IOCL Western Region Apprentice Online Form 2026: Technician, Trade and Graduate Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Western Region
• Advertisement No.: IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27
• Post Name: Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice
• Total Seats: 335 (sum of the state-wise figures, stated as tentative)
• Mode of Application: Online through NATS or NAPS portal only
• Training Period: 12 months
• Last Date: 4 November 2026, 5 PM

Important Dates

Seat Distribution by State and Discipline

The seats are split into four groups: Technician Apprentice (codes 101 to 106), Trade Apprentice from ITI (codes 107 to 111), Graduate Apprentice (code 112) and Trade Apprentice Data Entry Operator (codes 113 and 114). The notification gives one combined seat figure for each group in every state, not a separate figure for each discipline code. Maharashtra alone accounts for 149 of the 335 seats, mostly because of its 100 Graduate Apprentice seats.

IOCL states that these seats are tentative and may increase or decrease in the relevant categories at the absolute discretion of the management, in line with the Presidential Directives on reservation at the time of engagement.

Category-Wise Seats

PwBD Seats

PwBD seats are shown only against the Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator disciplines: 4 in Maharashtra, 1 in Gujarat and 1 in Madhya Pradesh, with none in the other states and UTs. The reservation is applied on a horizontal basis across all categories. PwBD candidates are not eligible for discipline codes 101 to 111, because IOCL considers its work environment hazardous for other disabilities.

Engagement under PwBD is limited to these categories: Low Vision and Blind, Hard of Hearing and Deaf, Locomotor Disability (including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy cured, Dwarfism and Acid Attack victims), and Multiple Disabilities that combine the above. A valid Disability Certificate issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 is required, and candidates without it will not be considered as PwBD.

Who Can Apply: Qualification by Discipline

Passing Window for Your Qualification

The timing of your qualification matters as much as the marks. For Graduate and Technician disciplines, only those who acquired the prescribed qualification between 1 April 2023 and 30 September 2026 are eligible. For Trade Apprentices (ITI and Data Entry Operator), the window is 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2026. If your mark sheet does not show the result declaration date, you need a certificate from the Principal of your institute stating the date of publication of the result.

Rules That Can Make You Ineligible

• Part-time, correspondence or distance learning qualifications are not accepted for any discipline code.
• Diploma holders admitted through lateral entry (Class XII Science or ITI into the 2nd year of Diploma) are eligible if they meet the percentage based on all semesters of the Diploma.
• Holders of higher professional qualifications such as B.E., B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA or LLB, or those pursuing them and completing before joining, are not eligible. A declaration is taken at joining, and hiding this information can lead to termination at any stage.
• A candidate may undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings, and the second cannot be in the same trade. A gap of at least one year is needed between two trainings, unless the earlier one ended because of the employer's fault.
• If CGPA, OGPA or letter grades are awarded, you must enter the equivalent percentage in the application and produce a certificate from your institute for it at document verification.
• Candidates registered with a Local or State Employment Exchange or a Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for PwBD must apply through the NAPS or NATS portal.

Age Limit

The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 30 September 2026. For posts reserved for them, the upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC and ST (up to 29 years) and by 3 years for OBC-NCL (up to 27 years). PwBD candidates get 10 years of relaxation, 15 years for SC and ST, and 13 years for OBC-NCL. SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates who apply against Unreserved seats are considered on the standards of the General category.

How Selection Works

Because there is no exam, the process is short and entirely merit based:

1. Candidates who register on NATS or NAPS and apply against this notification are considered.
2. A merit list is prepared for each post from the percentage of marks in the essential qualification, for those who meet the eligibility criteria.
3. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and must pass the pre-engagement medical fitness test.
4. Those whose documents and Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate are in order receive an offer of engagement for apprenticeship training.
5. Seats left unfilled are offered to eligible candidates from the panel cum merit list of the same opportunity.

IOCL advises candidates to read the Guidelines and Criteria for Physical Fitness for Pre-Engagement Medical Examination on the IOCL website before applying. Document verification or empanelment alone gives no right to engagement.

Portals and Establishment IDs

Where you register depends on your qualification. Candidates must register under the respective state and then log in to apply for the IOCL opening.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted only online through the NATS or NAPS portal from 10:00 AM on 5 October 2026 to 5:00 PM on 4 November 2026. No other mode of application is accepted.

1. Check that you hold the prescribed qualification for your chosen discipline code, earned through a full-time regular course within the permitted passing window.
2. Register on the correct portal: NAPS for Trade Apprentice (ITI and Data Entry Operator) and NATS for Technician (Diploma) and Graduate Apprentice.
3. Complete your portal profile 100 percent, including personal details, educational details and category, and enter the equivalent percentage of marks if you have a CGPA, OGPA or letter grade.
4. Log in with your User ID or Email ID and apply for the opening of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) Western Region using Establishment ID WMHMCC000053 on NATS or E01172700332 on NAPS.
5. Apply for one discipline code only, and choose training locations only within Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, or Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
6. Submit the application before 5 PM on 4 November 2026 and keep the same email ID and mobile number active until the apprenticeship training is complete.
7. Wait for the merit list. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about document verification on the registered email ID.

Choosing a training location outside the notified states will lead to rejection of the application. If your portal profile needs a correction, you must contact the NAPS or NATS office, as IOCL will not change anything after final submission. The notification does not mention any application fee.

Keep These Ready Before You Start

• An active email ID and mobile number valid for at least one year, since all communication happens through email alerts
• A PAN Card and an Aadhaar Card
• A bank account with a cheque book that has your name printed
• Scanned copies of your educational qualification certificates

Documents for Verification

Shortlisted candidates must bring original documents along with a self-attested copy of each at the verification venue decided by IOCL:

• Class 10 (Matriculation or SSLC) certificate or mark sheet as proof of date of birth, as no other document is accepted for this
• Latest caste certificate in the prescribed Government format, for reserved category candidates
• For OBC-NCL, a caste certificate not more than 12 months old from 30 September 2026, stating the candidate is not in the creamy layer, with the caste included in the Central List of OBCs for the state
• Certificate from the institute confirming regular mode of study and the year of passing
• Semester-wise or year-wise mark sheets of ITI, HSC, Graduation or Diploma in Engineering
• Final ITI, HSC, Graduation or Diploma in Engineering certificate from the respective board, authority or institute
• First page of the bank passbook of an Aadhaar seeded account, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card and a cancelled cheque leaf
• Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate

OBC candidates who fall in the creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation. They may still apply if they meet the age criteria for UR candidates and mark their category as UR.

Important Conditions From the Notification

• Applying for more than one discipline code leads to summary rejection.
• Candidature is provisional until certificates are verified, and false or suppressed information can cancel candidature or terminate engagement even after joining. IOCL also warns that candidates giving false information may face criminal prosecution.
• Engagement depends on being declared medically fit as per IOCL's requirement and on the Corporation's rules and policies.
• Canvassing of any kind disqualifies a candidate.
• The management's decision is final on eligibility, acceptance or rejection, mode of selection and cancellation of the process, and no correspondence will be entertained.
• IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after the apprenticeship, and no claim to a job arises from completing it.
• Any corrigendum or update will be published only on the IOCL apprenticeships page, so check it regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date for the IOCL Western Region Apprentice online form 2026?

The last date for registration on the NATS or NAPS portal is 4 November 2026 up to 5 PM. Applications opened on 5 October 2026 from 10 AM, and IOCL advises candidates to apply well before the closing time.

Q2. How many seats are there in this IOCL apprentice recruitment?

The notification lists seats state-wise across seven states and Union Territories, and the figures add up to 335. IOCL calls these numbers tentative, so they may go up or down at the discretion of the management.

Q3. Is there a written test or interview for IOCL apprentices?

No. The notification clearly states there will be no written test or interview. A merit list is prepared from the percentage of marks in the essential qualification, followed by document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness test.

Q4. What is the age limit and the reckoning date?

Candidates must be at least 18 years and at most 24 years old as on 30 September 2026. The upper limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC and ST and by 3 years for OBC-NCL on posts reserved for them, while PwBD candidates get 10 years of relaxation, 15 years for SC and ST and 13 years for OBC-NCL.

Q5. Can I apply for more than one discipline code?

No. You can apply for any one discipline code only. Candidates who apply for more than one discipline code will not be considered and their applications will be summarily rejected.

Q6. Are part-time or distance learning qualifications accepted?

No. The prescribed qualification must come from a full-time regular course at a recognized university, institute or board. A qualification gained through part-time, correspondence or distance learning makes the candidate not eligible.

Q7. Will IOCL offer a job after the apprenticeship ends?

No. IOCL has no obligation to offer employment once the 12 month training is over. An apprentice also cannot claim any right to a job on the ground of having completed the apprenticeship.

Q8. Which portal should I use to apply for my trade?

Trade Apprentice candidates (ITI and Data Entry Operator) register on the NAPS portal, while Technician (Diploma) and Graduate candidates register on the NATS portal. Apply using Establishment ID E01172700332 on NAPS or WMHMCC000053 on NATS.

Source

This article is based on the official notification, Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27 dated 5 October 2026, issued by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Western Region, Mumbai. All updates and corrigenda are published on the IOCL Apprenticeships page.

Disclaimer: VacancyPage is an information website and is not connected with Indian Oil Corporation Limited. Details are compiled from the official notification and may change through any corrigendum, so please verify everything on the official IOCL website before applying.