IOCL Northern Region Apprentice Alert: Final Hours to Apply Before 5 PM Deadline

Published: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12:56 [IST]

Final-day alert for IOCL Northern Region apprenticeships: applications close today, September 6, 2026, at 5:00 pm IST. Apply on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal. Then submit the mandatory Microsoft Form. Opportunities span Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.

Eligibility covers Trade Apprentice (ITI), Technician Apprentice (Diploma), Graduate Apprentice, and Data Entry Operator roles. There is no written test or interview; selection is merit based on qualifying marks. Age must be 18–24 years as on August 31, 2026, with category relaxations as notified.

Last Chance: Apply For IOCL Apprenticeships Today

IOCL Northern Region Apprentice last date and mandatory portals

Complete both steps before the 5:00 pm deadline today. Apply under IOCL Northern Region using Establishment ID NATS NDLSDC000005 or NAPS E05200700003. Then finish the Microsoft Form with your state and three location choices. Only one form response is accepted; late or duplicate entries get rejected.

IOCL NR Apprentice eligibility and age criteria

Candidates with higher professional degrees are not eligible. This includes BE, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, and LLB. One year or more post-qualification experience also disqualifies applicants. Qualification and age are reckoned on August 31, 2026. Maintain an active NATS or NAPS registration and complete your profile fully.

IOCL NR Apprentice selection, merit list and stipend

IOCL is clear: “There will be no written test/interview.” Merit is drawn from marks in the required qualification, with age as the first tie-breaker. Class X marks decide further ties. Stipend follows the Apprentices Act and rules. Training duration is twelve months for all advertised disciplines.

IOCL NR Apprentice documents and medical verification

Shortlisted candidates will receive verification details on their registered email. Carry Class X marksheet for date of birth, and a valid category certificate. For OBC, bring a current OBC-NCL certificate in Government format. Include ITI, Diploma, or Graduation mark sheets and final certificate. Also carry Aadhaar, PAN, and an Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook or cancelled cheque. Medical test costs are reimbursed up to ₹3,000.

Last-minute checklist and next steps for IOCL NR applicants

Use only official portals and the Microsoft Form on IOCL’s apprenticeships page. Verify your profile and aggregate percentage on NATS or NAPS before applying. Submit one Microsoft Form response. After the deadline, monitor email and the IOCL website for merit, document verification, and medical updates.