IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Gujarat Refinery invites applications for 569 Apprentice posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, important dates, and apply online.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Fortune 500 Government of India enterprise, has released the official notification for the engagement of Apprentices at Gujarat Refinery Unit under the Apprentices Act 1961/1973. Eligible candidates can apply online from 28 November to 18 December 2025.
IOCL Gujarat Refinery Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Advertisement No. | JR/01/2025-26 |
| Post Name | Technician & Trade Apprentice |
| Total Posts | 569 (Tentative & May Increase/Decrease) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Training Location | Gujarat Refinery |
| Official Website | www.iocl.com / www.iocrefrecruit.in |
Post Details
| Code | Trade/Discipline | Qualification | Duration | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Trade Apprentice – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) | B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) | 12 Months | 114 |
| 102 | Trade Apprentice – Fitter | ITI Fitter (2 years) | 12 Months | 83 |
| 103 | Trade Apprentice – Boiler | B.Sc (Maths, Physics, Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) | 24 Months | 18 |
| 104 | Technician Apprentice – Chemical | Diploma in Chemical/Petrochemical/Refinery Engg. | 12 Months | 114 |
| 105 | Technician Apprentice – Mechanical | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 12 Months | 77 |
| 106 | Technician Apprentice – Electrical | Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engg. | 12 Months | 96 |
| 107 | Technician Apprentice – Instrumentation | Diploma in Instrumentation/Control/Electronics | 12 Months | 49 |
| 108 | Trade Apprentice – Secretarial Assistant | BA/BSc/BCom | 15 Months | 2 |
| 109 | Trade Apprentice – Accountant | B.Com | 12 Months | 1 |
| 110 | DEO – Fresher | Class 12 | 12 Months | 15 |
| 111 | DEO – Skill Certificate Holder | Class 12 + Skill Certificate | 12 Months | 14 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed the prescribed qualification on or before 30.11.2025.
- Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Only regular, full-time courses are valid.
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications (BE/B.Tech, MBA, MCA, CA, etc.) are not eligible.
- Candidates who completed previous apprenticeship may apply only in a different trade, with required gap.
Age Limit (as on 30.11.2025):
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 24 Years
- Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC-NCL: +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years (+ additional 5 for SC/ST, +3 for OBC)
Salary / Stipend
Stipend will be paid as per:
- Apprentices Act 1961/1973
- Apprentices Rules, 1992
- Corporation Guidelines
Application Fees
- No Application Fees for any category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 28 November 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 December 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Merit List / DV List | 27 December 2025 |
| Document Verification | 2–7 January 2026 |
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
STEP 1 – Register on NAPS/NATS Portal
For Codes 101, 102, 103, 108, 109, 110, 111:
→ Register at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
→ Search “Gujarat Refinery” → Apply for relevant trade.
For Codes 104, 105, 106, 107:
→ Register at https://nats.education.gov.in
→ Apply to “IOCL Gujarat Refinery” opportunity.
Establishment IDs:
- NATS: WGJVDS000002
- NAPS: E03202408538
STEP 2 – Apply on IOCL Portal
- Visit www.iocrefrecruit.in
- Fill online form using SAME mobile number & email used in NATS/NAPS.
- Upload photo & signature.
- Submit application & take printout.
Note: Both Step 1 & Step 2 are mandatory.
Selection Process
- No Written Test
- Merit prepared based on percentage of marks in qualifying exam.
- Tie-breaker:
- Older candidate (Date of Birth)
- Higher marks in Matriculation
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test
Syllabus / Exam Pattern
No exam or written test will be conducted.
Selection is purely based on academic marks.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (NATS) | https://nats.education.gov.in |
| Apply Online (NAPS) | https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| IOCL Application Form | https://www.iocrefrecruit.in |
| IOCL Official Website | https://www.iocl.com |
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