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IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 335 Posts

Advt No: IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27•Indian Oil Corporation Limited

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⏳ 21 Days Left to Apply
100% Official
Total Vacancies
IOCL

335

Graduate Apprentice (B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA), Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electronics), Trade Apprentice (ITI - Fitter, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist)

Min Qualification
Age Limit & Cut-off

18 – 24 Yrs

as on 30 Sept 2026

Pay Scale / Salary

₹7,000–₹9,000

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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Advt No: IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27)

About this Recruitment

Indian Oil Corporation Limited has officially released the recruitment notification IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27 for 335 Apprentice vacancies across India. Online applications are accepted from 05 October 2026 to 04 November 2026 at https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships. The apprenticeship opportunity spans locations in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Openings include 174 Graduate Apprentices, 99 Technician Apprentices, 40 Trade Apprentices (ITI), and 22 Data Entry Operators. Candidates aged 18 to 24 years as on 30 September 2026 who hold a relevant Degree, Diploma, ITI, or 12th standard certificate are eligible. Selection is purely merit-based on academic percentages with no written exam or interview, offering monthly stipends as per Apprenticeship Rules.

✨ Copilot Highlights

  • IOCL Marketing Division Western Region invites applications for 335 Apprentice posts across Western India.
  • Vacancies distributed across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and Daman & Diu / DNH.
  • Category breakdown: 174 Graduate Apprentices, 99 Diploma Technician Apprentices, 40 Trade ITI, and 22 DEO posts.
  • No application fee for any category; selection is 100% merit-based without any written test or interview.
  • Age eligibility: 18 to 24 years as on 30.09.2026 with standard relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates.
  • Online application window closes on 04 November 2026 at 5:00 PM on iocl.com/apprenticeships.

Age Limit & Eligibility Calculator

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

24 Years

* Age calculated as on: 30 September 2026

Category-Wise Age Relaxations:

SC / ST Candidates: +5 Years
OBC Candidates (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years

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Educational Eligibility: TWELFTH PASS, ITI, DIPLOMA, ANY GRADUATE

Important Dates & Timeline

1

Notification Released

1 October 2026

2

Application Start Date

5 October 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

4 November 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
Graduate Apprentice (B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA)174 ANY GRADUATE
Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electronics)99 DIPLOMA
Trade Apprentice (ITI - Fitter, Electrician, Electronic Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist)40 ITI
Data Entry Operator (DEO - Fresher & Skill Certificate Holders)22 TWELFTH PASS
Compensation & 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Simulator

Pay Level / Grade: Consolidated monthly stipend prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992 as amended from time to time.

Official Pay Scale

Consolidated Stipend ₹7,000 – ₹9,000

Select Posting City Tier (Calculates HRA & In-Hand):
Ministry of Finance City Classification
Covered Locations: State Capitals & cities with 5–50 lakh population (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Chandigarh)
Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Tier Y
Basic Pay₹8,000
Dearness Allowance (DA)50%
₹4,000
House Rent Allowance (HRA)18%
₹1,440
Transport Allowance (TA)₹1,350
Gross Monthly Salary₹14,790
Standard Deductions
Statutory
National Pension System (NPS)10% (Basic+DA)
-₹1,200
CGHS / Health Insurance-₹250
Group Insurance (CGEGIS)-₹60
Total Deductions-₹1,510
Estimated Monthly In-Hand in Class Y (Tier-2 Cities)

₹13,280

/ month (take-home)

Credited directly to the candidate's salary account after statutory NPS (10%) and medical deductions.

Approx Annual Gross (CTC)

₹1.77 LPA

Verified Statutory Pay Rules & Legal Disclaimer

Statutory Rules Disclaimer: The in-hand salary figures displayed above are illustrative estimates computed under 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) / State Government Pay Matrix norms (Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + City-Tier HRA + Transport Allowance minus statutory 10% NPS and health insurance contributions). Actual net monthly take-home on the candidate's official pay slip will vary based on exact posting location, city classification, entitlement/opting of government quarters (which waives HRA), and department-specific allowances. For binding statutory terms, please refer to the official recruitment notification.

Scheme of Examination & Syllabus

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

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Stage 1: Merit Score Compilation

Exam Mode: Academic Merit Evaluation (No Written Test)

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Total Marks: 100
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMax Marks
Aggregate Percentage in Qualifying Examination (Degree / Diploma / ITI / 12th)0100

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Official Application Protocol

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required educational certificates, scanned photograph, and signature ready before opening the application form.

1

For Trade ITI and DEO posts: Register on the Apprenticeship India NAPS portal (https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/) and note your Enrollment ID.

2

For Graduate and Technician Diploma posts: Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (https://nats.education.gov.in/) and obtain your Student ID.

3

Visit the official IOCL Apprenticeships portal at https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships.

4

Click on 'Engagement of Apprentices in Marketing Division - Western Region (Advt. No. IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27)'.

5

Click on 'Apply Online' and choose your State (Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP, Goa, or UT) and Trade/Discipline Code.

6

Fill in candidate details, NAPS/NATS registration number, academic percentages, and communication address.

7

Upload scanned photograph (20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), and self-attested educational marksheets.

8

Review the application summary and click 'Submit'.

9

Download and take a printout of the generated application confirmation page for the document verification stage.

Document Upload Specifications
Verified Official Format

NAPS / NATS Registration Confirmation Copy

Printed profile confirming 100% verified status on apprenticeship portal

Recent Color Passport Size Photograph

JPG format, 20 KB to 50 KB, clear front view

Scanned Signature

JPG format, 10 KB to 20 KB, in black ink

10th Standard Marksheet / Birth Certificate

PDF format proving Date of Birth

Qualifying Degree / Diploma / ITI Marksheets and Certificate

All semester marksheets and provisional/final certificate in PDF format

Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD)

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Application Fee Details

All Candidates (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD / Female)Free

Payment Modes: No Application Fee (Completely Free of Cost for all candidates)

Selection Process

1
Stage 1: Mandatory Online Registration on the NATS Portal (nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Technician or NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for Trade ITI and Data Entry Operators
2
Stage 2: Online Application Submission through the IOCL Apprenticeship Portal (iocl.com/apprenticeships) choosing State and Discipline Code
3
Stage 3: Preparation of State-wise and Trade-wise Merit List strictly based on aggregate marks obtained in the qualifying academic degree, diploma, or ITI examination
4
Stage 4: Original Document Verification (Educational marksheets, age proof, caste/category certificate, and photo identity)
5
Stage 5: Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination as per IOCL Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of vacancies in IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 335 vacancies are notified: 174 Graduate Apprentices, 99 Technician Apprentices, 40 Trade ITI Apprentices, and 22 Data Entry Operators.

Which states are covered under IOCL Western Region recruitment?

The Western Region encompasses Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

What is the qualification required for IOCL Graduate and Technician Apprentices?

Graduate Apprentices require a regular full-time Degree (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). Technician Apprentices require a 3-year regular Diploma in relevant Engineering disciplines with minimum 50% marks.

What is the selection process for IOCL Western Region Apprentices?

Selection is based entirely on merit derived from aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. There is no written examination or personal interview.

What is the application fee for IOCL Apprentice 2026?

There is no application fee. Application is completely free of cost for all categories.

What are the important dates for IOCL Western Region application?

Online application submission opened on 05 October 2026 at 10:00 AM and will close on 04 November 2026 at 5:00 PM on https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships.

Application StatusActive

Last Date to Apply

4 November 2026

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