IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Maharatna public sector enterprise and a Fortune Global 500 company, has released a recruitment advertisement for 1770 Apprentice positions across its Refineries Division. The organization is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for Trade Apprentices and Technician Apprentices at multiple refinery locations. This drive aims to enhance the nation’s skilled workforce. The application process begins May 3, 2025, and ends on June 2, 2025.

Organization Overview

• Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Refineries Division
• Position: Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice
• Total Openings: 1770 (tentative)
• Job Locations: Guwahati, Barauni, Gujarat, Haldia, Mathura, Panipat (PRPC), Digboi, Bongaigaon, Paradip

IOCL Apprentice Vacancies 2025 – Trade Wise

Trade/Discipline.       /        No. of Vacancies

Trade Apprentice        /        421

TradeAttendant Apprentice – Fitter.   / 208

Trade Apprentice – Boiler         /         66

Technician Apprentice – Chemical      / 356

Technician Apprentice – Mechanical   / 169

Technician Apprentice – Electrical     /.   240

Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation / 108

Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant / 69

Trade Apprentice – Accountant         /      38

Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) / 53

Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certified) / 32

Total               /                  1770

Eligibility Criteria (As on 31-05-2025)

Educational Requirements:

• Candidates must have passed ITI, Diploma, Graduation, or Class XII in full-time mode from a recognized institution.
• For General/EWS/OBC: Minimum 50% marks; for SC/ST/PwBD: Minimum 45% (in reserved seats).
• Trade-specific qualification details are provided in the official notice.
• Higher qualifications like B.Tech, MBA, MCA, etc., are not eligible.
• Final-year students or those awaiting results are not eligible.

Age Limit:

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 24 years (General/EWS)

Age relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• PwBD: 10-15 years depending on category

Other Conditions:

• No prior apprenticeship experience.
• For Technician roles, candidates with over one year of post-qualification experience or qualifications older than 5 years are not eligible.

Key Dates.         

Event.         / Date 

Notification Date  / 03 May 2025

Application Start. / 03 May 2025 (10:00 AM)

Application End. / 02 June 2025 (5:00 PM)

DV List (Tentative)  / 09 June 2025

Document Verification. / 16 to 24 June 2025

Stipend & Perks

• Monthly Stipend: As per Apprentices Act and IOCL norms (not specifically disclosed).
• Perks:
• Accident insurance
• Safety equipment (if applicable)
• Paid leave (general + casual)
• Note: No accommodation or HRA provided.

Selection Process

• No written test
• Merit-Based Shortlisting: Based on qualifying exam marks.
• Tie-Breaker: Age (older preferred), then Class X marks.
• Further Steps:
• Document verification
• Pre-engagement medical examination

Application Process

Step 1: Register on NAPS/NATS Portal

• Trade Apprentices: Register on NAPS Portal
• Technician Apprentices: Register on NATS Portal

Step 2: Apply on IOCL Portal

• Visit IOCL Recruitment Portal
• Select refinery unit and discipline 
• Upload scanned photo & signature (jpg, max 50 KB each)
• Use the same mobile/email as on NAPS/NATS
• Submit final application and save a copy

Note: Both steps are mandatory. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Application Fee

No application fee required for this recurement