IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 335 Vacancies
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division (Western Region), has officially released the recruitment notification for 335 Apprentice positions. Opportunities are available across multiple disciplines including Trade Apprentice (ITI), Technician Apprentice (Diploma), Graduate Apprentice, and Data Entry Operator (DEO) across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NAPS or NATS portals starting from October 5, 2026, until November 4, 2026.
Key Highlights & Important Dates:
| Event | Details / Date |
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Advt. No. | IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 335 Posts |
| Application Start Date | October 5, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Application Last Date | November 4, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Age Limit Cut-off Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹0 (No Fee) |
| Selection Mode | Qualification Merit List (No Written Exam/Interview) |
IOCL Apprentice Vacancy Breakdown 2026
The 335 vacancies are distributed across key apprenticeship streams:
Graduate Apprentice: 174 Posts
Technician Apprentice: 99 Posts
Trade Apprentice (ITI): 40 Posts
Data Entry Operator (DEO): 22 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
Trade Apprentice (ITI): Matriculation (10th Pass) with a regular 2-year ITI course in Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, or Machinist recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
Technician Apprentice: 3-year full-time Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Graduate Apprentice: Regular full-time BA, B.Com, B.Sc, or BBA degree from a recognized university.
Data Entry Operator: 12th Pass or Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate holder.
2. Age Limit (As of September 30, 2026)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 24 years
Age Relaxation: OBC (NCL) gets +3 years, SC/ST gets +5 years, and PwBD candidates get +10 years as per Government norms.
Selection Process
Merit-Based Selection: Candidates are shortlisted directly based on the percentage of marks obtained in their essential qualifying examination.
Document Verification: Verification of original documents and certificates.
Medical Examination: Pre-engagement medical fitness test.
How to Apply Online for IOCL Western Region Recruitment 2026
Portal Registration:
Technician & Graduate Applicants: Register on the NATS 2.0 Portal (
nats.education.gov.in).Trade ITI & DEO Applicants: Register on the NAPS Portal (
apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
Profile Completion: Ensure candidate profiles are 100% complete with personal, education, and category details.
Search Establishment:
Search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Marketing Division, Western Region using the respective Establishment ID listed in the notification.
Submit Application: Choose the preferred discipline/trade code and location to complete the online submission before November 4, 2026 (5:00 PM).
Important Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
- Start Date To Apply : 05/10/2026
- Last Date To Apply : 04/11/2026