IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Applications open for apprentice posts at Indian Oil; forms can be submitted without any fee..

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a recruitment drive to fill apprenticeship vacancies in the Marketing Division of its Northern Region. According to the notification, the online application process has already begun. Candidates holding qualifications such as 10th/ITI, 12th, a degree, or a diploma are eligible to apply. The deadline for submitting the application form is September 6, 2026.

**Educational Qualification and Age Limit**
To participate in this recruitment, candidates must possess qualifications relevant to the specific post, such as 10th grade with ITI, 12th grade, B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/BBA, or a 3-year diploma in a relevant field. Additionally, candidates must be at least 18 years old and not older than 24 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per regulations. The age calculation will be based on the cutoff date of August 31, 2026.

**How ​​to Apply**
Candidates must first apply for the specific post via the portals listed below:

*   Trade Apprentice (ITI) – NAPS portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
*   Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator) – NAPS portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
*   Technician Apprentice (Diploma) – NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
*   Graduate Apprentice – NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php

After applying on these portals, candidates must submit the final form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pw7D2cUK7c, selecting their preferred state and three posting locations. Please note that applications submitted after September 6 will not be accepted.

**Free Application**
Applications for this recruitment can be submitted free of cost; candidates from any category are not required to pay an application fee. Selection Process
Candidates for this recruitment will be selected based on their applications, with due consideration given to their educational qualifications. Candidates shortlisted based on their qualifications will be required to appear for document verification at the designated venue. Details regarding the document verification process will be sent to the candidates' registered email IDs. Candidates are advised to carefully review the official notification for further information regarding the recruitment.

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