IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026 Notification
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division has released a job advertisement for the recruitment of 394 posts of Apprentice Vacancy in various locations of the Pipelines Division across India. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online.
| Recruitment Authority | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Last Date | 10 February 2026 |
IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment Details
Name of Post: Apprentice
No of Posts: 394 posts
Vacancy in Assam: 10 Posts (Bongaigaon, Guwahati)
Stipend: Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 / Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and Corporation‟s guidelines.
Duration of apprenticeship:
• Technician Apprentice (Elect/Mech/T&I): 12 months
• Trade Apprentices (Assistant HR/Accountant): 12 months
• Data Entry Operator and Domestic Data Entry Operator: 12 months
Eligibility Criteria of IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment
Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 31.01.2026 which is the date for reckoning any eligibility criteria.
Age Relaxation: The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC/ MOBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• PwBD-OBC (Non creamy layer): 13 years
• PwBD-SC/ST: 15 years
Educational Qualification:
• Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the following disciplines of Engineering:
i) Mechanical Engineering
ii) Automobile Engineering
• Technician Apprentice (Electrical): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the following disciplines of Engineering:
i) Electrical Engineering
ii) Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the following disciplines of Engineering from a Govt. recognized Institute:
i) Electronics & Communication Engineering
ii) Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
iii) Electronics & Radio Communication Engineering
iv) Instrumentation & Control Engineering
v) Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering
vi) 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). 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 Govt.
i) Mechanical Engineering
ii) Automobile Engineering
• Technician Apprentice (Electrical): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the following disciplines of Engineering:
i) Electrical Engineering
ii) Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation): Three years (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) full time Diploma in any of the following disciplines of Engineering from a Govt. recognized Institute:
i) Electronics & Communication Engineering
ii) Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
iii) Electronics & Radio Communication Engineering
iv) Instrumentation & Control Engineering
v) Instrumentation & Process Control Engineering
vi) 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). 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 Govt.
How to Apply for IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026
Before applying for above apprentices positions, candidates have to first register themselves in online portals of the following agencies of Govt. of India:
(a) Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)/Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
(b) Technician Apprentice: (Mechanical/Electrical/Telecommunication & Instrumentation) at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
(c) Trade Apprentice: (Assistant-Human Resource/Accountant) at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
After successful registration with the above agencies, a registration number will be generated and the candidate has to mention this registration number while applying for apprentices positions in Indian Oil Pipelines portal at https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/.
The candidate should have scanned copy of colour photograph (Size: between 20-50 KB in JPG Format) and signature in black ink (Size: between 10-30 KB in JPG Format)
Important Dates of IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026
• Starting Date of Online Application Submission: 28th January 2026
• Last Date of Online Application Submission: 10th February 2026









