Apprenticeship: Recruitment for numerous apprentice positions at IOCL—candidates ranging from 12th-pass to graduates can apply. Get the details here..

Indian Oil Corporation Limited has presented a significant opportunity for the youth. The company has invited applications for recruitment to Apprentice positions within the Western Region of its Marketing Division. A total of 405 positions will be filled through this recruitment drive. This serves as a golden opportunity for young individuals aspiring to join a prestigious government-owned company to undergo training and hone their skills.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online. The selection process will be based on merit, and selected candidates will gain practical experience alongside their training.

Under this recruitment drive, positions have been made available across three major categories. The Technician Apprentice positions offer training in engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, and Electronics. The Trade Apprentice category encompasses trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, and Machinist.

Additionally, positions for Graduate Apprentices and Data Entry Operators (DEO) have been included, allowing candidates from non-technical backgrounds to apply as well. These recruitment opportunities are primarily targeted at states and Union Territories such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

**Educational Qualifications**

Specific educational qualifications have been prescribed for each of these positions. For Trade Apprentices, candidates must possess a regular two-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade. For Technician Apprentices, a three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline is mandatory.

For Graduate Apprentices, a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) is mandatory. Meanwhile, for the Data Entry Operator position, candidates are required to have passed the 12th grade. Regarding the age limit, the minimum age for candidates has been set at 18 years, and the maximum age at 24 years.

**Application Dates**

The online application process for this recruitment drive commenced on March 11, 2026. Interested candidates may apply until 5:00 PM on March 26, 2026. The selection process will be entirely merit-based.

**Selection Process**
A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in their ITI, Diploma, or Degree examinations. Subsequently, selected candidates will be called for document verification and a medical examination.

**How ​​to Apply**
Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the 'Careers' section on the official website of Indian Oil Corporation Limited. Before applying, candidates must register on the Government of India's Apprenticeship Portal—either under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). Only after completing this step will candidates be eligible to participate in the recruitment process.

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