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New Delhi, November 29, 2025: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Fortune “Global 500” company and India’s largest commercial enterprise, has released a massive notification for the engagement of 2,785 Apprentices across its Refineries Division. This is a significant opportunity for young, eligible candidates looking to start their career in one of the country’s leading public sector undertakings (PSUs). The online application process is currently open, and candidates are encouraged to apply quickly to secure this chance for valuable, industry-specific training.
Key Dates and Application Details
The application window for this major recruitment drive is short and highly time-bound.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | November 28, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | November 28, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | December 18, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Tentative Merit List Date | December 27, 2025 |
| Tentative Document Verification (DV) Dates | January 2 – 7, 2026 |
Application Fee: Great news for applicants—there is NO application fee for any category of candidates (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD).
🔗 How to Apply
Interested candidates must follow a two-step application process:
- Mandatory Registration: Candidates must first register on the relevant Government portal:
- Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator): Register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in.
- IOCL Application: After obtaining a registration number from the respective portal, candidates must mandatorily complete the application form on the official IOCL recruitment website at iocl.com (under the Careers > Apprenticeships section) or www.iocrefrecruit.in.
Vacancy Distribution and Eligibility
The total of 2,785 vacancies is distributed across various refinery units and trade disciplines throughout the country.
- Maximum Vacancies: The highest number of openings is at Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex (707 posts) and Gujarat Refinery (583 posts).
- Other Locations: Significant vacancies are also available at Paradip, Barauni, Haldia, Mathura, Bongaigaon, Digboi, and Guwahati refineries.
Eligibility Highlights
The recruitment covers Trade Apprentices (Technical and Non-Technical), Technician Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices. Educational requirements vary by discipline:
- Trade Apprentice (ITI): Typically Matric (10th) with ITI in the relevant trade (e.g., Fitter).
- Technician Apprentice: Three-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical).
- Trade Apprentice (Non-ITI/Graduate): Requires a qualification like Class XII pass, B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry), or B.Com for roles like Data Entry Operator, Attendant Operator, Accountant, and Secretarial Assistant.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years as of November 30, 2025. Age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to SC/ST, OBC-NCL, and PwBD categories as per government rules.
Selection and Stipend
The selection of candidates will primarily be on a Merit Basis.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks obtained in their qualifying examination (ITI, Diploma, or Degree).
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification to confirm the authenticity of their educational and other certificates.
- Medical Examination: Finally, a medical examination will be conducted to ensure fitness for the job.
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act and company norms. The training period is typically 12 to 24 months, offering hands-on experience in a real-world industrial environment, which is invaluable for future employment prospects in the energy sector.