HOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 20 Posts

Hindustan Organic Chemicals (HOCL)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 20 Apprentices Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official HOCL website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the HOCL Apprentices Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

HOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Overview

HOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Training is for candidates who have passed the qualifying examinations during the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
• Category I – Graduate Apprentices (Full Time Course):
  • A Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a Statutory University in relevant discipline.
  • OR a Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by an Institution empowered to grant such degree by an Act of Parliament in relevant discipline.
  • OR Graduate examination of Professional bodies recognized by State/Central Government as equivalent to above.
  • Where only Grade Points are awarded, conversion to percentage shall follow University/Institute rules; if not defined, Aggregate Grade Points shall be multiplied by 10.
• Category II – Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (Full Time Course):
  • A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government in relevant discipline.
  • OR a Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a University in relevant discipline.
  • OR a Diploma in Engineering and Technology granted by an Institution recognized by State/Central Government as equivalent.
  • Commercial Practice: Diploma in Commercial Practice granted by an Institution recognized by State/Central Government.
• Candidates with equivalent qualifications must submit Equivalency Certificate from competent authority; without this, candidature will not be considered.
• Minimum marks: 60% in qualifying examination; for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, requirement is relaxed to 50% (Second Class).
• Candidates must be above 18 years of age as on 01.01.2026.
• Government of India reservation rules for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD will be followed, and only prescribed certificate formats available on HOCL website will be accepted.
• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing Apprenticeship Training under Apprentices Act in any Government/Public Sector/Private organization are not eligible to apply.

Salary/Stipend

• Graduate Apprentices (Category I):
  • Monthly stipend: Rs. 12,300/- (including Government share).
  • Duration of training: 01 year.
• Technician Apprentices (Category II):
  • Monthly stipend: Rs. 10,900/- (including Government share).
  • Duration of training: 01 year.
• During apprenticeship training, no travel expenses are admissible; boarding/lodging may be provided on standard rent if available, with subsidized canteen facility during office hours.
• On completion of Apprenticeship, HOCL has no obligation to offer employment, and apprentices cannot claim right to employment based on completion of training.

Age Limit 

• Candidates must be above 18 years of age as on 01.01.2026.
• No specific upper age limit is mentioned in the notification; all other eligibility conditions of Apprentices Act and HOCL will apply.

Application Fee

• Application Fee: NIL.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Short-listing of candidates will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the minimum prescribed qualification for the respective discipline.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original certificates/documents, followed by Written Test / Skill Test / Interview.
• Candidates must produce original certificates (age, qualification, caste, disability etc.) and self-attested copies at the time of verification; failure to produce originals will result in rejection.
• Those who successfully complete certificate verification and Written/Skill Test/Interview will be provisionally considered for selection against notified training seats in order of merit and reservation, subject to medical fitness.
• Category/reservation claimed in the initial online application alone will be considered; relevant certificates as per Govt. standards must be produced at verification, failing which reservation claim will be ignored and candidature treated as Unreserved.

General Information/Instructions

• Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting applications.
• HOCL may call for additional documentary evidence in support of educational qualification and other eligibility; replies to such queries must be sent only through email to [email protected] within stipulated time.
• No correspondence regarding rejection of application in case of ineligibility will be entertained.
• Call letters for certificate verification / written test / skill test / interview will not be sent by post; information will be given via email or published on HOCL website www.hoclindia.com, and candidates must frequently check email/website.
• Mere submission of application and issue of call letter does not confer any right of acceptance of candidature or guarantee of training.
• Appointment of selected candidates is subject to verification of character and antecedents and verification of caste/disability certificates, if applicable.
• No travel expenses are admissible during apprenticeship training period; accommodation is subject to availability and provided on standard rent with subsidized canteen facility.
• Number of training seats is based on existing requirement and may vary depending on future needs; HOCL reserves the right not to fill notified seats and to restrict/alter/cancel/modify the recruitment process.
• Candidates must ensure marks are entered correctly; any discrepancy between entered marks and mark sheet uploaded will result in summary rejection.
• If at any stage it is found that information furnished is false/incorrect or facts have been suppressed, candidature/appointment will be cancelled without further notice.
• Legal proceedings related to this advertisement/selection can be instituted only in Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Ernakulam, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
• Only Indian Nationals need to apply; canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted exclusively through the NATS portal https://nats.education.gov.in; applications through any other method will not be considered.
• For students already registered in NATS:
  • Login with User ID & Password on NATS portal.
  • Search “HINDUSTAN ORGANIC CHEMICALS LIMITED” under “Apply against advertised vacancies” or “Apply against yearly requirements”.
  • Click “Apply” (status will show as “applied”).
• For students not registered in NATS:
  • Go to https://nats.education.gov.in.
  • Click “Student” and then “Student Register”.
  • Complete the application form (upload Qualification Certificate, Govt ID Proof, Bank Pass Book, Photo, Resume etc.).
  • A unique Enrollment Number will be generated.
  • Then login with User ID & Password, search “HINDUSTAN ORGANIC CHEMICALS LIMITED” under the relevant section, and click “Apply”.
• Entering percentage of marks in the qualifying examination is mandatory; candidates must fill the “% of Marks/CGPA” column in NATS portal, otherwise candidature will not be considered.
• For any NATS portal issues/queries, candidates may contact Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Southern Region, Chennai via email at [email protected].

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• Apply Online: Click here
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