CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is out: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has opened apprenticeship seats for 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and there is something here for almost every level of education — 10th pass, 12th pass, ITI, Diploma, B.Sc./B.Com./BA, BE/B.Tech and even MBA (HR)/MSW. There is no exam and no interview: selection is purely on the percentage of marks in your qualifying course, and the stipend goes from Rs. 4,800 up to Rs. 12,300 a month. You apply only through the government apprenticeship portals (NAPS or NATS, depending on your trade), and the last date is 12.10.2026.
Open now (start date not specified in notification)
Last Date to Apply on NAPS / NATS
12.10.2026
Age Reckoning Date
01.10.2026
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No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Trade-wise Details, Qualification and Stipend
CPCL has not published the number of seats for each trade. The table below lists every trade, the qualification it needs, the monthly stipend and the portal you must apply on.
Sl.
Trade
Qualification
Stipend / Month (Portal)
1
Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed)
Matric + regular full-time 2-year ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Machinist, Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Civil), Draughtsman (Mechanical), Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
B.Sc. Chemistry with Physics, Mathematics or Biology
Rs. 12,300 (NAPS)
2
Guest House Service Asst. (Food and Beverages for Canteen and Housekeeping) – Optional Trade
10th Pass
Rs. 8,200 (NAPS)
3
Graduate Apprentice – Non-Engineering Degree
BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BCA / BBA
Rs. 12,300 (NATS)
4
Graduate Apprentice – Secretarial Office Assistant (Oil and Gas)
Graduate in any discipline (Non-Engineering)
Rs. 12,300 (NAPS)
5
Executive (Human Resource) – Oil and Gas – Optional Trade
MBA (HR) / MSW / PG Diploma in Personnel Management / Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (2-year full-time course)
Rs. 12,300 (NAPS)
6
Graduate Apprentice – Engineering Degree
BE / B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication / Instrumentation, Civil, Computer Science, Information Technology, Fire and Safety, Environment Protection and Safety
Rs. 12,300 (NATS)
7
Technician Apprentice – Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication / Instrumentation
Rs. 10,900 (NATS)
8
Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice)
Class 12th pass but below Graduate
Rs. 4,800 to 9,600 (NAPS)
8
Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)
Class 12th pass (below Graduate) + Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator (training under one year) from an NSQF-recognised or Central Government-recognised body
A merit list is prepared on the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification for your trade. No written test or interview is mentioned in the notification.
2. Engagement
Shortlisted candidates are engaged as apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 through the NAPS/NATS portal. Further steps (document check, joining) are not detailed in the notification.
Register on that portal and complete your profile to 100%, uploading all the required documents.
Log in with your User ID / Email ID and search the apprenticeship openings for the establishment Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited.
Apply for the opening that matches your trade.
NATS applicants: make sure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled, and enter those details while applying. Finish everything by 12.10.2026.
Note: Applications in any other mode are not accepted. If you face a problem on the portal, CPCL’s HR Department can be reached at recruitment@cpcl.co.in.
Photograph or signature rejected by the portal?
NAPS and NATS both ask you to upload a photo and documents before your profile reaches 100%. Resize your photo and signature to the exact pixel and KB size the portal accepts in a few seconds.
Do not apply on the wrong portal — NAPS is for Sl. No. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8, NATS for Sl. No. 3, 6 and 7.
An incomplete profile does not count — CPCL requires 100% profile completion on NAPS/NATS.
Check your marks first: less than First Class with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) makes you ineligible.
If you passed before 2022, are still awaiting results, or have one year or more of job experience, you are not eligible.
NATS candidates should confirm their Aadhaar-bank seeding well before 12.10.2026, since the DBT stipend depends on it.
No equivalent qualification is accepted — your degree, diploma or ITI trade must match the table exactly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
You can apply online through the NAPS or NATS portal until 12.10.2026.
How many vacancies are there in CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
CPCL has not published a seat count in this notification; it only lists the trades, qualifications and stipend.
Who can apply for CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, a graduate degree, BE/B.Tech or MBA (HR)/MSW as required for the trade, with First Class and 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), passed between 2022 and 2026.
What is the age limit?
You must be between 18 and 26 years of age as on 01.10.2026, with relaxation as per Presidential Directives on Reservation.
How much stipend does CPCL pay apprentices?
The stipend ranges from Rs. 4,800 to Rs. 12,300 a month, with Rs. 12,300 for graduate trades, Rs. 11,040 for ITI and Rs. 10,900 for Diploma holders.
Is there any written exam for CPCL Apprentice?
No exam or interview is mentioned — shortlisting is done on the merit of your percentage of marks in the qualifying course.
Which portal should I use, NAPS or NATS?
Use NAPS for Sl. No. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8 (ITI, Lab Assistant, Guest House, Secretarial, HR Executive, Data Entry Operator) and NATS for Sl. No. 3, 6 and 7 (non-engineering degree, engineering degree and diploma).
Can I apply if I already worked somewhere for a year?
No — candidates who have worked elsewhere for one year or more are not eligible, and neither are those still awaiting results.
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.
