# Indian Oil Corporation Limited apprentice recruitment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-oil-corporation-limited-apprentice-recruitment > Updated: 2026-10-23T10:02:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) announced the recruitment of 335 apprentices for its Marketing Division in the Western Region for the 2026-27 period. The vacancies include roles for Technician, Trade, Graduate Apprentices, and Data Entry Operators. The 12-month program covers various locations, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Selection is merit-based, utilizing qualification marks followed by document verification and medical fitness tests, with no written examination or interview required. Applications are to be submitted via the NAPS or NATS portals by November 4, 2026. Eligibility requirements vary by role, ranging from matriculation for trade apprentices to specific degrees for graduate apprentices. Applicants are generally expected to be between 18 and 24 years old, though age relaxations are provided for specific categories. There is no application fee for this recruitment process. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: ONGC and IOCL announce new trainee and apprentice recruitment ONGC is recruiting 50 CA/CMA industrial trainees across several Indian cities, while IOCL has opened 335 apprentice positions for various educational qualifications. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ongc-and-iocl-announce-new-trainee-and-apprentice-recruitment ### 2026-10-20: Indian Oil Corporation Limited announces 335 apprentice vacancies Indian Oil Corporation Limited has opened applications for 335 apprenticeship positions in its Western Region, covering various technical and graduate roles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-oil-corporation-limited-announces-335-apprentice-vacancies-1 ### 2026-10-05: Indian Oil Corporation Limited announces 335 apprentice vacancies Indian Oil Corporation Limited is recruiting 335 apprentices for its Western Region, including technician and graduate roles, with applications open until November 4, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-oil-corporation-limited-announces-335-apprentice-vacancies --- Cite as: Indian Oil Corporation Limited apprentice recruitment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-oil-corporation-limited-apprentice-recruitment