IOCL Recruitment 2025: Apprenticeship Opportunities for Youth Across Multiple States

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has launched its recruitment drive for 2025, offering over 400 apprenticeship positions across several states. This initiative is aimed at young candidates from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and more. The application process is open until September 15, and interested individuals can apply through the NAPS/NATS portal. Eligibility criteria include age limits and educational qualifications, with a focus on ITI holders, diploma engineers, and graduates. The selection process will be merit-based, with no written tests or interviews required. For more details on vacancies and application procedures, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Sep 15, 2025, 07:24 IST

Overview of IOCL Recruitment 2025

IOCL Recruitment 2025: The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a recruitment drive for trade, technician, and graduate apprentices within its marketing division. This initiative aims to fill over 400 apprenticeship positions for young individuals from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Daman-Diu, and Dadra-Nagar Haveli.

Application Details

The deadline for submitting applications is September 15. Interested candidates must complete their application through the NAPS/NATS portal. This apprenticeship program is open to ITI holders, diploma engineers, and graduates, and will last for a duration of 12 months.

Vacancies by State

IOCL Vacancy Breakdown:

State	Number of Vacancies
Maharashtra	179
Gujarat	69
Goa	22
Chhattisgarh	22
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	22
Daman & Diu	22

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the apprenticeship, candidates must be between 18 and 24 years old, with age calculated as of July 31, 2025. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available for candidates from reserved categories. Educational qualifications vary by position, requiring either an ITI/Diploma or a Graduate degree.

However, candidates with advanced degrees such as BE/BTech, MTech, MCA, CA, ICW, or LLB are not eligible to apply.

Selection Process

Applicants who register on the NAPS/NATS portal will enter the selection process, which does not involve a written test or interview. A merit list will be created based on the percentage of marks obtained in the required educational qualifications for each post.

Candidates should ensure they meet the medical fitness requirements as per IndianOil's Pre-Engagement Medical Format. It is recommended to review the “Physical Fitness Guidelines and Norms for Pre-Engagement Medical Examination” before applying. These guidelines can be found at the following link: https://iocl.com/apprenticeships-Pre-engagementMedicalFormat

Shortlisted candidates will receive an offer letter for apprenticeship training, provided their documents, including the Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Certificate, are in order. Positions that remain unfilled after the initial selection will be filled from the qualified candidates on the Panel-cum-Merit List.