IOCL Western Region Apprentice 2026: 335 Seats Open, Check Eligibility & Apply Now

Indian Oil Corporation Limited Western Region has opened 335 apprenticeship seats under advertisement IOCL/MKTG/WR/APPR/2026-27. Applications run from October 5, 2026, 10 am to November 4, 2026, 5 pm via the NATS or NAPS portals. Seats span Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

The cycle follows IOCL’s merit-only process. Candidates apply on the portals, get shortlisted by qualifying marks, then attend document verification and a pre‑engagement medical. IOCL provides official medical and certificate formats on its apprenticeships page. Apply against one discipline code only to avoid rejection during scrutiny.

IOCL Western Region Apprentice eligibility and age relaxation

Technician Apprentice roles require a three‑year regular diploma. Trade Apprentice roles require the relevant two‑year Industrial Training Institute certificate. Graduate Apprentice roles require a regular degree. Data Entry Operator roles accept Class 12 (Fresher) or Skill Certificate holders. Age must be 18–24 years, with statutory relaxations for SC, ST, OBC‑NCL and PwBD candidates. Higher professional degrees are not eligible.

IOCL Western Region Apprentice key dates, duration and selection

Submit applications strictly between October 5 and November 4, 2026, up to 5 pm. The training period is 12 months. There is no written test or interview; shortlisting is based on qualifying marks uploaded on NATS or NAPS. Keep the same email and mobile active through training completion.

NAPS/NATS registration: finding the correct IOCL opportunity

Create or update your profile on NATS for diploma or graduate roles, and on NAPS for ITI or Data Entry Operator roles. Search for Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) Western Region. Use Establishment IDs NATS: WMHMCC000053 and NAPS: E01172700332. Apply for only one discipline code under your notified state.

Trades, states, documents and verification checklist

Vacancies cover Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electronics, Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator across the seven notified states and union territories. Stipend follows the Apprentices Act. Carry Class 10 birth proof, caste certificates in official formats, OBC‑NCL certificate within validity, mark sheets, PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, and the medical fitness certificate for DV.

Plan applications early, as portal errors close at 5 pm on November 4, 2026. Use the correct NATS or NAPS route, verify Establishment IDs, and complete profiles to 100 percent before applying. Merit‑based shortlisting, document verification and medical fitness decide engagement, with no employment obligation after training. Bookmark IOCL’s apprenticeships page for any updates.