CPCL Recruitment 2026: 8 Apprentice Posts – Apply Online @ cpcl.co.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed): Matric with regular full-time 2-year ITI course recognized by NCVT/SCVT in Fitter, Welder, Electrician, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Machinist, Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman (Civil/Mechanical), or Computer Operator and Programming Assistant.
• Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant): B.Sc. Chemistry with Physics, Mathematics, or Biology.
• Guest House Service Asst.: 10th Pass with basic canteen/housekeeping knowledge.
• Graduate Apprentice (Non-Eng. Degree): BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, or BBA Degree.
• Graduate Apprentice (Secretarial Office Assistant): Graduate in any discipline (Non-Engineering).
• Executive (Human Resource): MBA (HR), MSW, or Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations (2 years full-time course).
• Graduate Apprentice (Degree in Engineering): BE/B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic & Communication / Instrumentation, Civil, Computer Science, Information Technology, Fire & Safety, and Environment Protection & Safety.
• Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering): Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic & Communication / Instrumentation.
• Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator): Class 12th passed but below Graduate. Skilled certificate holders must possess NSQF/Central Govt recognized Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate.
• General Eligibility: Candidates must have passed their final exams in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in the qualifying examination. Candidates awaiting results or having worked for 1 year or more elsewhere are ineligible.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on a merit list formed on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification applicable to the respective trade.
• No written examination or interview is scheduled as part of the initial screening process.
• No Travel Allowance (TA) / Daily Allowance (DA) will be paid to any candidate for attending the registration or document verification process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth.
• Duly filled NATS/NAPS profile with 100% profile completion.
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications).
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable).
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable).
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN).
• Active Aadhaar-seeded bank account that is DBT-enabled (for NATS candidates to receive 50% stipend via Direct Beneficiary Transfer).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submitting and completing applications through the NATS/NAPS portal is 22 October 2026.

2. How do candidates register to apply for CPCL Apprentice posts?

Candidates must register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) website (www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) website (https://nats.education.gov.in) depending on their trade category, complete their profile to 100%, and search for "Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited" as the Establishment.

3. Is there any application fee required for CPCL Apprentice vacancies?

No, there is no application fee. The registration and application process on the NATS/NAPS portal is completely free of cost.

4. What is the contract duration and job nature for these posts?

The positions are purely contractual under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961. The training period is as prescribed under the Apprenticeship Rules of the respective scheme.

5. What is the stipend structure for NATS vs NAPS candidates?

Stipends range from Rs. 4,800 to Rs. 12,300 per month. For candidates registered under NATS, 50% of the total stipend will be paid through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) by the Government, requiring an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

6. How is the selection made for CPCL Apprentice posts?

Selection is done strictly based on a merit list formed from the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification (minimum 60% marks / 55% for reserved categories). No TA/DA is provided.

Eligible candidates can Download Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Apprentice Official Notification PDF for complete details on qualifications and application steps.