Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division has invited online applications for around 500 Apprentice posts — Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical and Telecommunication & Instrumentation), Trade Apprentice (Assistant–HR and Accountant) and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Candidates with a Diploma, Graduation, B.Com or 12th pass qualification can apply online from 6 November 2026, and the last date to apply is 5 December 2026.
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Short Information & Overview
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division |
| Total Post | 500 Posts (Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice & Data Entry Operator) |
| Post Name | Apprentice — Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice (Assistant–HR / Accountant) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) |
| Advertisement Number | PL/ADVT/2026/01 (16 November 2026) |
| Education Qualification | Diploma (Mechanical / Electrical / Telecommunication & Instrumentation) OR B.Sc / B.Com / BA (Assistant–HR, Accountant) OR 12th pass (DEO) — as per the official notification |
| Age Limit | 18 – 24 years (as on 30 November 2026) |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act / Rules and IOCL guidelines (no fixed amount in the notification) |
| Start/End Date | Apply Online: 06 November 2026 to 05 December 2026 |
| Official Website | iocl.com/apprenticeships |
| Application Mode | Online only, through plapps.indianoilpipelines.in (after NATS / NAPS registration) |
Note: Trade-wise seat numbers are NOT given in the official notification — only region-wise totals are published (see the Region Wise table below). Apply for only ONE Trade Code, with one mobile number and one email ID per candidate. Candidates holding BE/BTech/MBA/CA/LLB/MCA, or with 1 year or more of experience after acquiring the qualification, or whose qualification was completed more than 5 years ago, are NOT eligible.
Application Fee & Important Dates
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Notification Date: 06 November 2026 Apply Online Starts: 06 November 2026 Last Date to Apply Online: 05 December 2026 Age as on: 30 November 2026 | Application Fee: No fee mentioned in the notification Payment Mode: Not Applicable |
Post Name & Education Qualification
| Post Name | Total Post | Education Qualification |
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | 500 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3 years full-time) OR B.Sc (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics) with 3 years full-time |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | 500 | Diploma in Electrical Engineering (3 years full-time) OR B.Sc (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics) with 3 years full-time |
| Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation) | 500 | Diploma in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (3 years full-time) OR B.Sc (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics) with 3 years full-time |
| Trade Apprentice (Assistant–HR) | 500 | B.Sc / B.Com / BA (3 years full-time) |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | 500 | B.Com (3 years full-time) |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 500 | 12th pass (with certificate course in computer applications, as per the official notification) |
Who is NOT eligible: BE/BTech, MBA, CA, LLB and MCA holders; candidates with 1 year or more of experience after acquiring the prescribed qualification; and candidates who completed the prescribed qualification more than 5 years ago.
Total Post
| Region | Total Posts |
| ERPL (Eastern Region Pipelines) | 116 |
| WRPL (Western Region Pipelines) | 149 |
| NRPL (Northern Region Pipelines) | 110 |
| SRPL (Southern Region Pipelines) | 46 |
| SERPL (South Eastern Region Pipelines) | 79 |
| Total Post | 500 |
Region Wise Total Post
| Region | Total Posts |
| ERPL (Eastern Region Pipelines) | 116 |
| WRPL (Western Region Pipelines) | 149 |
| NRPL (Northern Region Pipelines) | 110 |
| SRPL (Southern Region Pipelines) | 46 |
| SERPL (South Eastern Region Pipelines) | 79 |
| Total Post | 500 |
Note: The official notification gives only these region-wise totals. Trade-wise seat numbers (how many seats per trade) are not published in the notification.
Age Limit
Age limit as on 30 November 2026: minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (NCL) +3 years, PwBD +10 years (PwBD + SC/ST: +15 years in total; PwBD + OBC (NCL): +13 years in total), as per the official notification and Government of India rules.
Stipend Details
Selected apprentices will be paid a stipend as per the Apprentices Act / Apprenticeship Rules and IOCL guidelines (no fixed amount given in the notification). The notification does not state any fixed stipend amount, so no figure is given here. The apprenticeship period is 12 months. Completion of apprenticeship does NOT guarantee any job in IOCL.
Selection Process
- No written test and no interview: selection is made on the basis of a merit list / panel prepared from the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
- Document Verification (DV) of the shortlisted candidates, as per the merit panel.
- Medical Examination — candidates must be declared medically fit as per IOCL standards before engagement.
- Final engagement is subject to successful document verification and medical fitness. Apprenticeship does not carry any guarantee of employment with IOCL.
How to Apply
- Read the full official notification PDF carefully before applying — check your trade, qualification, age and region eligibility.
- Step 1 — NATS / NAPS registration: Technician Apprentice and Trade Apprentice (Assistant–HR / Accountant) candidates must first apply on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in). DEO candidates must first apply on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- Step 2 — IOCL Pipelines portal: After the NATS / NAPS step, complete Part-I and Part-II registration on the IOCL Pipelines portal (plapps.indianoilpipelines.in) within the same window, 06 November to 05 December 2026.
- Apply for only ONE Trade Code, using one mobile number and one email ID. Keep your NATS / NAPS enrolment details ready while filling the IOCL form.
- Submit the form on or before 05 December 2026 and save the confirmation for future reference.
Candidates can also read more updates in the Diploma/Engineering Jobs category.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| NATS Portal | Click Here |
| NAPS Portal | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (335 Posts) | Click Here |
| NLC India Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (1067 Posts) | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are around 500 posts in total — ERPL 116, WRPL 149, NRPL 110, SRPL 46 and SERPL 79. Trade-wise seat numbers are not given in the official notification.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 05 December 2026. Applications open on 06 November 2026, and both the NATS / NAPS step and the IOCL portal registration must be completed within this window.
Q3. Is there any application fee?
No fee is mentioned in the official notification for any category. Do not pay any fee to any person or website claiming to collect a fee for this recruitment.
Q4. What is the selection process? Is there any exam?
There is no written test and no interview. Selection is on merit, based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and a medical examination.
Q5. What is the stipend and the duration of the apprenticeship?
The apprenticeship is for 12 months, and the stipend is paid as per the Apprentices Act / Rules and IOCL guidelines. The notification does not state any fixed stipend amount. Completion of the apprenticeship does not guarantee a job in IOCL.