IOCL Marketing Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026

509 Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice Posts (Eastern Region)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division – Eastern Region – has invited online applications for 509 Apprentice posts in different trades and disciplines.
The apprentices will be placed at IOCL locations in:

West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

For candidates from Assam, this notification also includes 95 apprentice seats in the state.

1. Key Highlights

  • Organisation: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division – Eastern Region
  • Name of post: Technician, Graduate & Trade Apprentice (Technical & Non-Technical)
  • Total vacancies: 509
  • Vacancies in Assam: 95
  • Apprenticeship period: 12 months
  • Stipend: As per Apprentices Act, 1961 / 1973 and IOCL rules
  • Application mode: Online only
  • Last date of submission: 9 January 2026 (5.00 PM)

2. Vacancy Break-up (Eastern Region)

  • Technician Apprentice: 248
  • Trade Apprentice: 127
  • Graduate Apprentice: 107
  • Data Entry Operator & Domestic Data Entry Operator: 27

Exact state-wise and location-wise posts are given in the official advertisement.

3. IOCL Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

3.1 Age Limit (as on 31.12.2025)

  • Minimum: 18 years
  • Maximum: 24 years

Age relaxation:

  • SC / ST: +5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
  • PwBD (General / EWS): +10 years
  • PwBD (SC / ST): +15 years
  • PwBD (OBC-NCL): +13 years

3.2 Educational Qualification

Below is a simple summary of the main qualification groups.
All qualifications must be from recognised Institutes / Universities and with the minimum marks prescribed in the advertisement.

A. Technician Apprentice (Diploma)

3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant branch with at least 50% marks (45% for SC / ST / PwBD).
Disciplines include:

  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Civil
  • Instrumentation
  • Electronics / Electronics & Communication
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Chemical Engineering

B. Trade Apprentice (Technical)

Regular ITI course with NCVT / SCVT certification in concerned trade, such as:

  • Fitter
  • Electrician
  • Electronic Mechanic
  • Instrument Mechanic
  • Machinist

Minimum 2 years ITI in the relevant trade (wherever applicable).

C. Trade Apprentice – Non-Technical

  • Trade Apprentice – Accounts Executive / Graduate Apprentice (Fresher):
    Full-time Graduation (BA / BSc / BCom / BBA or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC / ST / PwBD).
  • Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder):
    Class 12th pass plus Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator from a recognised awarding body (NSDC or other recognised Sector Skill Councils).
  • Trade Apprentice – Domestic Data Entry Operator (Fresher):
    Class 12th pass from a recognised board.

D. Graduate Apprentice (BA / BCom / BSc / BBA etc.)

Regular full-time Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC / ST / PwBD / OBC-NCL candidates for reserved posts).

Note: For each discipline, IOCL has mentioned a separate “Discipline Code” in the official notification. Candidates should match their qualification with the correct code before applying.

4. Selection Process

  • Shortlisting will be done as per IOCL rules.
  • Usually, candidates are selected through a written test and verification of documents.
  • Final selection is subject to qualifying medical fitness and all eligibility conditions.

(Exact pattern and syllabus, if any, will be mentioned in the detailed advertisement.)

5. How to Apply for IOCL Marketing Division Apprentice Posts

The application process has two main parts – registration on the apprenticeship portals and submission of details to IOCL.

Step 1 – Register on Apprenticeship Portal

Depending on your qualification:

  1. Trade Apprentices (ITI & 12th based):
    Register on NAPS portal – National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme.
  2. Technician & Graduate Apprentices (Diploma / Degree):
    Register on NATS portal – National Apprenticeship Training Scheme.

While registering, search for “Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Eastern Region” and select the establishment for which you are applying.

Step 2 – Apply Against IOCL Openings

  • After registration, log in to NATS / NAPS using your user ID / email ID.
  • Go to “Apprenticeship Opportunities / Openings” and apply for the IOCL Eastern Region advertisement using the establishment ID mentioned in the notification.

Step 3 – Submit Details to IOCL

  • IOCL also asks candidates to fill a Microsoft Form for location preference and document verification.
  • The link to this form is available in the official advertisement and in the “Important Links” section on the IOCL website.
  • This form must be submitted on or before 09.01.2026. Candidates who skip this step may not receive their call letter.

Step 4 – Keep Documents Ready

At the time of document verification, candidates should carry:

  • Print-out of NATS / NAPS application
  • Age proof (10th pass certificate)
  • Educational and technical qualification certificates
  • Caste / PwBD certificate (if applicable)
  • Photo ID proof and recent passport-size photographs

6. Important Dates – IOCL Marketing Division Apprenticeship 2026

  • Online application start date: 10 December 2025 (10:00 AM)
  • Last date for online application (NATS / NAPS & Microsoft form): 9 January 2026 (5:00 PM)

7. Useful Links

This notification is a good opportunity for ITI, diploma and degree holders from Assam and the rest of the Eastern Region who are looking to start their career with a large public sector company like Indian Oil.

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