IOCL Pipeline Apprentice Hiring 2026: 500 Posts, Eligibility, Stipend and How to Apply
Indian Oil Corporation’s Pipelines Division has opened IOCL Pipeline Apprentice Hiring 2026 for around 500 Technician and Trade Apprentices across multiple states. The advertisement was released on 6 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 5 December 2026.
The programme is open to 12th pass, diploma and graduate candidates, and selection is merit-based with no written test or interview. It is a rare chance to train with a Maharatna oil PSU as a fresher.
Pro tip: Apply on NAPS or NATS first, then complete registration on the IOCL Pipelines portal with your NAPS/NATS number. Use the same email ID and mobile number on both, and double-check your aggregate percentage before submitting. Follow Apna Future Jobs WhatsApp channel for more verified and genuine government and private job updates everyday.
IOCL Pipelines Apprentice 2026: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Pipelines Division) |
| Programme | Technician and Trade Apprentices |
| Vacancies | Around 500 |
| Location / mode | On-site training at IOCL pipeline locations across multiple states |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Stipend | As per the Apprentices Act and Rules (exact amount not stated) |
| Age | 18–24 years as on 30 Nov 2026 |
| Selection | Merit list by qualification marks. No written test or interview |
| Last date | 5 December 2026 |
Region-wise Vacancies
| Region | Seats |
|---|---|
| Eastern (ERPL) | 116 |
| Western (WRPL) | 149 |
| Northern (NRPL) | 110 |
| Southern (SRPL) | 46 |
| South-Eastern (SERPL) | 79 |
| Total | 500 |
Gujarat (83), Odisha (49), Rajasthan (48 in the western region) and West Bengal (45) have the highest state-wise seats. Seats are not split by trade in the advertisement.
Trades and Eligibility
| Trade | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Telecom & Instrumentation) | Full-time 3-year Diploma in Electronics, Electronics & Communication/Telecommunication or Instrumentation (& Control/Process Control) |
| Trade Apprentice (Assistant-HR) | Full-time Bachelor’s degree in any stream |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | Full-time BCom |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 12th pass, below graduate |
| Domestic Data Entry Operator | 12th pass plus a Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate |
- You can apply for only one trade.
- Diploma and degree must be regular full-time courses with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD in reserved posts). Distance or part-time courses are not accepted.
- The qualification must be completed on or before 30 November 2026. Candidates with results awaited are ineligible.
- Experience: freshers only. Candidates with one year or more of training or work after the qualification, or who completed it over five years ago, are ineligible, as are those already doing or having done an apprenticeship.
- Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years, PwBD 10 years (plus extra for SC/ST/OBC PwBD).
Selection Process
- A merit list is made in descending order of the percentage of marks in the essential qualification.
- No written test and no interview.
- Shortlisted candidates go through document verification and medical fitness.
- Tie-break: the older candidate is preferred, then higher Matriculation percentage.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification and the IOCL apprenticeships page.
- Register on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for the Data Entry Operator trades, or on NATS (nats.education.gov.in) for Technician, Assistant-HR and Accountant trades, and apply to the IOCL Pipelines establishment of your region.
- Then register on the IOCL Pipelines application portal using your NAPS/NATS number.
- Upload a photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–30 KB) in JPG format, fill in your education details and submit. Details cannot be changed after the final submit.
- Apply before 5 December 2026 and keep a printout of the application.
Why This Hiring Matters
With 500 seats and the broadest qualification mix of 12th pass, diploma and graduate candidates, this is one of the biggest PSU apprenticeship drives right now. You may also like ONGC Apprentice Recruitment, RITES Apprentice Recruitment, Indian Bank Graduate Apprentice Hiring and NICL Graduate Apprentice Hiring.
Conclusion
IOCL Pipeline Apprentice Hiring 2026 offers 500 apprentice seats with no exam or interview. Check your trade, confirm you meet the 50% marks and age rules, and apply by 5 December 2026.
Reminder: Follow Apna Future Jobs WhatsApp channel for more verified and genuine government and private job updates everyday.
FAQs
IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Hiring 2026 mein kitni vacancies hain?
IOCL Pipelines Division has announced around 500 apprentice seats across its Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern and South-Eastern regions.
IOCL Pipelines apprentice ke liye kaun apply kar sakta hai?
Class 12 pass candidates (for Data Entry Operator), full-time diploma holders in Mechanical/Automobile, Electrical or Electronics/Telecom/Instrumentation, and full-time graduates (any bachelor’s degree for Assistant-HR, BCom for Accountant) can apply, as per the trade.
IOCL Pipelines apprentice ki age limit kya hai?
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 30 November 2026, with upper-age relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years) and PwBD (10 years) candidates as per the notification.
Kya IOCL Pipelines apprentice selection mein written test ya interview hai?
No. Selection is through a merit list based on the percentage of marks in the essential qualification, followed by document verification and medical fitness. There is no written test or interview.
IOCL Pipelines apprentice ka stipend kitna hoga?
The stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act and Rules and IOCL guidelines. The notification does not state an exact amount. Accommodation, HRA, conveyance and medical facilities are not provided.
IOCL Pipelines apprentice ki last date kya hai?
The last date to apply is 5 December 2026. Age and qualification are counted as on 30 November 2026.
IOCL Pipelines apprentice ke liye kaise apply karein?
First register and apply on NAPS (for Data Entry Operator trades) or NATS (for Technician, Assistant-HR and Accountant trades), then complete registration on the IOCL Pipelines portal using your NAPS/NATS number.
Kya experience wale candidates apply kar sakte hain?
No. Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after acquiring the qualification, or who completed the qualification more than five years ago, are not eligible.
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