Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has released the official notification for Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. A total of 394 apprenticeship seats are available across multiple regions and states of India.
This apprenticeship program is part of IOCL’s Skill Building Initiative, offering technical and non-technical training opportunities to eligible Indian nationals.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited is India’s largest commercial enterprise and a Fortune Global 500 PSU.
The Pipelines Division plays a critical role in the transportation of petroleum products across the country.
The apprenticeship program provides practical industry exposure, helping candidates build job-ready skills for future employment.
Apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment in IOCL.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Division | Pipelines Division |
| Engagement Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Total Vacancies | 394 Posts |
| Applicable Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Advertisement No. | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2025)-2 (Supp.) |
| Notification Date | 23 January 2026 |
| Last Date Of Application | 10 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official notification | CLICK HERE |
| Apply Online | CLICK HERE |
| State | Locations | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assam | Bongaigaon, Guwahati | 10 |
| Bihar | Banka, Barauni, Motihari, Muzaffarpur, Patna | 21 |
| Jharkhand | Jassidih | 3 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Baitalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mughalsarai, Prayagraj | 29 |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bolpur, Budge Budge, Durgapur, Haldia, Siliguri, Kalyani, Kolkata, Madarihat, Mourigram, Rajbandh | 38 |
| State | Locations | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Kandla, Koyali, Mundra, Vadinar & others | 77 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ratlam | 5 |
| Maharashtra | Ahmednagar, Manmad, Solapur | 12 |
| Rajasthan | Abu Road, Beawar, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur & others | 42 |
| State | Locations | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | New Delhi | 7 |
| Haryana | Ambala, Kohand, Panipat, Rewari | 11 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Una | 4 |
| Punjab | Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Nabha, Sangrur | 19 |
| Rajasthan | Bharatpur | 3 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Meerut, Najibabad | 8 |
| Uttarakhand | Roorkee | 2 |
| State | Locations | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Chittoor | 2 |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru | 5 |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Sankari & others | 33 |
| State | Locations | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Atchutapuram, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Vizag | 14 |
| Chhattisgarh | Korba, Raipur | 5 |
| Jharkhand | Khunti | 2 |
| Odisha | Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Paradip, Sambalpur & others | 37 |
| Telangana | Hyderabad | 5 |
| Trade | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice | Full-time Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline |
| Trade Apprentice (HR) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce |
| Data Entry Operator | 12th Pass (Below Graduate) |
| Domestic DEO | 12th Pass + Skill Certificate |
Candidates must have minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates as per Government rules.
Monthly stipend will be paid as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprenticeship Rules, as amended from time to time.
Login to the respective portal and apply for apprenticeship under Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Pipelines Division using the correct Establishment ID.
After portal application, complete registration at:
https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/
Upload photograph, signature, qualification details and submit the application.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 28 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
A total of 394 apprenticeship seats are announced.
No. Selection is purely merit-based.
No. Only one trade code is allowed.
No. It is a one-year apprenticeship training program.
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