Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) is inviting online applications for Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed), Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) / Guest House Service Asst., Graduate Apprentice (Non-Eng. Degree), Graduate Apprentice (Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas), Executive (Human Resource) - Oil & Gas, Graduate Apprentice (Degree in Engineering), Technician Apprentice (Diploma in Engineering), and Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator) posts under its 2026 recruitment notification HRD:03:26. Candidates are engaged on a contract basis under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, with stipends varying by post such as Rs. 11,040 for ITI passed trade apprentices and Rs. 12,300 for graduate and technician apprentices. Eligible applicants must register with 100% profile completion on the NATS or NAPS portal and apply online on or before 22 October 2026. The selection is based on a merit list formed from the percentage of marks obtained in the essential qualification.
CPCL Recruitment 2026 Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) |
| Trades | ITI Trades, Laboratory Assistant, Guest House Service Asst., Graduate Apprentice (Non-Eng. & Eng.), Secretarial Office Assistant, Executive (HR), Technician Apprentice, Data Entry Operator |
| Stipend | Rs. 4,800/- to Rs. 12,300/- per month (depending on post) |
| Training Period | As per Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, Graduation, or Post Graduation as per prescribed post |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years as on 01.10.2026 |
| Apply At | NAPS or NATS portal |
| Last Date | 22.10.2026 |
Seats by Trade
| Sl No | Name of the Trade / Post | Prescribed Qualification | Stipend Per Month | Registration Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trade Apprentice (ITI Passed) | 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), or Computer Operator and Programming Assistant. | Rs. 11040/- | NAPS |
| 2 | Designated Trade: Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant) / Optional Trade: Guest House Service Asst. (Food & Beverages for canteen & Housekeeping) | Passed B.Sc., Chemistry with Physics, Mathematic or Biology (for Laboratory Assistant) or 10th Pass (for Guest House Service Asst.). | Rs. 12300/- (Lab Assistant) / Rs. 8,200/- (Guest House Service Asst.) | NAPS |
| 3 | Graduate Apprentice: Non-Eng. Degree | BA / B. Com / BSc / BCA / BBA Degree. | Rs. 12300/- | NATS |
| 4 | Graduate Apprentice: Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | Graduate in any discipline (Non-Engineering). | Rs. 12300/- | NAPS |
| 5 | Optional Trade: Executive (Human Resource) - Oil & Gas | MBA (HR) / MSW / Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management / Personnel Management & Industrial Relation (2 years full time Course). | Rs. 12300/- | NAPS |
| 6 | Graduate Apprentice: (Degree in Engineering) | Passed BE / B.Tech in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic & Communication / Instrumentation, Civil, Computer Science, Information Technology, Fire & Safety and Environment Protection & Safety disciplines. | Rs. 12300/- | NATS |
| 7 | Technician Apprentice: (Diploma in Engineering) | Passed Diploma in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic & Communication / Instrumentation discipline. | Rs. 10900/- | NATS |
| 8 | Trade Apprentice: Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice) / Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders) | Class 12th passed but below Graduate. For Skilled Certificate Holders, additional possession of Skill Certificate of ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ for training of less than one year issued by an awarding body recognized under NSQF or Central Government. | Rs. 4800/- to 9600/- (Fresher) / Rs. 9,600/- (Skilled Certificate Holders) | NAPS |
Who Can Apply
Qualification
Candidates must have acquired educational qualifications as prescribed above from a recognized institution and must have registered on the respective Apprenticeship portal (NAPS, NATS) with 100% profile completion. Only those who have passed their final exams in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 are eligible to apply. Candidates must possess a First Class in the qualifying examination with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Candidates awaiting results or who have undergone a job elsewhere for one year or more are not eligible.
Age
Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years as on the date of reckoning i.e., 01.10.2026.
Reservation
Relaxation will be given as per Presidential Directives on Reservation.
Stipend and Training Period
Stipends range from Rs. 4,800/- to Rs. 12,300/- per month depending on the trade or apprenticeship category. For apprentices engaged under NATS, 50% of the total stipend will be paid through Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) by the Government, requiring candidates to have an active Aadhaar-seeded bank account that is DBT-enabled.
How to Apply for CPCL Recruitment 2026
- Visit the respective portal depending on your trade: National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) website at www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for Sl. No. 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8, or National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) website at https://nats.education.gov.in/student register.php for Sl. No. 3, 6, and 7.
- Register on the NATS / NAPS Apprenticeship Portal as applicable and complete your profile to 100% profile completion.
- LOGIN to the respective NATS/NAPS portal using your User ID or Email ID.
- Search and apply for the Apprenticeship Openings / Opportunities with “Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited” as the Establishment Name.
- Complete or update your profile by uploading all required documents and submit the application online through the respective apprenticeship portal.
Selection Process
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.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 12.10.2026 |
| Last date of submission of application through NATS/NAPS portal | 22.10.2026 |
Official Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | NAPS or NATS Portal Application Link |
| Official Notification PDF | View Advertisement HRD:03:26 |
| Official Website | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited Official Site |
