📌 Name of Post

Apprentices under The Apprentices Act, 1961 in Pipelines Division (Total 537 seats)

• Technician Apprentice (Mechanical / Electrical / Telecom & Instrumentation)
• Trade Apprentice (Assistant – HR / Accountant)
• Data Entry Operator (Fresher)
• Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder)

📌 Age

Minimum: 18 years

Maximum: 24 years (as on 31.08.2025)

Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 yrs, OBC – 3 yrs, PwBD – 10 yrs

📌 Qualification

• Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engg.
• Technician Apprentice (Electrical): Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engg.
• Technician Apprentice (Telecom & Instrumentation): Diploma in Electronics / Telecommunication / Instrumentation
• Trade Apprentice (Assistant-HR): Any Graduate
• Trade Apprentice (Accountant): Graduate in Commerce
• Data Entry Operator (Fresher): 12th pass (but below Graduate)
• Domestic Data Entry Operator: 12th pass + Skill Certificate (Domestic Data Entry Operator)

📌 Important Dates

Start Date: 29.08.2025

End Date: 18.09.2025 (11:59 PM IST)

📌 How to Apply

1. Register first in the Apprenticeship portals:
   - Trade Apprentices (DEO): Apply at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
   - Technician & Trade Apprentice (Diploma/Graduate): Apply at nats.education.gov.in
2. Login to NAPS/NATS Portal → Apply against Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Establishment IDs in notification).
3. Complete Registration in IOCL Pipelines Portal: Apply at plapps.indianoilpipelines.in
4. Fill details → Upload photo, signature & certificates.
5. Use the same Email ID & Mobile No. in both NAPS/NATS & IOCL portal.
6. Take a printout of the submitted application.