IndianOil Apprentice Hiring 2026 Eastern Region: 206 Diploma Technician Seats, 50% Marks, Apprentices Act Stipend, Apply by 12 Dec

Indian Oil Corporation’s Marketing Division (Eastern Region) has opened IndianOil Apprentice Hiring 2026 Eastern Region for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices. The state-wise table shows 206 pooled Technician Apprentice seats across six diploma disciplines and 13 states and union territories of eastern and north-eastern India.

Selection is by diploma marks, with no written test or interview. The last date to apply is 12 December 2026, 5:00 PM, and the training lasts one year with the stipend as per the Apprentices Act.

Pro tip: Applying only on NATS is not enough. After you apply for one discipline code on NATS, you must also fill the mandatory Microsoft Form from the official notification with your three training location choices, before 12 December 2026. Follow our Diploma Jobs WhatsApp channel for more verified and genuine government and private job updates for diploma holders everyday.

IndianOil Eastern Region Technician Apprentice 2026: Key Details

Discipline Codes and Eligibility

• A regular full-time three-year diploma from a recognised institute with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates in reserved posts). Recognised lateral-entry diplomas are also allowed.
• The diploma must be acquired between 1 April 2023 and 30 November 2026. Part-time, correspondence or distance diplomas are not eligible.
• Freshers only: candidates who have done an apprenticeship or have one year or more of training or work experience in the relevant field are not eligible.
• Age: 18–24 years as on 30 Nov 2026. Relaxation: OBC-NCL 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, others as notified.
• Candidates with a higher qualification such as BE/BTech are not eligible for diploma apprenticeships.

State-wise Technician Seats

The pool covers all six disciplines together. Do not multiply it by six. The notification’s headline refers to 409 apprentices across Technician, Trade and Graduate categories, and seats are tentative.

Selection Process

• A merit list is prepared on the percentage of marks in the diploma. There is no written test or interview.
• Shortlisted candidates go through document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness check.
• Reserved PwBD seats are shown only for Graduate and Data Entry Operator disciplines, not for the Technician codes.

How to Apply

1. Read the official notification and the IndianOil apprenticeship page.
2. Register on the NATS portal as a Technician (Diploma) apprentice and make sure your profile and aggregate percentage are correct.
3. Log in, find Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (Marketing Division) – Eastern Region and apply for only one discipline code.
4. Then fill the mandatory Microsoft Form (linked in the notification) with three training location choices and your document details.
5. Complete both steps by 12 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
6. Keep ready self-attested copies of your Class 10 certificate, diploma mark sheets and certificate, category certificate (if any), PAN or Aadhaar, a photo and your signature. You also need a bank account linked with Aadhaar.

Why This Hiring Matters

A Maharatna PSU apprenticeship open to freshers across six core diploma branches, including civil, with merit-only selection. If you are exploring more options, read ISRO Technician Apprentice Hiring 2026, IOCL Pipeline Apprentice Hiring 2026, IOCL Apprenticeship Hiring 2026, RITES Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Conclusion

IndianOil Apprentice Hiring 2026 Eastern Region offers 206 Technician seats for diploma freshers who completed their diploma between April 2023 and November 2026. Apply on NATS and fill the Microsoft Form by 12 December 2026.

Reminder: Follow our Diploma Jobs WhatsApp channel for more verified and genuine government and private job updates for diploma holders everyday.

FAQs

IndianOil Eastern Region Technician Apprentice ke liye kaun apply kar sakta hai?

Candidates with a regular full-time three-year diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics or Electronics Engineering, with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for eligible SC/ST candidates), can apply. Recognised lateral-entry diplomas are also accepted.

Diploma kab tak complete hona chahiye?

The diploma must have been acquired between 1 April 2023 and 30 November 2026.

IndianOil Eastern Region mein Technician Apprentice ki kitni seats hain?

The state-wise table shows 206 pooled Technician Apprentice seats across the six diploma disciplines. Discipline-wise counts are not given, so the pool should not be multiplied by six.

IndianOil Apprentice ka stipend kitna hai?

The stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprentices Rules. The notification does not give an exact rupee amount.

IndianOil Apprentice ki last date kya hai?

Applications are open from 13 November 2026 and the last date is 12 December 2026, 5:00 PM, on the NATS portal. The Microsoft Form must also be completed by 12 December 2026.

Kya IndianOil Apprentice ke liye exam ya interview hota hai?

No. Selection is through a merit list based on the percentage of marks in the diploma, followed by document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness check. There is no written test or interview.

IndianOil Eastern Region apprentice ke liye kaise apply karein?

Register on NATS, apply to IndianOil Marketing Division Eastern Region for only one discipline code, and then complete the mandatory Microsoft Form linked in the official notification with your three training location choices. Applying only on NATS is not enough.

IndianOil apprentice ki age limit kya hai?

The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 30 November 2026, with 3 years relaxation for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and other relaxations as notified.