Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices for the 2026–27 training year. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS/NATS apprenticeship portals until 12 October 2026, with no application fee.
The recruitment offers apprenticeship opportunities for candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, Degree and other prescribed qualifications, and selection will be based on a merit list prepared from marks obtained in the relevant qualifying examination, without any written exam or interview.
CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview |
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| Notification Out — Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices | Apply Online till 12 October 2026 | |
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) |
| Recruitment Name | Engagement of Apprentices for 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Advertisement No. | HRD:03:26 |
| Post Names | Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice |
| Notification Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online, through NAPS/NATS Portal |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | NIL (Free of Cost) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 Years (as on 1 October 2026) |
| Stipend | ₹4,800 – ₹12,300 per month (varies by trade) |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Manali Refinery) |
| Official Website | cpcl.co.in |
CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Latest Update |
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| Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has officially released the CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. HRD:03:26) on 22 September 2026. CPCL invites applications for engagement of Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, at its Manali Refinery in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, for the year 2026-27. Interested candidates can apply online through the respective apprenticeship portals — NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for most trades, and NATS (nats.education.gov.in) for the engineering-degree and diploma trades. The last date for submitting the application through the NATS/NAPS portal is 12 October 2026. Shortlisting will be done purely on the basis of a merit list formed from the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification applicable to each trade — there is no written exam or interview. | |
Important Dates 2026
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CPCL Apprentice Trade-Wise Details 2026 |
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| Name of the Trade | Prescribed Qualification / Portal |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed) | Matric with regular full-time 2-year ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Machinist, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman Civil/Mechanical, or Computer Operator & Programming Assistant | NAPS |
| Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc. Chemistry with Physics, Mathematics or Biology | NAPS |
| Optional Trade: Guest House Service Asst. (Food & Beverages / Housekeeping) | 10th Pass | NAPS |
| Graduate Apprentice: Non-Engineering Degree | BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BCA / BBA | NATS |
| Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | Graduate in any discipline (Non-Engineering) | NAPS |
| Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) – Oil & Gas | MBA (HR) / MSW / PG Diploma in Personnel Management/IR (2-year full-time course) | NAPS |
| Graduate Apprentice (Degree in Engineering) | BE/B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation, Civil, Computer Science, IT, Fire & Safety, or Environment Protection & Safety | NATS |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering) | Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, or Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation | NATS |
| Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class 12th passed, but below Graduate | NAPS |
| Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holder) | Class 12th passed (below Graduate), plus a Skill Certificate in ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ (course under one year) from a body recognised under the National Skill Qualifications Framework, or any authority recognised by the Central Government | NAPS |
| Note: Only candidates who passed their final exam in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible. For apprentices engaged under NATS, 50% of the total stipend is paid through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) directly by the Government. | |
Age Limit (As on 1 October 2026) |
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| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 26 Years |
| Age relaxation is applicable as per Presidential Directives on Reservation — i.e. the standard Government of India age relaxation norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. | |
Application Fee |
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| All Candidates | NIL — No Application Fee |
| Note: There is no application fee for this recruitment — candidates can apply completely free of cost through the online NAPS/NATS portal. | |
Selection Process 2026There is no written exam or interview for this recruitment. Shortlisting of candidates is done purely on the basis of a merit list formed from the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification applicable to the respective trade. This makes your existing academic percentage the single most important factor for getting shortlisted — there is nothing further to “prepare” for in the traditional sense. |
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Stipend Details 2026 |
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| Monthly Stipend Range | ₹4,800 to ₹12,300 per month (varies by trade) |
| Generally, ITI-based Trade Apprentices receive stipend towards the lower end of the range, while Graduate/Technician Apprentices in engineering disciplines receive stipend towards the higher end. For NATS-registered apprentices, 50% of the stipend comes from the Government via DBT, directly into an Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account — so keep that ready before applying under NATS. | |
How to Apply Online for CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
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Documents Required for CPCL Apprentice Application
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| Apply Online (NAPS Portal) | click here |
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CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — FAQs
Q. What is the last date to apply for CPCL Apprentice 2026?
Ans: 12 October 2026 is the last date for submission through the NATS/NAPS portal.
Q. How can I apply?
Ans: Register on the NAPS or NATS portal (as applicable to your trade) and apply for openings under “Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited.”
Q. Which posts are covered under this recruitment?
Ans: Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed), Laboratory Assistant, Guest House Service Asst., Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering and Engineering), Secretarial Office Assistant, Executive (HR), Technician Apprentice (Diploma), and Data Entry Operator (fresher and skilled).
Q. What is the eligibility?
Ans: It varies by trade — from 10th Pass (Guest House Service Asst.) to BE/B.Tech (Graduate Apprentice – Engineering). Only candidates who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 are eligible.
Q. Is there an application fee?
Ans: No, there is no application fee — candidates can apply free of cost.
Q. What is the selection process?
Ans: Shortlisting is based purely on the merit list formed from the percentage of marks in the essential qualification — there is no written exam or interview.
Q. What is the stipend for CPCL Apprentice 2026?
Ans: The stipend ranges from ₹4,800 to ₹12,300 per month depending on the trade. For NATS apprentices, 50% of the stipend is paid via Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) by the Government.
