Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices 2025 Job Notification | ITI, Diploma, Graduation | Apply Online
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Eastern Region has released a notification for engagement of Trade Apprentices, Technician Apprentices and Graduate Apprentices at various locations across its eastern region establishments.
As per the IOCL Recruitment 2025 Notification, candidates possessing ITI, Diploma and Graduation qualifications from recognised institutions can apply for Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice posts.
The selection process will be purely on merit basis, prepared from marks in the prescribed educational qualification, followed by document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness.
The selected candidates will receive stipend per month as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025, as amended from time to time.
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their online application through the NAPS/NATS portals and Microsoft Form on or before 09.01.2026.
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IOCL Apprentice Job Notification Summary
| Organisation | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division – Eastern Region |
| Advertisement Number | IOCL/MKTG/ER/APPR/2025-26 |
| Post Type | Technician Apprentice, Trade Apprentice (ITI and Data Entry Operator), Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 509 apprentice vacancies (tentative and subject to change) |
| Job Location | Various IOCL locations in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh |
| Employment Type | Apprenticeship training for 12 months under the Apprentices Act |
| Stipend | Monthly stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/1992/2019/2025 and IOCL rules |
| Application Mode | Online through NATS/NAPS portals and Microsoft Form |
| Application Deadline | 9 January 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships |
Eligibility Criteria for Apprentices
Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, age limit and other apprenticeship-specific criteria as laid down by IOCL and the Apprentices Act. Only full-time regular courses from recognised Institutes/Boards/Universities are acceptable, and the apprenticeship period will be for 12 months.
Applicants must be medically fit as per IOCL’s pre-engagement medical standards and should be willing to undergo training at IOCL locations across the notified states and union territory.
Total Vacancies
| Apprentice Category | Number of Vacancies (Tentative) |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma disciplines) | 248 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI trades) | 127 |
| Graduate Apprentice | 107 |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Freshers and Skill Certificate Holders) | 27 |
| Total | 509 |
| Reservation | Applicable for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and PwBD as per Government norms and state-wise rules |
Post Names
The apprenticeship opportunities are available in the following disciplines and trades across the notified states and union territory:
| Category | Post Names |
| Technician Apprentice | Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist |
| Graduate Apprentice | Graduate Apprentice (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA) |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator | Data Entry Operator (Freshers), Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) |
| States/UT Covered | West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh |
Educational Qualifications
| Post Category | Qualification Requirements |
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter) | Matric (10th) with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Fitter trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised Institute with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions. |
| Trade Apprentice (Electrician) | Matric (10th) with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Electrician trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised Institute with minimum qualifying marks as above. |
| Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) | Matric (10th) with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Electronics Mechanic trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised Institute with prescribed percentage of marks. |
| Trade Apprentice (Instrument Mechanic) | Matric (10th) with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Instrument Mechanic trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised Institute with prescribed percentage of marks. |
| Trade Apprentice (Machinist) | Matric (10th) with regular full-time 2-year ITI in Machinist trade from NCVT/SCVT recognised Institute with prescribed percentage of marks. |
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognised Institute/University. |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum qualifying marks as above from a recognised Institute/University. |
| Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum qualifying marks as above from a recognised Institute/University. |
| Technician Apprentice (Civil) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum qualifying marks as above from a recognised Institute/University. |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical & Electronics) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with minimum qualifying marks as above from a recognised Institute/University. |
| Technician Apprentice (Electronics) | 3-year regular full-time Diploma in Electronics Engineering with minimum qualifying marks as above from a recognised Institute/University. |
| Graduate Apprentice | Regular full-time Graduate degree (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA) in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognised Institute/University. |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Freshers) | Class 12th pass (but below Graduation) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognised Board/Institute. |
| Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holders) | Class 12th pass (but below Graduation) with minimum qualifying marks as above, along with a Skill Certificate for “Domestic Data Entry Operator” of training less than one year issued by an awarding body recognised under National Skill Qualifications Framework or other authority recognised by the Central Government. |
| Course Type | All qualifications must be obtained through full-time regular courses. Part-time, correspondence or distance-learning qualifications are not acceptable. |
| Year of Passing – Graduate/Technician | For Graduate and Technician Apprentices, only candidates who have acquired the prescribed qualification between 1 April 2022 and 31 December 2025 are eligible. |
| Year of Passing – ITI/DEO | For Trade Apprentices (ITI/Data Entry Operator), only candidates who have acquired the prescribed qualification between 1 April 2021 and 31 December 2025 are eligible. |
| Additional Rules | Candidates may undergo a maximum of two apprenticeship trainings and the second training cannot be in the same trade. Minimum gap between two completed apprenticeships is one year, with specific relaxations and conditions as per the notification. |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Criteria |
| General/EWS/OBC (NCL) | Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 31 December 2025. |
| SC/ST | Relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit (up to 29 years) for posts reserved for them. |
| OBC (NCL) | Relaxation of 3 years in upper age limit (up to 27 years) for posts reserved for them. |
| PwBD (General/EWS/OBC) | Age relaxation up to 10 years over and above applicable category relaxation as per Government rules. |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | Age relaxation up to 15 years as per rules. |
| Note | Candidates must produce valid category and disability certificates in the prescribed format at the time of document verification. |
Application Fee
| Type | Details |
| Application Fee | No application fee is mentioned in the notification; candidates are not required to pay any fee for applying to these apprentice positions. |
Salary Details
| Component | Details |
| Stipend | Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month will be as prescribed under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019/2025 and as amended from time to time. |
| Benefits | Stipend and benefits will be governed strictly by applicable apprenticeship rules and IOCL policies; completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment in IOCL. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
| Merit List | Candidates registered on NATS/NAPS and who apply against the notification will be shortlisted on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the essential prescribed qualification. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents, certificates and eligibility details at designated IOCL units/locations. |
| Medical Fitness | Provisionally selected candidates must undergo pre-engagement medical examination and be declared medically fit as per IOCL standards. |
| Final Engagement | Candidates whose documents and medical fitness are found in order will receive an offer of engagement for apprenticeship training. Vacancies remaining after initial round may be filled from the merit panel as per IOCL rules. |
Steps to Apply
- Check the detailed notification on the IOCL apprenticeship page and ensure that you meet the required educational qualification, age limit and other eligibility conditions.
- Register as an apprentice on the relevant portal:
- Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator): Register on NAPS at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/.
- Technician Apprentice (Diploma): Register on NATS at https://nats.education.gov.in/.
- Graduate Apprentice: Register on NATS at https://nats.education.gov.in/.
- Login to the respective NATS/NAPS portal using your User ID or email ID and search for IOCL Marketing Division – Eastern Region opportunities using the establishment IDs:
- NATS: EWBKOC000077
- NAPS: E05201900011
- Apply online for the appropriate apprentice discipline code (any one discipline only) on the portal and ensure all personal, educational and category details, including aggregate percentage, are correctly updated in your profile.
- After successfully applying on NATS/NAPS, fill and submit the Microsoft Form for IOCL Eastern Region apprenticeships, providing required details such as personal information, qualification details and choice of three preferred locations for training and document verification.
- Submit the Microsoft Form latest by 9 January 2026 as mentioned in the notification; applications not supported by the Microsoft Form within the deadline will not be considered.
- Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active, and regularly check IOCL’s apprenticeship webpage and your email for updates on shortlisting, document verification schedule and other communication.
- Attend document verification at the allotted IOCL location with all original certificates, photocopies, photo ID, Aadhaar, PAN, bank details and medical fitness certificate as listed in the notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Notification | 10 December 2025 |
| Opening of Online Application (NATS/NAPS) | 10 December 2025 from 10:00 AM onwards |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application and Microsoft Form | 9 January 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Cut-off Date for Age and Qualification | 31 December 2025 |
| Document Verification Schedule | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates through registered email and IOCL website |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official IOCL Apprentice Notification PDF | View Notification |
| NAPS Registration – Trade Apprentice (ITI/DEO) | https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ |
| NATS Registration – Technician and Graduate Apprentice | https://nats.education.gov.in/ |
| Microsoft Form for IOCL Eastern Region Apprentices | Click Here |
| IOCL Eastern Region Contact Email for Apprenticeship Queries | [email protected] |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the IOCL Trade and Technician Apprentices notification about?
This job notification is about apprenticeship opportunities in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for various apprentice posts including Trade Apprentices, Technician Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices, aimed at engaging candidates in the eastern region.
Who is eligible to apply for the Trade and Technician Apprentices posts at IOCL?
Eligible candidates must have the prescribed educational qualifications, meet the age limit, and comply with other requirements set by IOCL as per the Apprentices Act.
How can I apply for the Trade and Technician Apprentices posts at IOCL?
Interested candidates must submit their online application through the NATS/NAPS portals and a Microsoft Form on or before 09 January 2026.
What is the last date to apply for IOCL Trade and Technician Apprenticeship?
The last date for submission of the online application and Microsoft Form is 09 January 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
What is the selection process for the Trade and Technician Apprentices posts at IOCL?
The selection process is based on merit from the marks in the prescribed educational qualification, followed by document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness.
Where will the selected candidates be posted and what is the tenure of the posts?
Selected candidates will be posted at various locations in the eastern region, including states like West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and others, for an apprenticeship duration of 12 months.
What is the salary for the Trade and Technician Apprentices posts at IOCL?
Candidates will receive a monthly stipend as prescribed by the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, and according to IOCL rules.
For more information about IOCL vacancies, visit the IOCL Recruitment page.
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