Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is hiring for 475 Apprentice positions in its Southern Region. This is an apprenticeship training opportunity for a period of one year. The available posts include Trade Apprentice, Technician Apprentice, and Graduate Apprentice. Job postings are in various locations across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Eligible candidates from these states can apply online. The application process starts on 08/08/2025 and the last date to apply is 05/09/2025.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Post Name | Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice |
| Advt No. | IOCL/MKTG/APPR/2025-26 |
| Nature of Job | Apprenticeship |
| Selection Process | Merit Based |
| Vacancies | 475 |
| Salary | Stipend as per Apprenticeship Act |
| Applicant Eligible From | Southern States of India |
| Job Location | Southern Region |
| Category | IOCL Recruitment 2025 |
Post Details
The age for all posts is between 18 to 24 years as of 31/08/2025. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories.
| STATE | Discp. | Discipline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | 1 | Trade Apprentice Fitter | 5 |
| 2 | Trade Apprentice Electrician | ||
| 3 | Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic | ||
| 4 | Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic | ||
| 5 | Trade Apprentice-Machinist | ||
| Karnataka | 6 | Trade Apprentice Fitter | 5 |
| 7 | Trade Apprentice Electrician | ||
| 8 | Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic | ||
| 9 | Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic | ||
| 10 | Trade Apprentice- Machinist | ||
| Kerala | 11 | Trade Apprentice Fitter | 20 |
| 12 | Trade Apprentice Electrician | ||
| 13 | Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic | ||
| 14 | Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic | ||
| 15 | Trade Apprentice- Machinist | ||
| Andhra Pradesh | 16 | Trade Apprentice Fitter | 25 |
| 17 | Trade Apprentice Electrician | ||
| 18 | Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic | ||
| 19 | Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic | ||
| 20 | Trade Apprentice- Machinist | ||
| Telangana | 21 | Trade Apprentice Fitter | 25 |
| 22 | Trade Apprentice Electrician | ||
| 23 | Trade Apprentice Electronic Mechanic | ||
| 24 | Trade Apprentice-Instrument Mechanic | ||
| 25 | Trade Apprentice- Machinist | ||
| Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | 26 | Technician Apprentice - Mechanical | 15 |
| 27 | Technician Apprentice - Electrical | ||
| 28 | Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation | ||
| 29 | Technician Apprentice – Civil | ||
| 30 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics | ||
| Karnataka | 31 | Technician Apprentice - Electronics | 15 |
| 32 | Technician Apprentice - Mechanical | ||
| 33 | Technician Apprentice - Electrical | ||
| 34 | Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation | ||
| 35 | Technician Apprentice – Civil | ||
| Kerala | 38 | Technician Apprentice - Mechanical | 25 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 51 | Technician Apprentice - Electrical | ||
| 52 | Technician Apprentice - Instrumentation | ||
| 53 | Technician Apprentice – Civil | ||
| 54 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical & Electronics | ||
| 55 | Technician Apprentice - Electronics | ||
| Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | 56 | Graduate Apprentice | 100 |
| Karnataka | 57 | 30 | |
| Kerala | 58 | 70 | |
| Andhra Pradesh | 59 | 50 | |
| Telangana | 60 | 50 | |
| TOTAL | 475 | ||
Essential Qualification
- Trade Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Electronics, Instrument, Machinist): Must have passed 10th Grade with a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade.
- Technician Apprentice (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, etc.): Must have a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant field. A minimum of 50% marks is needed for General and OBC categories and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Graduate Apprentice (BBA/BA/B.Com/B.Sc.): Must have a regular full-time Graduate degree in any discipline. A minimum of 50% marks is needed for General and OBC categories and 45% for SC/ST/PwBD.
Please note that qualifications obtained through distance learning, part-time, or correspondence mode are not eligible. Candidates with higher qualifications like B.E., MBA, etc. are also not eligible to apply.
Selection Process
- The selection of candidates will be based on merit.
- A merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the required qualification.
- There will be no written test or interview.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
- A pre-engagement medical fitness test is also required.
How to Apply
- First, register on the correct government portal. For ITI trades, use the NAPS portal. For Diploma and Graduate posts, use the NATS portal.
- Make sure your profile on the portal is 100% complete and correct.
- Log in and search for "INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED" under advertised vacancies.
- Select the relevant discipline code and apply.
- Ensure you apply before the deadline of 05/09/2025 at 11:59 PM.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 08/08/2025 from 10:00 AM |
| Online Application Last Date | 05/09/2025 up to 11:59 PM |
| Document Verification | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
Important Links
| Apply Online (ITI Trade) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (Diploma/Graduate) | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the selection process for this recruitment?
- Selection is based purely on the merit list. The list is made from the marks you got in your ITI, Diploma, or Degree course. There is no written test or interview.
- Who is not eligible to apply for this apprenticeship?
- Candidates who have already done an apprenticeship or have one year or more of job experience cannot apply. Also, candidates with higher qualifications like a B.E. or MBA degree are not eligible.