You now have until 22.10.2026 to apply for the CPCL apprentice posts. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) first asked for applications by 12.10.2026, then put out a revised notice under the same reference number (HRD:03:26) with the new last date. Applications still go through NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) or NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme), two government portals for apprentices.
If you have not applied yet, you can still do it until 22.10.2026.
Pick your portal using the table below, then register and complete your profile to 100%, uploading all the required documents.
Log in with your User ID or Email ID and look for apprenticeship openings from the establishment Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited.
Apply for the opening that matches your trade.
NATS applicants: enter the details of an Aadhaar-seeded bank account that is DBT-enabled (DBT means Direct Benefit Transfer, where the government pays money straight into your bank account).
Note: Applications in any other mode are not accepted. The notice does not ask people who have already applied to do anything again.
Which Portal Should You Use?
Portal
Trades (Sl. No. is the serial number in the notice)
NAPS
Sl. No. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8: ITI trades, Laboratory Assistant, Guest House Service Assistant, Secretarial Office Assistant, Executive (Human Resource) and Data Entry Operator
NATS
Sl. No. 3, 6 and 7: Graduate Apprentice (non-engineering degree), Graduate Apprentice (engineering degree) and Technician Apprentice (diploma)
Photograph or signature rejected by the portal?
With the date moved to 22.10.2026, many people will upload at the last minute. NAPS and NATS both ask for a photo and documents before your profile reaches 100%, so resize your photo and signature to the exact size the portal accepts before you start.
Do not wait for 22.10.2026 itself. Government portals get slow when everyone applies on the last day.
Apply only on the NAPS or NATS portal. The notice says no other mode of application will be accepted.
An incomplete profile does not count. You need 100% profile completion on the portal you use.
Search for the establishment name exactly as Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, or you may miss the opening.
NATS applicants should check their Aadhaar bank seeding early, because the stipend support depends on it.
Only the date changed. The first notice rules still apply: First Class with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), final exam passed in 2022 to 2026, and age 18 to 26 on 01.10.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new last date for CPCL Apprentice 2026?
You can now apply online on the NAPS or NATS portal until 22.10.2026.
What was the old last date?
The first notice gave 12.10.2026, and CPCL has pushed it back by 10 days.
Do I need to apply again if I already applied?
The revised notice does not ask people who have already applied to do anything again.
Which portal should I use, NAPS or NATS?
Use NAPS for Sl. No. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8 and NATS for Sl. No. 3, 6 and 7, as shown in the table above.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 26 years old on 01.10.2026, with relaxation as per the Presidential Directives on Reservation, which are the government rules on reserved categories.
How many marks do I need?
You need First Class with at least 60% marks in your qualifying exam, or 55% if you are SC, ST or PwBD (a person with benchmark disability), and you must have passed between 2022 and 2026.
Is there an exam for CPCL Apprentice?
No exam is mentioned, and shortlisting is done on a merit list made from the percentage of marks in your qualifying course.
How much is the stipend and how many seats are there?
The stipend, a fixed monthly payment while you train as an apprentice, ranges from Rs. 4,800 to Rs. 12,300 depending on the trade, and the notice does not give a seat count.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
