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 Organization Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) – Gujarat Refinery Post Name Trade & Technician Apprentice Total Vacancies 583 Salary / Stipend As per Apprentices Act & IOCL Guidelines Age Limit 18 to 24 years (as on 30.11.2025) Application Fee Not Applicable Selection Process Document Verification Only (No Exam) Apply Mode Online via IOCL Portal + NAPS/NATS Portal Job Location Gujarat Refinery, Vadodara Last Date To Apply 18th December 2025 (5:00 PM)
Post Name, Vacancy & Education
Post Name Vacancy Education Qualification Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator 114 3 Years B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Industrial Chemistry) Trade Apprentice – Fitter 83 Matric + ITI (Fitter Trade) Trade Apprentice – Boiler 18 3 Years B.Sc (PCM/Industrial Chemistry) Technician Apprentice – Chemical 114 Diploma in Chemical/Refinery/Petrochemical Technician Apprentice – Mechanical 77 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician Apprentice – Electrical 96 Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation 49 Diploma in Instrumentation or allied trades Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant 2 B.A / B.Sc / B.Com Trade Apprentice – Accountant 1 B.Com Trade Apprentice – Data Entry Operator (Fresher) 15 12th Pass Trade Apprentice – DEO (Skill Certificate) 14 12th + Skill Certificate in Domestic Data Entry Operator
How to Apply
Step 1: Register on NATS portal (for Technician Apprentice) or NAPS portal (for Trade Apprentice) and obtain a valid enrollment number.
Step 2: Ensure your profile is 100% complete on the NATS/NAPS portal.
Step 3: Visit the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment portal.
Step 4: Log in and fill out the application form with correct personal, educational, and trade details.
Step 5: Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, academic certificates, and ID proof.
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 Application 28th November 2025 (10:00 AM) Last Date to Apply Online 18th December 2025 (5:00 PM) Tentative List for Document Verification 27th December 2025 Document Verification Schedule 2nd to 7th January 2026