Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Eastern Region has released the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26 notification for engagement of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive covers multiple states including Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, and other North-Eastern states.
Eligible candidates with ITI, Diploma, or Graduation qualifications can apply online through the NAPS / NATS portal before the last date.
| IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26 Notification Out for Trade, Technician & Graduate Posts Advt No.: IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2025-26- Detailed Summary www.odishacareers.com | |
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Online Application Start Date: 10 December 2025 (10:00 AM) Last Date to Apply: 09 January 2026 (5:00 PM) | No Application fee required |
| Age Limit (As on 31 December 2025) | Educational Qualification |
| Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 24 Years Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 Years OBC-NCL – 3 Years PwBD – As per Govt. rules | ITI Trade Apprentice Matric + 2-year ITI in relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT) Technician Apprentice 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering discipline Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) Graduate Apprentice Regular full-time graduation in any discipline Minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) Data Entry Operator Class 12th pass Skill Certificate required for Skilled category |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26 Vacancy Details (All Categories)
The table below shows state-wise vacancies for Technician, Trade, Graduate & Data Entry Operator apprentices, along with category-wise reservation breakup.
| State / UT | Technician | Trade (ITI) | Graduate | DEO (All) | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 100 | 46 | 40 | 10 | 83 | 18 | 37 | 7 | 47 | 196 |
| Bihar | 37 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 41 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 80 |
| Odisha | 31 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 36 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 74 |
| Jharkhand | 16 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 35 |
| Assam | 52 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 49 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 22 | 95 |
| Sikkim | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tripura | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Nagaland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Manipur | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Selection Process
- No Written Exam / Interview
- Selection will be based on merit (percentage of marks) in the qualifying examination
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for:
- Document Verification
- Pre-Engagement Medical Examination
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
- Register on the relevant portal:
- Trade Apprentice: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Technician / Graduate Apprentice: nats.education.gov.in
- Apply for IOCL apprenticeship using Establishment ID:
- NATS: EWBKOC000077
- NAPS: E05201900011
- After portal application, submit the Microsoft Form with:
- Choice of 3 training locations
- Required personal and educational details
- Final submission must be completed before 09 January 2026.
Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply for only one discipline code
- Multiple applications will be rejected
- Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment
- All updates will be published only on IOCL’s official website
| Odisha Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Direct Links | |
|---|---|
| IOCL Apprentice Notification 2025–26 (PDF) | Click Here |
| Microsoft Form (Compulsory Step) | Click Here |
| Join Arattai Channel: | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel: | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel: | Click Here |
FAQs
No. There is no application fee for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26. Candidates can apply online through the NAPS or NATS portal free of cost.
The selection process is purely merit-based. There is no written exam or interview. Candidates are shortlisted based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and medical fitness test.
The last date to apply online is 09 January 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). Candidates are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
Yes. Registration on NAPS (for Trade Apprentices) or NATS (for Technician and Graduate Apprentices) is mandatory. Applications without valid NAPS/NATS registration will not be considered.
