IOCL Recruitment 2021: Apply Online for Apprentice, Eligibility, Vacancy, & Selection Process
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Apr 15, 2021
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The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released an official notification for the posts of Technical Apprentice and Non-Technical Trade Apprentice in Eastern Indian. The deadline for the submission of the application form is February 26, 2021.
A total of 505 posts are available in IOCL’s West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Assam locations in the marketing division. The written exam for this recruitment has been scheduled for March 14, 2021. Other vacancies have been notified in the latest update section of this article.
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Official Notification for IOCL Apprentice 2021
The official notification for the post of Apprentice in the Marketing Division of IOCL has been issued in the month of January 2021. The interested candidates are requested to apply as per the official notification. Aspirants who need the official notification, click here to download.
IOCL Apprentice 2021: Highlights
| Name of Exam | Indian Oil Corporation Limited Recruitment 2021 |
| Conducting Body | Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Vacant Posts | Technical and Non-Technical Apprentice |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Official Website | https://iocl.com/ |
IOCL Apprentice 2021: Important Dates
Here are the upcoming dates of IOCL Recruitment 2021.
| Events | IOCL Apprentice |
|---|---|
| Date of Official Notification | January 28, 2021 |
| Starting of Online Application | January 28, 2021 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 26, 2021(till 5. PM) |
| Release of Admit Card | March 01, 2021 |
| Written Test | March 14, 2021 |
| Declaration of Result | To be notified |
| Date of Document Verification | March 25, 2021 |
IOCL Recruitment 2021: Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria vary from post to post in IOCL Recruitment. Candidates can check the following eligibility for Apprentice which are given below:
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed Matric/ ITI/ Graduate/ Diploma in relevant trade from a recognized board or institute.
- Check the notification for more details about educational qualification.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 24 years.
- However, check the notification for age limit and relaxation.
IOCL Apprentice 2021: Application Form
Interested and eligible candidates need to apply on the official IOCL website before February 26, 2021. Candidates can apply from the official website in online mode. No other modes of application shall be entertained. To apply online, follow the below-mentioned instructions:
- Visit the official website of IOCL
- Click on the IOCL Apprentice Recruitment link.
- On the screen, as the new page appears, click on the “Candidates Registration” on the left side of the page.
- Enter the required information correctly.
- After Registration, go to the Login page and log in with your registration number and password.
- Fill in the other credentials, upload the required documents.
- Pay the registration fees as per your choice of post and category.
- Verify all the entered details of the form and click on the “submit” button.
- Download the application form and take a print for future reference.
Required Documents for Application Form
Here is a list of documents that will be required at the time of applying online for IOCL Apprentice 2021.
- Xth Std/SSLC/Matriculation Certificate/Mark sheet
- Certificate of ITI/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering
- EWS/Caste Certificate, if applicable
- Signature in black ink
- Recent color passport size photograph
IOCL Apprentice 2021: Admit Card
The applied candidates will be called for the written test and it has been scheduled for 14 March 2021. The admit card for the written test is expected to be released in the first week of March 2021.
- Visit the official OIL website @oil-india.com
- Navigate to the careers section and click on the link to current openings
- Now, on the left side of the page, click on the download link of the admit card for the OIL Recruitment 2021
- A new page will open where login credentials are required.
- Then hit the search button to view the admit card
- OIL Recruitment 2021 Admit Card will be displayed
- Check the details mentioned on it and download it.
- Take a printout of the OIL Recruitment 2021 Admit Card for exam use
IOCL Apprentice 2021: Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of IOCL exams varies due to the difference in the posts and vacancies. The following exam pattern is for the post of Apprentice.
- IOCL Apprentice Exam has a duration of 90 Minutes.
- The exam consists of objective type questions carrying one mark for each question.
| Posts | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Accountant & Data Entry Operator /Retail Sales Associate | Generic Aptitude | 30 |
| Reasoning Abilities | 30 | |
| Basic English | 40 | |
| Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice | Technical Acumen | 40 |
| Generic Aptitude | 20 | |
| Reasoning Abilities | 20 | |
| Basic English | 20 |
IOCL Recruitment 2021: Syllabus
The Generic Aptitude, Reasoning Abilities & Basic English is common for all posts. On the other hand, candidates who have applied for the posts of Trade Apprentice & Technician Apprentice will face an additional section of Technical Acumen. Here is the syllabus for all candidates:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Height and Distance, Data Interpretation, Clocks & Calendars. Permutation and Combination, Pipes and Cistern, Square Root and Cube Root, Boats and Streams, Time and Distance, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M., Chain Rule, Average, Logarithm, Simple Interest, Allegation or Mixture, Time and Work, Compound Interest, Blood Relations, Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Probability, Problems on Ages, Surds and Indices, Volume and Surface Area, Area. |
| Reasoning | Similarities and Differences, Problem Solving, Space Visualization, Judgment, Analysis, Discriminating Observation, Figure Classification, Visual Memory, Decision Making, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Number Series. |
| General English | Unseen Passages., Meanings, Antonyms, Grammar, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Rearrangement, Articles, Phrase Replacement, Error Spotting/Phrase Replacement, Para Jumbles, Reading Comprehension, Word Formations, Cloze Test, Subject-Verb Agreement, Idioms & Phrases, Fill in the Blanks, Adverb, Fill in the Blanks, Adverb, Missing Verbs, Synonyms, Verb |
IOCL Recruitment 2021: Selection Process for Apprentice
The selection process of IOCL Apprentice 2021 has three stages such as written test, document verification, and Physical fitness. Here are the details.
Written Test
- The eligible candidates who have successfully applied will get the Hall Ticket for the exam.
- The candidates will have to secure a minimum of 40% marks in the written test to qualify for the selection process.
- The minimum qualifying marks shall be 35% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories against reserved positions.
- Qualified candidates will be called for the next stage of the exam.
Document Verification
Depending on the Merit lists, candidates will be called for document verification. Here is a list of documents that will be required:
- 10th Pass/Matriculation certificate issued by the concerned education board
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/Disability/EWS-Income & Asset Certificate Competent Authority (if applicable)
- Class XII or SCVT/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering
- Class XII/Final ITI Marksheet and certificate.
- Conversion certificate from CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to the percentage of marks, if applicable.
- Skill certificate issued by an awarding body if applicable
- Any other Certificate, as specified.
Pre-Engagement Physical Fitness
- Selected candidates have to fulfill the minimum physical fitness standard/parameters.
- Medical examination of PwBD candidates shall be with due consideration to the provisions of Rights of Persons.
- Those candidates who will be declared fit by the authority will join as an apprentice.
IOCL Recruitment 2021: Vacancy for Apprentice
The conducting body has specified the number of vacancies as per the region and posts. There are a total of 505 vacancies across India. In the below tabular, the region-wise vacancies have been mentioned:
| Region | vacancy |
|---|---|
| West Bengal | 221 |
| Bihar | 76 |
| Odisha | 66 |
| Jharkhand | 41 |
| Assam | 80 |
| West Bengal/ Bihar/ Odisha/ Jharkhand/ Assam | 21 |
| Total | 505 |
IOCL Recruitment 2021: Salary & Other Allowances
The salary structure and allowances will vary depending on the region and the posts. The PayScale hike of IOCL will be between 30% to 40% that will be merged in the basic pay. Here is the expected salary as per the designation:
| Salary Component | IOCL Pay Scale Structure (INR) |
|---|---|
| Basic pay | 24,900 |
| DA ( 126.9% of Basic pay) | 31,598 |
| Perks (50% of Basic pay) | 12,450 |
| HRA (For metro cities) | 7,470 |
| EPF (12% of Basic pay plus DA) | 6,780 |
| Total Gross Salary in Rs | 8,3198 |
The candidates will undergo a 1-year training program as per the disciplines. However, the training period for – Data Entry Operator (Fresher Apprentices) will be 15 months long, and Retail Sales Associate (Fresher) will have a training of 14 months.
IOCL Recruitment 2021: FAQs
Ques. Is IOCL a central government Job?
Ans. Indian Oil Corporation Limited or IOCL one of the leading companies owned by the Indian Government.
Ques. What is the frequency of IOCL Recruitment?
Ans. There is no fixed frequency of recruitment. IOCL released recruitment notifications as per the vacant posts available in the company. Multiple recruitment exams are conducted every year.
Ques. What is the medium of the IOCL Recruitment exam?
Ans. The question will be asked in the IOCL Recruitment exam in both Hindi and English.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.