Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and Government of India undertaking, has released the official notification for IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Under this recruitment drive, 394 Apprentices will be engaged in Technical and Non-Technical Trades across various locations of the Pipelines Division under The Apprentices Act, 1961.
The engagement is purely on a one-year apprenticeship training basis and selection will be done strictly on merit, without any written examination or interview.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Pipelines Division) |
| Recruitment Name | IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 394 |
| Engagement Type | Apprenticeship (12 Months) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | plapps.indianoilpipelines.in |
| Pipelines Region | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL) | 101 |
| Western Region Pipelines (WRPL) | 136 |
| Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL) | 54 |
| Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL) | 40 |
| South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL) | 63 |
| State | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assam | 10 |
| Bihar | 21 |
| Jharkhand | 03 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 29 |
| West Bengal | 38 |
| Gujarat | 77 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 05 |
| Maharashtra | 12 |
| Rajasthan | 42 |
| Delhi | 07 |
| Haryana | 11 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 04 |
| Punjab | 19 |
| Rajasthan (Bharatpur) | 03 |
| Uttar Pradesh (Agra/Meerut/Najibabad) | 08 |
| Uttarakhand | 02 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 02 |
| Karnataka | 05 |
| Tamil Nadu | 33 |
| Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada/Vizag etc.) | 40 |
| Chhattisgarh | 14 |
| Jharkhand (Khunti) | 02 |
| Odisha | 37 |
| Telangana | 05 |
| Trade | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Technician Apprentice (Telecom & Instrumentation) | Diploma in Electronics / Instrumentation disciplines |
| Trade Apprentice (HR Assistant) | Graduate in any discipline |
| Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | Graduate in Commerce |
| Data Entry Operator | 12th Pass (Below Graduate) |
| Domestic Data Entry Operator | 12th Pass + Skill Certificate |
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL) and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Government norms.
No application fee is required to apply for IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
No examination will be conducted for this recruitment.
Selected apprentices will be paid a monthly stipend as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and its amendments. No other allowances such as HRA, medical or accommodation will be provided.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 28 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 February 2026 |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| NATS Registration (Diploma/HR/Accountant) | Click to Register |
| NAPS Registration (DEO) | Click to Register |
Note: All details above are strictly prepared as per the official IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification and are true and genuine.
A total of 394 Apprentice vacancies have been announced across multiple regions of IOCL Pipelines Division.
No. Selection will be done purely on the basis of merit (marks in qualifying examination). There is no written test or interview.
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 31 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per rules.
No. There is no application fee for IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
No. Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment in IOCL.
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