IOCL WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Second Cycle): 335 Seats, Eligibility and NATS/NAPS Apply Steps
Good news for young candidates in western India. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Western Region has released a fresh apprentice advertisement dated 5 October 2026, to engage 335 apprentices for 12 months. The seats cover Technician Apprentice (Diploma), Trade Apprentice (ITI and Data Entry Operator) and Graduate Apprentice. This is one of the most trusted PSU jobs names in the country, and selection is on merit, with no written test or interview. The January 2026 cycle is over, so everything on this page now follows the new advertisement.
The online window is open from 5 October 2026 (10 AM) to 4 November 2026 (5 PM). You apply on the government apprenticeship portals: NATS for Technician and Graduate, NAPS for Trade. Seats are spread across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Read this full article carefully, especially the conditions table, because a small mistake here means rejection. GovtJobsAlert.in has checked every line against the official advertisement for you.
What is IOCL WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026? Key Highlights
IOCL is a Fortune Global 500 company. This engagement is under the Apprentices Act, 1961, as a skill-building step for the nation. It is apprenticeship training, not a permanent job.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Western Region |
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27 |
| Apprentice Types | Technician, Trade (ITI and Data Entry Operator), Graduate |
| Total Vacancies | 335 (sum of the state-wise tables; seats are tentative) |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Stipend | As prescribed under the Apprentices Act and Rules (amount not stated) |
| Selection | Merit on qualifying marks, then document verification and medical |
| Application Window | 5 October 2026 to 4 November 2026 (5 PM) |
| Job Location | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu |
How Many Vacancies are in IOCL WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026? Group-wise and State-wise
The advertisement gives seats for each discipline group in each state, not for each single trade. So, for example, all six Technician branches share one pool in a state.
| Apprentice Group | Discipline Codes | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 101 to 106 | 99 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | 107 to 111 | 40 |
| Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 174 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113 and 114 | 22 |
| Total | All codes | 335 |
| State / UT | Seats |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 149 |
| Gujarat | 57 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 57 |
| Goa | 18 |
| Chhattisgarh | 18 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 18 |
| Daman & Diu | 18 |
Graduate Apprentice is the biggest pool by far, with 174 out of 335 seats, and Maharashtra alone holds 100 of those. Data Entry Operator is the smallest pool, with only 22 seats across the seven states/UTs, followed by Trade (ITI) with 40.
The category split changes from state to state and group to group. Some rows have zero seats for a category, so check your exact row.
| State and Group | Category-wise Seats | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra – Technician | UR 15 / EWS 3 / SC 3 / ST 3 / OBC-NCL 9 | 33 |
| Maharashtra – Trade (ITI) | UR 3 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 2 | 8 |
| Maharashtra – Graduate | UR 44 / EWS 10 / SC 10 / ST 9 / OBC-NCL 27 | 100 |
| Maharashtra – Data Entry Operator | UR 3 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 2 | 8 |
| Gujarat – Technician | UR 7 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 3 / OBC-NCL 5 | 17 |
| Gujarat – Trade (ITI) | UR 3 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 2 | 8 |
| Gujarat – Graduate | UR 12 / EWS 3 / SC 2 / ST 4 / OBC-NCL 8 | 29 |
| Gujarat – Data Entry Operator | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 1 | 3 |
| Madhya Pradesh – Technician | UR 7 / EWS 2 / SC 3 / ST 3 / OBC-NCL 2 | 17 |
| Madhya Pradesh – Trade (ITI) | UR 3 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 2 / OBC-NCL 1 | 8 |
| Madhya Pradesh – Graduate | UR 12 / EWS 3 / SC 4 / ST 6 / OBC-NCL 4 | 29 |
| Madhya Pradesh – Data Entry Operator | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 0 | 3 |
| Goa – Technician | UR 4 / EWS 1 / SC 0 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 2 | 8 |
| Goa – Trade (ITI) | UR 2 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 1 | 4 |
| Goa – Graduate | UR 2 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 1 | 4 |
| Goa – Data Entry Operator | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC-NCL 1 | 2 |
| Chhattisgarh – Technician | UR 3 / EWS 1 / SC 1 / ST 3 / OBC-NCL 0 | 8 |
| Chhattisgarh – Trade (ITI) | UR 2 / EWS 0 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 0 | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh – Graduate | UR 2 / EWS 0 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 0 | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh – Data Entry Operator | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 0 | 2 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli – Technician | UR 3 / EWS 1 / SC 0 / ST 4 / OBC-NCL 0 | 8 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli – Trade (ITI) | UR 2 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 2 / OBC-NCL 0 | 4 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli – Graduate | UR 2 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 2 / OBC-NCL 0 | 4 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli – Data Entry Operator | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 0 | 2 |
| Daman & Diu – Technician | UR 4 / EWS 1 / SC 0 / ST 1 / OBC-NCL 2 | 8 |
| Daman & Diu – Trade (ITI) | UR 2 / EWS 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC-NCL 1 | 4 |
| Daman & Diu – Graduate | UR 2 / EWS 1 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC-NCL 1 | 4 |
| Daman & Diu – Data Entry Operator | UR 1 / EWS 0 / SC 0 / ST 0 / OBC-NCL 1 | 2 |
PwBD seats apply only to Graduate and Data Entry Operator, on a horizontal basis across categories: Maharashtra 4, Gujarat 1, Madhya Pradesh 1, and none in the other four states/UTs. PwBD candidates are not eligible for codes 101 to 111 (all Technician and ITI trades).
What is the Eligibility for IOCL WR Apprentice 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Code and Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 101 – Technician (Mechanical) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| 102 – Technician (Electrical) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| 103 – Technician (Instrumentation) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering |
| 104 – Technician (Civil) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| 105 – Technician (Electrical & Electronics) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| 106 – Technician (Electronics) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electronics Engineering |
| 107 – Trade (Fitter) | Matric + regular full-time 2-year ITI (Fitter), NCVT or SCVT |
| 108 – Trade (Electrician) | Matric + regular full-time 2-year ITI (Electrician), NCVT or SCVT |
| 109 – Trade (Electronics Mechanic) | Matric + regular full-time 2-year ITI (Electronics Mechanic), NCVT or SCVT |
| 110 – Trade (Instrument Mechanic) | Matric + regular full-time 2-year ITI (Instrument Mechanic), NCVT or SCVT |
| 111 – Trade (Machinist) | Matric + regular full-time 2-year ITI (Machinist), NCVT or SCVT |
| 112 – Graduate Apprentice | Regular full-time graduate in any discipline (BA, B.Com, B.Sc or BBA) |
| 113 – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class 12th, but below graduate |
| 114 – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Class 12th, but below graduate, plus a Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator (training under one year) from an NSQF-recognised awarding body or a Central Government recognised authority |
For codes 101 to 106, 112 and 113, you need minimum 50% aggregate (General, EWS, OBC-NCL) or 45% for SC, ST and PwBD against reserved positions. Diploma holders who came in through lateral entry (Class XII Science or ITI, admitted to 2nd year) are also eligible, with the percentage counted on all semesters. If you are an ITI pass candidate, note that the ITI must be the regular full-time 2-year course.
Age Limit
| Category | Age as on 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 to 24 years |
| SC / ST (posts reserved for them) | Up to 29 years |
| OBC-NCL (posts reserved for them) | Up to 27 years |
| PwBD | Relaxation up to 10 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | Relaxation up to 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | Relaxation up to 13 years |
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Remember, SC, ST or OBC-NCL candidates applying for an Unreserved seat must meet the General category standards.
Which Conditions Can Make You Ineligible for IOCL WR Apprentice 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Passing window (Graduate and Technician) | Qualification must be acquired between 1 April 2023 and 30 September 2026 |
| Passing window (ITI and Data Entry Operator) | Qualification must be acquired between 1 April 2022 and 30 September 2026 |
| Part-time, correspondence or distance mode | Makes you NOT ELIGIBLE for every code |
| Higher qualification | B.E./B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB or equivalent, completed or being pursued, makes you NOT ELIGIBLE; hiding it can lead to rejection or termination at any stage |
| CGPA or grade holders | Show the equivalent percentage in the form and bring the university conversion certificate, failing which candidature will not be considered |
| Result date missing on marksheet | Submit a certificate from your Principal showing the result date along with the application |
| More than one discipline code | Applications for more than one code will not be considered and are summarily rejected |
| Training location | Selecting a location outside the seven notified states/UTs shall not be entertained and results in rejection |
| Previous apprenticeship | Maximum two trainings, not in the same trade, with a one-year gap after completion |
| Contract terminated for your own failure | You are not entitled to another apprenticeship contract |
| Employment exchange registrants | Must still apply through NAPS/NATS, failing which candidature will not be considered |
| PwBD certificate | Disability certificate as per RPwD Rules 2017, failing which you will not be considered as PwBD |
| PwBD disability types | Only PV, PH, PL and MD categories listed in the advertisement are engaged |
| OBC creamy layer | Not entitled to OBC reservation; may apply as UR if within UR age |
| False or doctored information | Candidature cancelled; if detected even after engagement, the engagement is liable to be terminated, and you may face criminal prosecution |
| Late, incomplete or other-mode applications | Applications received after the last date, incomplete or in any other mode shall not be considered eligible and are treated as rejected |
| Canvassing | Canvassing of any kind shall disqualify the candidate |
| Management decision | Final on eligibility and selection; no correspondence will be entertained, and unfilled seats give no claim |
| After training | IOCL has no obligation to offer a job |
What is the Salary (Stipend) for IOCL WR Apprentice 2026?
Apprentices get a monthly stipend, not a salary. The advertisement says the rate is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stipend | As per the Apprentices Act and Rules |
| Amount stated in advertisement | Not stated |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
The advertisement does not print a rupee figure, so do not trust any exact stipend amount you see elsewhere for this cycle.
Keep an Aadhaar-seeded bank account ready: its passbook first page and a cancelled cheque are checked at document verification.
What is the Selection Process for IOCL WR Apprentice 2026?
The advertisement clearly says there will be no written test or interview.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Merit list | Prepared on percentage of marks in the essential qualification, from eligible candidates who applied on the portal |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called on a date and unit decided by management |
| Pre-engagement Medical Fitness | Must be cleared as per IndianOil’s medical format |
| Offer of Engagement | Issued when documents and medical certificate are in order |
Seats not filled in the first shortlist go to the next candidates in the panel-cum-merit list. Finishing document verification alone gives no right to engagement. The merit list and DV dates come by email, so keep an eye on results and merit list updates too.
How to Apply Online for IOCL WR Apprentice 2026?
Keep a valid email and mobile number (active for at least 1 year), PAN card, Aadhaar card, bank account with a name-printed cheque book and scanned qualification certificates ready.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register first on the right portal (links in Essential Links): Trade (ITI and Data Entry Operator) on NAPS; Technician (Diploma) and Graduate on NATS |
| 2 | Make your profile 100% complete: personal, educational and category details |
| 3 | Log in with your User ID or Email ID |
| 4 | Search the IOCL (Marketing Division) Western Region opening using Establishment ID NATS WMHMCC000053 or NAPS E01172700332 |
| 5 | Apply for only ONE discipline code, against a Western Region state |
| 6 | Submit before 4 November 2026, 5 PM, and save the confirmation |
If you are unsure which portal is yours, go by your qualification: Diploma and graduate candidates use NATS, while ITI and 12th-pass Data Entry Operator candidates use NAPS. No other mode of application is accepted. For corrections in your profile, contact the NAPS or NATS office. Use the same email and mobile till your training ends, because the DV call and offer letter come by email. At DV, the Class 10 certificate is the only accepted date-of-birth proof, and the OBC-NCL certificate must be not more than 12 months old from 30 September 2026.
What are the Important Dates for IOCL WR Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 5 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 5 October 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply | 4 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Age and qualification cut-off | 30 September 2026 |
| Document Verification | Will be informed on registered email |
What is the Application Fee for IOCL WR Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement |
There is no payment step in the portal process described by IOCL.
Essential Links for IOCL WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download IOCL WR Apprentice Detailed Advertisement PDF (October 2026)
- Apply Online for IOCL WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 335 Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice Posts (Technician / Graduate Apprentice (NATS))
- Apply Online for IOCL WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 335 Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice Posts (Trade Apprentice (NAPS))
- Official Notification Page for IOCL WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 335 Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice Posts
- Visit IOCL WR Apprentice Official Website
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If you passed your Diploma, ITI, 12th or graduation in the allowed window and can train in western India, this is a strong start for your career. There is no exam to prepare for, so your marks do the talking. Register, complete your profile and apply for one code well before 4 November 2026. Any corrigendum will appear only on the IOCL apprenticeship page, so check it regularly. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more government job updates.