01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
| Job reference | 01KZJSEDCZB24DEQME8JPB9TCT |
| Vacancies | 433 posts |
| Qualification | Technician · Trade · Graduate 14 discipline-specific options · see eligibility section |
| Location | Chandigarh; J&K; Rajasthan; Uttar Pradesh; Delhi; Haryana; Punjab; Himachal Pradesh; Uttarakhand |
| Employment | Apprenticeship |
| Applications close | 7 Sep 2026, 4:00 AM IST |
About this post
Engagement of Technician, Graduate and Trade Apprentices (Technical and Non-Technical) at locations in the Northern Region. The stipend rate shall follow the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprentices Rules, 1992 and applicable amendments/guidelines. In addition, apprentices shall receive ₹2,500 per month toward miscellaneous expenses from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (MD), NR. Online through the applicable NAPS/NATS portal, followed by mandatory submission of a Microsoft Office Form; no other mode accepted.
Important dates
- Application opensAug 7, 2026
- Application closesSep 6, 2026
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 433 posts
| State / UT | Apprentice group | Codes | Total | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Chandigarh | Technician Apprentice | 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113, 114 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Chandigarh | Trade Apprentice – ITI | 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi | Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Delhi | Technician Apprentice | 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Delhi | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113, 114 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Delhi | Trade Apprentice – ITI | 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Haryana | Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Haryana | Technician Apprentice | 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Haryana | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113, 114 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Haryana | Trade Apprentice – ITI | 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Technician Apprentice | 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113, 114 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Trade Apprentice – ITI | 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| J&K | Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J&K | Technician Apprentice | 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J&K | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113, 114 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J&K | Trade Apprentice – ITI | 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Punjab | Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Punjab | Technician Apprentice | 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Punjab | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113, 114 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Punjab | Trade Apprentice – ITI | 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rajasthan | Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rajasthan | Technician Apprentice | 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Rajasthan | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113, 114 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rajasthan | Trade Apprentice – ITI | 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 | 22 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Technician Apprentice | 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 | 54 | 24 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 14 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113, 114 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Trade Apprentice – ITI | 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 | 37 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| Uttarakhand | Graduate Apprentice | 112 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | Technician Apprentice | 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Uttarakhand | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | 113, 114 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | Trade Apprentice – ITI | 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Horizontal reservations
| State / UT | Reservation | Vacancies | Eligible discipline codes | Official scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | PWBD | 2 | 112, 113, 114 | Horizontal across all categories for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders). |
| Delhi | PWBD | 2 | 112, 113, 114 | Horizontal across all categories for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders). |
| Haryana | PWBD | 0 | 112, 113, 114 | Horizontal across all categories for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders). |
| Himachal Pradesh | PWBD | 0 | 112, 113, 114 | Horizontal across all categories for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders). |
| J&K | PWBD | 0 | 112, 113, 114 | Horizontal across all categories for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders). |
| Punjab | PWBD | 2 | 112, 113, 114 | Horizontal across all categories for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders). |
| Rajasthan | PWBD | 2 | 112, 113, 114 | Horizontal across all categories for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders). |
| Uttar Pradesh | PWBD | 2 | 112, 113, 114 | Horizontal across all categories for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders). |
| Uttarakhand | PWBD | 0 | 112, 113, 114 | Horizontal across all categories for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders). |
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification | 101 — 3 years regular full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Qualification | 102 — 3 years regular full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Qualification | 103 — 3 years regular full time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering |
| Qualification | 104 — 3 years regular full time Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Qualification | 105 — 3 years regular full time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Qualification | 106 — 3 years regular full time Diploma in Electronics Engineering |
| Qualification | 107 — Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Fitter) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade |
| Qualification | 108 — Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Electrician) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade |
| Qualification | 109 — Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Electronics Mechanic) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade |
| Qualification | 110 — Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Instrument Mechanic) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade |
| Qualification | 111 — Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Machinist) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade |
| Qualification | 112 — Regular full time Graduate in any discipline |
| Qualification | 113 — Class 12th (but below graduate) |
| Qualification | 114 — Class 12th (but below graduate). Additionally, Skill Certificate of ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ for training of less than one year |
Age and relaxation
| Age and cutoff | Cutoff Aug 31, 2026; minimum 18; maximum 24 years |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Discipline-wise qualifications
| Code | Discipline | Type | Official qualification | Minimum marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | Technician | 3 years regular full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC | General 50.00% · Reserved 45.00% |
| 102 | Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | Technician | 3 years regular full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC | General 50.00% · Reserved 45.00% |
| 103 | Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) | Technician | 3 years regular full time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC | General 50.00% · Reserved 45.00% |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice (Civil) | Technician | 3 years regular full time Diploma in Civil Engineering Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC | General 50.00% · Reserved 45.00% |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice (Electrical & Electronics) | Technician | 3 years regular full time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC | General 50.00% · Reserved 45.00% |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice (Electronics) | Technician | 3 years regular full time Diploma in Electronics Engineering Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC | General 50.00% · Reserved 45.00% |
| 107 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter) | Trade | Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Fitter) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade NCVT/SCVT | |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice (Electrician) | Trade | Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Electrician) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade NCVT/SCVT | |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) | Trade | Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Electronics Mechanic) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade NCVT/SCVT | |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice (Instrument Mechanic) | Trade | Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Instrument Mechanic) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade NCVT/SCVT | |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice (Machinist) | Trade | Matric with regular full time 2 (Two) year ITI (Machinist) course; pass marks in the relevant ITI trade NCVT/SCVT | |
| 112 | Graduate Apprentice (BBA/BA/B. Com/B.Sc.) | Graduate | Regular full time Graduate in any discipline Institute/University recognized by AICTE/UGC | General 50.00% · Reserved 45.00% |
| 113 | Trade Apprentice-Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Trade | Class 12th (but below graduate) | |
| 114 | Trade Apprentice-Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders) | Trade | Class 12th (but below graduate). Additionally, Skill Certificate of ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ for training of less than one year Awarding body recognized under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority recognized by the Central Government |
Pay and fees
| Pay | The stipend rate shall follow the Apprentices Act, 1961, Apprentices Rules, 1992 and applicable amendments/guidelines. In addition, apprentices shall receive ₹2,500 per month toward miscellaneous expenses from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (MD), NR. |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Portal application screeningCandidates registered on the NAPS/NATS portal and applying against the notification will be considered; there is no written test or interview.
- Merit listMerit is based on percentage marks in the prescribed qualification. Ties are resolved first by earlier date of birth and then by higher matriculation percentage.
- First-time applicant preferencePreference will be given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
- Verification and medical fitnessShortlisted candidates are called for document verification and must complete the pre-engagement medical fitness test.
- Medical standardCandidates should ensure fitness under Indian Oil's pre-engagement medical standard and consult the published physical-fitness guidelines.
- Offer of engagementCandidates qualifying document verification and medical fitness are adjudged suitable and issued an apprenticeship engagement offer.
04 How to apply
Complete before7 Sep 2026, 4:00 AM IST
Application route3 official portals
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Register and maintain profile
Register on NATS for Graduate and Diploma holders or NAPS for ITI and Data Entry Operator, hold a valid active registration/enrolment number, and complete/update the profile fully.
- 02Apply for IOCL opportunity
Log in to the relevant portal and apply for the opening/opportunity using the applicable Indian Oil Corporation Limited (MD)-Northern Region Office Establishment ID.
- 03Submit Microsoft Office Form
After applying through NATS/NAPS, submit the required information, preferred State and three preferred locations through the Microsoft Office Form by 06.09.2026 at 05:00 PM.
- 04One Microsoft Form response
Failure to submit the Microsoft Form by the deadline excludes the candidate from further selection; only one response is allowed, and multiple submissions are not entertained.
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator | http://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ | E05200700003 |
| Graduate Apprentice | https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php | NDLSDC000005 |
| All candidates after applying on NATS/NAPS | https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pw7D2cUK7c | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| PwBD reservation scope | PwBD reservation for Graduate Apprentice and Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (Fresher and Skill Certificate Holders) is horizontal across all categories; PwBD candidates are ineligible for discipline codes 101 through 111. |
| Other certified disability concession | A person with a scheduled specified disability not covered by Section 34(1), certified at 40% or above, may receive PwBD concession/relaxation but will not be adjusted against Section 34(1) PwBD reservation. |
| PwBD disability certificate | PwBD candidates must submit a Disability Certificate issued by competent authority under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, failing which their PwBD candidature will not be considered. |
| PwBD functional capability and included categories | PwBD apprentices must be capable of assigned tasks or taking instructions with suitable aids and appliances; listed categories are low vision/blind, hard of hearing/deaf, specified musculoskeletal and other listed locomotor disabilities, and combinations of those categories. |
| Excluded PwBD deployments | PwBD candidates with other disabilities are not included because deployment may put them at risk in a hazardous industry. |
| Graduate and Technician DBT payment | For Graduate and Technician Apprentices, BOAT disburses a portion of the stipend directly into the apprentice's bank account under DBT. |
| NATS stipend account requirements | Candidates need an Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account for BOAT's Government stipend share, and their account details, APAAR ID and e-KYC must be correctly updated or verified on NATS. |
| NAPS stipend payment | Trade Apprentices under NAPS receive the stipend in full from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (MD), NR. |
| Stipend arrangements subject to change | The stated stipend arrangements are subject to changes in guidelines and advice from Government, BOAT, NAPS or another body stipulated by the applicable Act or Rules. |
| Medical expense reimbursement | A maximum of ₹3,000 may be reimbursed for tests or investigations during the pre-engagement medical upon production of receipts. |
| Reserved candidates applying for UR | SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying for UR seats must satisfy General-category standards. |
| Profile accuracy | Before applying, candidates must ensure that personal, educational, category and aggregate-percentage details appear correctly; corrections require contacting NAPS/NATS, and responsibility for the profile lies solely with the candidate. |
| Eligibility rejection | Candidates who do not fulfill the advertisement's eligibility criteria or other terms and conditions are liable to rejection. |
| Provisional candidature and false information | Candidature is provisional and subject to verification; failure to satisfy eligibility, false or doctored information/documents, or suppression of material facts causes cancellation and may cause termination after engagement. |
| Incomplete, late or alternate-mode applications | Incomplete applications/registrations, applications received in another mode or form, ineligible applications, and applications received after the deadline are rejected; canvassing disqualifies the candidate. |
| No employment obligation | After the 12-month apprenticeship, the Corporation has no obligation to offer regular employment, and completion gives no right to employment. |
| Communication contact validity | Candidates must maintain an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least one year; future document-verification and engagement communications are sent only by email/SMS alerts. |
| Final application submission | The candidate is exclusively responsible for information in the NATS/NAPS application and Microsoft Office Form; IOCL will not entertain changes after final submission. |
| Identity and bank documents | Candidates must have PAN and Aadhaar cards and an active bank account and cheque book with their names printed; the account used for stipend must match the account updated on NATS for DBT. |
| Aadhaar-seeded DBT bank account | The bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled; otherwise the candidate must have the bank enable both features. |
| NATS bank and identity updates | Candidates should correctly update their active Aadhaar-seeded bank account, APAAR ID and e-KYC verification on the NATS portal for BOAT's monthly DBT. |
| Posting preference | Location preference will be considered, but actual posting depends on Corporation requirements and later changes are not entertained. |
| Proof of age | The Class X Matriculation marksheet/certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education is the only acceptable proof of age. |
| OBC-NCL certificate | OBC-NCL candidates need a valid Government of India-format certificate issued on or after 01.09.2025; a more recent certificate obtained after the cutoff and produced at document verification is also accepted. |
| OBC creamy layer and Central List | Creamy-layer OBC candidates receive no OBC reservation and may apply as UR if they satisfy UR age criteria; only Central Government common-list OBC-NCL communities qualify, and the certificate caste must be in the relevant state's Central List. |
| Document verification qualification records | Candidates must provide the institute certificate for regular mode and passing year, semester/year marksheets, and the final relevant qualification certificate. |
| Document verification financial and medical records | Candidates must provide the first page of the Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook, Aadhaar card, PAN card, cancelled cheque leaf, and pre-engagement medical fitness certificate. |
Eligibility
| Full-time regular qualification | For all discipline codes, the prescribed qualification must be from a recognized University/Institute as a full-time regular course in the relevant discipline; Part-time, Correspondence or Distance Learning qualifications are not eligible. |
| Percentage conversion and proof | Where CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade is awarded, the equivalent aggregate percentage must be entered according to Board/University/Institute norms, and a supporting equivalence certificate must be furnished at document verification or candidature will not be considered. |
| Diploma lateral entry | Diploma under a recognized Institute/University lateral-entry scheme, with Class XII/ITI admission into the second year, is eligible subject to the prescribed percentage based on the aggregate of all diploma semesters. |
| Prior apprenticeship limit | A candidate may undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings, and the second training must not be in the same trade. |
| Gap after completed apprenticeship | There must be a minimum one-year gap between two apprenticeship trainings where the previous training was completed. |
| Employer-failure termination | No gap is required when the prior apprenticeship was terminated due to failure on the employer's part. |
| Candidate hardship termination | A three-month waiting period applies after termination by an apprentice due to health or financial hardship, relocation, transportation or career changes, or language barrier; no waiting period applies to women. |
| Termination for apprentice failure | An apprentice whose contract was terminated for failure to carry out its terms is not entitled to enter another apprenticeship contract. |
| NATS qualification recency | NATS applicants who have completed five years as on 31.08.2026 after acquiring the prescribed qualification, measured from the last semester/year marksheet, are not eligible. |
| NAPS qualification recency | NAPS applicants who have completed five years as on 31.08.2026 after acquiring the prescribed qualification, measured from the last semester/year marksheet, are not eligible. |
| Missing result date proof | If the declaration date is absent from the marksheet, a certificate stating the result-publication date from the Principal of the relevant institution must accompany the Application Form. |
| Employment Exchange and PwBD rehabilitation registrants | Candidates registered with Local/State Employment Exchanges or a Vocational Rehabilitation Center for PwBD must apply only through the NAPS/NATS portal or their candidature will not be considered. |
| Higher qualifications | Candidates possessing or pursuing the listed higher professional or equivalent qualifications and completing them on or before joining are ineligible; a declaration is required at joining, and suppression can cause ineligibility or termination. |
| Post-qualification job experience | Diploma or Vocational Certificate holders with one year or more of job experience after attaining the qualification are ineligible. |
| Second NATS contract | BOAT(NR) does not permit a second apprenticeship contract for candidates whose contract has already been approved on NATS, even if the earlier contract is later terminated. |