Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a public sector oil refining company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has announced the engagement of apprentices for the 2026-27 session under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment covers Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice positions across multiple trades, including engineering, laboratory, data entry and secretarial roles. Registered under the NAPS and NATS schemes, this apprenticeship offers candidates a chance to gain hands-on training in a leading petroleum refinery as part of the national Skill Building Initiative.
CPCL Recruitment 2026 - Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026HRD:03:26
Total Vacancies
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Last Date
12 Oct
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification22 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About CPCL Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Advertisement No.
- HRD:03:26
- Post Name
- Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed), Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) and 8 more
- Job Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Internship
- Age Limit
- 18–26 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Registration on the applicable Apprenticeship portal (NAPS or NATS) with 100% profile completion; for NATS candidates, an active Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account
Vacancy Breakdown
Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed)
Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
Optional Trade: Guest House Service Asst. (Food &Beverages for canteen & Housekeeping)
Graduate Apprentice : Non-Eng. Degree
Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant - Oil & Gas
Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) - Oil & Gas
Graduate Apprentice: (Degree in Engineering)
Technician Apprentice : (Diploma in Engineering)
Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice)
Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders)
Total0
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed) | |
| Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | |
| Optional Trade: Guest House Service Asst. (Food &Beverages for canteen & Housekeeping) | |
| Graduate Apprentice : Non-Eng. Degree | |
| Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant - Oil & Gas | |
| Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) - Oil & Gas | |
| Graduate Apprentice: (Degree in Engineering) | |
| Technician Apprentice : (Diploma in Engineering) | |
| Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice) | |
| Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders) | |
| Grand Total | 0 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed)
- Qualification
- Matric with regular full time 2(Two) year ITI course recognized by 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
- Registration Under
- NAPS
Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
- Qualification
- Passed B.Sc., Chemistry with Physics, Mathematic or Biology.
- Registration Under
- NAPS
Optional Trade: Guest House Service Asst. (Food &Beverages for canteen & Housekeeping)
- Qualification
- 10th Pass
- Note
- Optional trade
- Registration Under
- NAPS
Graduate Apprentice : Non-Eng. Degree
- Qualification
- BA / B. Com / BSc/ BCA / BBA Degree
- Registration Under
- NATS
Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant - Oil & Gas
- Qualification
- Graduate in any discipline (Non-Engineering)
- Registration Under
- NAPS
Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) - Oil & Gas
- Qualification
- MBA (HR) / MSW / Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management / Personnel Management & Industrial Relation (2 years full time Course).
- Note
- Optional trade
- Registration Under
- NAPS
Graduate Apprentice: (Degree in Engineering)
- Qualification
- Passed BE / B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic & Communication /Instrumentation, Civil, Computer Science, Information Technology, Fire & Safety and Environment Protection & Safety disciplines.
- Registration Under
- NATS
Technician Apprentice : (Diploma in Engineering)
- Qualification
- Passed Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic & Communication /Instrumentation discipline
- Registration Under
- NATS
Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice)
- Qualification
- Class 12th passed but below Graduate
- Registration Under
- NAPS
Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders)
- Qualification
- Class 12th passed (but below graduate). Additionally, candidates should possess Skill Certificate of 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' for training of less than one year issued by an awarding body recognized under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority recognized by the Central Government.
- Registration Under
- NAPS
Age Limit
18 to 26 years as on 01.10.2026
Age Relaxation
Relaxation as per Presidential Directives on Reservation
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Merit list prepared on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification applicable to the respective trade; no interview or written test is held.
Salary Structure
Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed)
Pay: Rs. 11040/- per month
Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
Pay: Rs. 12300/- per month
Optional Trade: Guest House Service Asst. (Food &Beverages for canteen & Housekeeping)
Pay: Rs. 8,200/- per month
Graduate Apprentice : Non-Eng. Degree
Pay: Rs. 12300/- per month
Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant - Oil & Gas
Pay: Rs. 12300/- per month
Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) - Oil & Gas
Pay: Rs. 12300/- per month
Graduate Apprentice: (Degree in Engineering)
Pay: Rs. 12300/- per month
Technician Apprentice : (Diploma in Engineering)
Pay: Rs. 10900/- per month
Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice)
Pay: Rs. 4800/- to 9600/- per month
Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders)
Pay: Rs. 9,600/- per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed) | Rs. 11040/- per month |
| Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) | Rs. 12300/- per month |
| Optional Trade: Guest House Service Asst. (Food &Beverages for canteen & Housekeeping) | Rs. 8,200/- per month |
| Graduate Apprentice : Non-Eng. Degree | Rs. 12300/- per month |
| Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant - Oil & Gas | Rs. 12300/- per month |
| Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) - Oil & Gas | Rs. 12300/- per month |
| Graduate Apprentice: (Degree in Engineering) | Rs. 12300/- per month |
| Technician Apprentice : (Diploma in Engineering) | Rs. 10900/- per month |
| Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice) | Rs. 4800/- to 9600/- per month |
| Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders) | Rs. 9,600/- per month |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the applicable Apprenticeship portal, NAPS or NATS, depending on the trade applied for
- 2Log in to the respective portal using your User ID or Email ID
- 3Search and apply for apprenticeship openings with "Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited" as the Establishment Name
- 4Complete and update your profile by uploading all the required documents
- 5Submit the application online through the portal before the last date
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Registration on the applicable Apprenticeship portal with 100% profile completion
•All required documents uploaded on the portal
•For NATS candidates an active Aadhaar-seeded DBT-enabled bank account
Important Details
- Only candidates who passed their final exams in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 are eligible.
- Candidates must possess a First Class in the qualifying examination of the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- No equivalent qualification other than those prescribed will be considered eligible.
- Candidates awaiting results, or who have undergone a job elsewhere for one year or more, are not eligible.
- For apprentices engaged under NATS, 50% of the total stipend is paid through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) by the Government, and such candidates must have an active Aadhaar-seeded, DBT-enabled bank account.
Registration Portal by Trade
1
Post: Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed)
Registration Under: NAPS
2
Post: Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
Registration Under: NAPS
2 (Optional)
Post: Guest House Service Asst. (Food & Beverages / Housekeeping)
Registration Under: NAPS
3
Post: Graduate Apprentice: Non-Engineering Degree
Registration Under: NATS
4
Post: Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant - Oil & Gas
Registration Under: NAPS
5
Post: Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) - Oil & Gas
Registration Under: NAPS
6
Post: Graduate Apprentice (Degree in Engineering)
Registration Under: NATS
7
Post: Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering)
Registration Under: NATS
8
Post: Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher)
Registration Under: NAPS
8 (Skilled)
Post: Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders)
Registration Under: NAPS
| Sl. No. | Post | 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 |
DBT Bank Account for NATS Apprentices
Candidates applying under NATS must have an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account that is DBT-enabled for Direct Benefit Transfer as per Government of India norms, and these details must be submitted at the time of application. Bank seeding status can be checked on the myAadhaar portal using the Aadhaar number.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates awaiting their final exam results apply for CPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. Candidates awaiting results are not eligible, and only those who passed their final exams in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply.
Is there a written test or interview for CPCL Apprentice selection?
No. Shortlisting is done on a merit list formed from the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification for the respective trade.
Which portal should a candidate register on for CPCL apprenticeship?
Registration is on NAPS for Sl. No. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8, and on NATS for Sl. No. 3, 6 and 7, depending on the trade applied for.
Can a candidate who has already worked or done an apprenticeship elsewhere apply?
No. Candidates who have undergone a job elsewhere for one year or more are not eligible.
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