Notification for Engagement of Apprentices
Indian Oil Corporation Limited, one of the largest commercial undertaking in India and a Fortune “Global 500” Company, as a measure of Skill Building Initiative for the Nation, invites applications from candidates for engagement as Apprentices at its Refineries under Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 (as amended) in the Trade / Discipline mentioned below.
How to apply:
- Applications are invited by IndianOil for Apprenticeship at its Refineries at Guwahati, Digboi, Bongaigaon (all 3 in Assam), Barauni (Bihar), Vadodara (Gujarat), Haldia (West Bengal), Mathura (UP), Panipat {Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex (PRPC)} (Haryana) and Paradip (Odisha).
- A candidate can apply for apprenticeship in any one of the Refinery unit of his/her choice.
- Option for exercising the choice of a Refinery unit has been provided in the application menu (on-line application portal) which shall open at 10.00 hours on 21-10-2023 and close at 17.00 hours on 20-11-2023.
- Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria for a trade/discipline, may visit the website www.iocl.com, go to ‘What’s New’ > go to Engagement of Apprentices under Refineries Division> Click on “Detailed advertisement” (to refer to the Advertisement) > Click on “Click here to Apply Online” (to fill online application form). The candidate must have an active email ID and mobile phone number which must remain valid for at least next one year. All future communication with candidate will take place only through website/email/SMS alerts. Applications submitted through on-line mode will only be accepted.
- The candidate should have scanned copy of colour photograph and signature in jpg format (size not exceeding 50 KB) ready before applying on-line. The photo and signature in digital form will be required to be uploaded.
- The candidate must ascertain the correctness of all information before filling in the On-line Application Form and its final submission.
- The candidate shall be wholly/exclusively responsible for the information provided in his/her online application form.
- Incomplete applications, applications not fulfilling the eligibility criteria/parameters and applications received in mode /form other than on-line mode shall be treated as “Rejected”.
- A copy of on-line application shall be retained by the candidate for reference and produced for verification at the time of Document Verification.
- Further information regarding written examination, call letters, results, etc. shall be made available through the websites www.iocl.com/ www.iocrefrecruit.in or through email. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep visiting the websites www.iocl.com/ www.iocrefrecruit.in and check their registered email regularly.
- Canvassing in any form is liable to render the candidate ineligible. Queries, if any, may be addressed to the e-mail ids & Contact Nos. given below.
Age Limit:
- Minimum 18 years and maximum age shall be 24 years as on 31-10-2023 for General/EWS candidates. Relaxation
of upper age limit to SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates shall be extended as per Govt. guidelines. - Marksheet/Certificate issued by Board of Secondary Education for passing Matriculation (Class X) Examination
shall be the only acceptable document in support of age.
Other Conditions:
- Stipend: Rate of stipend payable to apprentices per month shall be as prescribed under Apprentices Act,
1961/1973/ Apprentices Rules 1992 (as amended) and Corporation’s guidelines. - Personal Protective Equipment: The Apprentices selected against codes 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 & 107 shall
be provided with one pair of safety shoes & a Helmet (returnable upon completion of training), wherever
applicable. - Company Accommodation/HRA: No HRA or Company’s accommodation shall be provided to Apprentices.
- Leave & Holidays: The following leave & holidays shall be admissible to Apprentices:
a. General Leave- 32 days @ 8 days per quarter during the period of Apprenticeship including on medical
grounds.
b. Casual Leave- 12 days per calendar year (pro-rata)
c. An Apprentice shall avail such Holidays as are observed in the establishment in which he/she is undergoing
Apprenticeship training.
d. Leave not availed shall lapse at the end of apprenticeship period. - Insurance Coverage: Apprentices shall be covered under suitable Accident Insurance Coverage.
- Discipline: Apprentices shall be covered under the Certified Standing Orders applicable to workmen at the
establishment where they are undergoing Apprenticeship training. - Period of Apprenticeship Training: may be extended under certain circumstances as provided under Rule 7 of
the Apprentices Rules 1992. - Rules/guidelines, as may be prescribed by the Govt/framed by the Corporation from time to time, shall apply.
- The decision of the Management will be final and binding on all candidates on all matters relating to eligibility,
acceptance or rejection of the applications, mode of selection and cancellation of the selection process etc. No
correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
Important Dates for Candidates:
DATE OF OPENING OF ONLINE APPLICATION 21-10-2023 (10.00 Hrs)
LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION 20-11-2023 (17.00 Hrs)
TENTATIVE DATE FOR DOWNLOAD OF ADMIT CARD BY CANDIDATES 27-11-2023 to 02-12-2023
TENTATIVE DATE OF WRITTEN TEST 03-12-2023
TENTATIVE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF WRITTEN TEST RESULT 08-12-2023
TENTATIVE DATE OF DOCUMENT VERIFICATION 13-12-2023 to 21-12-2023