Indian Oil Recruitment for 409 Apprentice Positions

Kolkata, November 14: Indian Oil has announced recruitment for 409 apprentice positions in Eastern India, providing an opportunity for those dreaming of working in a government oil company. There will be no written examination or interview; selection will be based solely on merit from candidates’ marks. Positions are available for candidates from 10th pass to graduates. The last date to apply is December 12. The advertisement was released by the Marketing Division of Indian Oil Corporation on November 13, with applications starting from 10 AM on the same day. Selected candidates will undergo 12 months of apprenticeship training. The recruitment is for West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Sikkim, and other northeastern states, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Positions by State

The highest number of positions is in West Bengal, with 149 vacancies. Assam has 73 and Bihar has 65 positions. Odisha has 58, while Jharkhand has 26. The remaining northeastern states have very few positions. It is important to note that while the advertisement states a total of 409 positions, the breakdown by state adds up to only 393, indicating a discrepancy of 16 positions that is not detailed in the advertisement. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on any clarifications from the company.

Eligibility Criteria

For Technician Apprentice positions, a regular three-year engineering diploma is required, which can be in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, or Electronics. General EWS and OBC-NCL candidates need a minimum of 50% marks, while SC, ST, and disabled candidates require 45%. For ITI Trade Apprentice positions, candidates must have passed 10th grade and possess a two-year ITI in Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, or Machinist, with the certificate being valid from NCVT or SCVT. Graduate Apprentice candidates must hold a regular full-time degree in BA, BCom, BSc, or BBA, with the same marking criteria as for Technician positions.

For Data Entry Operator positions, candidates must have passed 12th grade. There is a separate category for candidates with skill certificates. Candidates who have studied through distance education or part-time courses are not eligible. Those with higher professional degrees like BTech, MBA, MCA, and CA will also be disqualified.

Selection Process

The selection will be entirely merit-based. Candidates must first apply on the portal and then fill out a Microsoft form. A merit list will be created based on marks, followed by document verification for shortlisted candidates. Finally, a medical examination will be conducted before offers are made.

How to Apply

For ITI and Data Entry positions, applications must be submitted on the NAPS portal. For Technician and Graduate positions, the NATs portal is required. Candidates should search for vacancies in the Eastern region of Indian Oil. The establishment ID for NATs is EWBKOC000077, and for NAPS, it is E05201900011. It is crucial to fill out the Microsoft form after applying on the portal, as candidates will need to indicate three preferred training locations. Failure to complete the form will result in not being called for document verification.

Required Documents

Candidates should prepare their 10th and 12th-grade mark sheets, along with all semester mark sheets for the ITI diploma or degree. Caste or EWS certificates must be included where applicable. Additionally, Aadhaar and PAN cards should be ready, along with a photo and signature in blue ink. Details of a bank account linked to Aadhaar must also be provided.

Stipend Details

During training, apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the apprenticeship regulations. The advertisement does not specify a fixed amount for each position, so candidates are advised not to rely on figures circulating on social media. Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on December 12, 2026, and the Microsoft form must also be submitted by the same time. Candidates are encouraged not to wait until the last day and to keep checking the official website iocl.com for updates.