About Post
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Western Region, has announced the IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 335 apprentice posts. This is a good opportunity for Diploma holders, ITI pass candidates, graduates and Class 12 pass candidates who want one year of practical training with one of India’s largest public sector oil companies. The online application window is open from 05 October 2026 at 10:00 AM to 04 November 2026 at 05:00 PM. Candidates must be aged 18 to 24 years as on 30 September 2026, and age and qualification will be counted as on 30 September 2026. Selection will be made on merit, based only on marks in the qualifying examination, with no written test and no interview. Shortlisted candidates will then go through document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness check. Training will last for 12 months, and stipend will be paid as per the Apprentices Act and Rules. Candidates should apply only through the correct portal for their stream, choose only one discipline code, and read the official details carefully before submitting the form.
Short Information and Overview
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Western Region | IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – WWW.TECHJOBRESULT.COM |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Western Region |
| Total Post | 335 Posts |
| Post Name | Technician Apprentice (Diploma), Trade Apprentice (ITI), Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (DEO) |
| Advertisement Number | IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27 dated 05 October 2026 |
| Education Qualification | Diploma, ITI, Graduation or Class 12, as per the discipline code applied for |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years as on 30 September 2026 |
| Salary Pay Level/Stipend | Stipend as per the Apprentices Act and Rules, for 12 months of training |
| Start Date | 05 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| End Date | 04 November 2026, 05:00 PM |
| Official Website | iocl.com/apprenticeships |
| Application Mode | Online only, through NATS for Technician and Graduate Apprentices and through NAPS / Apprenticeship India for Trade Apprentices and DEO |
Application Fee and Important Dates
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date: 05 October 2026 | No application fee is mentioned in the details supplied for this recruitment. |
| Apply Online Start Date: 05 October 2026, 10:00 AM | Candidates should check the official notification on the IOCL website before applying, in case any fee detail is given there. |
| Last Date to Apply Online: 04 November 2026, 05:00 PM | Do not pay any fee to any unofficial website or agent. |
| Age and Qualification Cut-off Date: 30 September 2026 | Application Mode: Online only |
Post Name and Education Qualification
| Post Name and Discipline Code | Education Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) – Codes 101 to 106 | 3-year full-time Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, or Electronics |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Codes 107 to 111 | Matric plus regular 2-year ITI in Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, or Machinist |
| Graduate Apprentice – Code 112 | Regular full-time BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, or any graduation |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) – Codes 113 to 114 | Class 12 (fresher) or skill-certificate holder |
Qualification acquisition windows: Graduate and Technician qualifications must have been acquired between 01 April 2023 and 30 September 2026, and Trade and DEO qualifications between 01 April 2022 and 30 September 2026. A candidate may apply for only one discipline code.
Total Post
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 99 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | 40 |
| Graduate Apprentice | 174 |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 22 |
| Total | 335 |
The total of 335 posts is tentative.
Category Wise Total Post
Discipline-wise seats are grouped by code, so the state-wise distribution is given below.
| State / Union Territory | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 149 |
| Gujarat | 57 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 57 |
| Goa | 18 |
| Chhattisgarh | 18 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| Daman and Diu | 18 |
| Total | 335 |
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age as on 30 September 2026. Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwBD candidates will be applicable as per the rules. Age will be calculated as on 30 September 2026, which is also the cut-off date for qualification.
Salary / Stipend Details
The training period is 12 months. During training, apprentices will be paid a stipend as per the Apprentices Act and Rules. This is an apprenticeship training programme, and it does not guarantee permanent employment with IOCL.
Selection Process
Selection for the IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on merit, calculated from marks in the qualifying examination only. There will be no written test and no interview. Candidates shortlisted on merit will then be called for document verification, followed by a pre-engagement medical fitness check. Final engagement will depend on successful document verification and medical fitness.
Important Links
| Apply Online – NATS (Technician and Graduate Apprentices) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – NAPS / Apprenticeship India (Trade Apprentices and DEO) | Click Here |
| Official Website – IOCL Apprenticeships | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
Note on links: the specific detailed notification PDF for Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27 could not be verified as a separate direct link on the IOCL apprenticeships page at the time of publishing, so no separate notification PDF link is given here. Candidates should use the Official Website link above and the NATS and NAPS portals to check the full notification before applying.
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FAQs
What is the last date to apply for IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 04 November 2026 at 05:00 PM. The application window opened on 05 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.
How many posts are available in IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 335 posts in total, on a tentative basis: Technician Apprentice 99, Trade Apprentice 40, Graduate Apprentice 174 and Data Entry Operator 22.
Is there any written test or interview for IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. Selection is based on merit in the qualifying examination only, followed by document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness check.
What is the application fee for IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No application fee is mentioned in the details supplied for this recruitment. Candidates should confirm this from the official notification before applying.
Can a candidate apply for more than one discipline code?
No. A candidate may apply for only one discipline code. Technician and Graduate Apprentices must apply through NATS, while Trade Apprentices and DEO candidates must apply through NAPS / Apprenticeship India.