IOCL Recruitment 2026 for 583 Trade & Technician Apprentice at Gujarat Refinery

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Gujarat Refinery, Vadodara, has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for 583 Trade and Technician Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973. The recruitment is open to ITI, Diploma, 12th pass, and graduate candidates from various disciplines including Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Secretarial, Accounts, and Data Entry. The online application window is open from 28th November 2025 and will close on 18th December 2025. There is no written exam — selection will be based on document verification only. This is a valuable opportunity for freshers and diploma holders to gain on-the-job experience at one of India’s premier refining facilities.

Name of OrganizationIndian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) – Gujarat Refinery
Post NameTrade & Technician Apprentice
Total Vacancies583
Salary / StipendAs per Apprentices Act & IOCL Guidelines
Age Limit18 to 24 years (as on 30.11.2025)
Application FeeNot Applicable
Selection ProcessDocument Verification Only (No Exam)
Apply ModeOnline via IOCL Portal + NAPS/NATS Portal
Job LocationGujarat Refinery, Vadodara
Last Date To Apply18th December 2025 (5:00 PM)

Post Name, Vacancy & Education

Post NameVacancyEducation Qualification
Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator1143 Years B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Industrial Chemistry)
Trade Apprentice – Fitter83Matric + ITI (Fitter Trade)
Trade Apprentice – Boiler183 Years B.Sc (PCM/Industrial Chemistry)
Technician Apprentice – Chemical114Diploma in Chemical/Refinery/Petrochemical
Technician Apprentice – Mechanical77Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Technician Apprentice – Electrical96Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics
Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation49Diploma in Instrumentation or allied trades
Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant2B.A / B.Sc / B.Com
Trade Apprentice – Accountant1B.Com
Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher)1512th Pass
Trade Apprentice – DEO (Skill Certificate)1412th + Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Register on NATS portal (for Technician Apprentice) or NAPS portal (for Trade Apprentice) and obtain a valid enrollment number.
  2. Step 2: Ensure your profile is 100% complete on the NATS/NAPS portal.
  3. Step 3: Visit the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment portal.
  4. Step 4: Log in and fill out the application form with correct personal, educational, and trade details.
  5. Step 5: Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, academic certificates, and ID proof.
  6. Step 6: Submit the form online before 18th December 2025 (5:00 PM) and retain a copy of the application for future use.

Important Dates

Start of Online Application28th November 2025 (10:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online18th December 2025 (5:00 PM)
Tentative List for Document Verification27th December 2025
Document Verification Schedule2nd to 7th January 2026

Application form, details & registration

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