IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 500 Apprentice Posts (12-Month Training)

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, a Maharatna Central PSU, has released the IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Notice 2026 (PDF) on 6 November 2026 for engagement of around 500 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The drive covers technical diploma trades and non-technical graduate and 12th-pass trades at pipeline locations.

IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Bharti 2026 covers around 500 training seats across Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern and South Eastern Region Pipelines in multiple states. Seats are tentative and split by region only; exact trade-wise numbers inside each region are not printed.

Eligible Indian nationals apply first on the NATS or NAPS portal (by trade) and then complete registration on the Indian Oil Pipelines portal at plapps.indianoilpipelines.in from 6 November to 5 December 2026. Selection is solely on the percentage of marks in the essential qualification; there is no written test or personal interview.

⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.

• The qualification must already be passed by 30 November 2026; results awaited on that date disqualify.
• Prior apprenticeship training or one year or more of job experience after the qualification bars engagement.
• Candidates who completed five years after qualifying as of 30 November 2026 are not eligible.
• Higher professional qualifications (B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, etc.) possessed or completed by joining disqualify.
• 🎯 PwBD candidates (minimum 40% disability) may apply for trades listed as suitable for specific disability categories (Leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack victims, Hard of Hearing, Low Vision, Musculoskeletal combinations and multiples thereof).

📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.

• Official notice: Advertisement No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026), dated 06.11.2026 — IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Notice 2026 (PDF)
• Official application route: Register on NATS (nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php) or NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) using the region’s Establishment ID, then complete Part-I and Part-II registration on plapps.indianoilpipelines.in; no hard copy.
• Official updates page: IOCL Apprenticeships Page
• Last checked: 08 November 2026, 6:49 PM IST

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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)

• Three-year full-time Diploma (or lateral entry after Class XII Science/ITI) in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering → Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) – seats within regional totals
• Three-year full-time Diploma (or lateral entry) in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering → Technician Apprentice (Electrical) – seats within regional totals
• Three-year full-time Diploma (or lateral entry) in Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Radio Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation & Process Control or Electronics Engineering → Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation) – seats within regional totals
• Full-time Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in any discipline → Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource) – seats within regional totals
• Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Commerce → Trade Apprentice (Accountant) – seats within regional totals
• Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate) → Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) – seats within regional totals
• Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate) plus Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator (training less than one year) from NSQF or Central Government-recognised awarding body → Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) – seats within regional totals

Hard disqualifiers apply to all routes: prior apprenticeship under the Act, one year or more post-qualification job experience, five years elapsed since qualification as on 30 November 2026, or higher professional qualification completed by joining.

Important Dates

Quick Overview – IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Organisation: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division
• Sector: PSU & Corporate
• Recruitment / Exam Name: Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961
• Notification / Advertisement No.: PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026)
• Post(s): Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunication & Instrumentation), Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource, Accountant), Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices), Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)
• Total Vacancies: around 500 (7 designations)
• Job Location: Multiple pipeline locations across ERPL, WRPL, NRPL, SRPL and SERPL (states and places listed in the vacancy table)
• Job Type / Nature: Central PSU · Apprenticeship (12 months)
• Stipend: As prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 (as amended) and Corporation’s guidelines
• Training Duration: 12 months from the date of engagement
• Apply Between: 06 November 2026 to 05 December 2026
• Apply Online: IOCL Pipelines Portal (open until 05 December 2026)
• Notification PDF: IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Notice 2026 (PDF)
• Official Portal: IOCL Apprenticeships Page

What Posts Are Available? – IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Around 500 training seats are distributed across five pipeline regions. The notice prints only regional totals and lists locations under each; it does not print a trade-wise breakdown inside regions. Eastern Region Pipelines holds 116, Western Region Pipelines 149 (the largest share), Northern Region Pipelines 110, Southern Region Pipelines 46 and South Eastern Region Pipelines 79.

No category-wise reservation breakup is printed in the advertisement.

Regional Distribution

Who Is Eligible for IOCL Pipelines Apprentice 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile

Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements

• Nationality: Eligible Indian Nationals
• Domicile / local condition: The notice does not state a domicile condition.

Educational Qualification

• Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Science)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering.
• Technician Apprentice (Electrical): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Science)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Science)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full-time Diploma from a Government-recognised Institute in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics & Radio Communication Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource): Full-time Bachelor's degree (Graduation) from a Government-recognised Institute/University.
• Trade Apprentice (Accountant): Full-time Bachelor's degree (Graduation) in Commerce from a Government-recognised 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, a Skill Certificate of ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ for training of less than one year issued by an awarding body recognised under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority recognised by the Central Government.
• Qualification must be held by 30 November 2026
• Minimum marks: Minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST and PwBD category candidates for the posts reserved for them). Part-time, correspondence or distance education mode is not eligible. Need to convert CGPA? Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator. This calculator gives an indicative estimate; the official method in the notification prevails.

What Is the Age Limit? (as on 30 November 2026)

Examples:

• ✅ A 23-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 2003 — eligible (as on 30 November 2026).
• ❌ A 25-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 2001 — not eligible (one full year over the limit).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

Higher Qualification / Experience Rules

Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as BE/B. Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or any equivalent, or pursuing higher qualification and having completed the same on or before joining apprenticeship training, shall not be eligible. Candidates who have completed five years after acquiring the prescribed qualification as on 30 November 2026 are also not eligible. Prior apprenticeship training or job experience of one year or more after the qualification bars engagement (see rejection rules).

Reservation & PwBD Suitability

• Reservation: Reservation of seats to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwBD/EWS candidates shall be as per the applicable Government guidelines. If EWS seats remain unfilled, they may be filled by unreserved candidates on the basis of position in the Panel cum Merit List.
• PwBD: Trades are suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (minimum 40% disability) as follows: Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/Telecommunication & Instrumentation) — Leprosy cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack victims and multiples thereof; Trade Apprentice (Accountant) — Hard of Hearing, Musculoskeletal (One Leg, Both Legs), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and multiples; Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource) — Low Vision, Hard of Hearing, Musculoskeletal (One Arm, One Leg, Both Legs, One Arm & One Leg), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and multiples; Data Entry Operator and Domestic Data Entry Operator — Hard of Hearing, Musculoskeletal (One Leg, Both Legs), Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and multiples. Disability certificate in prescribed format (available under Downloads on the portal).

What Is the IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Stipend? – Monthly Stipend

Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 as amended from time to time and Corporation’s guidelines. No fixed amount is printed. During the apprenticeship, apart from the monthly stipend, no other monetary or non-monetary benefit or facility such as accommodation, HRA, conveyance or medical facility is admissible. Candidates must make their own arrangements.

What Is the Application Fee?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

How to Apply for IOCL Pipelines Apprentice 2026?

The IOCL Pipelines Apprentice online form 2026 is filled at plapps.indianoilpipelines.in from 06 November 2026 to 05 December 2026 after completing the NATS or NAPS step.

Step 0: Register on NATS or NAPS

1. For Data Entry Operator (Fresher) and Domestic Data Entry Operator, register at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS).
2. For Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Telecommunication & Instrumentation) and Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource, Accountant), register at nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php (NATS).
3. Apply for the opportunity using the region’s Establishment ID (ERPL NATS EWBKOC000079 / NAPS E11181900005; WRPL NATS WGJRAC000006 / NAPS E11182400087; NRPL NATS NHRPPC000001 / NAPS E12180600006; SRPL NATS STNCHC000040 / NAPS E12183300008; SERPL NATS EORBBSC000001 / NAPS E02252100002). Complete this step from 06 November 2026 to 05 December 2026 before the IOCL portal step. Ensure profile, educational details and aggregate percentage appear correctly.
4. Open the IOCL Pipelines Portal (open until 05 December 2026).
5. Complete Part-I registration: fill basic details, create a password; note the system-generated registration number sent by email/SMS.
6. Log in with registration number and password; complete Part-II: upload scanned colour photograph (20–50 KB, JPG) and signature in black ink (10–30 KB, JPG), furnish educational qualification and experience details, and submit. Mention the NATS/NAPS registration/enrolment number.
7. Use the same email ID and mobile number as on NATS/NAPS (must remain valid for the apprenticeship period).
8. No fee step is printed.
9. After final submission, take a printout of the filled-in online application. No other mode is accepted. NATS/NAPS application must be completed before the IOCL portal step.

Photo or signature over the limit? Use our Photo and Signature Resizer to match the printed size and format.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying on the IOCL portal before completing the matching NATS or NAPS registration with the correct Establishment ID.
• Entering an incorrect aggregate percentage or failing to upload the Board/University certificate for CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade conversion.
• Using a different email or mobile number on the two portals.
• Uploading a photograph or signature outside the printed size and format limits.
• Submitting after 5 December 2026 or leaving the profile incomplete on NATS/NAPS.

What Can Get Your Application Rejected?

IOCL Pipelines Apprentice भर्ती 2026 – 500 पद

भारतीय तेल निगम लिमिटेड (IOCL), पाइपलाइन्स डिवीजन ने अपरेंटिस अधिनियम, 1961 के तहत लगभग 500 अप्रेंटिस सीटों के लिए 6 नवंबर 2026 को नोटिफिकेशन जारी किया है। आवेदन 5 दिसंबर 2026 तक ऑनलाइन हैं।

अंतिम तिथि कब है?
5 दिसंबर 2026। आवेदन 6 नवंबर 2026 से शुरू हो चुके हैं। उम्र और योग्यता की गणना 30 नवंबर 2026 पर होगी।

कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
इंडियन नेशनल्स जिनकी उम्र 18 से 24 वर्ष (30 नवंबर 2026 पर) है और ट्रेड के अनुसार डिप्लोमा, ग्रेजुएशन या 12वीं पास है। पहले अप्रेंटिसशिप या एक साल से ज्यादा अनुभव वाला व्यक्ति योग्य नहीं है।

आवेदन कैसे करें?
पहले NATS या NAPS पोर्टल पर रजिस्टर करें, फिर plapps.indianoilpipelines.in पर पार्ट-I और पार्ट-II पूरा करें। लिखित परीक्षा या इंटरव्यू नहीं है।

वेतन और चयन कैसे होगा?
स्टाइपेंड अपरेंटिस अधिनियम और कॉर्पोरेशन गाइडलाइन्स के अनुसार। चयन योग्यता परीक्षा के अंक प्रतिशत के आधार पर मेरिट लिस्ट से। आधिकारिक वेबसाइट iocl.com/apprenticeships पर अपडेट देखें।

How Are Candidates Selected?

1. Candidates registered on NAPS/NATS and applying on the IOCL portal who meet the eligibility criteria are considered.
2. A Panel cum Merit List is prepared based on the percentage of marks in descending order (aggregate of marks of all subjects of all years/semesters) obtained in the essential qualification.
3. In case of a similar rank, the candidate with an earlier date of birth is preferred; if the date of birth is the same, a higher percentage of marks in Matriculation is considered.
4. There is no written test or personal interview.
5. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and pre-engagement medical examination. Place of apprenticeship training is allotted on merit after candidates submit preferences.

Tie-break (as printed): Earlier date of birth (older in age); if the same, higher percentage of marks in Matriculation.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This Apprenticeship for You?

Around 500 seats are spread across five regions, with Western Region Pipelines holding 149 of them. Because selection rests only on the aggregate percentage in the essential qualification, a candidate competing in a smaller region (Southern Region Pipelines 46 seats) faces a different field size from one in Western Region Pipelines. The dual-portal step and the hard bars on prior apprenticeship or one year of experience mean many otherwise qualified applicants will be screened out before the merit list is drawn.

Best fit: Fresh diploma holders (Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics streams) and 12th-pass or graduate candidates with no prior apprenticeship or post-qualification work experience who can show a strong aggregate percentage.

Candidates who already hold a B.E./B. Tech, MBA or other higher professional qualification, or who completed five years after their qualifying certificate, should skip this drive.

Practical tip: Complete the correct NATS or NAPS registration with the exact Establishment ID of your chosen region before opening the IOCL portal; an incomplete first step blocks the second.

What Documents Are Required?

At Application

Scanned colour photograph (20–50 KB, JPG) and signature in black ink (10–30 KB, JPG). NATS/NATS registration/enrolment number. Educational details and aggregate percentage (with conversion certificate if CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade is awarded).

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At Document Verification / Joining

• Xth Standard/Matriculation certificate/mark sheet as proof of date of birth.
• Latest caste certificate (for reserved categories) in the prescribed format; OBC-NCL certificate not more than 12 months old from 30 November 2026.
• Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets and final certificate of ITI/HSC/Graduation/Diploma.
• Copy of the first page of Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and cancelled cheque leaf.
• Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate.
• Disability certificate in prescribed format (if applicable).

⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment

• OBC-NCL certificate must be the latest (not more than 12 months old from 30 November 2026) and must specifically state non-creamy layer status.
• CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade candidates must upload and later produce the Board/University/Institute certificate of equivalent aggregate percentage; otherwise, candidature is not considered.
• Date of birth is verified only from the Class X certificate; no other document is accepted.

What Are the Apprenticeship Terms & Conditions?

• Training duration is 12 months from the date of engagement.
• Stipend is paid as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 (as amended) and Corporation’s guidelines.
• Apart from the monthly stipend, no other monetary or non-monetary benefit or facility (accommodation, HRA, conveyance, medical facility, etc.) is admissible.
• Terms and conditions are governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules 1992 as amended.
• Upon completion of the apprenticeship period, the Corporation shall have no obligation to offer employment, nor can an apprentice claim the right to employment on the grounds of completion of apprenticeship.
• Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per IndianOil’s pre-engagement medical standard.
• Any resultant dispute is subject to the sole jurisdiction of the court of the respective region (Kolkata for ERPL, Ahmedabad for WRPL, Chandigarh for NRPL, Chennai for SRPL, Cuttack for SERPL).

What Happens After Selection?

1. A list of candidates provisionally selected for Document Verification and Medical Fitness is published on the IOCL website.
2. Candidates submit preferences for place of Document Verification and three preferences for place of Apprenticeship Training (in the applied state, where applicable) through a link sent to the registered email.
3. Allotment of place of training is based on merit.
4. Original documents are verified; candidates found ineligible or who have furnished incorrect information have their candidature cancelled.
5. Offer of Engagement is issued only to candidates whose documents (including medical fitness certificate) are found in order.

✅ Confirmed: Document verification, medical fitness and offer of engagement.
❓ Not specified: Exact joining date or training start calendar.

General Instructions & Important Rules

• Candidates must read the full advertisement and apply sufficiently in advance of the closing date.
• Profile (personal details, educational details, category, aggregate marks and percentage) must appear correctly; contact NATS/NATS Office for corrections.
• Maintain the same registered email ID and mobile number till completion of apprenticeship training.
• Periodically visit iocl.com/apprenticeships; all future correspondence and corrigenda appear only there.
• Candidature is provisional and subject to subsequent verification of certificates and testimonials.
• Shortlisting for the Panel cum Merit List is based solely on information furnished in the online portal.
• The Corporation reserves the right to change vacancies, criteria or schedule, or to cancel the engagement process.

Contact & Helpline

The 6 November 2026 advertisement prints region-wise email addresses for queries relevant to this advertisement that have not already been addressed in the notice:

• Eastern Region Pipelines: erplapprentice@indianoil.in
• Western Region Pipelines: wrplapprentice@indianoil.in
• Northern Region Pipelines: nrplapprentice@indianoil.in
• Southern Region Pipelines: srplapprentice@indianoil.in
• South Eastern Region Pipelines: serplapprentice@indianoil.in

No telephone helpline is printed. Check the IOCL Apprenticeships Page for updates.

⚠️ Contact details are from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. Never pay money to anyone offering job assistance. Report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in.

Important Links – IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Notification 2026

FAQs – IOCL Pipelines Apprentice 2026

What is the last date to apply for IOCL Pipelines Apprentice 2026?

05 December 2026. Applications open from 06 November 2026. No extension has been announced as of 08 November 2026.

What is the age limit for IOCL Pipelines Apprentice?

18 to 24 years as of 30 November 2026 for UR candidates. Relaxation of 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST (against reserved positions) and 10 years for PwBD (with further relaxation for SC/ST and OBC-NCL PwBD). Age is calculated as on 30 November 2026.

Is there an exam for IOCL Pipelines Apprentice, or is it interview-based?

No written test or personal interview is conducted. Selection is by panel, cum Merit List prepared on the percentage of marks in the essential qualification (aggregate of all subjects of all years/semesters).

What is the Apprentice stipend in IOCL 2026?

As prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 (as amended) and Corporation’s guidelines. No fixed monthly amount is printed. No other monetary or non-monetary benefits are admissible.

Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?

No — the prescribed qualification must already be passed by 30 November 2026. Candidates whose result is awaited on that date are not eligible.

Is this Apprentice post a permanent government job?

No — a 12-month apprenticeship training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Upon completion, the Corporation has no obligation to offer employment and an apprentice cannot claim a right to employment on that ground.

Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes. The notice states no domicile or residence condition. Indian Nationals meeting the qualification and age criteria may apply.

Where will selected candidates be posted?

At pipeline locations under the region for which they applied (listed in the vacancy table). Candidates give three preferences for place of apprenticeship training; allotment is on merit.

What is the official website for IOCL recruitment?

The IOCL Apprenticeships Page and the application portal, IOCL Pipelines Portal.

Do I need to register on both NATS/NAPS and the IOCL portal?

Yes. First, register and apply on NATS (technician and trade apprentices) or NAPS (data entry operator trades) using the region’s Establishment ID, then complete registration on the IOCL Pipelines portal. Completing only one step is not sufficient.

Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check

• You understand this is a 12-month training engagement with no automatic job afterwards.
• You meet the conditions that decide this recruitment: qualification already passed by 30 November 2026, age 18–24 years as of that date, and no prior apprenticeship or one year or more of post-qualification experience.
• You have completed the NATS or NAPS registration that the notice requires.
• You accept the stipend and its printed conditions (no other benefits).

📄 Primary source: Advertisement No. PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2026), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Pipelines Division), dated 06.11.2026 (linked under Important Links). Recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.