HOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 30 Trade, Graduate & Technician Posts

Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL), a premier Government of India Enterprise located in Ernakulam, Kerala, has officially released its notification for the Apprenticeship Training Program 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 30 training seats across various technical trades and engineering disciplines.

If you completed your ITI, Diploma, or B.E./B.Tech degree between 2022 and 2026, this is an exceptional opportunity to gain practical industry exposure in a top-tier Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). The online registration process begins on 26 May 2026, with applications accepted until 08 June 2026.

HOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates — Recruitment Timeline

Ensure your profile is updated and your application is submitted before the designated cutoff times:

• Date of Official Notification: 22 May 2026
• Commencement of Online Applications: 26 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 08 June 2026
• Age Calculation Benchmark Date: 01 January 2026
• Eligible Graduation/Passing Years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026
• Assessment/Interview Dates: To be communicated directly via email to shortlisted candidates

Category-wise Vacancies and Monthly Stipend

The training allocations are structured across three distinct technical qualifications. Selected apprentices will receive a fixed monthly stipend, which includes the specified Government contribution.

Category I: Trade Apprentices (ITI Holders)

• Stipend: ₹10,560 per month

Category II: Graduate Apprentices (B.E. / B.Tech)

• Stipend: ₹12,300 per month

Category III: Technician Apprentices (Diploma Holders)

• Stipend: ₹10,900 per month

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all fundamental academic and digital registration prerequisites to be considered for screening.

Educational Qualification & Academic Percentages

• Trade Apprentices: Full-time ITI certificate (National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or State Trade Certificate issued by SCVT) in the respective trade.
• Graduate Apprentices: A full-time B.Tech or B.E. degree in a relevant engineering branch from a recognized university.
• Technician Apprentices: A full-time state-recognized Diploma in Engineering in the relevant branch.
• Minimum Academic Score Requirements:
  • General / OBC / EWS: Minimum 60% marks (First Class) in the qualifying examination.
  • SC / ST / PwBD: Minimum 50% marks (Second Class) in the qualifying examination.

Crucial Directives

• Passing Window: Only applicants who cleared their qualifying examinations during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible.
• Prior Training Bar: Candidates who have previously undergone or are currently completing an apprenticeship program under the Apprentices Act in any government, public, or private enterprise are strictly ineligible.

Age Limit (As of 01 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: Candidates must be above 18 years of age.
• Upper Age Limit: No rigid maximum age ceiling is enforced beyond standard category-wise relaxations. Relaxation rules for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD classes are provided as per Government of India directives.

Mandatory Online Registration & Application Steps

Applications must be processed through official central government portals. Traditional paper forms or direct website applications will not be processed.

Step 1: Portal Registration (Prerequisite)

Before submitting your candidacy, you must have a 100% completed profile on the respective national apprentice databases:

• ITI Candidates: Register on the NAPS Portal ([https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in](https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)). Profile must be identity verified with a valid enrollment key.
  • HOCL Establishment Code: E07203200009
• Degree & Diploma Candidates: Register on the new NATS 2.0 Portal ([https://nats.education.gov.in](https://nats.education.gov.in)) and obtain an active Enrollment Number.
  • Note for Diploma Holders: Ensure your exact overall percentage mark is accurately saved in your NATS profile dashboard.

Step 2: Submitting the Application

1. Log into your respective NAPS or NATS dashboard using your verified credentials.
2. Search for the establishment “Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited” or utilize the NAPS establishment code provided above.
3. Locate the specific technical trade or engineering vacancy matching your qualification.
4. Review the details and submit your application digitally. Keep a record of your applied application ID for subsequent tracking.

If you have any questions or face issues during the application process, feel free to comment below.

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