CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) invites online applications from eligible candidates for apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961 as a skill-building initiative. The notification covers multiple trades and engineering disciplines under different categories.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
Candidates must have acquired educational qualifications from a recognized institution and completed 100% profile registration on the NAPS or NATS portals. Only those who have passed their final exams in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 are eligible. Applicants must possess a First Class in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates). The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 26 years as of 01.10.2026, with relaxations as per presidential directives.
Stipend and Registration
Stipends vary depending on the trade, ranging from Rs. 4,800 to Rs. 12,300 per month. Candidates applying for NATS must have an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Registration must be completed on the respective portal depending on the specific trade.
Step by Step Application Process
To apply, candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portals. After logging in with their User ID or Email ID, applicants need to search for 'Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited' as the Establishment Name under Apprenticeship Openings and apply. Complete the profile by uploading all required documents before the deadline.
Important Guidelines
Applicants should ensure they do not have prior job experience of one year or more and are not awaiting results. No equivalent qualifications will be considered. The final selection will be based entirely on the merit of marks obtained in the essential qualifying examination.
Important Dates
| Label | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 22.09.2026 |
| Last date of submission application through NATS/NAPS portal | 12.10.2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Count |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed) | None |
| Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | None |
| Optional Trade: Guest House Service Asst. (Food & Beverages for canteen & Housekeeping) | None |
| Graduate Apprentice: Non-Eng. Degree | None |
| Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant - Oil & Gas | None |
| Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) - Oil & Gas | None |
| Graduate Apprentice: (Degree in Engineering) | None |
| Technician Apprentice: (Diploma in Engineering) | None |
| Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice) | None |
| Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders) | None |
Eligibility
- Matric with regular full time 2 year ITI course recognized by NCVT/SCVT for Trade Apprentice
- Passed B.Sc., Chemistry with Physics, Mathematic or Biology for Laboratory Assistant
- 10th Pass for Guest House Service Asst
- BA / B. Com / BSc/ BCA / BBA Degree for Non-Eng. Graduate Apprentice
- Graduate in any discipline (Non-Engineering) for Secretarial Office Assistant
- MBA (HR) / MSW / PG Diploma in Personnel Management / PM & IR for Executive HR
- Passed BE / B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline for Graduate Engineering Apprentice
- Passed Diploma in relevant engineering discipline for Technician Apprentice
- Class 12th passed but below Graduate for Data Entry Operator
- Class 12th passed with Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator for Skilled DEO
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years as on date of reckoning i.e. 01.10.2026
Salary
Rs. 4,800/- to Rs. 12,300/- per month
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on merit list formed on percentage of marks obtained in essential qualification
How to Apply
- Register on the respective NAPS or NATS apprenticeship portal with 100% profile completion.
- Login to the portal using User ID or Email ID.
- Search for apprenticeship openings with Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited as the Establishment Name.
- Apply for the respective trade and complete/update the profile by uploading all required documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to submit applications for CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
The last date of submission application through NATS/NAPS portal is 12.10.2026.
What is the age limit for CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 26 years of age as on 01.10.2026.
Which website should I use to apply for CPCL Trade Apprentice positions?
Candidates willing to apply under NAPS for Sl. No. 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8 should use www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
What is the website for NATS apprenticeship registration at CPCL?
Candidates can register under NATS for Sl. No. 3, 6 & 7 using https://nats.education.gov.in/student register.php.
What are the passing year requirements to be eligible for CPCL Apprenticeships?
Only candidates who have passed their final exams in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 are eligible to apply.
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