MRPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Graduate & Technician Apprentice Trainee Posts
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), the ONGC subsidiary, will select Graduate Apprentice Trainees and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainees at the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) walk-in Apprenticeship Fair on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at Cauvery Institute of Technology, Sundahalli, Siddaiahnakoppalu Gate, Mandya 571402, Karnataka. There is no online application: eligible candidates attend in person, fill in the application form issued on the spot, and produce original documents for verification.
Engineering degree holders in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation, Computer Science or IT, and diploma holders in the first six of those branches, who passed between 2022 and 2026 with the minimum aggregate for their category, are eligible. Registration on the NATS 2.0 portal as a Student is mandatory before the fair; the registration number goes on the form. Training is for one year. The notice does not state the number of seats or the stipend.
Download MRPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
MRPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Quick Facts
| Company | Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC, Kuthethoor Post, Mangalore 575030 |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Advt. No. APPRENTICESHIP FAIR-2026-27/01 |
| Posts | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainee (TAT), under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Seats | Not specified in the notice |
| Fair date | Tuesday, 13 October 2026 (timing not printed in the notice) |
| Venue | Cauvery Institute of Technology, Sundahalli, Siddaiahnakoppalu Gate, Mandya 571402, Karnataka |
| Qualification | Engineering degree (GAT) or diploma (TAT) in the listed branches, passed 2022 to 2026 |
| Minimum aggregate | UR and EWS 55%; OBC (NCL) 45%; SC, ST and PwBD 40% |
| Prerequisite | NATS 2.0 registration as Student, with the unique registration number |
| Duration | One year |
| Stipend | Not specified in the notice |
| Application fee | Not mentioned |
| Mode | Walk-in; application form issued at the fair |
Fair Details
BOAT-SR is holding walk-in Apprenticeship Fairs at several locations in Karnataka; MRPL is participating at the Mandya fair. On the day, candidates:
- Report in person at Cauvery Institute of Technology, Mandya, on 13 October 2026. The notice gives no reporting time; arrive early in the day.
- Collect and fill in MRPL's prescribed application form, available only at the fair, entering the NATS registration number.
- Submit the form with the documents listed below, originals and one photocopy each, for verification.
The fair is a BOAT-SR event, so other companies may also be recruiting there; this article covers MRPL's participation only.
Who Can Apply
Qualification and branches
| Graduate Apprentice Trainee | Degree in Engineering in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation, Computer Science Engineering, or Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainee | Diploma in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, or Instrumentation |
Minimum aggregate marks
- UR and EWS: 55%
- OBC (non-creamy layer): 45%
- SC, ST and PwBD: 40%
Candidates with CGPA must carry documentary proof of its conversion to percentage.
Year of passing
Only candidates who passed the degree or diploma between 2022 and 2026 may participate.
NATS registration
Every candidate must already be registered as a Student on nats.education.gov.in (NATS 2.0). The unique registration number generated by the portal is entered on the application form, and proof of enrolment is one of the documents verified at the fair. Register before 13 October; it cannot be done at the venue.
Who cannot apply
- Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act.
- Candidates with one or more years of work experience.
- Candidates still appearing for or awaiting the result of the qualifying examination, or who do not have mark sheets and the degree or diploma certificate (provisional or final) in hand.
Documents to Bring
Originals plus one photocopy of each:
- Proof of NATS 2.0 registration: the enrolment number generated after registration
- Proof of age: SSLC marks card or matriculation certificate showing date of birth, school leaving certificate, or municipal birth certificate
- All mark sheets and certificates for Class X, Class XII, diploma and degree, including the degree or diploma certificate and semester-wise or year-wise mark sheets
- Proof of CGPA-to-percentage conversion, if applicable
- Caste certificate for SC, ST or OBC (NCL), or Income and Asset Certificate for EWS, in the Government format available at mrpl.co.in/careers. The OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- PwBD certificate from the competent authority, if applicable
- Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar
- Two recent colour passport-size photographs
Training and Terms
- Duration: one year of apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Stipend: not stated in the notice.
- Reservation for OBC (NCL), EWS, SC, ST and PwBD follows the guidelines under the Apprentices Act.
- No TA/DA is paid for document verification or joining, and MRPL does not reimburse boarding, lodging or transport at any stage, including during the engagement.
- No employment on completion: MRPL has no obligation to offer a job after the apprenticeship, and the apprentice has no claim to one.
Selection Process
The notice describes no test or interview. Applications and documents are verified at the fair and MRPL prepares a merit list; its decision on the merit list is final. Candidates should expect aggregate marks in the qualifying degree or diploma to be the basis of merit.
MRPL Apprentice Official Links
- MRPL Official Notification PDF
- NATS 2.0 portal (mandatory Student registration)
- MRPL Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MRPL Apprenticeship Recruitment 2026?
It is a walk-in recruitment process organized by BOAT-SR where MRPL is participating to select Graduate Apprentice Trainees and Technician Diploma Apprentice Trainees under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
How many vacancies are available in MRPL Recruitment 2026?
The total number of vacancies is not specified in the notification.
When is the MRPL Apprenticeship Fair scheduled?
The Apprenticeship Fair is scheduled for 13 October 2026 at Cauvery Institute of Technology, Mandya, Karnataka.
What is the educational qualification required for Graduate Apprentice Trainees?
Candidates must hold a Degree in Engineering in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation, Computer Science Engineering, or Information Technology.
What is the educational qualification required for Technician Diploma Apprentice Trainees?
Candidates must hold a Diploma in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, or Instrumentation.
Do I have to apply online before the fair?
No application is submitted in advance; the form is issued at the fair. But NATS 2.0 registration as a Student must be completed beforehand, and the registration number is required on the form.
I passed my degree in 2021. Can I attend?
No. Only candidates who passed between 2022 and 2026 are eligible.
I have worked for a year after graduating. Am I eligible?
No. Candidates with one or more years of work experience, or who have done or are doing an apprenticeship, are excluded.
Will MRPL reimburse travel to Mandya?
No. Candidates arrange and pay for their own travel and stay; no TA/DA is paid at any stage.