IOCL Pipelines Division Apprentice Recruitment 2025 key Details

indian oil corporation limited iocl has announced 457 apprentice vacancies across its pipeline division under apprenticeship act 1961.

those who are eligible fulfilling the required qualification must apply.

structured overview discussed below

Important Dates

• Application start date : 10 February 2025
• application end date : 3 march 2025
• age cut off date : 28 February 2025

Vacancy Distribution

The 457 vacancies are regionally distributed as follows:

Regoin	Vacancies
Eastern Region Pipelines (ERPL)	122
Western Region Pipelines (WRPL	136
Northern Region Pipelines (NRPL) |	119
Southern Region Pipelines (SRPL)	35
South Eastern Region Pipelines (SERPL)	45

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• Technician Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical/Telecommunication & Instrumentation)
  • 3-year diploma in relevant engineering discipline (minimum 50% marks; 45% for SC/ST/PwBD)
• Trade Apprentice (HR/Accountant)**:
  • – Bachelor’s degree (any discipline for HR; B.Com for Accountant)
• Data Entry Operator
  • 12th pass (non-graduate) with skill certification for Domestic DEO roles .

Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 24 years (as of 28 February 2025).
• Relaxations: – SC/ST: +5 years | OBC: +3 years | PwBD: +10 years .

Selection Process

• Merit-Based Shortlisting: Marks in qualifying exams (diploma/degree/12th) determine ranking .
• Document Verification: Original certificates must be submitted.
• Medical Examination: Candidates must meet IOCL’s health standards

How to Apply

• Register on the respective portals:
  • Technician Apprentice: NATS Portal ([nats.education.gov.in](https://nats.education.gov.in)
  • Trade Apprentice: NAPS Portal ([apprenticeshipindia.gov.in](https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
• Complete Application on IOCL’s portal: [plapps.indianoilpipelines.in](https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in)
• Upload Documents: Photo, signature, and educational certificates.
• Submit and retain a printout .
• Note: No application fee is required .

Stipend and Training

• Stipend: As per the Apprentices Act, 1961 (details not specified in notification) .
• Training Duration: 12 months .

Key Links

• Official Notification: [Download Here](https://www.iocl.com/)
• Apply Online: [IOCL Portal](https://plapps.indianoilpipelines.in)

Important Notes

• Candidates can apply for only one trade
• Final-year students are not eligible; qualifications must be completed before applying .