Last Updated: September 18, 2025 11:08 pm
| IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Northern Region has opened 2025 apprenticeships for Trade, Technician, and Graduate categories across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand, with applications from 12 September 2025 to 11 October 2025 via NAPS/NATS plus a mandatory Microsoft Form submission, selection purely on merit of qualifying marks (no written test/interview), age limit 18–24 years as on 30 September 2025 with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwBD, a 12-month training period, and stipend as per Apprentices Act with BOAT share credited for Graduate/Technician apprentices and full stipend by IOCL for Trade apprentices. |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Important Dates
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 12 September 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 12 September 2025, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date For Registration | 11 October 2025, 11:55 PM |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | Not applicable (no fee mentioned) |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not applicable (no exam) |
| Exam Date | Not applicable (selection by merit only) |
| Document Verification Intimation | To be sent to registered email for shortlisted candidates |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | No fee mentioned in the notification |
| SC / ST / PH | No fee mentioned in the notification |
| Payment Mode | Not applicable |
Age Limit Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years as on 30.09.2025 |
| Maximum Age | 24 years as on 30.09.2025 |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years; OBC-NCL: 3 years; PwBD: up to 10 years (up to 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC-NCL) |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Posts | Provisional, state-wise and discipline-wise seats provided in notification (see state tables) |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist), Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics), Graduate Apprentice, Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher/Skill Certificate) |
| Advt. No. | IOCL/MKTG/NR/APPR/2025-261 |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (Fitter) – Code 107 | Matric with full-time 2-year ITI (Fitter) from NCVT/SCVT |
| Trade Apprentice (Electrician) – 108 | Matric with full-time 2-year ITI (Electrician) from NCVT/SCVT |
| Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) – 109 | Matric with full-time 2-year ITI (Electronics Mechanic) from NCVT/SCVT |
| Trade Apprentice (Instrument Mechanic) – 110 | Matric with full-time 2-year ITI (Instrument Mechanic) from NCVT/SCVT |
| Trade Apprentice (Machinist) – 111 | Matric with full-time 2-year ITI (Machinist) from NCVT/SCVT |
| Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) – 101 | 3-year full-time Diploma in Mechanical Engg. with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved posts) from AICTE/UGC-recognized institute |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical) – 102 | 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical Engg. with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved posts) |
| Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) – 103 | 3-year full-time Diploma in Instrumentation Engg. with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved posts) |
| Technician Apprentice (Civil) – 104 | 3-year full-time Diploma in Civil Engg. with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved posts) |
| Technician Apprentice (Electrical & Electronics) – 105 | 3-year full-time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engg. with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved posts) |
| Technician Apprentice (Electronics) – 106 | 3-year full-time Diploma in Electronics Engg. with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved posts) |
| Graduate Apprentice – 112 | Regular full-time Graduate (BA/BBA/B.Com/B.Sc.) with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwBD for reserved posts) from AICTE/UGC-recognized institute |
| Trade Apprentice – DEO (Fresher) – 113 | Class 12th pass, below graduate |
| Trade Apprentice – DEO (Skill Certificate) – 114 | Class 12th pass, below graduate with Skill Certificate of Domestic Data Entry Operator (<1 year) recognized under NSQF/Central Govt. |
| Course Mode | Only full-time regular; distance/part-time not eligible |
| Experience Bar | Not eligible if apprenticeship/job experience ≥1 year after qualification; not eligible if 5 years have elapsed since qualification as on 30.09.2025 (NATS/NAPS) |
Important Documents Required
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Proof of Age | Matric (Class X) mark sheet/certificate (only acceptable proof of DOB) |
| Caste/Category | Latest SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate in prescribed format; OBC-NCL certificate not older than 12 months from 30.09.2025 and caste in Central List |
| Education | Regular mode certificate from institute; semester-wise mark sheets; final ITI/HSC/Graduation/Diploma certificate |
| Identity/Bank | Aadhaar-seeded bank account proof (passbook first page), Aadhaar, PAN, cancelled cheque |
| Medical | Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate as per IOCL format |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | Not applicable; selection by merit on qualifying marks |
| Consideration | Percentage in prescribed qualification; tie-break by older age, then higher Matric percentage |
Exam Pattern
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | No written test/interview; merit-based shortlisting |
| Merit Basis | Marks in qualifying examination as per discipline code |
| Further Steps | Document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness |
Selection Process
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration | Apply via NAPS/NATS portal for relevant discipline and state |
| Shortlisting | Merit list based on qualifying marks; tie-break rules apply |
| Finalization | Document verification and medical fitness; offer of engagement issued thereafter |
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Salary Details
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Stipend Rule | As prescribed under Apprentices Act and Rules, as amended |
| Graduate Apprentice | Stipend split: Rs. 4,500 by BOAT + remaining by IOCL; Aadhaar-seeded bank account required for DBT |
| Technician Apprentice | Stipend split: Rs. 4,000 by BOAT + remaining by IOCL; subject to change per Govt./BOAT/NAPS guidelines |
| Trade Apprentice | Full stipend paid by IOCL as per Apprentices Act |
How to apply
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Register on the correct portal: NATS for Graduate/Diploma; NAPS for ITI and DEO |
| Step 2 | Ensure profile is 100% complete with correct personal, education, category, and aggregate percentage on NATS/NAPS |
| Step 3 | Login and apply for the IOCL MD–Northern Region opportunity using the Establishment ID (NATS: NDLSDC000005; NAPS: E05200700003) under the respective State and discipline |
| Step 4 | Apply only for ONE discipline code; multiple applications will be rejected |
| Step 5 | After portal application, submit details via the official Microsoft Form link by 11.10.2025, 11:55 PM (only one response allowed) |
| Step 6 | Keep a valid email and mobile active for at least one year for all communications |
| Step 7 | Check IOCL apprenticeships page regularly for updates and any corrigendum/addendum |
| Step 8 | Prepare required documents for verification, including DOB proof, caste certificate, education certificates, Aadhaar-seeded bank, PAN, and medical fitness |
| Step 9 | Ensure Aadhaar is DBT-enabled and linked to bank account for stipend processing |
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