IOCL Marketing Division Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – 409 Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices, Apply by 12 December
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Eastern Region has published Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 dated 13 November 2026 to engage 409 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The seats are Technician (Diploma), Trade (ITI and Data Entry Operator) and Graduate Apprentices at IndianOil locations in the eastern and north-eastern states and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. There is no written test or interview; selection is on merit. Apply on the NATS/NAPS portal from 13 November to 12 December 2026 (5 PM).
About Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Eastern Region, Kolkata
The notice announces 409 seats, but the state-wise tables in the same PDF add up to 393: Technician Apprentice 206 (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics), ITI Trade Apprentice 97 (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist), Graduate Apprentice 70, Data Entry Operator (Freshers) 16 and Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) 4. West Bengal has the most seats, followed by Assam, Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand; Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and A&N get a few each. Seats may go up or down. PwBD candidates get 4 seats each for VH, HH, OH and MD in codes 112–114, but are not eligible for codes 101–111. You may apply for only one discipline code.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) – codes 101–106: Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics | 206 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) – codes 107–111: Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist | 97 |
| Graduate Apprentice – code 112 (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) | 70 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Freshers) – code 113 | 16 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – code 114 | 4 |
| Total announced in the notice (state tables add up to 393) | 409 |
Eligibility
Trade Apprentice (ITI): Matric plus a regular full-time two-year ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic or Machinist. Technician Apprentice: three-year regular full-time Diploma in the relevant engineering branch with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD on reserved seats). Graduate Apprentice: regular full-time BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). Data Entry Operator: Class 12 (below graduation) with 50% (45%), and for code 114 also a Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate under NSQF. Graduates and diploma holders must have passed between 1 April 2023 and 30 November 2026; ITI/DEO candidates between 1 April 2022 and 30 November 2026. Part-time or distance courses are not accepted, and B.E./B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, LLB holders are not eligible.
You must be 18 to 24 years old on 30 November 2026. On reserved seats, SC/ST candidates can be up to 29 and OBC-NCL up to 27. PwBD candidates get 10 years' relaxation (15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC-NCL). Use your Class 10 certificate as the only accepted proof of date of birth.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 13 November 2026 |
| Online application opens (NATS/NAPS) | 13 November 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply on portal and submit Microsoft Form | 12 December 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Reckoning date for age and qualification | 30 November 2026 |
| Document verification | Intimated by e-mail as per merit |
Application Fee
| All categories | No application fee mentioned in the notice |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentices Rules (as amended); 12 months' training |
Apprentices receive a monthly stipend at the rate prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprentices Rules as amended from time to time; the notice does not print a rupee figure. The training lasts 12 months. IOCL has no obligation to offer a job after the apprenticeship, and apprentices cannot claim one.
Selection Process
There is no written test or interview. IOCL prepares a merit list for each post from the percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification. Shortlisted candidates are called by e-mail for document verification at an IOCL office in the state concerned, and must clear the pre-engagement medical fitness test before the offer of engagement. Seats left unfilled are offered to the next candidates on the panel. No TA/DA is paid.
How to Apply
Register on the correct portal for your category: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) for ITI/Data Entry Operator trades, or nats.education.gov.in (NATS) for Diploma and Graduate apprentices. Log in and apply to IOCL (Marketing Division) Eastern Region using establishment ID NATS EWBKOC000077 or NAPS E05201900011. After applying, you must also fill IOCL's Microsoft Form with three preferred training locations and your documents, by 12 December 2026. Without the form you will not get the document verification call letter. Keep your Class 10 certificate, mark sheets, caste/PwBD/EWS certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, photo and signature ready. Queries: mkterapprentice@indianoil.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many apprentices will IOCL ER engage in 2026-27?
The notice says 409; the state-wise seat tables in the PDF add up to 393 (Technician 206, ITI 97, Graduate 70, DEO 20).
What is the last date?
12 December 2026 by 5 PM, both for the NATS/NAPS application and the IOCL Microsoft Form.
Is there an exam?
No. Selection is on merit based on qualification marks, followed by document verification and a medical test.
What is the age limit?
18 to 24 years as on 30 November 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC-NCL and PwBD.
Which states are covered?
West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar.
Can engineers with B.Tech apply?
No. Candidates with higher qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA or MCA are not eligible.