Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Recruitment 2025

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Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) – Apprenticeship Recruitment 2025-26

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Eastern Region, headquartered at Indian Oil Bhavan, 2 Gariahat Road (South), Kolkata – 700068, invites applications for engagement of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/1992 (as amended). This recruitment covers multiple disciplines across various states and Union Territories in Eastern India, including West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Advertisement No.: IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2025-26
Date: 10 December 2025

Available Apprenticeship Positions

The following categories of Apprenticeships are available under this notification:

Technician Apprentice – Mechanical
Technician Apprentice – Electrical
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation
Technician Apprentice – Civil
Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics
Technician Apprentice – Electronics
Trade Apprentice – Fitter
Trade Apprentice – Electrician
Trade Apprentice – Electronics Mechanic
Trade Apprentice – Instrument Mechanic
Trade Apprentice – Machinist
Graduate Apprentice (BA / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA)
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Freshers)
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders)

Note: Number of vacancies for each state and discipline is provided in the official notification. Seats may increase or decrease as per management discretion and reservation guidelines.

Stipend

Stipend shall be paid as per the rates prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025 (as amended). Specific stipend amounts are not mentioned in the advertisement.

Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria

Trade Apprentices (Discipline Codes 107–111)

Fitter – Matric + 2-year ITI (Fitter)
Electrician – Matric + 2-year ITI (Electrician)
Electronics Mechanic – Matric + 2-year ITI (Electronics Mechanic)
Instrument Mechanic – Matric + 2-year ITI (Instrument Mechanic)
Machinist – Matric + 2-year ITI (Machinist)

Technician Apprentices (Discipline Codes 101–106)

3-year full-time Diploma in the respective engineering discipline with:

50% aggregate for General / EWS / OBC-NCL
45% aggregate for SC / ST / PwBD (for reserved positions)

Graduate Apprentices (Discipline Code 112)

Full-time graduation (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA) with:

50% aggregate for General / EWS / OBC-NCL
45% aggregate for SC / ST / PwBD (for reserved positions)

Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Discipline Codes 113 & 114)

Class 12th pass (but below graduation)
Skill Certificate required only for Discipline Code 114

Additional Eligibility Conditions

Qualification must be full-time and from a recognized institute.
Distance or correspondence qualifications are not eligible.
CGPA/OGPA must be converted to percentage as per institute rules.
Higher professional degree holders (BE/BTech, MBA, MCA, CA, LLB, etc.) are NOT eligible.
Candidates can undergo a maximum of two apprenticeships, not in the same trade.

Qualification Year Range

Graduate & Technician apprentices: Qualification between 01.04.2022 – 31.12.2025
ITI & DEO apprentices: Qualification between 01.04.2021 – 31.12.2025

Age Limit

Minimum age: 18 years Maximum age: 24 years (as on 31 December 2025)

Age Relaxation:

SC / ST: +5 years
OBC-NCL: +3 years
PwBD (General): +10 years
PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
PwBD (OBC): +13 years

Reservation Details

Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwBD categories. PwBD reservation is applied horizontally only for Graduate Apprentice and Data Entry Operator categories.

PwBD categories allowed:

Low Vision / Blind
Hard of Hearing / Deaf
Locomotor disability (One Arm / One Leg)
Dwarfism, Acid attack victims, Leprosy cured, Cerebral palsy
Multiple disabilities (combination of the above)

PwBD candidates must be capable of performing the assigned tasks using suitable aids. Some disciplines are not open to PwBD due to hazardous conditions.

Selection Process

No written exam or interview will be conducted.
Selection is purely merit-based on marks in the essential qualification.
Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification.
Medical fitness certificate is mandatory for engagement.
Candidates are advised to check IOCL’s Pre-Engagement Medical Guidelines at https://iocl.com/apprenticeships

Application Process

Step-by-Step Procedure

Register on NATS/NAPS portal as per category.
Login and apply for apprenticeship openings under IOCL Eastern Region.
Use the following Establishment IDs:
- NATS: EWBKOC000077
- NAPS: E05201900011
After applying on the portal, submit all required details through Microsoft Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4846hcLHPE
Ensure all profile details are correct before submission.
Applications with incorrect or incomplete information will be rejected.

Important: Candidates must apply for only one discipline code. Multiple applications will result in rejection.

Important Dates

Opening of Online Application	10 December 2025 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply	09 January 2026 (5 PM)
Cutoff Date for Age & Qualification	31 December 2025

Document Verification Requirements

Shortlisted candidates must bring the following documents (original + self-attested copy):

Matric/SSLC certificate as proof of date of birth
Mark sheets & certificates of ITI/Diploma/Graduation/HSC
Latest Caste Certificate (where applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
PAN Card, Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar-linked bank account details & cheque book
Passport-size photograph & signature in blue ink
Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate

General Instructions

Applicants must maintain the same email ID and phone number throughout the training period.
Only online applications through NATS/NAPS + Microsoft Form will be accepted.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Management decisions regarding eligibility and selection are final.
Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment in IOCL.

Helpline & Contact Information

Email for Queries: mkterapprentice@indianoil.in
Document verification schedule will be sent to the registered email of shortlisted candidates.

Official Links

Official Notification PDF: https://iocl.com/admin/img/Apprenticeships/Files/a7a99f33fa6340a28e2f906fbb0cab32.pdf
Official Apprenticeship Website: https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships

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