IOCL Western Region Apprentice 2026 – 335 Posts, 40 ITI Apprentice

IOCL Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, Western Region, has invited online applications for engagement of 335 apprentices under the Apprentices Act. The recruitment includes 40 ITI Trade Apprentice seats along with Technician, Graduate and Data Entry Operator apprentice seats.

ITI candidates can apply for Trade Apprentice opportunities in Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic and Machinist trades. The apprenticeship training is for 12 months at locations in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

IOCL Western Region Apprentice 2026 – Overview

IOCL Western Region Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The vacancy numbers are tentative and may increase or decrease according to the requirements of IOCL and applicable reservation directives.

IOCL ITI Apprentice 2026 – 40 Seats

The ITI Trade Apprentice category has 40 seats in total. These seats form a combined vacancy pool for the following five ITI trades:

State-wise IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026

ITI Eligibility Criteria

For the ITI Trade Apprentice codes 107 to 111, candidates must meet the following qualification requirements:

• Passed Matriculation / 10th class.
• Passed a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in the relevant trade.
• ITI qualification must be recognized by NCVT or SCVT.
• Eligible ITI trades are Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic and Machinist.
• The ITI qualification must have been acquired between 1 April 2022 and 30 September 2026.
• Part-time, correspondence and distance-learning qualifications are not eligible.

ITI Trade-wise Eligibility

Age Limit

The minimum age is 18 years. Age is calculated as on 30 September 2026.

Applicable PwBD age relaxation is provided according to Government rules; however, PwBD candidates are not eligible for discipline codes 101 to 111, which includes the ITI Trade Apprentice codes.

ITI Qualification Cut-off Date

For ITI and Data Entry Operator apprentice disciplines, the essential qualification must have been acquired during the period:

1 April 2022 to 30 September 2026

Training Locations

IOCL Western Region apprenticeship training opportunities are available in the following States and Union Territories:

• Maharashtra
• Gujarat
• Madhya Pradesh
• Goa
• Chhattisgarh
• Dadra & Nagar Haveli
• Daman & Diu

Candidates must select an eligible State/UT and apply against the applicable IOCL Western Region opportunity.

Training Duration

The apprenticeship training period is 12 months.

The engagement is made under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and applicable amendments and apprenticeship rules.

Stipend

IOCL's advertisement states that the monthly stipend will be paid according to the rates prescribed under the Apprentices Act and applicable Apprenticeship Rules.

*These are statutory minimum rates under the applicable apprenticeship rules. The exact amount payable will be governed by the engagement terms and applicable rules.

Selection Process

IOCL Western Region Apprentice selection is merit based.

• No written examination.
• No interview.
• Merit is prepared using the percentage of marks in the prescribed essential qualification.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification.
• Candidates must undergo the prescribed pre-engagement medical fitness examination.
• Eligible candidates who satisfy document and medical requirements may receive the apprenticeship engagement offer.

Application Fee

The 2026-27 advertisement does not print an application fee.

Candidates should not pay money to any person or agency claiming to provide IOCL apprenticeship selection.

Important Dates

How to Apply for IOCL ITI Apprentice 2026

For ITI Candidates

1. Visit the Apprenticeship India / NAPS portal.
2. Register as an apprentice candidate if you do not already have an account.
3. Complete your profile and qualification details.
4. Search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Western Region.
5. Use NAPS Establishment ID E01172700332 if required for identification.
6. Select the appropriate ITI discipline code from 107 to 111.
7. Select the eligible State/UT within the Western Region.
8. Submit the application.
9. Save the application details for future reference.

For Diploma and Graduate Candidates

Technician and Graduate Apprentice candidates must register and apply through the NATS portal.

NATS Establishment ID: WMHMCC000053

Documents Required

• 10th / Matriculation certificate or marksheet
• ITI certificate
• ITI semester/year-wise marksheets
• NCVT/SCVT certificate, as applicable
• Regular course certificate, where required
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed Central Government format, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable for eligible disciplines
• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• Bank account details
• Cancelled cheque / bank proof as required
• CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate, if applicable
• Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate

Who Cannot Apply?

• Candidates who do not possess the prescribed ITI trade qualification.
• Candidates whose ITI qualification was obtained before 1 April 2022 or after 30 September 2026.
• Candidates applying for an ITI trade different from their qualifying trade.
• Candidates applying for more than one discipline code.
• PwBD candidates for ITI discipline codes 107 to 111.
• Candidates with higher professional qualifications specifically excluded by the advertisement.
• Candidates who do not satisfy the apprenticeship eligibility conditions.

Is IOCL Western Region Apprentice a Permanent Job?

No. This recruitment is for apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act. It should not be presented as a regular IOCL employee recruitment.

The apprenticeship provides practical training and a stipend for the prescribed training period. IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after completion of apprenticeship, and an apprentice cannot claim a regular IOCL job merely because the apprenticeship was completed.

Important Points for ITI Candidates

• 40 ITI Trade Apprentice seats are available.
• ITI trades: Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic and Machinist.
• The 40 seats are a combined trade pool; separate trade-wise seat numbers are not specified.
• 10th + relevant 2-year regular ITI is required.
• NCVT/SCVT recognized ITI qualification is required.
• ITI qualification must be acquired between 1 April 2022 and 30 September 2026.
• Age is 18–24 years for UR/EWS candidates as on 30 September 2026.
• Selection is based on academic merit.
• There is no written examination or interview.
• Training duration is 12 months.
• Application is through NAPS / Apprenticeship India.
• Last date is 4 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

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