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IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 400+ Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentice Posts
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), India's largest commercial enterprise and a Fortune Global 500 company, has announced the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025. The recruitment drive invites applications from eligible candidates for 400+ Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentice posts in its Western Region Marketing Division. This opportunity is ideal for ITI holders, diploma engineers, and graduates aspiring to gain valuable industrial training and work experience with a prestigious government sector company. Interested candidates can apply online via the official portals between 16th August 2025 and 15th September 2025.
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Post Name | Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 400+ Posts |
| Qualification | ITI for Trade Apprentices, Diploma for Technician Apprentices, Bachelor's degree (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) for Graduate Apprentices |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years (Relaxations applicable for OBC, SC/ST & PwBD candidates) |
| Application Start Date | 16th August 2025 |
| Application End Date | 15th September 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Application Mode | Online through NAPS/NATS portals |
| Official Website | iocl.com |
About IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
IOCL Recruitment 2025 invites eligible candidates across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli to apply for a 12-month apprenticeship training program. This training is organized under the Apprentices Act 1961, offering a stipend based on government norms. The program is designed to equip apprentices with industry-relevant skills and practical knowledge, providing an excellent platform for career building in the oil and gas sector.
Vacancy Distribution – State Wise
| State/UT | Technician Apprentice | Trade Apprentice (ITI) | Graduate Apprentice | Data Entry Operator | Total |
| Maharashtra | 179 | 104 | 120 | 93 | 496 |
| Gujarat | 69 | 103 | 35 | 40 | 247 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 20 | 35 | 46 | 9 | 110 |
| Goa | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 42 |
| Chhattisgarh | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 42 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 42 |
| Daman & Diu | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 42 |
| Total (Western Region) | 319 | 262 | 221 | 150 | 952 |
Eligibility Criteria for IOCL Apprentice 2025
Educational Qualifications
- Trade Apprentice (ITI) - Discipline Codes 107-111: Must have passed Matriculation and possess a 2-year regular full-time ITI certification from NCVT/SCVT in trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, or Machinist.
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma) - Discipline Codes 101-106: 3-year Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, or Electronics Engineering with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Graduate Apprentice - Discipline Code 112: Regular full-time Bachelor's degree (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD). B.E./B.Tech graduates are NOT eligible.
- Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator - Codes 113-114: Class 12th pass, with or without Domestic Data Entry Operator skill certificate from an NSQF recognized body.
Age Limit (As on 31 July 2025)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
| General / EWS | 18 years | 24 years | No Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 18 years | 27 years | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 18 years | 29 years | 5 years |
| PwBD (General) | 18 years | 34 years | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 18 years | 37 years | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 18 years | 39 years | 15 years |
Important Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or have one year or more job experience are not eligible.
- Applicants pursuing any higher qualifications or enrolling through part-time/correspondence courses are ineligible.
- B.E./B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB degree holders cannot apply for Graduate Apprenticeship.
- Qualification acquisition dates: Graduates & Technician Apprentices must have qualified between 1 April 2022 to 31 July 2025; Trade Apprentices between 1 April 2021 and 31
