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Indian Oil Corporation Limited, through its Marketing Division in the Eastern Region, has opened applications for 409 apprentice seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates with an ITI, a diploma, a graduation or a Class 12 pass can apply, and the online form closes on 12 December 2026 at 5 PM. There is no written test, so selection rests entirely on your marks.
Last Date: 2026-12-12 17:00:00
Quick Highlights
- Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Eastern Region, Kolkata
- Advertisement No.: IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27, dated 13.11.2026
- Posts: Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice
- Seats: 409 (tentative)
- Training Period: 12 months
- Mode: Online through NAPS or NATS, plus a Microsoft Form
- Last Date: 12 December 2026, 5 PM
What This Recruitment Covers
This is an apprenticeship engagement, not a regular job. Seats are spread over West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The stipend is paid as prescribed under the Apprentices Act and Rules, as amended from time to time. The notification does not give a fixed amount.
Disciplines are grouped under discipline codes. You must pick only one code.
| Code | Discipline |
|---|---|
| 101 to 106 | Technician Apprentice: Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics |
| 107 to 111 | Trade Apprentice: Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist |
| 112 | Graduate Apprentice |
| 113 | Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Freshers) |
| 114 | Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) |
Where the Seats Are
Most seats sit in five states. The remaining states and islands have only one to four seats each, and Mizoram, Meghalaya, Sikkim and some others have none in several disciplines. The seat counts below are tentative and may change at the discretion of the management.
| State | Technician (101-106) | ITI Trade (107-111) | Graduate (112) | DEO Fresher (113) | DEO Skill (114) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 80 | 35 | 26 | 7 | 1 |
| Bihar | 30 | 15 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| Odisha | 28 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Assam | 45 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Seats are reserved for UR, EWS, SC, ST and OBC-NCL as per the rules applicable to each state or UT. PwBD seats exist only in the Graduate and Data Entry Operator disciplines.
Eligibility and Qualification
Educational Qualification
| Codes | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 107 to 111 | Matric with a regular full-time 2-year ITI in the same trade, recognized by NCVT or SCVT |
| 101 to 106 | Regular full-time 3-year Diploma in the matching engineering branch, with 50% marks (45% for SC, ST and PwBD) |
| 112 | Regular full-time graduate in any discipline, with 50% marks (45% for SC, ST and PwBD) |
| 113 | Class 12 (below graduate), with 50% marks (45% for SC, ST and PwBD) |
| 114 | Same as 113, plus a Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate of less than one year from a recognized awarding body |
Part-time, correspondence and distance-learning qualifications make a candidate not eligible. Lateral-entry diploma holders are considered if they meet the percentage on the aggregate of all semesters.
Qualification Window
Graduate and Technician candidates must have obtained their qualification between 01.04.2023 and 30.11.2026. For ITI and Data Entry Operator trades, the window is 01.04.2022 to 30.11.2026.
Who Cannot Apply
Holders of higher professional qualifications such as B.E., B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA or LLB, or those pursuing them, are not eligible. A candidate can undergo a maximum of two apprenticeships, not in the same trade, with a minimum one-year gap between them as per the notification.
Age Limit
The age must be 18 to 24 years as on 30.11.2026. The upper limit goes up to 29 years for SC and ST and 27 years for OBC-NCL on reserved posts. PwBD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation (15 years for SC and ST, and 13 years for OBC-NCL).
How Selection Works
There is no written test or interview. Everyone who applies on the portal and meets the eligibility criteria goes into a merit list, ranked by the percentage of marks in the essential qualification. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and must pass a pre-engagement medical test. Offers go to those whose documents and medical certificate are in order. Unfilled seats may be offered to the next candidates in the panel.
If your marks are in CGPA or grades, the equivalent percentage must be entered in the application, and a certificate from your institute is needed at verification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications open | 13 November 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last date for portal application and Microsoft Form | 12 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age and qualification reckoning date | 30 November 2026 |
How to Apply
- Register on the correct portal: the NAPS portal for ITI and Data Entry Operator trades, or the NATS portal for Diploma (Technician) and Graduate apprentices.
- Check that your profile, category and aggregate percentage are correct. Contact the NATS or NAPS office for any correction.
- Log in and apply for the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) Eastern Region opening using Establishment ID EWBKOC000077 on NATS or E05201900011 on NAPS.
- Choose only one discipline code that matches your qualification.
- After applying, fill the Microsoft Form given in the notification with your three preferred training locations, latest by 12 December 2026.
- Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active and watch the IOCL website for document verification details.
Skipping the Microsoft Form means no call letter for document verification. Keep a PAN card, an Aadhaar card and a bank account linked with Aadhaar ready, along with scanned copies of your Class 10 certificate, qualification marksheets, category or PwBD certificate if applicable, a recent photograph and your signature.
Documents at Verification
Bring originals with a self-attested copy. The Class 10 certificate is the only accepted proof of date of birth. OBC-NCL candidates need a caste certificate not older than 12 months from 30.11.2026. You also need semester-wise or year-wise marksheets, the final certificate, a regular-mode certificate from your institute, bank passbook first page, Aadhaar, PAN, a cancelled cheque and the pre-engagement medical fitness certificate. No TA or DA is paid for attending verification or joining.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for the IOCL Eastern Region apprentice online form 2026?
The last date is 12 December 2026 up to 5 PM. The Microsoft Form must also be submitted by the same date.
Q2. Is there any written test or interview?
No. The notification states there will be no written test or interview. A merit list is prepared from the percentage of marks in the essential qualification.
Q3. What is the age limit for this apprenticeship?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum is 24 years as on 30 November 2026. Relaxation of 5 years applies for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates, as per the notification.
Q4. Can I apply for more than one discipline code?
No. Candidates must apply for any one discipline code only. Applications for more than one code will be summarily rejected.
Q5. Will IOCL give a job after the apprenticeship ends?
No. The corporation has no obligation to offer employment after training, and an apprentice cannot claim a job on the ground of completing the apprenticeship.
Q6. Can PwBD candidates apply for ITI and Diploma disciplines?
No. PwBD candidates are not eligible for discipline codes 101 to 111. PwBD seats are available only in Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator disciplines.
Source
Information is taken from the official notification, Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27, published on the IOCL Apprenticeships page.
Disclaimer: VacancyPage is not affiliated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited. Seat numbers are tentative and can change. Please verify all details on the official notification and website before applying.
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