Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced 1770 vacancies for Technician and Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended). The recruitment is open for multiple refinery locations including Guwahati, Barauni, Gujarat, Haldia, Mathura, and Panipat. Eligible candidates must register on the respective apprenticeship portals (NAPS/NATS) and then complete their applications on the IOCL portal. The application window is open from May 3, 2025, to June 2, 2025, with document verification scheduled between June 16 and June 24, 2025.
IOCL Apprentice 2025 – Refinery-Wise Vacancies
Refinery
Total Seats
Guwahati Refinery
114
Barauni Refinery
159
Gujarat Refinery
313
Haldia Refinery
208
Mathura Refinery
179
Panipat Refinery
444
General Information
Posts: Technician Apprentices, Trade Apprentices
Total Vacancies: 1770
Age Limit: 18–24 years (with relaxations for reserved categories)
Stipend: As per Apprentices Act
Qualification: Degree, Diploma, or ITI depending on trade
Selection Process: Merit-based (no written exam), Document Verification, Medical Fitness
Job Location: Across India
Application Deadline: June 2, 2025, by 5:00 PM
Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualifications
Code
Trade / Discipline
Qualification
101
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical)
3-year B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
102
Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Mechanical
Matric + 2-Year ITI in Fitter Trade
103
Trade Apprentice (Boiler) – Mechanical
3-year B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
104
Technician Apprentice – Chemical
3-Year Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical/Refinery Engg.
105
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical
3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
106
Technician Apprentice – Electrical
3-Year Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
107
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation
3-Year Diploma in Instrumentation-related fields
108
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant
3-Year B.A./B.Sc./B.Com
109
Trade Apprentice – Accountant
3-Year B.Com
110
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)
Matric + 12th Pass
111
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Holder)
12th Pass + Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator
Selection Process
Merit List: Based on aggregate marks in qualifying exam
Tie-Breaker: Older candidates preferred; if tied, higher matriculation marks used
Document Verification: Includes submission of original and attested copies of required documents
Medical Exam: Mandatory medical fitness test before final engagement
Application Process (2 Steps)
Register on Apprenticeship Portals:
For Codes 101–103, 108–111: NAPS Portal
For Codes 104–107: NATS Portal
Apply on IOCL Portal:
Complete application by uploading required documents and submitting by June 2, 2025
