IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced an official notification for the recruitment of Technician (Diploma), Trade and Graduate Apprentice posts. There are 501 vacancies available for these posts. Candidates with BBA, BA, Diploma, 12th, ITI, B.Com or B.Sc qualifications are eligible to apply online. Intersted and Eligible candidates can apply online on or before 12th January 2026. The detailed vacancies, salary and selection process for IOCL Apprentice Jobs are explained below.
Job Overview:
| Organization Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Positions | Technician (Diploma), Trade and Graduate Apprentice |
| Job Location | Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Delhi |
| Total Vacancies | 501 Posts |
| Last Date | 12th January 2026 |
Education Qualification for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Trade Apprentice:
- Matriculation with regular full time ITI course in Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Electrician, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, trade recognized by NCVT/ SCVT.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice:
- Full time 3 years Polytechnical Diploma in Civil, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics Engineering branch from Institute/ University recognized by AICTE/ Board of Technical Education of State.
Graduate Apprentice:
- Full-time BBA, BA, B.Com, or B.Sc from an institute/university recognized by AICTE.
Trade Apprentice-Data Entry Operator (Fresher & Skilled Certificate Holders):
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th.
Total Vacancies for IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026:
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced the recruitment of 501 Posts for Technician (Diploma), Trade and Graduate Apprentice posts:
Delhi: 120 Posts
- UR: 52 Posts
- EWS: 12 Posts
- SC: 17 Posts
- ST: 6 Posts
- OBC (NCL): 33 Posts
- PwBD: 2 Posts
Haryana: 30 Posts
- UR: 19 Posts
- EWS: 1 Post
- SC: 4 Posts
- ST: 0 Post
- OBC (NCL): 6 Posts
Punjab: 34 Posts
- UR: 19 Posts
- EWS: 2 Posts
- SC: 7 Posts
- OBC (NCL): 6 Posts
Himachal Pradesh: 9 Posts
- UR: 9 Posts
Chandigarh: 32 Posts
- UR: 18 Posts
- EWS: 3 Posts
- SC: 4 Posts
- OBC (NCL): 7 Posts
- PwBD: 4 Posts
Jammu & Kashmir: 2 Posts
- UR: 1 Post
Rajasthan: 15 Posts
- UR: 8 Posts
- EWS: 1 Post
- SC: 2 Posts
- ST: 1 Post
- OBC (NCL): 3 Posts
Uttar Pradesh: 25 Posts
- UR: 11 Posts
- EWS: 2 Posts
- SC: 4 Posts
- ST: 3 Posts
- OBC (NCL): 5 Posts
Uttarakhand: 25 Posts
- UR: 21 Posts
- EWS: 1 Post
- SC: 2 Posts
- OBC (NCL): 1 Post
Stipend:
The stipend details for Apprentice position are as follows:
- Technician (Diploma), Trade and Graduate Apprentice: As Per Government Norms.
Age Limit (as on 15 January 2026):
- Minimum Age Limit: 18 years
- Maximum Age Limit: 24 years
Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST Category Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Category Candidates: 3 Years
- PwBD Category Candidates: 10 years
Selection Process for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Selection will be based on percentage of marks scored by the applicants in the qualifying ITI/Diploma/Degree, as the case may be.
- There will be no written Exam/Interview.
- The shortlisted applicants will be called for certificate verification and will have to complete Pre-engagement medical fitness test for being adjudged suitable for engagement.
Important Dates:
- Opening Date of Online Application: 27th December 2025
- Closing Date of Online Application: 12th January 2026
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
All interested and eligible candidates can apply online from the official website of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) from 27th December 2025 to 12th January 2026.
IOCL Apprentice Official Notification & Apply Link
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FAQs for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Q.1 How many vacancies have been announced by IOCL for Trade, Technician (Diploma) and Graduate Apprentice posts?
Ans. IOCL has announced a recruitment notification for 501 vacancies.
Q.2 What is the opening date to apply online for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The opening date to apply online for the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 27th December 2025.
Q.3 What is the closing date to apply online for IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026?
Ans. The closing date to apply online for IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026 is 12th January 2026.
Q.4 What is the qualifications for the IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026?
Ans. Candidates must have passed BBA, BA, Diploma, 12th, ITI, B.Com or B.Sc in relevant disciplines.