IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26; Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has officially released the IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice Notification 2025-26 on 26th December 2025. Under the Skill Building Initiative for the Nation, IOCL has announced 501 vacancies for Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across its Pipeline Division locations in Northern Region states. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from December 27, 2025, to January 12, 2026.
IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice 2025-26 Notification
The official IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 Notification PDF is provided for candidates’ reference. This document contains complete details about the 501 vacancies, state-wise and discipline-wise distribution, eligibility criteria, application procedure, selection process, and important instructions. Aspirants are advised to download and read it thoroughly before applying.
IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice 2025-26 Overview
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Division | Marketing Division, Northern Region (Pipeline Division) |
| Post Name | Trade / Technician / Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 501 |
| Advertisement No. | IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2025-26/2 |
| Application Dates | 27th December 2025 to 12th January 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online via NAPS/NATS Portals & Microsoft Form |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based (Percentage in Qualifying Exam) |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act + ₹2500/- Miscellaneous Allowance |
| Official Website | https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships |
IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice Vacancy 2025-26
A total of 501 apprentice vacancies are available across various technical and non-technical disciplines in states under the Northern Region. The reservation is applied as per government norms. The table below shows a consolidated state-wise and category-wise breakdown of the total seats.
| State / UT | Total Seats | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | PwBD* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 120 | 52 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 33 | 2 |
| Haryana | 30 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Punjab | 34 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | 32 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 15 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 25 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 25 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 501 | 158 | 22 | 40 | 10 | 62 | 6 |
*PwBD reservation is applied on a horizontal basis for specific disciplines (Graduate Apprentice & Data Entry Operator) only.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for the IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice recruitment 2025-26.
IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice Eligibility 2025-26
Candidates must meet the following nationality, age, and educational criteria as of 31st December 2025.
Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years (For UR/EWS)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years (Max 29 years)
- OBC (NCL): 3 years (Max 27 years)
- PwBD: 10 years (UR/EWS: Max 34, OBC: Max 37, SC/ST: Max 39)
Educational Qualification:
The qualification must be a full-time regular course from a recognized institute. Correspondence/distance learning mode is not eligible.
| Discipline Code | Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 101-106 | Technician Apprentice (Mech, Elect, Instru, etc.) | 3-year Full-Time Diploma in relevant Engineering with min. 50% (UR/EWS/OBC) or 45% (SC/ST/PwBD). |
| 107-111 | Trade Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, etc.) | Matric + 2-year Full-Time ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT. |
| 112 | Graduate Apprentice | Full-Time Graduation (BBA/BA/B.Com/B.Sc) with min. 50% (UR/EWS/OBC) or 45% (SC/ST/PwBD). |
| 113 | Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator – Fresher) | Class 12th Pass (but below Graduate). |
| 114 | Trade Apprentice (DEO – Skilled) | Class 12th Pass + Skill Certificate in ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’. |
Note: Candidates with higher professional qualifications (B.E., MBA, MCA, etc.) or with more than one year of job experience after qualification are NOT ELIGIBLE.
IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice Selection Process 2025-26
The selection is merit-based. There will be no written test or interview.
- Merit List: A merit list will be prepared for each discipline based on the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualifying examination.
- Tie-Breaker: In case of a tie, the candidate older in age (earlier date of birth) will be preferred. If the DOB is also the same, higher marks in Matriculation will be considered.
- Document Verification & Medical: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and must clear a pre-engagement medical fitness test.
- Final Offer: Candidates who successfully clear both stages will receive an engagement offer for apprenticeship training.
IOCL NR Pipeline Division Apprentice Stipend 2025-26
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act, along with an additional ₹2500/- as miscellaneous expenses.
- Graduate Apprentice: ₹4500 (from BOAT via DBT) + Balance (from IOCL) + ₹2500
- Technician Apprentice: ₹4000 (from BOAT via DBT) + Balance (from IOCL) + ₹2500
- Trade Apprentice: Full stipend paid by IOCL + ₹2500
Important: Candidates must have an Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account to receive the Government’s share of the stipend from BOAT.
How to Apply IOCL Apprentice Application Form 2025
Candidates can follow the simple steps mentioned below to apply for the IOCL Apprentice Application Form 2025.
- Registration on the NAPS/NATS portal and Application to the Opportunities notified on the NAPS/NATS portal.
Go to the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) official website: https://iocl.com. - “What’s New > go to Engagement of Apprentices under Refineries Division> Click on “Detailed advertisement”.
- Complete the application form with all required details, including personal information, educational qualifications, and preferred trade.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and relevant certificates as specified in the application guidelines.
- After successful submission, take a printout of the online application form for your records.
Important Links
| IOCL Apprentice Application Form 2025 | NOTIFICATION |
| IOCL Apprentice Application Form 2025 | NATS NAPS Microsoft Form Link for Applicants to fill additional details(Mandatory) |
How to Apply IOCL Apprentice Application Form 2025
Registration on the NAPS/NATS portal and Application to the Opportunities notified on the NAPS/NATS portal. Go to the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) official website: https://iocl.com.
