- Engagement of Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for skill development in India.
- Opportunities available across multiple states and union territories including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand.
- Apprenticeship training period: 12 months with a stipend as per Apprentices Act, 1961 and additional ₹2,500 per month by IOCL.
- No obligation for regular employment post-training; candidates must compete in future recruitment processes.
- Selection based on merit and document verification; no written test or interview.
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🎓 12th Pass (Intermediate)
🎓 ITI
🎓 Apprenticeship
🎓 Diploma
🎓 Polytechnic Diploma
🎓 Graduate
🎓 Bachelor's Degree
Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprenticeship under Apprentices Act, 1961
IndianOil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) - Northern Region
Total Vacancies
1,698
Job Location
Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand
Apply Start
07 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
06 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | IndianOil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division) - Northern Region (IOCL) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), ITI (iti), Apprenticeship (apprenticeship), Diploma (diploma), Polytechnic Diploma (polytechnic-diploma), Graduate (graduate), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1,698 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹8,000 - ₹9,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 18 to 24 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | No prior work experience required. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any category. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum age: 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 31.08.2026 (relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and up to 10 years for PwBD).
- Candidates must register on NAPS/NATS portal and have a valid Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number.
- Educational qualifications vary by discipline (e.g., ITI for Trade Apprentices, Diploma for Technician Apprentices, Graduate degree for Graduate Apprentices).
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL candidates; 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in reserved positions.
- Qualification must be from a recognized University/Institute as a full-time regular course.
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications (e.g., B.E, MBA, MCA) or prior job experience are ineligible.
- Candidates must have a PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, and an Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for DBT.
- Candidates must be medically fit as per IOCL's pre-engagement medical standards.
- Candidates must register on NAPS/NATS portal and have a valid Apprentice Registration/Enrolment Number.
- Educational qualifications vary by discipline (e.g., ITI for Trade Apprentices, Diploma for Technician Apprentices, Graduate degree for Graduate Apprentices).
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate for General, EWS, and OBC-NCL candidates; 45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in reserved positions.
- Qualification must be from a recognized University/Institute as a full-time regular course.
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications (e.g., B.E, MBA, MCA) or prior job experience are ineligible.
- Candidates must have a PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, and an Aadhaar-seeded bank account enabled for DBT.
- Candidates must be medically fit as per IOCL's pre-engagement medical standards.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Candidates registered on NAPS/NATS portal and meeting eligibility criteria will be considered for selection.
- Merit list prepared based on percentage of marks secured in the prescribed qualification for the post.
- In case of tie in marks, preference given to older candidates; if same age, higher matriculation marks considered.
- Preference given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
- Shortlisted candidates called for document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness test.
- Final selection subject to successful document verification and medical fitness.
- Merit list prepared based on percentage of marks secured in the prescribed qualification for the post.
- In case of tie in marks, preference given to older candidates; if same age, higher matriculation marks considered.
- Preference given to candidates applying for apprenticeship training for the first time.
- Shortlisted candidates called for document verification and pre-engagement medical fitness test.
- Final selection subject to successful document verification and medical fitness.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All categories (UR, EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD).
📂 Required Documents
- Matriculation (Class X) mark sheet/certificate for age verification.
- Caste certificate (for reserved categories) issued by competent authority.
- OBC (NCL) certificate (if applicable) issued on or after 01.09.2025.
- Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets of ITI/Diploma/Graduation as applicable.
- Final ITI/Diploma/Graduation certificate issued by the respective Board/Authority/Institute.
- Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook with canceled cheque leaf.
- Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate.
- Certificate from the Institute stating regular mode of study and year of passing.
- Caste certificate (for reserved categories) issued by competent authority.
- OBC (NCL) certificate (if applicable) issued on or after 01.09.2025.
- Semester-wise/year-wise mark sheets of ITI/Diploma/Graduation as applicable.
- Final ITI/Diploma/Graduation certificate issued by the respective Board/Authority/Institute.
- Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, and Aadhaar-seeded bank passbook with canceled cheque leaf.
- Pre-engagement medical fitness certificate.
- Certificate from the Institute stating regular mode of study and year of passing.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any category.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What are the eligibility criteria for applying as a Trade Apprentice (Fitter)?
Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) and completed a regular full-time 2-year ITI (Fitter) course recognized by NCVT/SCVT with pass marks.
Q.
What is the stipend amount for apprentices under this program?
The stipend is paid as per the Apprentices Act, 1961, and rules. Additionally, apprentices receive ₹2,500 per month as miscellaneous expenses from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (MD), NR.
Q.
Can candidates with higher qualifications (e.g., B.E, MBA) apply for apprenticeship training?
No, candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as B.E, MBA, MCA, CA, ICWA, LLB, or equivalent are not eligible to apply.
Q.
What is the age relaxation for SC/ST candidates applying for this apprenticeship?
SC/ST candidates receive an age relaxation of up to 5 years, making the maximum age limit 29 years as of 31.08.2026.
Q.
How are candidates selected for the apprenticeship program?
Selection is based on a merit list prepared from the percentage of marks secured in the prescribed qualification. No written test or interview is conducted.