Overview
IOCL has announced the recruitment of 509 Trade/Technician/Graduate Apprentices for 2025. Eligible candidates (age 18‑24, with specified relaxations) can apply online via the NAPS/NATS portal and Microsoft Form by 1 January 2026. The stipend will be paid monthly as per the Apprentices Act, and selection will be merit‑based without any written test or interview.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Qualification
- ITI/Diploma/Graduate/Class 12th (as per discipline)
- Vacancies
- 509
- Posted
- 10/12/2025
- Last date to apply
- 09/01/2026
Important Dates
| notification_release_date | 10/12/2025 |
| online_application_start_date | 10/12/2025 |
| last_date_registration_naps_nats | 09/01/2026 |
| last_date_microsoft_form_submission | 09/01/2026 |
| date_of_reckoning | 31/12/2025 |
| period_of_apprenticeship_training | 12 months |
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Vacancy Details
Technician Apprentice: 248; Trade Apprentice: 127; Graduate Apprentice: 107; Data Entry Operator: 27
Selection Process
Merit‑based selection on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification; no written test or interview. Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and a pre‑engagement medical fitness test. Successful candidates receive an offer of engagement.
How to Apply
Register on the appropriate portal: Trade Apprentice (ITI/Data Entry Operator) at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, Technician Apprentice (Diploma) and Graduate Apprentice at nats.education.gov.in., Login using your User ID/Email ID., Apply for the apprenticeship using the establishment IDs – NATS: EWBKOC000077, NAPS: E05201900011., Ensure all profile details (personal, educational, category, aggregate percentage) are correct., After applying, submit the Microsoft Form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4846hcLHPE) with your choice of three training locations by 09/01/2026., Submit the application before the last date (09/01/2026 5:00 PM)., Keep scanned copies of required documents ready (10th/12th certificate, qualification certificate, caste/PwBD/EWS certificates, PAN/Aadhaar, passport‑size photo, signature).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IOCL Apprentices Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 509 Trade/Technician/Graduate Apprentices Posts?
notification release date: 10/12/2025; online application start date: 10/12/2025; last date registration naps nats: 09/01/2026; last date microsoft form submission: 09/01/2026; date of reckoning: 31/12/2025; period of apprenticeship training: 12 months
What is the application fee?
general: 0; sc st: 0; obc ncl: 0; pwbd: 0
What is the age limit?
18 to 24 years (age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC‑NCL +3 years, PwBD +10 years, PwBD (SC/ST) +15 years, PwBD (OBC‑NCL) +13 years)
What is the selection process?
Merit‑based selection on percentage of marks in the prescribed qualification; no written test or interview. Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and a pre‑engagement medical fitness test. Successful candidates receive an offer of engagement.