IOCL Opens Online Applications For 475 Apprentice Vacancies, Details Here

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Marketing Division, has announced 475 vacancies for Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentice posts in its Southern Region. These positions are available across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

According to the official notification (Advt. No. IOCL/MKTG/APPR/2025-26), eligible candidates must register on the NAPS or NATS portal before applying online. The application process begins on 8 August 2025 and will remain open until 5 September 2025. The upper age limit for all categories is 24 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government norms.

Candidates will be selected based on a written examination, document verification, and a medical fitness test. Those interested and meeting the eligibility requirements can submit their applications through the official IOCL website at www.iocl.com. Applicants are advised to read the full notification before applying.

Important Dates:
The registration process for IOCL SR Apprentice recruitment will begin from 8 August 2025.
Notification Date: August 2025
Start Date of Application: 8 August 2025
Last Date of Application: 5 September 2025
Exam Date: To be notified

Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 475 vacancies across various posts including Trade Apprentices, Technician Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices.
Post Name: Trade/Technician/Graduate Apprentice
No. of Posts: 475

Eligibility Criteria:
Below, we have summarized the required eligibility criteria, such as qualification, age limit, experience, etc. Candidates are advised to review the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.

Trade Apprentice (ITI) requires candidates to have completed ITI in relevant trades such as Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Electronic Mechanic, or Instrument Mechanic from a recognized institute. Technician Apprentice (Diploma) requires a diploma in disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical & Electronics. Graduate Apprentice requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 31 August 2025. Age relaxation is applicable — 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates (15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC-NCL).

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the official portal of Indian Oil Corporation at www.iocl.com.

There is no mention of an application fee in the notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the official document for confirmation.

Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of a written examination. It will be followed by document verification and a medical fitness test. The written test will be objective in nature.

Candidates who wish to apply for the IOCL Southern Region Apprentice posts must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of IOCL contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF