IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026 – 394 Apprentice Posts

Last Date : 10/02/2026

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division has released an official notification for the recruitment of 394 Apprentice vacancies at various locations of the Pipelines Division across India. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the official portal.

IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026

IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division
Name of Post : Apprentice
Total Posts: 394
Posts @ Assam: 10 (Bongaigaon, Guwahati)
Last Date: 10 February 2026
Training Duration: 12 Months
Stipend: As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 & Apprentices Rules, 1992 (as amended) and IOCL guidelines

Trade/Discipline-wise Posts

Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)
Technician Apprentice (Electrical)
Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation)
Trade Apprentice (Assistant – Human Resource)
Trade Apprentice (Accountant)
Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)
Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

Eligibility Criteria of IOCL Pipelines Division Recruitment 2026

Age Limit

Minimum: 18 years
Maximum: 24 years
Cut-off date: 31.01.2026
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC/MOBC: 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
PwBD + OBC (NCL): 13 years
PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years

Educational Qualification

1. Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)

Three years full-time Diploma in:
Mechanical Engineering
Automobile Engineering
(or lateral entry after Class XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course)

2. Technician Apprentice (Electrical)

Three years full-time Diploma in:
Electrical Engineering
Electrical & Electronics Engineering

3. 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
Electronics Engineering
(From a Government recognized institute)

4. Trade Apprentice (Assistant – Human Resource)

Full-time Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a Govt. recognized University/Institute

5. Trade Apprentice (Accountant)

Full-time Bachelor Degree in Commerce from a Govt. recognized University/Institute

6. Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices)

Minimum 12th Pass
Must be below Graduate level

7. Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate)
Must possess Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator issued by:
NSQF recognized awarding body, or
Any authority recognized by Central Government

How to Apply for IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment?

Before applying in IOCL portal, candidates must register in the respective Government portals:

Apprentice Category	Registration Portal
Trade Apprentice (DEO & Domestic DEO)	https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/T&I)	https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
Trade Apprentice (HR/Accountant)	https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php

Visit the IOCL Pipelines Apprentice Portal:
- https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/
Scroll down to Important Web-Links section.
Click on Online Application Form.
Fill in:
- Personal details
- Educational details
- Apprenticeship portal registration number
Upload:
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Required documents
Click on Submit.
Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.