IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 144 Powerful Vacancies in Eastern Region

The IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Eastern Region vide Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2025-26/1 dated 02.03.2026. As per the detailed discipline-wise breakup, a total of 144 vacancies are available for engagement of Technician, Graduate, and Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

This recruitment drive covers West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Andaman & Nicobar Island. Candidates searching for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 apply online, IOCL Apprentice notification 2026, or IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice 2026 can find complete official details below.

📅 Important Dates – IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates must complete both NATS/NAPS registration and Microsoft Form submission before the deadline.

📊 Vacancy Details – IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice 2026

Total Vacancies: 144

🔹 West Bengal – 78 Posts

• Technician Apprentice (101–106): 40
• Trade Apprentice (107–111): 23
• Graduate Apprentice (112): 10
• Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (113): 5

🔹 Bihar – 19 Posts

• Technician Apprentice (101–106): 13
• Trade Apprentice (107–111): 5
• Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (113): 1

🔹 Odisha – 14 Posts

• Technician Apprentice (101–106): 6
• Trade Apprentice (107–111): 4
• Graduate Apprentice (112): 3
• Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (113): 1

🔹 Jharkhand – 10 Posts

• Technician Apprentice (101–106): 6
• Trade Apprentice (107–111): 3
• Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (113): 1

🔹 Sikkim – 3 Posts

• Technician Apprentice (101–106): 1
• Trade Apprentice (107–111): 2

🔹 Nagaland – 5 Posts

• Technician Apprentice (101–106): 3
• Trade Apprentice (107–111): 2

🔹 Manipur – 5 Posts

• Technician Apprentice (101–106): 3
• Trade Apprentice (107–111): 2

🔹 Arunachal Pradesh – 2 Posts

• Technician Apprentice (101–106): 1
• Trade Apprentice (107–111): 1

🔹 Andaman & Nicobar Island – 8 Posts

• Technician Apprentice (101–106): 4
• Trade Apprentice (107–111): 3
• Graduate Apprentice (112): 1

Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms. PwBD reservation applies only for Discipline Codes 112 and 113 on horizontal basis.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria – IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Educational Qualification

Technician Apprentice (Disc Code 101–106)

• 3-year full-time regular Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline
• Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved positions)

Trade Apprentice (Disc Code 107–111)

• Matriculation + 2-year full-time regular ITI (NCVT/SCVT)

Graduate Apprentice (Disc Code 112)

• Full-time Graduate (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA)
• Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Disc Code 113)

• Class 12th pass (below graduate)
• Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Only full-time regular courses are eligible. Distance/Part-time qualifications are not allowed.

Qualification Date Criteria

• Graduate & Technician: 01.04.2022 to 28.02.2026
• Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator): 01.04.2021 to 28.02.2026

Age Limit (as on 28.02.2026)

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 24 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years (15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC-NCL)

💰 Application Fee

Application Fee: Not Specified (No fee mentioned in notification)

🧪 Selection Process – IOCL Apprentice 2026

Selection will be based on:

• Successful registration on NATS/NAPS portal
• Merit list prepared on percentage of marks in essential qualification
• Document Verification
• Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Test

There is no written test and no interview.

Training Duration: 12 Months

💼 Stipend

Stipend will be paid as per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025 (as amended).
Exact stipend amount: Not Specified in notification.

📝 How to Apply – IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online

1. Register on respective portal:
   • Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator): NAPS
   • Technician & Graduate Apprentice: NATS
2. Apply for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Eastern Region
3. Establishment IDs:
   • NATS: EWBKOC000077
   • NAPS: E05201900011
4. After applying on portal, submit Microsoft Form with 3 location preferences
5. Submit before 09 March 2026 (5 PM)

Apply for only one discipline code.

🔗 Important Links

⚠️ Important Instructions

• LAST DATE: 09 March 2026 (5 PM)
• Complete both portal application and Microsoft Form submission.
• Keep Aadhaar, PAN, bank details, and educational certificates ready.
• No TA/DA for document verification.
• No employment guarantee after apprenticeship completion.

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