Recruitment overview
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Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Marketing Division, Eastern Region, has notified 409 Trade, Technician and Graduate apprentice seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961, dated 13 Nov 2026. Eligible ITI, Diploma and Graduate candidates must apply on the official NAPS or NATS portal and also submit the mandatory Microsoft Form from 13 Nov 2026 (10:00 AM IST) to 12 Dec 2026 (5:00 PM IST). This is a new Eastern Region page and is not the live Northern Region apprentice recruitment.
Complete published guide
Status: Applications Open · Last updated: 13 Nov 2026 · Verified from: Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 dated 13 Nov 2026 (official PDF)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Eastern Region, Indian Oil Bhavan, 2, Gariahat Road (South), Kolkata 700068, has issued a notification dated 13 Nov 2026 to engage 409 Technician, Graduate and Trade Apprentices (technical and non-technical) under the Apprentices Act, 1961 / 1973 / 1992, as amended. This is a different advertisement from the earlier Northern Region apprentice cycle already listed on this site.
Table-sum note: The opening paragraph of the official PDF states 409 seats. The state-wise seat table in the same PDF adds to 393. Both figures are taken from the official notice. The notice also says the number of seats is tentative and may increase or decrease. Candidates should rely on the official PDF and portals.
IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Eastern Region |
| Advt No. | IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 dated 13 Nov 2026 |
| Post name(s) | Technician Apprentice (codes 101–106), Trade Apprentice – ITI (107–111), Graduate Apprentice (112), Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator Fresher (113) and Skill Certificate Holders (114) |
| Total seats | 409 as stated in the opening paragraph (state-wise table in the same PDF sums to 393; seats are tentative) |
| Qualification | ITI (relevant trade), three-year diploma, or graduation, as per the discipline code; Data Entry Operator posts require Class 12 (below graduate), plus a skill certificate for code 114 |
| Age limit | 18 to 24 years as on 30 Nov 2026, with official relaxations |
| Stipend | As prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules as amended. A rupee amount is not specified in the official notification. |
| Mode of application | Two steps: NAPS or NATS portal, then the mandatory Microsoft Form |
| Job location | IOCL Marketing Division locations in the Eastern Region states and UT listed above |
| Selection process | Merit on marks in the prescribed qualification, then document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness |
| Period of training | 12 months |
| Official website | https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships (also named in the notice as iocl.com/apprenticeships) |
| Query email | mkterapprentice@indianoil.in (as printed in the official PDF) |
Important Dates
The IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 dates below are taken from the official advertisement. The reckoning date for age and qualification is 30 Nov 2026.
| Event | Official date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Apply start (NAPS/NATS and process) | 13 Nov 2026 from 10:00 AM IST |
| Last date to apply (portal registration and Microsoft Form) | 12 Dec 2026 up to 5:00 PM IST |
| Fee payment last date | Not specified in the official notification (no application fee is stated) |
| Correction window | Not specified in the official notification (candidates must contact NAPS/NATS for portal corrections) |
| Reckoning date for age and qualification | 30 Nov 2026 |
Source: Official PDF, including the dates block and paragraphs F and the closing date lines.
Application Fee
An application fee is not specified in the official notification. Do not pay anyone who claims to collect a fee for this apprenticeship on behalf of IOCL.
IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – State-wise
Figures below are read from the official seat table (Total column). PwBD seats for codes 112, 113 and 114 are shown as a horizontal reservation note in the PDF (4 VH, 4 HH, 4 OH, 4 MD against those codes). PwBD candidates are not eligible for codes 101–111.
| State / UT | Technician (101–106) | Trade ITI (107–111) | Graduate (112) | DEO Fresher (113) | DEO Skill (114) | Row total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 80 | 35 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 149 |
| Bihar | 30 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 65 |
| Odisha | 28 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 58 |
| Jharkhand | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 26 |
| Assam | 45 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 73 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tripura | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Nagaland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Manipur | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Table sum | 206 | 97 | 70 | 16 | 4 | 393 |
West Bengal Technician example: Total 80 (UR 33, EWS 8, SC 18, ST 4, OBC-NCL 17, PWD 0). Full category splits for every row are in the official PDF. Row totals: 80+35+26+7+1 = 149, and so on; 206+97+70+16+4 = 393.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Qualifications must be a full-time regular course from a recognised university or institute. Part-time, correspondence or distance-learning qualifications are not eligible. Marks: minimum 50% aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions, where the notice states a percentage.
| Codes | Prescribed qualification (short) |
|---|---|
| 107–111 Trade (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist) | Matric with a regular full-time 2-year ITI in the relevant trade |
| 101–106 Technician | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline |
| 112 Graduate Apprentice | Regular full-time graduate in any discipline (BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA are named) |
| 113 DEO (Fresher) | Class 12th (but below graduate) |
| 114 DEO (Skill Certificate Holders) | Class 12th (but below graduate) plus a Skill Certificate of “Domestic Data Entry Operator” for training of less than one year, issued by an awarding body recognised under NSQF or any other authority recognised by the Central Government |
Qualification acquisition window as on the reckoning date 30 Nov 2026: Graduate and Technician disciplines — acquired between 1 Apr 2023 and 30 Nov 2026. Trade Apprentices (ITI / Data Entry Operator) — acquired between 1 Apr 2022 and 30 Nov 2026.
You can use the CGPA to percentage calculator if your marksheet uses grades; the official notice also asks for the institute’s conversion method.
What is the age limit for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 30 Nov 2026. Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST (maximum 29 years) and 3 years for OBC-NCL (maximum 27 years) for posts reserved for them. PwBD candidates get age relaxation up to 10 years (up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD, as stated in the notice).
Who is NOT eligible
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as B.E. / B.Tech., MBA or equivalent, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB or any such equivalent qualification, or who have completed a higher qualification on or before joining the apprenticeship — the official notice says they shall not be eligible.
- Qualification acquired through part-time, correspondence or distance-learning mode.
- Graduate and Technician applicants whose prescribed qualification was not acquired between 1 Apr 2023 and 30 Nov 2026; Trade / DEO applicants outside 1 Apr 2022 to 30 Nov 2026.
- PwBD applicants for discipline codes 101–111.
- Anyone who applies only on NAPS/NATS but does not submit the Microsoft Form by 12 Dec 2026, or the reverse.
- OBC candidates in the creamy layer, or whose caste is not in the Central List, if they claim OBC reservation; they may apply as UR if they meet UR age limits.
Salary / Pay Scale
The official notification states that the rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and the Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time. A specific rupee stipend is not printed in the notice.
Selection Process
- Successful registration and application on the relevant NAPS or NATS portal, plus submission of the Microsoft Form.
- A merit list based on the percentage of marks in the essential prescribed qualification.
- Document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness test as per IndianOil’s format (linked from the apprenticeships page in the notice).
- Offer of engagement for 12 months of apprenticeship training if documents and medical fitness are in order. No TA/DA is paid for document verification.
How to Apply for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Application is online only, in two mandatory steps, from 13 Nov 2026 (10:00 AM IST) to 12 Dec 2026 (5:00 PM IST).
- Register as a Trade, Technician or Graduate apprentice on the correct portal:
- Trade Apprentice (ITI / Data Entry Operator): NAPS – apprenticeshipindia.gov.in , establishment code E05201900011
- Technician / Graduate Apprentice: NATS student registration , establishment code EWBKOC000077
- Trade Apprentice (ITI / Data Entry Operator): NAPS – apprenticeshipindia.gov.in , establishment code E05201900011
- Technician / Graduate Apprentice: NATS student registration , establishment code EWBKOC000077
- Log in with your User ID / email and apply against this IOCL Eastern Region notification.
- Check that name, marks and other details appear correctly. For portal corrections, contact the NAPS/NATS office.
- After applying on NAPS/NATS, submit the mandatory Microsoft Form at forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5nNkU44Cuc by 12 Dec 2026, including three location choices for training. Missing this form makes the candidature incomplete, as per the official notice.
- Keep your email and mobile number active. The official query email is mkterapprentice@indianoil.in.
Documents Required
- Educational certificates and marksheets; caste / EWS / PwBD certificates in the prescribed format (OBC-NCL certificate not more than 12 months old from 30 Nov 2026, as stated).
- First page of an Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook, Aadhaar, PAN, and a cancelled cheque leaf (as listed in the notice).
- Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate, when shortlisted.
Photo & Signature Size
Exact pixel or KB sizes for a photograph or signature are not specified in this official notification. Use clear documents as required by the NAPS/NATS portals. You may still resize a photo or signature if a portal asks for a size limit.
Important Links
| Item | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | IOCL Eastern Region apprentice advertisement PDF |
| Official apprenticeships page | iocl.com/apprenticeships |
| NAPS apply (Trade / DEO) | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (establishment E05201900011) |
| NATS apply (Technician / Graduate) | NATS student registration (establishment EWBKOC000077) |
| Mandatory Microsoft Form | Microsoft Form for IOCL ER apprentices (submit by 12 Dec 2026) |
| Odisha govt jobs guide | Odisha government jobs blog |
Latest Updates
- 13 Nov 2026 – New Eastern Region advertisement IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 dated 13 Nov 2026 verified from the official PDF. Applications open the same day from 10:00 AM IST. Last checked 13 Nov 2026, afternoon IST.
Official source note
Facts on this page are taken from Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 dated 13 Nov 2026, last checked on 13 Nov 2026 (IST). If the official notice and this page differ, the official notice and the NAPS/NATS portals control. The official iocl.com/apprenticeships page is behind a scripted gateway; the PDF itself was downloaded from iocl.com.
FAQs
What is the last date for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for registration on NAPS/NATS and for the mandatory Microsoft Form is 12 Dec 2026 up to 5:00 PM IST.
How many seats are there?
The official notification’s opening paragraph states 409 seats. The detailed state-wise table in the same PDF sums to 393. Seats are tentative and may change.
Is the apply process only one portal?
No. Candidates must apply on NAPS or NATS, as applicable, and also submit the Microsoft Form at the official link by 12 Dec 2026.
Can B.Tech or MBA holders apply?
The official notice says candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as B.E. / B.Tech., MBA or equivalent, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB or similar, or who complete a higher qualification on or before joining, shall not be eligible.
What is the age limit?
18 to 24 years as on 30 Nov 2026, with the relaxations stated above for reserved categories and PwBD.
Is this the same page as the IOCL Northern Region apprentice recruitment?
No. This is a new Eastern Region advertisement (IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27). The earlier Northern Region cycle is a different notification and a different URL on this site.
Is there an application fee?
An application fee is not specified in the official notification.
What is the stipend?
The stipend is as prescribed under the Apprentices Act and Rules. A rupee figure is not printed in this notification.
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आवेदन से पहले जरूरी बातें (Hindi short summary)
IOCL मार्केटिंग डिवीजन, पूर्वी क्षेत्र ने 409 ट्रेड, टेक्नीशियन और ग्रेजुएट अप्रेंटिस सीटों का विज्ञापन 13 नवंबर 2026 को जारी किया है। आवेदन 13 नवंबर 2026 सुबह 10:00 बजे (IST) से 12 दिसंबर 2026 शाम 5:00 बजे तक हैं। पहले NAPS या NATS पोर्टल पर आवेदन करें, फिर अनिवार्य Microsoft फॉर्म भी जमा करें। आयु 30 नवंबर 2026 को 18–24 वर्ष। आधिकारिक शुरुआती पैराग्राफ में 409 सीटें लिखी हैं, जबकि उसी PDF की राज्यवार तालिका का योग 393 आता है; सीटेंtentative हैं। केवल आधिकारिक सूचना मान्य है।
Source & disclaimer: Verified from official Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 dated 13 Nov 2026. GetJobAlert.in is an independent information site and is not IOCL. Always confirm details on the official PDF and portals before you apply.
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