Sarkari Sewayojan

•  The official name of this hiring drive is the IOCL Marketing Division Northern Region Apprentices Recruitment 2026.
•  The organization responsible for this recruitment is the Indian Oil Corporation Limited, also known as IOCL.
•  There are exactly 433 open positions available for various apprentice roles.
•  This recruitment focus is specifically for the Northern Region of the country.

•  You can begin submitting your application online starting from August 7, 2026.
•  The final date to complete and submit your application is September 6, 2026.
•  The closing date for any fee-related transactions is also September 6, 2026.
•  The schedule for checking your documents will be shared by the department in the future.
•  Information regarding the results will be provided as per the official department timeline.

•  Candidates from all categories are exempt from paying any application fee.
•  There is no cost involved for General, OBC, or EWS students.
•  Applicants belonging to SC, ST, or PH groups do not have to pay anything.
•  No payment is required to complete the registration process.

•  You must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for these posts.
•  The upper age limit for applying is set at 24 years.
•  The age of the candidate will be calculated based on the date August 31, 2026.
•  Certain candidates may get extra years added to the age limit according to government and IOCL norms.

•  To apply for the Technician role, you need a 3-year engineering diploma in branches like Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil.
•  General and OBC candidates need 50% marks in their diploma, while SC/ST/PH candidates need 45%.
•  Trade Apprentices must have finished 10th grade and possess an ITI certificate in trades like Fitter or Electrician.
•  The ITI certificate must be from a recognized board like NCVT or SCVT.
•  Graduate Apprentices must have a college degree in any subject such as Arts, Science, or Commerce.
•  Data Entry Operator roles are for those who have finished the 12th grade but have not completed a degree.
•  For the Skilled DEO post, a special certificate in data entry from a central government authority is mandatory.

•  Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of vacancies with 121 seats across different roles.
•  Rajasthan follows with a total of 76 available positions for apprentices.
•  Punjab has 57 spots, while Delhi has 50 spots open for candidates.
•  Other states like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh have 37 and 22 vacancies respectively.
•  Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand also have multiple openings for interested applicants.

•  The selection will be done following the procedures mentioned in the detailed IOCL advertisement.
•  The examination for these posts will take place according to the schedule set by the department.
•  The specific topics and subjects for the exam are listed in the official PDF notification.
•  Candidates are encouraged to study the notification carefully to understand the test pattern.

•  You should thoroughly read the entire recruitment notification before you start filling out the form.
•  Make sure you have all your personal details, ID proof, and education documents ready.
•  You must prepare digital scans of your photograph, signature, and thumb impression.
•  Always check the preview of your application to ensure there are no mistakes before hitting submit.
•  After you finish, keep a printed copy of the submitted form for your records.

•  ITI candidates must register on the Apprenticeship India portal.
•  Diploma and Degree holders should use the NATS education portal to apply.
•  The full notification PDF can be downloaded from the official IOCL website.
•  Always visit the official portals to ensure you are using the correct application links.