Technical trades across India, including Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and more.
📌 IOCL Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Division | Pipelines Division |
| Total Vacancies | 394 Posts |
| Application Start | 28 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 10 February 2026 |
| Selection Mode | No Exam (Merit-Based) |
📢 Vacancy Details & Eligibility
Candidates must ensure they meet the qualification criteria as of January 31, 2026.
1. Technician Apprentice
- Disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunication & Instrumentation.
- Qualification: 3-year full-time Diploma in relevant Engineering stream.
- Eligible States: Across all regions (ERPL, WRPL, NRPL, SRPL, SERPL).
2. Trade Apprentice (Non-Technical)
- HR Assistant: Any Bachelor’s Degree (Graduate).
- Accountant: B.Com Degree.
- Data Entry Operator (DEO): 12th Pass (Fresher & Skill Certificate holders).
3. Age Limit (As of 31.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
- (Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD)
⚖️ Selection Process: No Written Exam
Selection for IOCL Apprentice Jobs 2026 is completely transparent.
- Merit List: Prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in your qualifying exam (Degree/Diploma/12th).
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for physical verification.
- Medical Test: Final selection depends on passing the pre-engagement medical fitness test.
📝 How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice 2026 (Step-by-Step)
To ensure your application is not rejected, follow this specific dual-registration process:
Step 1: Portal Registration (Mandatory)
- Technician/Graduate Apprentices: Register on the NATS 2.0 Portal.
- Trade Apprentice/DEO: Register on the NAPS Portal.
Step 2: Apply on IOCL Website
- Go to the official IOCL Pipelines portal: plapps.indianoilpipelines.in.
- Click on “New Registration” starting from January 28, 2026.
- Enter your NATS/NAPS Registration Number.
- Upload your photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–30 KB) in JPG format.
- Submit the application and download the PDF.
Important Links
- Official Website: iocl.com
- Online Application: plapps.indianoilpipelines.in