Indian Oil Corporation Ltd has announced the IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment for the year 2026. In the Northern Region Marketing/Pipeline Division of the corporation, it is going to hire 501 apprentices. Eligible applicants would get the chance to apply for the Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Graduate Apprentice post through the online process until the closing date of the application process.
Important Dates for IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The officially announced timeline for process is :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | December 2025 |
| Online Application Start | Ongoing |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 January 2026 |
| Document Verification | To be notified |
| Medical Examination | To be notified |
Application Process for IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Eligible candidates need to go through both mandatory steps to successfully apply.
- Trade Apprentice and DEO candidates are required to register on the NAPS Portal.
- Technician and Graduate Apprentice candidates need to register on the NATS Portal.
- Candidates after portal registration, must submit the mandatory Microsoft application form.
- The applications should be completed by 12 January 2026 (5:00 PM) at the latest.
Eligibility Criteria for IOCL NR Recruitment
| Eligibility Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years as on 31 December 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | ITI / Diploma / Graduation / 12th Pass as per apprentice post |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwBD categories |
| Experience | Candidates with more than 1 year experience are not eligible |
| Nationality | Candidate must be an Indian citizen |
Selection Process at IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment
- The selection process for IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is completely merit based.
- The candidate’s selection would be merit based and done in order of the marks received in the qualifying exam.
- No written tests or interviews will be held.
- Those candidates who are shortlisted will go through a checking of their documents.
- The final selection is done on the basis of medical fitness.
IOCL Apprentice Salary Structure 2026
The selected candidates will be offered the given benefits :
| Apprentice Type | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | As per Apprentices Act |
| Technician Apprentice | As per Apprentices Act |
| Graduate Apprentice | As per Apprentices Act |
| Miscellaneous Allowance | Rs.2,500 per month |
Key Points to Note for candidates
- No type of application fee exists at all.
- The decision will solely depend on the merits of the candidates.
- The locations of the Northern Region include several states.
- Applications that are not complete will be rejected.
- The candidates must daily check the email they used for registration for new information.
Important Links – IOCL NR Apprentice Recruitment
| Official Website | https://iocl.com/apprenticeships |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Careers | Click Here |
| Contact | Click Here |
FAQs – IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026
A total of 501 apprentices vacancies are out.
Its January 12, 2026, as the last date to complete the application process.
No, there is no charge to apply for any category.
The candidate should be between 18 and 24 years as of 31st December 2025.
The candidate must have a full, time graduation degree in BA, BSc, BCom, or BBA.
No, BE or BTech degree holders are not eligible.
The only criteria will be the marks in the qualifying examination.
No, only those posts have no written test or interview.
In addition to the amount as per the Apprentices Act, IOCL pays a stipend of Rs. 2,500 per month.
