CPCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27 – Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices | Apply by 12 Oct 2026
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Salary
₹4,800–12,300 per month (trade-wise stipend)
Last Date
12 Oct 2026
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Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Important Dates 2026
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Age Limit 2026
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
26 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Salary / Pay Scale 2026
₹4,800–12,300 per month (trade-wise stipend)
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Eligibility Criteria 2026
Essential criteria
| Category | Qualification | Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Trade (ITI) | Matric + 2-yr ITI in listed trades | Rs.11,040 |
| Lab Asst / Guest House | B.Sc. Chemistry / 10th pass | Rs.12,300 / 8,200 |
| Graduate (non-engg / engg), Secretarial, Executive HR | BA/BCom/BSc/BCA/BBA; any non-engg graduate; MBA(HR)/MSW/PG Diploma; BE/BTech listed branches | Rs.12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Diploma in listed branches | Rs.10,900 |
| DEO fresher / skilled | 12th pass / 12th + NSQF certificate | Rs.4,800–9,600 / 9,600 |
Finals passed in 2022–2026; First Class 60% (55% SC/ST/PwBD); age 18–26 as on 01.10.2026.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Job Details & Overview
CPCL – Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices 2026-27
Company: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (Navratna, Group Company of IOCL), Chennai
Reference: HRD:03:26 | Date: 22.09.2026
CPCL invites applications for engagement of Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (Skill Building Initiative). Vacancy numbers are not disclosed in the notice.
| Trade / category | Qualification | Stipend | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Mechanic MV, Machinist, Mechanic RAC, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Civil/Mech), COPA | Matric + regular full-time 2-yr ITI (NCVT/SCVT) | Rs.11,040/- | NAPS |
| Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) [designated] / Guest House Service Asst (F&B) [optional] | B.Sc. Chemistry with Physics, Maths or Biology / 10th pass | Rs.12,300 / Rs.8,200 | NAPS |
| Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engg) | BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BCA / BBA | Rs.12,300/- | NATS |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | Graduate, any discipline (non-Engineering) | Rs.12,300/- | NAPS |
| Executive (HR) – Oil & Gas [optional] | MBA (HR) / MSW / PG Diploma in PM & IR (2-yr full time) | Rs.12,300/- | NAPS |
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) | BE/B.Tech – Chemical, Mechanical, EEE, ECE/Instrumentation, Civil, Computer Science, IT, Fire & Safety, Environment Protection & Safety | Rs.12,300/- | NATS |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | Diploma – Chemical, Mechanical, EEE, ECE/Instrumentation | Rs.10,900/- | NATS |
| DEO – Fresher (Class 12 pass, below graduate) | 12th pass | Rs.4,800–9,600/- | NAPS |
| DEO – Skilled (12th + NSQF Domestic DEO skill certificate, <1 yr training) | 12th + skill certificate | Rs.9,600/- | NAPS |
NATS apprentices get 50% of stipend via DBT; an active Aadhaar-seeded DBT-enabled bank account is required.
Who can apply
- Only candidates who passed final exams in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026; result-awaiters are ineligible.
- First Class in the qualifying exam: minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD); no equivalent qualifications accepted.
- Candidates who have already undergone a job elsewhere for one year or more are not eligible.
- Age 18–26 years as on 01.10.2026 (relaxation per Presidential Directives on reservation).
- Mandatory 100%-complete profile on the NAPS (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS portal as applicable.
How to apply
- Register on the applicable portal, log in, and apply to openings with establishment name “Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited”, completing the profile with all documents.
- Applications only through the portals; shortlisting by merit of qualifying-exam marks.
- Last date: 12.10.2026. Difficulties: recruitment@cpcl.co.in.
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How to Apply for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited's CPCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27 – Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices | Apply by 12 Oct 2026 before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the applicable application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 12 Oct 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 12 Oct 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
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Online applications for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Recruitment 2026 start on 22 September 2026.
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Maximum age limit for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Recruitment 2026 is 26 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
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