IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – 1770 Apprentice Posts, Last Date: 02/06/2025

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Refineries Division, has announced recruitment for 1770 Technician and Trade Apprentice posts in Technical and Non-Technical trades. Eligible candidates, including those from Assam, can apply online for this opportunity to join a leading public sector enterprise.

Job Details

Name of Post: Apprentice (Technician and Trade)
Total Posts: 1770 posts
Posts in Assam: 309 posts
Category-wise Vacancy:
- Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant), Chemical: 421 posts
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter), Mechanical: 208 posts
- Trade Apprentice (Boiler), Mechanical: 76 posts
- Technician Apprentice, Chemical: 356 posts
- Technician Apprentice, Mechanical: 169 posts
- Technician Apprentice, Electrical: 240 posts
- Technician Apprentice, Instrumentation: 108 posts
- Trade Apprentice, Secretarial Assistant: 69 posts
- Trade Apprentice, Accountant: 38 posts
- Trade Apprentice, Data Entry Operator (Fresher): 53 posts
- Trade Apprentice, Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): 32 posts
Stipend: As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL guidelines.
Period of Apprenticeship: 12 to 24 months

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: 18 to 24 years as on 31/05/2025 for General/EWS candidates.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC/MOBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD-OBC (NCL): 13 years
- PwBD-SC/ST: 15 years
Educational Qualification:
- Trade Apprentice - Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant): 3-year B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter): Matric with 2-year ITI in Fitter Trade
- Trade Apprentice (Boiler): 3-year B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
- Technician Apprentice - Chemical: 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engg./Petrochemical Engg./Chemical Technology/Refinery and Petrochemical Engg.
- Technician Apprentice - Mechanical: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engg.
- Technician Apprentice - Electrical: 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engg./Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation: 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engg./Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control Engg./Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg.
- Trade Apprentice - Secretarial Assistant: 3-year B.A./B.Sc/B.Com
- Trade Apprentice - Accountant: 3-year B.Com
- Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Fresher): Class XII pass
- Trade Apprentice - Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders): Class XII pass with Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator

How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment

Follow these steps to apply online:

Step 1: Register on Apprenticeship Portals

Register as a Technician/Trade Apprentice on the following portals based on your trade:
- Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator): https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
Select Apprenticeship Opportunities, choose the location as per IOCL, and select your trade.
Log in with basic details, follow the portal’s steps, and complete the registration carefully.

Step 2: Apply on IOCL Portal

After registering on NAPS/NATS, mandatorily complete your application on the IOCL Refineries Division portal at www.iocrefrecruit.in.
Select your preferred Refinery unit in the application menu.
Fill in all details, upload required documents, and submit the application.

Important Dates

Starting Date of Online Application: 3rd May 2025
Last Date of Online Application: 2nd June 2025

Important Web-Links

Online Application Form
Advertisement Details
Official Website (www.iocl.com)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Apprentice posts are available?
There are 1770 Apprentice posts, including 309 posts in Assam.

2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 2nd June 2025.

3. What are the educational qualifications required?
Qualifications vary by trade, ranging from Class XII pass to 3-year Diploma or B.Sc/B.Com/ITI. Check the advertisement for details.

4. Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned for this recruitment.

5. Do I need to register on multiple portals?
Yes, register on NAPS/NATS for your trade and mandatorily apply on the IOCL portal (www.iocrefrecruit.in).