IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026
Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has released an official notification for the IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 394 Apprentices posts at iocl.com. Eligibility: 12TH, Diploma, Any Graduate
IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026
| Organization Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Multiple Trades) |
| No of Posts | 394 |
| Advt No | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2025)-2 (Supp.) |
| Salary | As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Amendment Rules 2019 & 2025 |
| Qualification | 12th Pass / Diploma / Graduation (Trade-wise) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 28/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 10/02/2026, 11:59 PM (IST) |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
IOCL Apprentice (Multiple Trades) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Region | State | No of Opportunities |
| Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL) | Assam | 10 |
| Bihar | 21 | |
| Jharkhand | 3 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | 29 | |
| West Bengal | 38 | |
| Eastern Region Pipelines – Total | 101 | |
| Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) | Gujarat | 77 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 5 | |
| Maharashtra | 12 | |
| Rajasthan | 42 | |
| Western Region Pipelines – Total | 136 | |
| Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL) | Delhi | 7 |
| Haryana | 11 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 | |
| Punjab | 19 | |
| Rajasthan | 3 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | 8 | |
| Uttarakhand | Roorkee | |
| Northern Region Pipelines – Total | 54 | |
| Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL) | Andhra Pradesh | 2 |
| Karnataka | 5 | |
| Tamil Nadu | 33 | |
| Southern Region Pipelines – Total | 40 | |
| South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL) | Andhra Pradesh | 14 |
| Chhattisgarh | 5 | |
| Jharkhand | 2 | |
| Odisha | 37 | |
| Telangana | 5 | |
| South Eastern Region Pipelines Total | 63 | |
| Pipelines Division Grand Total | 394 | |
Trade-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Trade Name | Qualification Required |
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | Three years full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | Three years full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation) | Three years full time Diploma in Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Radio Communication / Instrumentation & Control / Instrumentation & Process Control / Electronics Engineering |
| Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource) | Full Time Bachelor degree (Graduation) from a Govt. recognized Institute/University |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | Full Time Bachelor degree (Graduation) in Commerce from a Govt. recognized Institute/University |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate) |
| Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate) with Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator |
IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026
Qualification:
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): Three years full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering. Lateral entry candidates after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course are also eligible.
- Technician Apprentice (Electrical): Three years full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Lateral entry candidates after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course are also eligible.
- Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation): Three years full time Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics & Radio Communication Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering, or Electronics Engineering from a Government recognized Institute. Lateral entry candidates after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course are also eligible.
- Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource): Full Time Bachelor degree (Graduation) from a Government recognized Institute/University.
- Trade Apprentice (Accountant): Full Time Bachelor degree (Graduation) in Commerce from a Government recognized Institute/University.
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices): Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate).
- Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate). Additionally, candidates should possess Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator for training of less than one year issued by an awarding body recognized under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority recognized by the Central Government
IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026
- Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973.
- The stipend will be in accordance with The Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 read with The Apprenticeship (Amendment) Rules, 2019 & 2025 as amended from time to time and Corporation’s guidelines.
- During the period of Apprenticeship, apart from monthly stipend as prescribed above, no other monetary or non-monetary benefit/facility such as accommodation, HRA, conveyance, medical facility etc. shall be admissible to apprentices.
- Candidates have to make their own arrangement for accommodation, conveyance, medical etc.
- Duration of Apprenticeship Training: 12 months from the date of engagement.
IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age Relaxation for SC/ST: Relaxation in upper age up to 5 years to SC/ST candidates considered against reserved positions will be allowed.
- Age Relaxation for OBC (NCL): Relaxation in upper age up to 3 years to OBC (NCL) candidates considered against reserved positions will be allowed.
- Age Relaxation for PwBD: Relaxation in upper age up to 10 years for PwBD candidates will be allowed irrespective of reservation of posts to them.
- Age Relaxation for PwBD-SC/ST: Further, upper age relaxation of 5 years to PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST category will be allowed.
- Age Relaxation for PwBD-OBC(NCL): Upper age relaxation of 3 years to PwBD-OBC(NCL) candidates will be allowed.
- All Candidate No Application fees
IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026
| Notification Date | 23/01/2026 |
| Date of Opening of Online Application | 28/01/2026 |
| Last Date of Submission of Online Application | 10/02/2026, 11:59 PM (IST) |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification etc. | 31/01/2026 |
IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026
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