MRPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has issued an apprenticeship notification under Advt. No. APPRENTICESHIP FAIR-2026-27/01 for Graduate Apprentice Trainees and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainees. Engineering graduates and diploma holders who meet the stated conditions can attend the in-person Apprenticeship Fair in Mandya, Karnataka.

The number of places will be announced at the fair, and the engagement is for a one-year apprenticeship. Applications are accepted offline at the walk-in event on 13 October 2026; the notice does not provide a separate opening date or an earlier application deadline. Selection involves document verification followed by preparation of a merit list.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

MRPL has not announced the number of vacancies in advance. The available opportunities are for the following two trainee categories, with the number of places to be communicated at the Apprenticeship Fair.

UR means Unreserved, EWS means Economically Weaker Section, OBC (NCL) means Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer), SC and ST mean Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe, and PwBD means Person with Benchmark Disability. Reservation is applied under the guidelines of the Apprentices Act for OBC (NCL), EWS, SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

GAT applicants need an engineering degree in one of the disciplines listed in the vacancy table. TAT applicants need a diploma in one of the specified disciplines. In either category, candidates must have passed the qualifying degree or diploma between 2022 and 2026 and meet the applicable minimum aggregate percentage.

Applicants must register as a student on the Government’s NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in and provide the unique registration number generated by the portal. Candidates who are appearing for their qualifying examination, awaiting results, or do not have their mark sheets and degree or diploma certificate (provisional or final) are not eligible. Those who have already completed or are currently undertaking an apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973, or who have one or more years of work experience, are also ineligible.

Age Limit

The notification states that the age criteria are as prescribed under the Apprentices Act. It does not specify a numerical age range or additional age-relaxation details in the information provided. Candidates seeking reservation should supply the relevant certificate in the prescribed Government format. An OBC (NCL) certificate must have been issued on or after 1 April 2026.

Application Fee

The notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates should check the detailed official notice for any instructions relevant to the walk-in process.

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted in person at the Apprenticeship Fair. MRPL will make the prescribed application format available at the venue; candidates should bring the required original records and one photocopy of each document for verification.

1. Register as a student on the NATS 2.0 portal at nats.education.gov.in and note the unique enrolment number issued after registration.
2. Attend the Apprenticeship Fair on 13 October 2026 at Cauvery Institute of Technology, Mandya.
3. Collect the application form at the venue and complete it with your personal and educational details, including your NATS registration number.
4. Attach photocopies of the supporting documents and present the originals for checking.
5. Submit the completed form and documents for verification at the fair.

Venue: Cauvery Institute of Technology, Mandya, Sundahalli, Siddaiahnakoppalu Gate, Mandya-571402, Karnataka.

Bring proof of NATS registration; proof of age, such as an SSLC marks card, matriculation certificate, school leaving certificate or municipal birth certificate; and educational records, including Class X and XII documents where applicable, all relevant mark sheets, and diploma or degree certificates. If applicable, bring documentary evidence of CGPA conversion to percentage, the prescribed caste or EWS income and asset certificate, and a PwBD certificate issued by the competent authority. Candidates should also carry a copy of their Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar and two recent colour passport-size photographs. Original documents and one photocopy are required for verification.

The official notification is available at the MRPL recruitment PDF. MRPL’s careers page is mrpl.co.in/careers.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected Graduate and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Trainees will receive a stipend in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961. The notification does not state a specific stipend amount. The training period is one year.

Candidates must arrange their own accommodation, transport and other personal requirements. MRPL will not reimburse boarding or lodging expenses at document verification, joining or during the apprenticeship. No TA/DA will be paid for attending document verification-cum-joining.

Selection Process

MRPL will first verify candidates’ documents and eligibility. It will then prepare a merit list; the company’s decision on preparation of that list will be final and binding. The notification identifies document verification and merit-list preparation as the selection stages.

Eligible candidates who intend to participate should complete their NATS registration and prepare the required documents before travelling to the fair on 13 October 2026. Check the official notification for the full instructions and attend the specified venue on the scheduled date.