IOCL Apprentice Recruitment: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division, has released a notification for the engagement of 537 Apprentice vacancies across various trades and disciplines. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for diploma holders, graduates, and 12th-pass candidates to gain hands-on training in one of India’s largest Maharatna Public Sector Enterprises.
If you are looking to build a career with IOCL through apprenticeship training, this is your chance. In this article, we cover the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, stipend, age relaxation, application process, and important dates of IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Pipelines Division |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 537 |
| Location | Across India (including Assam – 16 posts) |
| Duration | 12 Months |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 and IOCL guidelines |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 18th September 2025 |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
IOCL Apprentice Vacancy 2025 – Trade-wise Details
The recruitment will be done in multiple disciplines. The key trades are:
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical)
- Technician Apprentice (Electrical)
- Technician Apprentice (Telecommunication & Instrumentation)
- Trade Apprentice (Assistant-Human Resource)
- Trade Apprentice (Accountant)
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentice)
- Domestic Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder)
Assam vacancies: 16 posts (Bongaigaon & Guwahati).
Eligibility Criteria for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment
Age Limit (as on 31.08.2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 24 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD + OBC: 13 years
- PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
Educational Qualification:
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) – Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering.
- Technician Apprentice (Electrical) – Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics.
- Technician Apprentice (Telecom & Instrumentation) – Diploma in ECE/ETC/ERC/ICE/IPC/Electronics.
- Trade Apprentice (HR) – Graduate (any discipline).
- Trade Apprentice (Accountant) – Graduate in Commerce.
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher) – 12th Pass (below Graduate).
- Domestic DEO (Skill Certificate) – 12th Pass + Skill Certificate (less than 1 year) in DDEO.
How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
Candidates must first register on apprenticeship portals before applying in IOCL portal:
- Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator): Apprenticeship India Portal
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/Telecom & Instrumentation): NATS Portal
- Trade Apprentice (HR/Accountant): NATS Portal
After registration:
- Visit IOCL Pipelines Portal.
- Click on Online Application Form.
- Register and login with your details.
- Fill personal, educational, and trade preference details.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents.
- Submit the application and take a printout.
IOCL Apprentice Selection Process 2025
The selection of candidates will be done on the basis of:
- Written Examination (objective type test covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, English, and discipline-specific subjects).
- Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical Examination as per IOCL standards.
Final selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the written test and fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
Application Fee
No Application Fee is required for this recruitment.
Important Dates
| Starting Date of Online Application | 29th August 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 18th September 2025 |
Important Links
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| IOCL Careers Page | Click Here |
