MRPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Graduate/Technician Trainees

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC, is participating in the Apprenticeship Fair organized by the Board of Apprenticeship Training - Southern Region (BOAT-SR). This recruitment drive is for the engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (GATs) and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainees (TATs) for a training period of one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Candidates interested in engineering apprenticeship opportunities with MRPL can attend the walk-in interview at KLE Technological University in Hubballi on January 22, 2026. Registration on the NATS portal is mandatory for all applicants.

MRPL Apprentice Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility

• Must have passed Engineering Degree or Diploma between 2021 and 2025.
• Candidates must register on the NATS portal and possess a unique registration number.
• Candidates already undergoing or having completed apprenticeship or possessing more than one year of work experience are not eligible.

Eligibility for Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT)

• Essential Qualification: Degree in Engineering in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, or Instrumentation.
• Minimum Marks:
  • UR and EWS: 55% aggregate
  • OBC (NCL): 45% aggregate
  • SC/ST/PwBD: 40% aggregate
• Experience: Not required (Freshers).
• Desirable: Candidates must not have work experience of more than one year.

Eligibility for Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainee (TAT)

• Essential Qualification: Diploma in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, or Instrumentation.
• Minimum Marks: Candidates must possess the minimum aggregate percentage as per standard norms (refer to official notification for specific % if not detailed, generally 50% for Diploma).
• Experience: Not required (Freshers).
• Desirable: Candidates must not have work experience of more than one year.

Important Links

• Apply Online/Notification: Download Official Notification PDF
• Official Website: https://www.mrpl.co.in/

FAQs

Q1. Is registration on NATS portal mandatory?
Yes, all candidates must register on https://nats.education.gov.in/ and provide their enrollment number.

Q2. When is the Apprenticeship Fair scheduled?
The fair is on 22/01/2026 (Thursday) at KLE Technological University, Hubballi.

Q3. Is there any application fee?
The document does not mention any application fee. Candidates should attend the walk-in as per the schedule.

Q4. Will MRPL offer employment after apprenticeship?
No, engagement is strictly for training purposes for one year. There is no guarantee of employment post-training.