IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 409 Posts, Check Vacancy and Last Date

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 for the IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 409 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice posts in the Marketing Division, Eastern Region. Applications opened on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM and the last date to apply is 12 December 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Candidates with Class 10 with ITI, Class 12, a three-year engineering diploma or graduation can apply, depending on the discipline. There is no written test and no interview — selection is on merit in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and a medical fitness test. All details below are from the official notification. One warning before you apply: you must complete TWO steps — the NAPS/NATS application and a mandatory Microsoft Form — and missing the second step means no document-verification call letter. Candidates tracking the separate Pipelines drive can also read our IOCL Pipeline Apprentice Recruitment 2026 guide, which covers 500 posts with a different last date.

IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

The IOCL Eastern Region apprentice recruitment 2026 apply online last date is 12 December 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The same deadline applies to the mandatory Microsoft Form. Applications opened on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM, the day the advertisement was published.

Do not wait for the last day. The notification itself asks candidates to apply well in advance, and the Microsoft Form must also be submitted before the same deadline.

IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – State-Wise and Category-Wise Details

West Bengal has the most posts at 149, followed by Assam at 73, Bihar at 65 and Odisha at 58. The recruitment covers 12 states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Vacancy note — read this before you apply. The notification announces 409 apprentice posts, but its own state-wise and category-wise tables add up to 393 (206 Technician + 97 ITI Trade + 70 Graduate + 16 Data Entry Operator Fresher + 4 Data Entry Operator Skill Certificate Holders). The 16-seat difference is not allocated to any state or discipline in the advertisement, and the seats are tentative — they may increase or decrease at the discretion of the management. Watch the official page, iocl.com/apprenticeships, for any corrigendum.

Category-wise split (UR / EWS / SC / ST / OBC-NCL). For the Technician Apprentice group, West Bengal has 80 posts (UR 33, EWS 8, SC 18, ST 4, OBC-NCL 17), Assam has 45 (UR 21, EWS 4, SC 3, ST 5, OBC-NCL 12), Bihar has 30 (UR 15, EWS 3, SC 4, ST 0, OBC-NCL 8), Odisha has 28 (UR 13, EWS 2, SC 4, ST 6, OBC-NCL 3) and Jharkhand has 12 (UR 6, EWS 1, SC 1, ST 3, OBC-NCL 1). For the ITI Trade group, West Bengal has 35 (UR 16, EWS 3, SC 8, ST 1, OBC-NCL 7), Assam has 17 (UR 9, EWS 1, SC 1, ST 2, OBC-NCL 4), Bihar has 15 (UR 8, EWS 1, SC 2, ST 0, OBC-NCL 4), Odisha has 14 (UR 7, EWS 1, SC 2, ST 3, OBC-NCL 1) and Jharkhand has 7 (UR 6, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 1, OBC-NCL 0). For Graduate Apprentices, West Bengal has 26 (UR 13, EWS 2, SC 5, ST 1, OBC-NCL 5), Bihar has 17 (UR 10, EWS 1, SC 2, ST 0, OBC-NCL 4), Odisha has 13 (UR 7, EWS 1, SC 2, ST 2, OBC-NCL 1), Jharkhand has 6 (UR 5, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 1, OBC-NCL 0) and Assam has 6 (UR 5, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 0, OBC-NCL 1). The Data Entry Operator (Fresher) seats are West Bengal 7 (UR 5, SC 1, OBC-NCL 1), Assam 4 (UR 3, OBC-NCL 1), Bihar 2 and Odisha 2 (both UR), and Jharkhand 1 (UR). The 4 Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) seats — one each in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Assam — are all UR.

PwBD reservation. 4 VH, 4 HH, 4 OH and 4 MD seats apply on a horizontal basis across all categories, but only for discipline codes 112, 113 and 114 (Graduate Apprentice and the two Data Entry Operator disciplines). PwBD candidates are not eligible for discipline codes 101 to 111 — all Technician and ITI Trade disciplines.

IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age limit. Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years as on 30 November 2026. Upper-age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST candidates (up to 29 years) and 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates (up to 27 years), for the posts reserved for them. PwBD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation — up to 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST and up to 13 years for PwBD-OBC-NCL.

Discipline codes and qualification. Technician Apprentices (codes 101 to 106 — Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics) need a 3-year regular full-time diploma in the relevant engineering discipline, with at least 50% aggregate marks for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying for reserved positions. Trade Apprentices (codes 107 to 111 — Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist) need Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in the relevant trade, recognised by NCVT or SCVT. Graduate Apprentices (code 112) need a regular full-time graduation degree in any discipline — BA, B.Com, B.Sc or BBA — with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions). Data Entry Operator (Fresher, code 113) needs Class 12 pass, below graduate level, with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions). Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder, code 114) needs the same Class 12 qualification and marks, plus a Skill Certificate of “Domestic Data Entry Operator” for training of less than one year, from an awarding body recognised under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or another authority recognised by the Central Government.

Qualification window. Only candidates who acquired the prescribed qualification between 1 April 2023 and 30 November 2026 are eligible for Graduate and Technician disciplines. For ITI Trade and Data Entry Operator disciplines, the window is 1 April 2022 to 30 November 2026. The qualification must be from a regular full-time course — part-time, correspondence and distance-learning qualifications make a candidate not eligible. Diploma holders admitted through a recognised lateral-entry scheme (Class 12 Science or ITI admitted in the second year of the diploma) are eligible, subject to the prescribed aggregate percentage over all semesters.

Who cannot apply. Candidates holding higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech., MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA or LLB, or pursuing such a qualification and completing it on or before joining, are NOT eligible. A candidate may undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings, and the second training must not be in the same trade, with at least a one-year gap between two completed trainings (exceptions apply where the earlier training ended because of the employer, or for health, financial hardship, relocation, transport, career change or language reasons). A candidate whose earlier apprenticeship contract was terminated for failing to carry out the terms of the contract cannot enter another apprenticeship. Candidates registered with a local or state Employment Exchange or a Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for PwBD must also apply through the NAPS/NATS portal.

Other requirements. Candidates must have a PAN card, an Aadhaar card, and a bank account linked with Aadhaar with a cheque book in their own name. An active email ID and mobile number, valid for at least one year, are required, because all future communication comes by email. Where CGPA, OGPA or a letter grade was awarded, the equivalent aggregate percentage must be entered as per the Board, University or Institute norms, and the conversion certificate must be produced at document verification.

IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Application Fee 2026

How the fee is paid. The notification prescribes no application fee for any category. Applications are made on the free government apprenticeship portals (NAPS/NATS) and the free Microsoft Form, so no payment step is involved.

How to Apply for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Applying is a two-step process, and both steps are compulsory. First apply on the NAPS or NATS portal, then submit the mandatory Microsoft Form. Candidates who skip the Microsoft Form will not receive the document-verification call letter and will not be considered further.

1. Open the correct government portal for your discipline: Trade Apprentice (ITI) and Data Entry Operator candidates go to the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; Technician Apprentice (Diploma) and Graduate Apprentice candidates go to the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in. Register first if you do not already have an account.
2. Log in to the NAPS/NATS portal and apply for the apprenticeship opening under Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) – Eastern Region, using the establishment ID — NATS: EWBKOC000077, NAPS: E05201900011.
3. Select ONLY ONE discipline code. Candidates applying for more than one discipline code will not be considered, and their applications will be summarily rejected.
4. Check that your profile — personal details, educational details, category and aggregate percentage — appears correctly in the application. Any correction must be made through the NAPS/NATS office.
5. After applying on NAPS/NATS, open the mandatory Microsoft Form at forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5nNkU44Cuc and submit it by 12 December 2026. In the form, give your choice of 3 training locations and document-verification locations.
6. Keep the same registered email ID and mobile number until the training ends, and keep checking your email — document-verification details will be sent to the registered email ID.
7. Keep ready scanned copies of your Class 10 certificate and marksheet, qualification certificate and marksheets, caste or EWS certificate if applicable, PwBD certificate if applicable, PAN card, Aadhaar card, a recent colour passport-size photograph and your signature in blue ink.

One application only. Apply for any one discipline code only — multiple applications lead to summary rejection. No change is entertained after the final submission of the application form, and incomplete applications or applications received after the last date are treated as rejected.

IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 – Merit list. A merit list is prepared on the percentage of marks in the essential prescribed qualification for the post. There is no written test and no interview.

Stage 2 – Document verification. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification at an IOCL unit or office in the states where the vacancies have been notified. Candidates must produce original documents with self-attested copies — the Class 10 certificate or marksheet is the only accepted proof of date of birth. No TA or DA is paid for attending document verification or joining.

Stage 3 – Pre-engagement medical fitness test. Candidates must be declared medically fit as per IndianOil’s prescribed pre-engagement medical format. Candidates whose documents and medical fitness certificate are in order are issued the offer of engagement. Seats not filled in the first round may be filled from the panel cum merit list for the same opportunity.

IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend at the rate prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and the Apprentices Rules, 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time. The notification publishes no exact monthly rupee figure for any discipline, so no stipend amount is stated in this article — figures shown on unofficial websites are not from the notification. The training lasts 12 months, and after completion IOCL has no obligation to offer employment, nor can an apprentice claim employment on the grounds of completing the apprenticeship. Candidates tracking the separate refinery drive can also read our IOCL Barauni Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2026 guide. For other open recruitments and their last dates, see the Active Govt Jobs page.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many vacancies are there in IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

IOCL has announced 409 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice posts in the Marketing Division, Eastern Region, under Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27. The category totals are 206 Technician Apprentices, 97 ITI Trade Apprentices, 70 Graduate Apprentices, 16 Data Entry Operator (Fresher) Apprentices and 4 Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) Apprentices.

What is the last date to apply online for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 12 December 2026, up to 5:00 PM. Applications opened on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 AM on the NAPS or NATS portal, and the mandatory Microsoft Form must also be submitted by 12 December 2026.

What is the qualification required for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice 2026?

Technician Apprentices need a 3-year regular full-time diploma in the relevant engineering discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions). ITI Trade Apprentices need Matriculation with a regular full-time 2-year ITI in the relevant trade recognised by NCVT or SCVT. Graduate Apprentices need a regular full-time graduation degree in any discipline. Data Entry Operator Apprentices need Class 12 pass, below graduate level, with the Skill Certificate Holders also needing a Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate.

What is the age limit for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 30 November 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation (up to 29 years), OBC-NCL candidates get 3 years (up to 27 years), and PwBD candidates get up to 10 years — up to 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST and up to 13 years for PwBD-OBC-NCL.

Is there any application fee for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No. The notification prescribes no application fee for any category. Applications are made on the free NAPS/NATS portals and the free Microsoft Form, so there is no payment step.

Is there a written exam or interview for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice selection?

No. There is no written test and no interview. Selection is through a merit list prepared on the percentage of marks in the essential prescribed qualification, followed by document verification and a pre-engagement medical fitness test.

How do I apply for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

First, apply on the NAPS portal (ITI and Data Entry Operator) or the NATS portal (Technician and Graduate Apprentice) using the establishment ID — NATS: EWBKOC000077, NAPS: E05201900011 — and select only one discipline code. Then, submit the mandatory Microsoft Form at forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5nNkU44Cuc by 12 December 2026, giving your choice of 3 training locations. Candidates who skip the Microsoft Form will not receive the document-verification call letter.

What is the stipend for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice 2026?

The stipend is paid at the rate prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and the Apprentices Rules, 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time. The notification publishes no exact monthly rupee figure for any discipline, so no stipend amount is stated here.

Why do the IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice vacancy tables add up to 393 instead of 409?

The notification announces 409 posts, but its own state-wise and category-wise tables add up to 393 — 206 Technician, 97 ITI Trade, 70 Graduate, 16 Data Entry Operator (Fresher) and 4 Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) posts. The 16-seat difference is not allocated to any state or discipline in the advertisement, and the seats are tentative. Candidates should watch iocl.com/apprenticeships for any corrigendum.

Can candidates with B.E. or B.Tech. apply for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentice 2026?

No. Candidates holding higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech., MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA or LLB, or pursuing such a qualification and completing it on or before joining, are not eligible. A declaration to this effect is taken at the time of joining, and suppression of this information leads to ineligibility or termination at any stage.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2026-27 on iocl.com before applying.

Written by Ravi Singh

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