Overview
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice (multiple trades). Eligible candidates can apply online, through the respective naps/nats portal before 12.10.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
- Qualification
- Post Name: Prescribed Qualification | Stipend/Month Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed): Matric with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Machinist, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Civil), Draughtsman (Mechanical), Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, recognized by NCVT/SCVT | Rs. 11,040 Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant): B.Sc. Chemistry with Physics, Mathematics or Biology | Rs. 12,300 Guest House Service Asst.: 10th Pass | Rs. 8,200 Graduate Apprentice (Non-Eng.): BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BCA / BBA | Rs. 12,300 Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas: Graduate in any discipline (Non-Engineering) | Rs. 12,300 Executive (HR) – Oil & Gas: MBA (HR) / MSW / PG Diploma in Personnel Management or Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (2-year full-time) | Rs. 12,300 Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): BE/B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic & Communication/Instrumentation, Civil, Computer Science, IT, Fire & Safety, or Environment Protection & Safety | Rs. 12,300 Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, or Electronic & Communication/Instrumentation | Rs. 10,900 Data Entry Operator (Fresher): Class 12 passed but below graduate | Rs. 4,800 to 9,600 Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders): Class 12 passed (below graduate) + Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator (course under 1 year, from a recognized awardi…
- Advertisement No
- HRD:03:26, dated 22.09.2026
- Last date to apply
- 12.10.2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 12.10.2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 22.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12.10.2026 |
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Vacancy Details
The number of vacancies for each trade is not specified in the official notification. The table below lists all the trades/posts covered under this CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. S. No.: Post Name | Registration Under 1: Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed) | NAPS 2: Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | NAPS 2 (Optional): Guest House Service Asst. (Food & Beverages / Housekeeping) | NAPS 3: Graduate Apprentice: Non-Engineering Degree | NATS 4: Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | NAPS 5: Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) – Oil & Gas | NAPS 6: Graduate Apprentice (Degree in Engineering) | NATS 7: Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering) | NATS 8: Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | NAPS 8 (Skilled): Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders) | NAPS
Eligibility
Post Name: Prescribed Qualification | Stipend/Month Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed): Matric with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Machinist, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Civil), Draughtsman (Mechanical), Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, recognized by NCVT/SCVT | Rs. 11,040 Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant): B.Sc. Chemistry with Physics, Mathematics or Biology | Rs. 12,300 Guest House Service Asst.: 10th Pass | Rs. 8,200 Graduate Apprentice (Non-Eng.): BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BCA / BBA | Rs. 12,300 Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas: Graduate in any discipline (Non-Engineering) | Rs. 12,300 Executive (HR) – Oil & Gas: MBA (HR) / MSW / PG Diploma in Personnel Management or Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (2-year full-time) | Rs. 12,300 Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): BE/B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic & Communication/Instrumentation, Civil, Computer Science, IT, Fire & Safety, or Environment Protection & Safety | Rs. 12,300 Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, or Electronic & Communication/Instrumentation | Rs. 10,900 Data Entry Operator (Fresher): Class 12 passed but below graduate | Rs. 4,800 to 9,600 Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders): Class 12 passed (below graduate) + Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator (course under 1 year, from a recognized awardi…
Age Limit
Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 26 years of age as on 01.10.2026. Age relaxation will be given as per Presidential Directives on Reservation. Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
Salary
Stipend varies by trade, ranging from Rs. 4,800 to Rs. 12,300 per month (see the Eligibility table above for trade-wise stipend). For apprentices engaged under NATS, 50% of the total stipend is paid through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) by the Government.
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on a merit list prepared using the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification applicable to the respective trade. No separate interview or written test is mentioned in the notification.
How to Apply
• Register on the applicable portal - NAPS or NATS, based on the trade. • Log in to the respective portal using your User ID/Email ID. • Search and apply for apprenticeship openings with "Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited" as the Establishment Name. • Complete and update your profile by uploading all required documents. • Submit the application online through the portal before the last date. No other mode of application will be accepted. For any difficulty applying through the NAPS/NATS portal, candidates may contact the HR Department, CPCL, at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 12.10.2026; Notification Release Date: 22.09.2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 12.10.2026
What is the age limit?
18 to 26 years as on 01.10.2026
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on a merit list prepared using the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification applicable to the respective trade. No separate interview or written test is mentioned in the notification.