Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Basic Information
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) – Pipelines Division |
| Advertisement No. | PL/HR/ESTB/APPR (2025)-2 |
| Date | 29.08.2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 537 Apprentices |
| Application Start Date | 29.08.2025 |
| Last Date | 18.09.2025, 11:59PM (IST) |
| Training Duration | 12 months |
| Age Limit | 18-24 years (as on 31.08.2025) |
Region-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Region | State | Locations | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Region (ERPL) | Assam | Bongaigaon, Guwahati | 16 |
| Bihar | Banka, Barauni, Motihari, Muzaffarpur, Patna | 38 | |
| Jharkhand | Jassisdih | 3 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Baitalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mughalsarai, Prayagraj | 35 | |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bolpur, Budge Budge, Durgapur, Haldia, Siligudi, Kalyani, Kolkata, Madarihat, Mourigram, Rajbandh | 64 | |
| Eastern Region Total | 156 | ||
| Western Region (WRPL) | Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Dumad, Hazira, Jamnagar, Kandla, Koyali, Mundra, Radhanpur, Rajkot, Sidhpur, Songadh, Surendranagar, Vadinar, Viramgam | 84 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Ratlam | 5 | |
| Maharashtra | Ahmednagar, Manmad, Solapur | 15 | |
| Rajasthan | Abu Road, Beawar, Chaksu, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kot, Rajola | 48 | |
| Western Region Total | 152 | ||
| Northern Region (NRPL) | Delhi | New Delhi | 14 |
| Haryana | Ambala, Kohand, Panipat, Rewari | 29 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Una | 5 | |
| Punjab | Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Nabha, Sangrur | 21 | |
| Rajasthan | Bharatpur | 5 | |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Mathura, Meerut, Najibabad | 18 | |
| Uttarakhand | Roorkee | 5 | |
| Northern Region Total | 97 | ||
| Southern Region (SRPL) | Andhra Pradesh | Chittoor | 3 |
| Karnataka | Bangalore | 5 | |
| Tamil Nadu | Asanur, Chengelpet, Chennai, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Sankari, Trichy | 39 | |
| Southern Region Total | 47 | ||
| South Eastern Region (SERPL) | Andhra Pradesh | Atchutapuram, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Vizag | 18 |
| Chhattisgarh | Korba, Raipur | 8 | |
| Jharkhand | Khunti | 3 | |
| Odisha | Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Brahmapur, Jatni, Jharsuguda, Paradip, Sambalpur | 51 | |
| Telangana | Hyderabad | 5 | |
| South Eastern Region Total | 85 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 537 | ||
Trade-wise Qualification Criteria
| S.No. | Trade/Discipline | Qualification Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | 3-year full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 2 | Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 3 | Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation) | 3-year full-time Diploma in Electronics & Communication/Telecommunication/Instrumentation Engineering (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 4 | Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource) | Full-time Bachelor’s degree from recognized University (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 5 | Trade Apprentice (Accountant) | Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from recognized University (50% marks, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 6 | Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) | Minimum 12th Pass (but below Graduate) |
| 7 | Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Minimum 12th Pass + Skill Certificate of ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ |
Age Relaxation & Reservation
| Category | Age Relaxation | Mark Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18-24 years | 50% minimum marks |
| SC/ST | Up to 5 years relaxation | 45% minimum marks |
| OBC (NCL) | Up to 3 years relaxation | 50% minimum marks |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years relaxation | 45% minimum marks |
| PwBD + SC/ST | Up to 15 years total relaxation | 45% minimum marks |
| PwBD + OBC | Up to 13 years total relaxation | 45% minimum marks |
| EWS | 18-24 years | 50% minimum marks |
Application Process & Portal Information
| Step | Portal/Website | For Which Trades |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Register on NAPS Portal | https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in | Data Entry Operator (Both Types) |
| Step 1: Register on NATS Portal | https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php | All Technician Apprentices & Trade Apprentices (HR/Accountant) |
| Step 2: Complete Application | https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/ | All Trades (Mandatory after NAPS/NATS registration) |
Region-wise Establishment IDs
| Region | NATS Establishment ID | NAPS Establishment ID | Email for Queries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Region (ERPL) | EWBKOC000079 | E11181900005 | erplapprentice@indianoil.in |
| Western Region (WRPL) | WGJRAC000006 | E11182400087 | wrplapprentice@indianoil.in |
| Northern Region (NRPL) | NHRPPC000001 | E12180600006 | nrplapprentice@indianoil.in |
| Southern Region (SRPL) | STNCHC000040 | E12183300008 | srplapprentice@indianoil.in |
| South Eastern Region (SERPL) | EORBBSC000001 | E02252100002 | serplapprentice@indianoil.in |
Important Points to Remember
| Selection Process | Merit-based on percentage of marks in qualifying examination (No written test/interview) |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Corporation guidelines |
| Medical Fitness | Mandatory as per IOCL standards |
| Previous Apprenticeship | Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship training earlier are NOT eligible |
| Work Experience Limit | Candidates with 1+ year experience after qualification are NOT eligible |
| Qualification Age Limit | Candidates who completed qualification 5+ years ago are NOT eligible |
| Higher Qualification | Candidates with BE/B.Tech/MBA/CA/LLB/MCA are NOT eligible |
| Job Guarantee | NO employment guarantee after apprenticeship completion |
| Multiple Applications | Only ONE trade application allowed per candidate |
| Document Verification | Original documents required before joining |
Important Websites & Links
| Official IOCL Apprenticeship Page | https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships |
| Indian Oil Pipelines Portal | https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/ |
| NAPS Portal | https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| NATS Portal | https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php |
