Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will close application process for filling up 1770 Apprentice positions across its various refineries on May 02, 2025. This opportunity is part of IOCL’s nationwide skill-building initiative. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for apprentice positions in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, and other trades till June 2, 2025.
As per the advertisement dated 3rd May 2025, candidates with qualifications such as ITI, 12th pass, Diploma, or Graduation in relevant trades can apply. The apprentices will be posted at IOCL refineries located in Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Odisha. The selection will be based on academic merit and document verification, with no written test involved.
Candidates can apply online through the official IOCL portal and respective NAPS/NATS platforms. The application process began on 3rd May 2025. All applicants must ensure that they complete both registration steps and meet the specified eligibility criteria before the last date of application.
Overview of IOCL Notification:
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited is conducting a large-scale apprenticeship engagement drive across its refineries, aiming to fill a total of 1770 posts. Below are the key highlights:
Recruiting Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
Post Name: Apprentice (Trade & Technician)
Number of Vacancies: 1770
Age Limit: 18 to 24 years (as on 31-05-2025)
Selection Process: Based on academic merit and document verification
Application Deadline: 02-06-2025
Location: IOCL Refineries in Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, West Bengal, UP, Haryana, Odisha
Important Dates:
The key dates for IOCL Apprentice engagement are given as follows:-
Notification Date: 28-04-2025
Start Date of Application: 03-05-2025 (10:00 Hrs)
Last Date of Application: 02-06-2025 (17:00 Hrs)
Tentative Document Verification List: 09-06-2025
Document Verification Dates: 16-06-2025 to 24-06-2025
Vacancy Details of IOCL Apprentice 2025:
This apprenticeship program aims to fill 1770 vacancies across multiple disciplines. The positions are distributed among Trade and Technician Apprentices across various refineries.
Post Name: Apprentice
No. of Posts: 1770
Disciplines include:
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
Trade Apprentice – Fitter
Trade Apprentice – Boiler Operator
Technician Apprentice – Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant, Accountant, Data Entry Operator (Freshers & Skill Certified)
Eligibility Criteria of IOCL Apprentice Vacancies:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and essential qualifications below.
Educational Qualifications:
ITI in Fitter (2 years) for Fitter posts
3-year B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Industrial Chemistry) for Chemical & Boiler disciplines
3-year Diploma in relevant Engineering streams (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation)
3-year Degree in B.Com, B.Sc., B.A. for Assistant and Accountant posts
Class XII pass for DEO (Fresher)
Class XII + Skill Certificate in ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ for DEO (Skill Certified)
Age Limit:
Minimum age limit is 18 years and Maximum age limit is 24 years as on 31-05-2025. Age relaxation applicable as per government rules
Candidates must have passed qualifying exams with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD where applicable). Higher qualification holders (like B.Tech, MBA, CA, etc.) are not eligible.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria must apply through both the NAPS/NATS portal and the IOCL recruitment portal (www.iocrefrecruit.in) before the deadline. Applications submitted through only one platform will be rejected.
Selection Process for IOCL Apprentice 2025:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of marks obtained in the prescribed educational qualification. There will be no written test. In case of a tie, older candidates will be given preference.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and must clear the medical fitness test as per IOCL standards.
IOCL Apprentices Official Notification:
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification PDF. The official notification of IOCL Apprentice Engagement 2025 contains all detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, and application steps.
Official Notification PDF