The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), one of India's leading energy majors, has released a major recruitment notification for the year 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking apprenticeship training under a prestigious PSU.
IOCL is recruiting for 336 Apprentice Posts across its refineries in the North Eastern region. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online before the deadline.
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights
| Feature | Detail |
| Name of Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Various Trades) |
| Total Vacancies | 336 Posts |
| Location | North Eastern States (Assam Refineries) |
| Stipend | As per Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/Rules 1992 and IOCL guidelines |
| Official Website | |
| Last Date to Apply | 18th December 2025 |
Vacancy Details: Refinery-Wise Breakup
A total of 336 Apprentice positions are open across three major refineries in the region. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
| Refinery | Number of Posts |
| Bongaigaon Refinery | 142 Posts |
| Digboi Refinery | 112 Posts |
| Guwahati Refinery | 82 Posts |
| Total | 336 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria (Educational Qualification)
The specific educational qualifications are trade-wise and vary depending on the Apprentice post (e.g., Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, Data Entry Operator, etc.).
Candidates are strongly advised to check the detailed official notification for the trade they wish to apply for. Generally, qualifications include:
- Trade Apprentice: ITI certificate in the relevant trade or equivalent.
- Technician Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.).
- Trade Apprentice (HR/Accountant/DEO): Graduate degree/Skill Certificate in relevant field.
Age Limit: Please refer to the official notification for age limit criteria as per the Apprenticeship Act.
How to Apply Online for IOCL Recruitment 2025?
The application process for IOCL Apprentice posts is entirely online and involves a mandatory two-step registration procedure.
Follow these steps to successfully submit your application:
Step 1: Mandatory Prior Registration
Before applying on the IOCL portal, candidates must first register themselves on the relevant Government of India apprenticeship portals based on the post:
- For Trade Apprentice (Data Entry Operator - Fresher/Skill Certificate Holders): Register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal:
https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in - For Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/T&I) and Trade Apprentice (HR/Accountant): Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal:
https://nats.education.gov.in/student_register.php
After successful registration, a unique Registration Number will be generated. Keep this number handy.
Step 2: Apply on IOCL Pipelines Portal
- Visit the official IOCL Pipelines portal:
https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in/ - Use the Registration Number obtained in Step 1 while filling out the application form on the IOCL portal.
- Fill in all personal, academic, and contact details carefully.
- Upload required documents, if any.
- Review the application and submit it before the closing date, 18/12/2025.
Important Links
| Last Date | 18/12/2025 |
| Online Application | Check Here |
| Official Notification (Guwahati) | Guwahati |
| Official Notification (Digboi) | Digboi |
| Official Notification (Bongaigaon) | Bongaigaon |
| Official Website |
Disclaimer: Candidates must read the specific official recruitment notification for the respective refinery (Guwahati, Digboi, or Bongaigaon) to confirm trade-wise vacancies and detailed eligibility criteria before applying.
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