Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,770 apprentice posts under its Refineries Division for the year 2025. This recruitment aims to provide skill-based training across various trades, offering a strong opportunity for young aspirants to gain hands-on industry experience in one of India’s leading public sector enterprises.
Post Name
- Apprentice (Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices)
- Trades covered include Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Fitter, Attendant Operator, and more
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 3 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 2 June 2025
- Shortlisted Candidates Announcement: 9 June 2025
- Document Verification Dates: 16 June to 24 June 2025
Application Fee
- General, OBC, EWS: Nil
- SC, ST, PwBD: Nil
IOCL has not levied any application fee, making the recruitment accessible to all eligible candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit: 18 to 24 years as on 31 March 2025
- Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 years for PwBD candidates
- Educational Qualification:
- Trade Apprentice: ITI in relevant trade from NCVT/SCVT
- Technician Apprentice: 3-year Diploma in Engineering
- Graduate Apprentice: Regular full-time Graduate in any discipline
- The qualification must be from a recognized institute with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Candidates who passed out in the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024 are eligible
Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies is 1,770. These are distributed across various regions and trades as follows:
| Region | Number of Posts | Trades Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Region | Varies | Electrical, Mechanical, Fitter, Data Entry |
| Western Region | Varies | Chemical, Instrumentation, Accounts |
| Southern Region | Varies | Boiler, Lab Assistant, Secretarial Practice |
| Eastern Region | Varies | Electronics, Civil, Human Resource |
| Refineries Division | Varies | Various trades under Technical and Non-Technical |
A detailed trade-wise and location-wise vacancy chart is available in the official notification on IOCL’s website.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of three stages:
- Shortlisting based on educational qualification marks
- Merit will be prepared based on marks secured in the prescribed qualification
- Document Verification
- Candidates shortlisted will have to present original documents for verification
- Medical Fitness Test
- Final selection will be based on the medical examination as per IOCL standards
There will be no written test or interview in this recruitment process.
Exam Pattern
There is no examination or test conducted for this recruitment. The selection is based purely on merit in educational qualifications and subsequent document and medical verification.
How to Apply
- Register on Apprenticeship Portals:
- Trade Apprentices: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Technician Apprentices: portal.mhrdnats.gov.in
- Visit the IOCL official website: www.iocl.com
- Navigate to the “Apprenticeships” section
- Select the applicable advertisement and read the full notification
- Click on “Apply Online” and fill in your details
- Upload required documents such as certificates, photo, and signature
- Review the form and submit before the last date
Note: Keep a printout of the application form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: I have completed BE/B.Tech. Am I eligible for these apprentice posts?
No. Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA, or equivalent are not eligible for the apprenticeship positions under this notification.
Q2: Can I apply if I have already undergone or am currently undergoing apprenticeship training?
No. Candidates who have previously undergone or are currently enrolled in any apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, are not eligible to apply again for this recruitment.
Conclusion
IOCL’s Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is a significant opportunity for eligible diploma, ITI, and graduate holders to gain practical industry exposure. With no application fee and a simple merit-based selection process, interested candidates should apply before the deadline of 2 June 2025. For full details, refer to the official notification available on the IOCL website.