Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has announced the Recruitment 2025 for 509 vacancies of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices. Candidates holding qualifications like Any Graduate, Diploma, ITI, or 12th can apply online. The online registration begins on 10-12-2025 and ends on 09-01-2026. Interested applicants should submit their applications via the IOCL official website, iocl.com.
Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) has published an official notification for the recruitment of 509 Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentice posts. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official IOCL website. The deadline for submitting the application form is 09-01-2026. This article provides complete details about the IOCL Apprentice recruitment, including age limit, qualification, salary, selection procedure, how to apply, and direct links to the official notification and online application form.
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IOCL Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2025 – Summary
- Organization Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Position Title: Trade / Technician / Graduate Apprentices
- Total Vacancies: 509
- Stipend: As per provisions of the Apprentices Act 1961/1973/1992/2019/2025
- Educational Requirement: ITI / Diploma / Graduation / 12th pass (based on the trade)
- Age Criteria: Between 18 and 24 years
- Online Application Begins: 10th December 2025
- Closing Date for Application: 9th January 2026
- Official Portal: www.iocl.com/apprenticeships
IOCL Trade/Technician/Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2025 Post-wise Vacancy Information
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Post Title |
Number of Openings |
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Technician Apprentice |
248 |
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Trade Apprentice |
127 |
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Graduate Apprentice |
107 |
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Data Entry Operator |
27 |
Qualification Conditions
Educational Qualifications:
- Discipline Code 107 - Trade Apprentice (Fitter): Passed Matric and completed a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Fitter, approved by NCVT/SCVT.
- Discipline Code 108 - Trade Apprentice (Electrician): Passed Matric and completed a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Electrician, recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
- Discipline Code 109 - Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic): Passed Matric and completed a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Electronics Mechanic, recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
- Discipline Code 110 - Trade Apprentice (Instrument Mechanic): Passed Matric and completed a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Instrument Mechanic, approved by NCVT/SCVT.
- Discipline Code 111 - Trade Apprentice (Machinist): Passed Matric and completed a regular full-time 2-year ITI course in Machinist, recognized by NCVT/SCVT.
- Discipline Code 101 - Technician Apprentice (Mechanical): 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least 50% marks for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD, from a recognized Institute or University.
- Discipline Code 102 - Technician Apprentice (Electrical): 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 50% marks for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD, from a recognized Institute or University.
- Discipline Code 103 - Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation): 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering with at least 50% marks for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD, from a recognized Institute or University.
- Discipline Code 104 - Technician Apprentice (Civil): 3-year full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering with 50% marks for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD, from a recognized Institute or University.
- Discipline Code 105 – Technician Apprentice (Electrical & Electronics): 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with at least 50% marks for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD from a recognized Institute or University.
- Discipline Code 106 – Technician Apprentice (Electronics): 3-year full-time Diploma in Electronics Engineering with minimum 50% marks for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD from a recognized Institute or University.
- Discipline Code 112 – Graduate Apprentice: Full-time Graduation in any stream (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) with at least 50% marks for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD from a recognized University or Institute.
- Discipline Code 113 – Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher): Passed Class 12 (not a graduate) with a minimum of 50% marks for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD from a recognized Board or Institute.
- Discipline Code 114 – Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skilled Certificate Holders): Passed Class 12 (not a graduate) with 50% marks for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL, and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD from a recognized Board or Institute. Must also have a Skill Certificate in 'Domestic Data Entry Operator' (training less than 1 year) issued by an authority recognized under the National Skill Qualifications Framework or by the Central Government.
Mandatory Requirements:
- The required qualification must be obtained through a full-time regular course from a recognized University or Institute in the relevant field.
- Qualifications gained through part-time, correspondence, or distance education will make the candidate ineligible.
- For Graduate and Technician Apprentice positions, only candidates who completed their qualifications between 01.04.2022 and 31.12.2025 will be considered eligible.
- For Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator) roles, only candidates who obtained the required qualification between 01.04.2021 and 31.12.2025 will be considered eligible.
- Candidates with higher professional degrees such as B.E./B.Tech., MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB or similar, or those pursuing and completing such qualifications before joining the apprenticeship, are not eligible.
- If CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade is mentioned, its equivalent percentage of marks must be provided in the Online Application as per the rules of the respective Board/University/Institute.
- Candidates with a Diploma in Engineering acquired through a recognized lateral entry scheme in the relevant trade/discipline will also be considered eligible, if they meet the required percentage criteria.
Conditions for Previous Apprenticeship Training:
- A candidate can undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings, but the second training must be in a different trade.
- There must be a minimum gap of one year between the two trainings, only if the first one was completed.
- No gap is needed if the previous training ended because the employer terminated it.
- If a candidate ended their earlier training due to reasons like health issues, financial difficulties, relocation, transport problems, career change, or language challenges, a three-month waiting period is required before starting a new apprenticeship with the same or a different employer.
- However, no waiting period applies in such cases for female candidates.
Pay/Monthly Stipend
- Monthly stipend for apprentices will be paid as per the rates mentioned in the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprenticeship Rules 1992/2019/2025, as updated from time to time.
- The exact amount of stipend will be informed at the time of joining.
- Stipend will be provided every month during the apprenticeship training period.
Age Criteria (as of 31-12-2025)
- Minimum age required: 18 years
- Maximum age allowed: 24 years
- Relaxation in upper age limit:
- SC/ST: 5 years (up to 29 years)
- OBC-NCL: 3 years (up to 27 years)
- PwBD: 10 years (up to 34 years)
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years (up to 39 years)
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years (up to 37 years)
- Age will be calculated as on 31.12.2025
Registration Charges
No registration charges are specified in the advertisement.
The entire application procedure is fully online and does not require any payment
Key Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Official Notification Date |
10/12/2025 |
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Start of Online Application |
10/12/2025 (from 10:00 AM) |
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Closing Date for Registration on NAPS/NATS Portal |
09/01/2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
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Deadline for Microsoft Form Submission |
09/01/2026 |
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Cut-off Date for Age & Education Qualification |
31/12/2025 |
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Duration of Apprenticeship Training |
12 Months |
Process of Selection
- Applicants must complete registration on the NAPS/NATS portal and apply under the respective notification to be considered for the selection process.
- No written exam or interview will be conducted.
- Selection will be based purely on merit: A list will be created for each post based on the percentage of marks obtained in the required qualification.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for document verification.
- They must also undergo and pass the pre-engagement medical fitness test as per IndianOil’s prescribed format.
- Candidates are advised to ensure they meet the medical standards before applying.
- Those whose documents and medical reports are found satisfactory will receive an offer for apprenticeship training.
- Any unfilled positions after the initial selection may be offered to other eligible candidates from the same merit panel.
Basic Guidelines / Directions
- Applicants are encouraged to register as Technician/Trade/Graduate Apprentices online on the NAPS/NATS portals according to their respective trade and state.
- ITI/Data Entry Operator Trade Apprentices must register at: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices must register at: https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
- Graduate Apprentices must also register at: https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
- Once registered, candidates must log in using their User ID or Email ID and apply for openings using the following Establishment IDs:
- NATS: EWBKOC000077
- NAPS: E05201900011
Applicants must make sure their profile (personal info, education, category, etc.) and aggregate percentage are correctly shown in their application.
Note:
- Each candidate should apply for only one discipline code. Multiple applications will be rejected.
- Selection will be provisional and based on document verification.
- Final engagement depends on medical fitness as per IOCL’s standards.
- Management’s decision on eligibility and selection will be final.
- Incomplete or ineligible applications will be marked as "Rejected".
- Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee a job with IOCL.
Important:
- Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active for at least one year for communication.
- Candidates must have PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, and a bank account linked with Aadhaar.
- Regularly check the IOCL apprenticeship website for updates: https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL applying for UR posts must meet UR criteria.
- PwBD reservation will be applied horizontally as per govt rules.
- PwBD candidates cannot apply for discipline codes: 101 to 111.
Application Procedure
Step 1: Register yourself on the appropriate NAPS/NATS portal according to your category:
- Trade Apprentice – ITI/Data Entry Operator: https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
- Technician Apprentice – Diploma: https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
- Graduate Apprentice: https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
Step 2: Log in to the respective portal using your User ID or Email ID.
Step 3: Apply for the apprenticeship opportunities with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Marketing Division) - Eastern Region using the relevant Establishment ID:
- NATS: EWBKOC000077
- NAPS: E05201900011
Step 4: Make sure that your profile (Personal Information, Academic Details, Category, Total Marks, etc.) is filled correctly in the application.
Step 5: After applying on the portal, you must also fill additional details (including your preferred 3 locations for training and document verification) using the Microsoft Form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4846hcLHPE by 09.01.2026
Step 6: Complete and submit your application before the deadline: 09.01.2026 at 5:00 PM.
Step 7: Keep scanned copies of the following documents ready:
- 10th/Matric certificate and marksheet as proof of Date of Birth
- Marksheet and Certificate of required Educational Qualification (ITI/Diploma/HSC/Graduation)
- Caste certificate in the prescribed Central Government format (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate in the prescribed Central format (if applicable)
- EWS certificate in the prescribed Central format (if applicable)
- PAN Card and Aadhar Card
- Recent passport-size colour photo
- Signature in blue ink
Important: Apply for ONLY ONE DISCIPLINE CODE. Submitting more than one application will lead to cancellation.
Note: Applications submitted through any other method will not be accepted. Candidates must complete both NAPS/NATS registration and Microsoft Form submission.
For any queries, contact through email: mkterapprentice@indianoil.in
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