Job Desk, New Delhi. There is good news for the youth looking for government jobs. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is starting the online application process for recruitment to 394 vacant posts of Apprenticeship in Pipeline Division from today i.e. 28th January. Candidates eligible and interested in recruitment can complete the application process through online mode by visiting NAPS and NATS portal. The last date to apply is 10 February 2026.
Through this recruitment, appointments will be made to 394 vacant posts in various pipeline divisions of the country. The number of posts according to the division is as follows-
Check eligibility before filling the form
To apply for apprenticeship posts, the candidate must have passed 3-year (or lateral entry after Class-XII (Sc)/ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) Diploma/ 12th/ Full Time Bachelor Degree (Graduation)/ Minimum 12th pass (not graduate) etc. as per the post. The minimum age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years and maximum age should not be more than 24 years. Candidates coming from reserved category will get relaxation in upper age as per rules. Age will be calculated keeping in mind 31 January 2026.
Candidates can apply from different portals for different trades.
After registering on NAPS and NATS portal, candidates can complete the application process by visiting Pipelines portal- plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/ and filling the 2 step application form.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification
Selection will be done on the basis of merit
The candidates applying for this recruitment will be shortlisted on the basis of educational qualification. The candidates who find place in the merit list will be posted on the vacant posts.
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