IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2025: notification released for 584 posts. Apply online before 18 December 2025. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process and important links.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Gujarat Refinery has released the official notification for 584 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act 1961/1973. Eligible candidates can apply online from 28 November 2025 to 18 December 2025 through the official IOCL portal. Candidates with ITI, Diploma, B.Sc, B.Com, and 12th qualifications can apply for various trade and technician apprentice posts.
IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Oil Corporation Limited – Gujarat Refinery |
| Advertisement Number | JR/01/2025-26 |
| Post Name | Trade & Technician Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 584 Posts |
| Application Start Date | 28 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com / www.iocrefrecruit.in |
Post Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | 114 |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice – Fitter | 83 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice – Boiler | 18 |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | 114 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | 77 |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | 96 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | 49 |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | 2 |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | 1 |
| 110 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) | 15 |
| 111 | Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) | 14 |
| Total | 584 |
Eligibility & Educational Qualification
As per official notification (no approximation):
Trade Apprentice posts
- Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) – B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry)
- Fitter – ITI (Fitter, 2 years, regular)
- Boiler – B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry)
- Secretarial Assistant – B.A/B.Sc/B.Com
- Accountant – B.Com
- Data Entry Operator (Fresher) – Class 12th pass
- Data Entry Operator (Skill Certificate Holder) – 12th pass + Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator (training < 1 year)
Technician Apprentice posts
- Chemical – 3-year Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical/Refinery & Petrochemical Engineering
- Mechanical – 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical – 3-year Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Instrumentation – 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Applied Electronics
Important Notes
- Minimum 50% marks, (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Candidates waiting for results are not eligible.
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications not eligible (BE/B.Tech, MBA, etc.)
- Only regular full-time courses are accepted.
- One candidate may apply for only one trade.
Age Limit (as on 30.11.2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 24 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC-NCL: +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years (additional SC/ST/OBC relaxations applicable)
Salary / Stipend
- Stipend will be paid as per Apprenticeship Act 1961/1973 and IOCL guidelines.
Application Fees
- No application fee for any category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28 November 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 28 November 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Document Verification List | 27 December 2025 |
| Document Verification Dates | 02 January 2026 – 07 January 2026 |
Selection Process & Syllabus
Selection Process
As per official notification:
- No Written Exam
- Selection based on percentage of marks in required qualification.
- Tie-breaking rules:
- Older age preferred.
- If same DOB → higher Matriculation marks considered.
- Preference to candidates applying for the first time as apprentices.
- Document verification & Medical fitness.
Syllabus
No written test → therefore no syllabus.
How to Apply for IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentices Recruitment 2025
Follow both steps carefully; otherwise, application will be rejected.
STEP 1 – Register on NAPS/NATS Portal
- For post codes 101,102,103,108,109,110,111
Register at: NAPS – apprenticeshipindia.gov.in - For post codes 104,105,106,107
Register at: NATS – nats.education.gov.in
STEP 2 – Apply on IOCL Portal
- Visit IOCL official portal: www.iocrefrecruit.in
- Fill form using same email & mobile number as NAPS/NATS
- Upload photo & signature
- Submit and save the application copy
Both Step 1 and Step 2 are mandatory.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (IOCL Portal) | Click Here |
| NATS Registration | Click Here |
| NAPS Registration | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com |
Candidates are advised to apply only through the official IOCL website and read the full notification before applying. Avoid third-party agents or fraudulent websites.