IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023 for 491 Posts Trade/Technician/Accounts Exe/ Graduate Apprentice Apply Now.  Indian Oil Corporation Ltd has released the Advertisement No. IOCL/MKTG/APPR/2023-24 inviting application for Apprentice Posts in IOCL for 2023. 

Notification for Engagement of Trade/Technician/Accounts Executive/Graduate Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 at IOCL-Southern Region (MD)

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023 for 491 Various Posts in Southern Region AP Telangana States Apply Now


Indian Oil Corporation Limited, one of the largest commercial undertaking in India and a Fortune “Global 500” Company, as a measure of Skill Building Initiative for the Nation, proposes to engage Technician, Trade Apprentices and Accounts Executive/Graduate Apprentice (Technical and Non – Technical at its Locations in States of India (Tamil Nadu& Puducherry, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana). Applications are invited from candidates meeting the following qualification & other parameters for engagement of Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973/ 1992 (&as amended from time to time) in the Disciplines mentioned below

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023 for 491 Various Posts in Southern Region AP Telangana States Apply Now

IOCL Notification for 491 Trade / Technician / Graduate / Accounts Executive Apprentice Posts for 2023 is as follows:

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023 - Trades - Period of Apprenticeship

STATE Discp. Discipline Period of Apprenticeship (in Months)
IOCL Trade Apprentice Posts in Variou States and Period of Apprentice
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry 1 Trade Apprentice Fitter
12
2 Trade Apprentice Electrician
3 Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic
4 Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic
5 Trade Apprentice-Machinist
Karnataka 6 Trade Apprentice Fitter
12
7 Trade Apprentice Electrician
8 Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic
9 Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic
10 Trade Apprentice- Machinist
Kerala 11 Trade Apprentice Fitter
12
12 Trade Apprentice Electrician
13 Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic
14 Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic
15 Trade Apprentice- Machinist
Andhra Pradesh 16 Trade Apprentice Fitter
12
17 Trade Apprentice Electrician
18 Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic
19 Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic
20 Trade Apprentice- Machinist
Telangana 21 Trade Apprentice Fitter
12
22 Trade Apprentice Electrician
23 Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic
24 Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic
25 Trade Apprentice- Machinist
IOCL Technical Apprentice Posts in Variou States and Period of Apprentice
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry 26 Technician Apprentice - Mechanical
12
27 Technician Apprentice - Electrical
28 Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation
29 Technician Apprentice - Civil
30 Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics
31 Technician Apprentice – Electronics
Karnataka 32 Technician Apprentice - Mechanical
12
33 Technician Apprentice - Electrical
34 Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation
35 Technician Apprentice - Civil
36 Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics
37 Technician Apprentice – Electronics
Kerala 38 Technician Apprentice - Mechanical
12
39 Technician Apprentice - Electrical
40 Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation
41 Technician Apprentice - Civil
42 Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics
43 Technician Apprentice – Electronics
Andhra Pradesh 44 Technician Apprentice - Mechanical
12
45 Technician Apprentice - Electrical
46 Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation
47 Technician Apprentice - Civil
48 Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics
49 Technician Apprentice – Electronics
Telangana 50 Technician Apprentice - Mechanical
12
51 Technician Apprentice - Electrical
52 Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation
53 Technician Apprentice - Civil
54 Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics
55 Technician Apprentice – Electronics
IOCL Graduate / Accounts Apprentice Posts in Variou States and Period of Apprentice
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry 56 Graduate Apprentice/Accounts Executive
12 Months
Karnataka 57
Kerala 58
Andhra Pradesh 59
Telangana 60
TOTAL      

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Trade Wise Vacancies

The below table shows the Trade Wise and State Wise and Category wise vacancies for IOCL Apprentice recruitment 2023. 
STATE Discipline Total UR EWS SC ST OBC
IOCL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Vacancies
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Fitter
30
14
3
5
0
8
Electrician
Electronic Mechanic
-Instrument Mechanic
Machinist
Karnataka Fitter
30
13
3
4
2
8
Electrician
Electronic Mechanic
-Instrument Mechanic
- Machinist
Kerala Fitter
30
16
3
3
0
8
Electrician
Electronic Mechanic
-Instrument Mechanic
- Machinist
Andhra Pradesh Fitter
30
13
3
4
2
8
Electrician
Electronic Mechanic
-Instrument Mechanic
- Machinist
Telangana Fitter
30
13
3
4
2
8
Electrician
Electronic Mechanic
-Instrument Mechanic
- Machinist
IOCL Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Vacancies
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry - Mechanical
30
14
3
5
0
8
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Civil
– Electrical & Electronics
– Electronics
Karnataka - Mechanical
20
9
2
3
1
5
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Civil
– Electrical & Electronics
– Electronics
Kerala - Mechanical
20
11
2
2
0
5
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Civil
– Electrical & Electronics
– Electronics
Andhra Pradesh - Mechanical
20
9
2
3
1
5
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Civil
– Electrical & Electronics
– Electronics
Telangana - Mechanical
20
9
2
3
1
5
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Civil
– Electrical & Electronics
– Electronics
IOCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Vacancies
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Graduate /Accounts Executive
90
40
9
17
0
24
Karnataka
40
18
4
6
2
10
Kerala
30
16
3
3
0
8
Andhra Pradesh
30
13
3
4
2
8
Telangana
40
18
4
6
2
10
TOTAL  
490
226
49
72
15
128

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment Stipend 

STIPEND: Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, Apprentices Rules 1992/2019 as amended from time to time.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Qualifications

Prescribed Qualification/Eligibility Criteria:

1. For Discipline Code –01, 06, 11, 16, 21 -Trade Apprentice (Fitter) –Matric with regular full time 2(Two) year ITI (Fitter) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

2. For Discipline Code –- 02, 07, 12, 17, 22 - Trade Apprentice (Electrician) – Matric with regular full time 2(Two) year ITI (Electrician) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

3. For Discipline Code – 03, 08, 13, 18, 23-Trade Apprentice (Electronics Mechanic) – Matric with regular full time 2(Two) year ITI (Electronics Mechanic) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

4. For Discipline Code – 04, 09, 14, 19, 24- Trade Apprentice (Instrument Mechanic) – Matric with regular full time 2(Two) year ITI (Instrument Mechanic) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

5. For Discipline Code – 05, 10, 15, 20, 25- Trade Apprentice (Machinist) – Matric with regular full time 2(Two) year ITI (Machinist) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT.

6. For Discipline Code – 26,32,38,44,50 –Technician Apprentice (Mechanical) –3 years regular full time Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL& 45% in case of SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognized Institute/University.

7. For Discipline Code –27,33,39,45,51 –Technician Apprentice (Electrical) –3 years regular full time Diploma in Electrical Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL& 45% in case of SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognized Institute/University.

8. For Discipline Code – 28,34,40,46,52 –- Technician Apprentice (Instrumentation) –3 years regular full time Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL& 45% in case of SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognized Institute/University.

9. For Discipline Code -29,35,41,47,53–-Technician Apprentice (Civil) – 3 years regular full time Diploma in Civil Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL& 45% in case of SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognized Institute/University.

10. For Discipline Code – 30,36,42,48,54 -Technician Apprentice (Electrical & Electronics) –3 years regular full time Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL& 45% in case of SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognized Institute/University.

11. For Discipline Code – 31,37,43,49,55 - Technician Apprentice (Electronics) –3 years regular full time Diploma in Electronics Engineering with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL& 45% in case of SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognized Institute/University.

12. For Discipline Code – 56 to 60 – Trade Apprentice – Accounts Executive/Graduate Apprentice (BBA/B.A/B. Com/B.Sc.) – Regular full time Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS and OBC-NCL& 45% in case of SC/ST/PwBD candidates for reserved positions from a recognized Institute/University.

13. For all discipline codes: The qualification prescribed shall be from a recognized University/Institute as a full time regular course in relevant disciplines. Qualification acquired through Part-time / Correspondence / Distance Learning mode shall render the candidate NOT ELIGIBLE for the above notified disciplines.

14. Wherever CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade is awarded in the Class XII//ITI/Degree /Diploma examinations, its equivalent aggregate percentage of marks must be indicated in the Online Application as per the norms adopted by Board/University/Institute. Candidates will have to furnish certificate from the concerned University/Institute regarding the equivalent aggregate percentage of marks with reference to their CGPA/OGPA or Letter grade at the time of document verification failing which their candidature will not be considered.

15. Diploma under recognized Institute/University lateral entry scheme (Class XII/ITI) admitted in the second year of Diploma course shall also be considered.

16. The candidates who have undergone Apprenticeship earlier or pursuing Apprenticeship Training in an Industry as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961/1973/1992 as amended from time to time or job experience for a period of 1 year or more are NOT eligible.

17. Applicants who have completed three years as on date of reckoning 31.08.2023, in relevant discipline after acquiring the prescribed qualification as per the last semester/Year marksheet shall NOT BE ELIGIBLE for engagement as apprentices.

18. In case the date of Declaration of result is not mentioned in the Mark Sheet, the candidate must submit a certificate mentioning the date of publication of result from the Principal of the Polytechnic/College/Institute from where the candidate pursued his course along with his Application Form.

19. Candidates registered with Local/State Employment Exchange(s)/ Vocational Rehabilitation Center for Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)and meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria, are required to apply Online, failing which their candidature will not be considered.

20. Candidates with qualification acquired through Distance Learning Mode or Part Time Mode or Correspondence mode shall NOT be considered.

21. Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as B.E or equivalent, MBA or equivalent or MCA / CA/ ICWA, LLB shall NOT be considered. Suppression of information regarding possession or pursuing higher qualification shall render a candidate ineligible for consideration at any stage of selection/termination or any time during period of training.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Age Limit

B. Age: 
Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on date of reckoning i.e.31.08.2023 

Relaxation 
  • 5 years for SC/ST i.e. up to a max of 29 yrs., 
  • 3 years for OBC-NCL i.e.up to a max of 27 yrs., for the posts reserved for them
  • Candidates belonging to PwBD categories shall be given age relaxation up to 10 years (up to 15 years for SC/ST) and up to 13 years for OBC-NCL candidates.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Selection Process

Selection Methodology:

1. The Selection shall be on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the Online Test and meeting the notified eligibility criteria.

2. The Online Test will be conducted with Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s) consisting of four options with one correct option.

3. The candidates will be assessed on parameters/sections as below

Trade Apprentice (Fitter/Electrician/Electronics Mechanic/Instrument Mechanic/Machinist) & Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Civil/ Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics):

· Technical Acumen in relevant discipline
· Generic Aptitude including Quantitative Aptitude
· Reasoning Abilities
· Basic English Language Skills

Trade Apprentice – Accounts Executive /Graduate Apprentice (BBA/BA/B.Com/B.Sc.):
· Generic Aptitude including Quantitative Aptitude
· Reasoning Abilities
· Basic English Language Skills


The candidates will have to qualify successfully through each stage of the selection process i.e.Online Test (Minimum 40%, relaxable by 5% for candidates from SC/ST/PwBD categories against reserved positions), document verification and Pre-engagement medical fitness for being adjudged suitable for engagement.

. Candidates are advised to ensure that they are medically fit as per Indian Oil’s pre-engagement medical standard. Candidates are advised to go through the “Guidelines and Criteria for physical Fitness for Pre-Engagement Medical Examination” before they commence the application process. The guidelines are available in the following link: https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships-> Pre-engagement Medical Format.

Concessions /Relaxation:

SC/ST/OBC(NCL-Non Creamy Layer) candidates applying for Unreserved (UR) seats shall be considered subject to their fulfilling the standards applicable to candidates belonging to General category.

General Instructions to the Candidates

1. Candidates are advised to carefully read the full advertisement for details of Educational Qualification and other eligibility criteria before submission of online application closing on 10th September 2023 @ 11:55 p.m.

2. Candidates are advised to register as a Technician/Trade Apprentice online in the following portals under the respective State as per their Trades below:

a) Trade Apprentice - ITI at http://apprenticeshipindia.org/candidate-registration
b) Technician Apprentice – Diploma at https://www.mhrdnats.gov.in/boat/commonRedirect/registermenunew!registermenunew.action

c) Trade Apprentice – Accounts Executive/Graduate Apprentice: The candidate will need to provide non-engineering graduate enrollment ID immediately after joining (after the candidate’s login ID is generated by IOCL).

3. If the application is not submitted in line with the eligibility criteria, terms & conditions, then the Application is liable for rejection.

4. The last date for submission of online application is 10th September 2023 @ 11:55 p.m. Candidates are requested to apply sufficiently in advance before the closing date.

5. All the candidates found eligible for appearing in Online Test will receive Login Credentials in their registered e-mail ID. Candidates are advised to maintain the same registered e-mail ID and mobile number till the completion of apprenticeship training.

6. Candidates are advised to periodically visit our websitehttps://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships as all future correspondence and latest information with regard to Online Test shall be only on our website and/or by email/sms-alerts.

7. Any corrigendum/addendum etc. or updates with regard to this advertisement shall be made available on our website: https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships ONLY.

8. Candidates have to apply for ANY ONE DISCIPLINE CODE ONLY. Candidates applying for more than one discipline Code will not be considered and their applications will be summarily rejected.

9. The candidature of the applicant would be provisional and subject to subsequent verification of certificates and testimonials. In case, it is detected at any stage of engagement or thereafter, that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms and/or that he/she has furnished any incorrect/doctored/false information/certificate/documents or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these shortcomings is/are detected even after engagement, his/her engagement is liable to be terminated.

10. Engagement of selected candidates is subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Corporation. All such engagement will also be subject to all relevant Rules/policies/guidelines of the Corporation.

11. The decision of the Management will be final and binding on all candidates on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the applications, mode of selection, cancellation of the selection process either in part or full, etc. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard. Filling up of the seats is solely at the discretion of the management based on suitability of candidates and no claim will arise for engagement, if some of these seats are not filled due to unsuitability/insufficient number of candidates.

12. Applications/Registration which are incomplete or are received in any other mode/form, or not fulfilling the eligibility criteria and/or those received after the last date of submission of online application shall not be considered “Eligible” and treated as “Rejected”. Canvassing of any kind shall disqualify the candidate.

13. Mere selection in Online examination or completion of document verification/empanelment after the selection process shall not confer any right of engagement as an apprentice in IOCL.

Documents Required for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023

Requirement before filling online Application Form:
The candidate must have an active email ID and Mobile number which must be valid for at least 1 year as all future communications with candidates will take place through email/SMS alerts. Candidates are advised to mention their correct email id/mobile number and keep checking their e-mail /SMS messages as all future communications for Online Test/Document Verification/Offer Letter shall be sent only through email/SMS alerts.

The candidate should have the scanned copies of self-attested photocopies of the following documents ready in pdf/jpg format (not exceeding size of 200kb each) before applying online -
  • · Xth std/SSLC /Matriculation certificate and marksheet issued by concerned education Board as proof of Date of Birth.
  • · Marksheet and Certificate/Degree or Provisional Certificate/Degree of the prescribed Educational Qualification-ITI/Diploma in Engineering/HSC/Graduation(as applicable)
  • · Caste certificate in the prescribed central format, if applicable.
  • · Caste validity certificate (applicable only for the state of Maharashtra)
  • · PWD certificate in the prescribed central format, if applicable
  • · EWS certificate in the prescribed central format, if applicable
  • · Cancelled cheque/Front page of Bank account passbook
  • · PAN Card
  • · Signature in black ink. (file size should be less than 50 Kb)
  • · Recent colour passport size photograph (file size should be less than 50 Kb)

How to Apply for IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023

Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply online from 25th August 2023 (10:00 A.M.) to 10th September 2023 (11.55 P.M.) through the link which will be provided in our corporate website https://www.iocl.com/apprenticeships. Only Online mode of Applications will be accepted.

After filling up the online application, the scanned copy of the latest colour photograph, scanned copy of the documents namely proof of Date of Birth (Xth Std certificate/mark sheet), prescribed educational qualification, caste certificate as applicable and signature to be uploaded without fail. In the absence of any single document, the application shall be summarily rejected.

Those applications which are incomplete/not uploaded with self- attested copies of certificates /not in line with the terms & conditions will be liable for rejection.

IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2023 Important Dates

  • DATE OF OPENING OF ONLINE APPLICATION: 25th AUGUST 2023 FROM 10:00 AM ONWARDS.
  • LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION: 10th SEPTEMBER 2023 UPTO 11:55 pm.
  • ONLINE TEST DETAILS WILL BE INTIMATED ON REGISTERED EMAIL ID/SMS.
(Please note that any change in date of the Online Examination will be intimated through the IOCL website. Hence candidates are advised to regularly check the website for any updates).

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