Indian Oil Corporation Limited has recently announced a major recruitment drive for Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices for its various units and divisions.
📅 Important Dates (Eastern Region / Refineries)
| Event | Eastern Region (Marketing Division) | Refineries Division (Multiple Units) |
| Notification Release Date | December 10, 2025 | November 28, 2025 |
| Start Date for Online Application | December 10, 2025 | November 28, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Application | January 9, 2026 (5:00 PM) | December 28, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Date of Written Test (Tentative) | To be announced | To be announced |
📋 Vacancy Details (Summary)
There are multiple notifications released by different regions and divisions, leading to a large combined vacancy count.
| Division | Total Vacancies (Approx.) | States/Locations Covered |
| Refineries Division | 2756+ | Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, West Bengal, UP, Haryana, Odisha |
| Marketing Division (Eastern Region) | 509 | West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, etc. |
| GRAND TOTAL | 3265+ | (Across India) |
✅ Eligibility Criteria (Post-Wise)
The eligibility criteria depend entirely on the type of apprenticeship (Trade, Technician, or Graduate).
| Post Name | Qualification Required | Duration of Training |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/etc.) | Matric (10th) plus ITI in the relevant trade (recognized by NCVT/SCVT). | 12 – 15 months |
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/etc.) | 3-Year Full-Time Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline (minimum 50% marks for General/OBC/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/PwBD). | 12 months |
| Graduate Apprentice (B.A./B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) | Full-Time Graduation (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/BBA) with minimum 50% aggregate marks. | 12 months |
| Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | Class 12th Pass (minimum 50% aggregate marks). | 12 months |
Note on Higher Qualifications: Candidates possessing higher qualifications like B.E./B.Tech./MBA/CA/LLB/MCA/M.Tech, or pursuing these, are generally not eligible for these apprenticeship posts.
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years (as on the specified cut-off date, which varies slightly by notification, usually December 31, 2025 or November 30, 2025).
- Relaxation: Applicable for SC (5 years), ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), and PwBD candidates as per Government rules.
📝 Selection Process & Stipend
1. Selection Methodology
The selection process is based on three stages:
- Written Test (CBT): The selection will be done based on the marks secured by the candidates in the Written Test. The test is objective type (Multiple Choice Questions) and typically assesses the relevant subject discipline, as well as General Aptitude, Reasoning, and English.
- Merit List: Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the Written Test.
- Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination (ME): Shortlisted candidates must successfully pass the DV and ME.
2. Examination Pattern (Tentative)
The written test is typically for 100 marks and has a duration of 90 minutes.
| Section | Content | Weightage (Approx.) |
| Part I | Technical Discipline/Trade Related Questions | 60% |
| Part II | General Aptitude, Reasoning, English, General Awareness | 40% |
- Negative Marking: Generally, no negative marking is applied in the IOCL Apprentice written test (candidates must check the specific advertisement PDF to confirm).
3. Stipend (Salary)
The monthly stipend paid to the apprentices will be as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and the corporation’s guidelines.
- The expected range is generally between ₹7,000 to ₹9,500 per month, depending on the trade and region.
