Last Date: 18/09/2025
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has released a notification for the engagement of 537 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The vacancies are available across Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern, and South Eastern Regions of IOCL. Interested and eligible Indian Nationals can apply online before 18th September 2025.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Pipelines Division) |
| Post Name | Technician Apprentice & Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 537 |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
| Duration | 12 Months |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 18th September 2025 |
Region-wise Vacancies
- Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL): 156
- Western Region Pipelines (WRPL): 152
- Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL): 97
- Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL): 47
- South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL): 85
- Total: 537 Apprentices
Trade/Discipline & Qualification
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering
- Technician Apprentice (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Technician Apprentice (Telecom & Instrumentation): Diploma in relevant Electronics/Instrumentation disciplines
- Trade Apprentice (Assistant HR): Any Graduate
- Trade Apprentice (Accountant): B.Com
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher): 12th Pass (but below Graduate)
- Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): 12th Pass with skill certificate
Age Limit : 18 to 24 years as on 31.08.2025. Relaxations: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC-NCL – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years.
Stipend: As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992/2019, plus IOCL guidelines.
Related: IOCL Apprentice Recruitment
Selection Process
- Selection based on merit list (marks in qualifying exam).
- No written test or interview.
- Document verification & Medical fitness before joining.
How to Apply
- Register online at NATS/NAPS portal as per trade:
- Trade Apprentice (Data Entry) → NAPS Portal
- Technician & Graduate Apprentice → NATS Portal
- After registration, apply in IOCL Pipelines Portal (Part-I & Part-II registration).
- Upload photo & signature, fill qualifications, and submit before 18.09.2025.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 29th August 2025
- Last Date of Application: 18th September 2025 (11:59 PM)
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
The last date to apply online is 18th September 2025.
A total of 537 Apprentice vacancies are available across different regions.
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 31.08.2025. Relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
Candidates must register on NATS/NAPS Portal and then apply through the IOCL Pipelines Portal.