Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), one of India’s largest commercial undertakings and a Fortune Global 500 company, has released the Notification No. IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2025-26/1 for the engagement of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment drive is part of IOCL’s Skill Building Initiative for the Nation and is open for various locations in the Northern Region, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
🔹 Overview of IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
- Organization: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Region: Northern Region (Marketing Division)
- Post Names: Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice
- Notification Number: IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2025-26/1
- Total Vacancies: Varies by state and discipline
- Mode of Application: Online
- Official Website: https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships
- Application Dates:
- Start Date: 12th September 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date: 11th October 2025 (11:55 PM)
🔹 IOCL Apprentice 2025 – States Covered
- Delhi
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Chandigarh
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
🔹 Categories of Apprentices
- Technician Apprentice – Diploma Holders
- Trade Apprentice – ITI and 12th Pass (including Skill Certificate Holders)
- Graduate Apprentice – BBA, BA, B.Com, or B.Sc. graduates
🔹 Educational Qualifications
| Discipline Code | Post Name | Qualification Required |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| 102 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| 103 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Civil | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics | 3-year Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electronics | 3-year Diploma in Electronics Engineering |
| 107–111 | Trade Apprentice (Various) | Matric + ITI in respective trade (Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, etc.) |
| 112 | Graduate Apprentice | Regular full-time Graduation in any discipline (BBA, BA, B.Com, B.Sc.) with 50% marks |
| 113 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class 12th pass (below graduate) |
| 114 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Class 12th pass with Skill Certificate in “Domestic Data Entry Operator” |
Note: Qualifications must be obtained through a regular full-time course from a recognized university or institute.
🔹 Age Limit (as of 30.09.2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 10 years (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC-NCL)
🔹 Stipend Details
- As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprenticeship Rules, 1992/2019.
- Graduate Apprentices: ₹4,500 from BOAT + remaining by IOCL.
- Technician Apprentices: ₹4,000 from BOAT + remaining by IOCL.
- Trade Apprentices: Full stipend paid by IOCL.
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account is mandatory for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
🔹 Selection Process
- No written test or interview.
- Selection based on merit, calculated from marks obtained in the prescribed qualification.
- In case of a tie, the older candidate (by date of birth) will be preferred.
- Candidates must qualify in document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness.
🔹 Training Period
- Duration: 12 months for all disciplines.
🔹 Application Process
Candidates must follow these steps carefully:
- Register online as per category:
- ITI & Data Entry Operator: NAPS Portal
- Diploma & Graduate: NATS Portal
- Apply for Apprenticeship Opening using the establishment IDs:
- NATS: NDLSDC000005
- NAPS: E05200700003
- Submit details and preferences (State and three preferred locations) through the Microsoft Office Form by 11th October 2025 (11:55 PM) using the link:
https://forms.office.com/r/DHBa1WFthJ
Multiple submissions of the form will not be entertained.
🔹 Required Documents at the Time of Verification
- Matriculation certificate (for proof of age)
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- PAN card, Aadhaar card, and Bank details (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate
🔹 Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply for only one discipline code.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- IOCL has no obligation to offer employment after completion of apprenticeship.
- All updates, merit lists, and notices will be published only on:
https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships
🔹 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Application | 12th September 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 11th October 2025 (11:55 PM) |
| Document Verification | To be notified via registered email |
🔹 Key Links
- Official Notification
- IOCL Apprenticeship Portal
- NATS Registration
- NAPS Registration
- Microsoft Office Form Submission
Conclusion
This IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is a great opportunity for freshers to gain hands-on training experience in a leading public sector enterprise. Eligible candidates are advised to apply well before the last date and keep all required documents ready for verification.
For regular updates, keep visiting the official IOCL Apprenticeship page.
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