IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has officially released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Under Advt. No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026), a total of 500 apprentice seats have been announced for Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, T&I), Trade Apprentice (Assistant-HR, Accountant) and Data Entry Operator across 20 states. The IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 06 November 2026. Online applications start on 06 November 2026, and the last date to apply online is 05 December 2026.
There is no written test or interview, and selection is purely on merit based on the marks of your qualifying exam. Candidates must first apply on the NATS / NAPS portal and then complete the registration on the IndianOil Pipelines portal, and those who have already done an apprenticeship or have one year or more of experience are not eligible.
IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Department Name | Pipelines Division |
| Post Name | Technician, Trade & Data Entry Operator Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026) |
| Total Vacancy | 500 |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act / Rules |
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Category | IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05.12.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | No Fee |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 18-24 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 30.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | 500 | 3 Year Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (50%) |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | 3 Year Diploma in Electrical / EEE (50%) | |
| Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation) | 3 Year Diploma in Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation (50%) | |
| Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource) | Any Graduate (50%) | |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | B.Com (50%) | |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 12th Pass (Below Graduate) | |
| Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) | 12th Pass + Domestic Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate |
IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice 2026 State Wise Vacancy
Candidates apply under their respective state, and the training location is allotted within the applied state as per preference.
| State | Seats | State | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 17 | Madhya Pradesh | 5 |
| Assam | 13 | Maharashtra | 13 |
| Bihar | 25 | Odisha | 49 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 | Punjab | 21 |
| Delhi | 13 | Rajasthan | 53 |
| Gujarat | 83 | Tamil Nadu | 38 |
| Haryana | 29 | Telangana | 5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 5 | Uttar Pradesh | 62 |
| Jharkhand | 6 | Uttarakhand | 5 |
| Karnataka | 5 | West Bengal | 45 |
| Total | 500 | ||
IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit List (Based on Qualifying Exam Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Examination
How to Apply for IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Technician and Trade (HR / Accountant) apprentices: register on nats.education.gov.in; Data Entry Operators: register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Log in and apply against the IOCL opportunity of your region using its Establishment ID (given in the notification).
- Visit plapps.indianoilpipelines.in and complete Part-I registration using the same email and mobile number.
- Log in with your registration number and complete Part-II with your NATS / NAPS enrolment number, education details, photo (20-50 KB) and signature (10-30 KB).
- Submit the application before 05.12.2026 and take a printout.
Important Links
| IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 NATS Registration (Technician / Trade) | NATS |
| IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 NAPS Registration (Data Entry Operator) | NAPS |
| IOCL Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited Official Website | IOCL |