Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and India’s largest commercial enterprise, has released the official notification (Advt. No. IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2025-26) for the engagement of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 at various locations across the Eastern Region including West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This recruitment aims to support the national skill development mission by offering practical training opportunities to qualified youth.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 10 December 2025
- Starting Date to Apply Online: Available Now
- Last Date to Apply Online: To be updated shortly
- Document Verification Date: To be notified
- Apprenticeship Training Start Date: As per schedule announced later
Total Vacancy
The tentative number of apprentice seats (including reservation) are distributed state-wise and discipline-wise:
| Apprentice Type | States Covered | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Technician Apprentice (Mech/Electrical/Instr./Civil/E&E/Electronics) | WB, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, A&N Islands | ~240+ |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/Electronics Mech./Instrument Mech./Machinist) | All above states | ~130+ |
| Graduate Apprentice (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) | All above states | ~110+ |
| Data Entry Operator – Fresher & Skill Certificate Holders | Select states | ~25+ |
Note: The number of seats is provisional and may increase or decrease as per requirement.
Application Fees
- No Application Fee Required for any category.
All candidates can apply free of cost.
Educational Qualification
| Code | Post Name | Qualification Required |
|---|---|---|
| 107–111 | Trade Apprentice (ITI Trades) | Matric + 2 Years ITI from NCVT/SCVT |
| 101–106 | Technician Apprentice | 3-Year Full-Time Diploma in relevant Engineering discipline with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 112 | Graduate Apprentice | Full-time Graduation (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 113 | DEO – Fresher | Class 12th (below Graduation) with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) |
| 114 | DEO – Skill Certificate Holder | Class 12th + Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator |
Important Notes
- Qualifications must be regular full-time. Distance/Part-time is not allowed.
- PwBD candidates eligible only for Graduate Apprentice & DEO disciplines.
- Candidates must provide percentage equivalent if CGPA awarded.
Age Limit
- As per Apprentices Act rules (age details will be updated once mentioned officially).
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Govt norms.
Stipend / Salary
- Monthly stipend will be paid as per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/2019/2025
and IOCL apprenticeship rules. - Amount varies by post category (Trade / Technician / Graduate).
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
Final engagement will be based on merit and category-wise reservation rules.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official IOCL recruitment portal.
- Register yourself with valid mobile number and email.
- Select State, Discipline Code, and Apprentice category carefully.
- Fill complete educational details and upload required documents.
- Submit the application form and take a print for future reference.
Documents Required at Verification
- Class 10/12/ITI/Diploma/Degree certificates
- Caste/ PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
- Passport-size photographs
