IOCL Recruitment
IOCL Recruitment
Detailed Advertisement
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is a leading, diversified, and integrated energy major with presence
across all streams of Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals and Alternative Energy sources. Contributing to the growth of
nation year after years, Indian Oil has risen to position of leadership with its ubiquitous presence and its
diligence to make a mark in the lives of the citizens of India. Empowered with the 'Maharatna' status, the
organization renders overriding prominence to the energy needs of the country and aspires to be 'The Energy
of India' and ‘A Globally Admired Company’. In the year 2023, IndianOil has secured 94th rank in the prestigious
‘Fortune 500’ List.
Delivering energy at the doorstep and services at a click, IndianOil is propelled to perfection by its high-caliber
people adopting best practices aided by state-of-the-art technologies, cutting-edge R&D. For the FY 2023-24,
Indian Oil sold 97.551 million tonnes of products and recorded high revenue from operations of Rs.8,66,345
Crores. IndianOil recorded highest ever Net Profit of Rs.39,619 Crore. The organization is on the path to an even
greater glory.
To fuel its future growth, Indian Oil is looking for energetic and dedicated Graduate Engineers with bright
academic record to join the organization as Engineers/Officers from following disciplines:
a. Chemical Engineering
b. Civil Engineering
c. Computer Science and Information Technology
d. Electrical Engineering
e. Electronics and Communication Engineering
f. Instrumentation Engineering
g. Mechanical Engineering
h. Metallurgical Engineering
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Additionally, few candidates would also be selected for engagement as Graduate Apprentice Engineers (GAEs)
in select disciplines (from above disciplines) in line with The Apprenticeship Act, 1961 (and subsequent
amendments thereafter). Subject to satisfactory performance of GAEs during the apprenticeship period, they
may be absorbed in the Corporation in the pay scale applicable to induction level officers at the time of such
absorption.
1.0 Eligibility Criteria: Candidates meeting eligibility criteria as below may apply for the advertised positions:
a. Candidates must have qualified in the GATE 2024 examination from one of the following
disciplines in order to be eligible to apply for the advertised posts:
i. Chemical Engineering (GATE 2024 code: CH)
ii. Civil Engineering (GATE 2024 code: CE)
iii. Computer Science & Information Technology (GATE 2024 code: CS)
iv. Electrical Engineering (GATE 2024 code: EE)
v. Electronics & Communication Engineering (GATE 2024 code: EC)
vi. Instrumentation Engineering (GATE 2024 code: IN)
vii. Mechanical Engineering (GATE 2024 code: ME)
viii. Metallurgical Engineering (GATE 2024 code: MT)
1.2 Eligible
Disciplines b. A candidate can apply in IOCL only from one of the aforesaid disciplines. In order to apply,
(GATE the candidate must have qualified GATE 2024 examination from any one of the above
2024) disciplines and also done BE/B.Tech from the same discipline [or the corresponding
engineering discipline mentioned in para 1.4]
For example:
In case a candidate has qualified in GATE 2024 from 2 papers – say Electrical Engg and
Instrumentation Engg – and has done BE/B.Tech in Instrumentation Engg, then the candidate
can apply only in Instrumentation Engg and not in Electrical Engg for this recruitment.
c. Qualifying in GATE 2024 from disciplines other than 08 (Eight) disciplines mentioned above
shall not be accepted towards eligibility for the advertised post.
d. GATE marks of previous years (GATE 2023 or before) shall also not be accepted.
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Upper Age Limit: Candidates applying from General/EWS category should not be more than
26 years. Relaxation to candidates applying from other categories shall apply as per
Government of India guidelines. Following cut off on Date of Birth shall apply:
Eligible GATE
Engineering Discipline in B.Tech./BE /Equivalent
2024 discipline
Chemical Engineering :
Including : Petrochemicals / Polymer / Plastic Engineering Chemical
1.4 Educational Excluding : Petroleum Engineering and Technology / Rubber/ Engineering
Qualification Oil/ Paint Technology / Surfactant Technology / Ceramics GATE Code - CH
and Degree Engineering etc.
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Electrical Engineering :
Including : Electrical & Electronics Engineering Electrical
Engineering
Excluding : Electrical & Communication/ Power Engineering /
GATE Code - EE
Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics &
Communication Engineering etc.
Instrumentation Engineering :
Including : Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/
Instrumentation & Control Engineering Instrumentation
Engineering
Excluding : Electronics & Communication
GATE Code - IN
Engineering/Telecommunication Engineering / Electrical and
Electronics Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Power
System etc.
Mechanical Engineering :
Excluding : Automation/ Automobile/ Industrial/
Manufacturing/ Power/ Production Engineering/ Mining Mechanical
Engineering & Technology / Mining & Machinery/ Marine Engineering
Engineering/ Robotics/ Welding / Process Metallurgy / GATE Code - ME
Mechanical and Automation Engineering / Energy Science &
Technology / Metallurgy & Material Science / Industrial and
Production Engineering etc.
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a. Candidates who are currently pursuing ME/M.Tech as part of Integrated Course or Dual
Degree course of BE/B.Tech program are also eligible to apply provided they have
appeared in GATE – 2024 examination in the eligible discipline (refer para 1.2 of this
advt.) and completed BE/B.Tech in one of the disciplines mentioned above (refer para
1.4 of this advt.). Such candidates must have both BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech degrees
by 30th September, 2024, if selected in Indian Oil.
Example:
i. A candidate who is pursuing/has completed M.Tech in Power Systems (which is not an
eligible discipline under this recruitment process) but has done BE/B.Tech in Electrical
1.5 Candidates
Engineering (which is an eligible discipline under this recruitment process) is eligible to
pursuing
apply only if the candidate has appeared and qualified in GATE – 2024 in Electrical
ME/M.Tech
Engineering discipline (which is an eligible discipline). However, vice versa instances of
as Integrated
this example will not be considered towards meeting eligibility for applying to the
course or
advertised positions under Electrical Engg discipline.
Dual degree
Course of ii. Candidates pursuing Integrated ME/ M.Tech where separate degrees for BE/B.Tech and
BE/B.Tech ME/M.Tech are awarded are eligible to apply, only if they have completed the course
Program requirement for award of BE/ B.Tech in one of the Engineering disciplines mentioned
above (para 1.4) and have completed (or are completing) ME/ M.Tech by 30th
September, 2024.
b. If a candidate who is pursuing/completed integrated ME/M.Tech programme and is
awarded two separate degrees i.e. BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech, then the percentage of
marks/CGPA obtained by the candidates in BE/B.Tech only will be considered to
determine the eligibility of the candidate.
c. If a single degree is awarded i.e. ME/M.Tech to the candidate at the end of integrated
ME/M.Tech program, then the percentage of marks/CGPA obtained by the candidates in
ME/M.Tech program only will be considered to determine the eligibility of the candidate.
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c. Wherever final marks in the qualifying degree have been awarded as letter/number
grade (CGPA/GPI/SGPA etc.), equivalent percentage of marks for establishing eligibility
criteria shall be arrived at by referring to CGPA to Percentage conversion formula
adopted by respective institute/university. Such candidates would have to submit the
conversion certificate issued by the concerned institute/university at the time of
Personal Interview, if shortlisted.
d. However, in case the institute does not follow any conversion formula for converting
CGPA to Percentage, IOCL shall be at liberty to arrive at equivalent percentage of marks
by adopting a multiplication factor to arrive at equivalent percentage of marks.
Candidates from such colleges/institutes will have to submit a certificate mentioning
that their college/institute does not follow CGPA to Percentage conversion formula at
the time of Personal Interview, if shortlisted.
• Name of caste to which candidate belongs must appear in the Central List of Other
Backward Classes of respective State as notified by Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment, Govt. of India (https://www.ncbc.nic.in) for appointment to posts
under GOI and Central Government Public Sector Undertakings.
• The certificate must contain date of issue along with certificate number and the
name of the caste mentioned in the certificate should be spelled exactly in the same
1.7 Reservation manner as appearing in the central list of OBCs for the respective State.
• The OBC category candidates who belong to “CREAMY LAYER” are not entitled
for OBC(NCL) concession/reservation and such candidates shall have to apply as
“General” category candidate.
• OBC(NCL) candidates belonging to the State of Maharashtra must have valid Caste
Validity certificate issued in his/her name issued by Government of Maharashtra.
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For getting the benefits of reservation under Scheduled Caste (SC) /Scheduled
Tribe (ST) category:
• Name of Caste / Tribe to which candidate belongs must appear in the Central List
of SC and ST of respective State as notified respectively by Ministry of Social Justice
and Empowerment, Govt. of India (https://socialjustice.gov.in) and Ministry of
Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India. (https://tribal.nic.in).
• The Caste / Tribe certificate must contain date of issue along with certificate
number and the name of the Caste / Tribe mentioned in the certificate should be
spelled exactly in the same manner as appearing in the central list of SC/ST for the
respective State.
• Candidates should be able to produce SC/ST certificate issued by the Competent
Authority in the latest prescribed format applicable for purpose of reservation in
appointment to posts under Government of India/Central Government Public
Sector Undertaking.
• SC/ST candidates belonging to the State of Maharashtra must have valid Caste
Validity certificate issued in his/her name issued by Government of Maharashtra.
For getting the benefits of reservation under Economically Weaker Section (EWSs)
category:
• The Income and Asset Certificate shall be valid for the financial year 2024 – 25 and
shall be prepared on the basis of income and asset verification for the financial year
2023–24.
• Name of the caste should be clearly mentioned in the aforesaid certificate. Caste
name like “General / Samanya etc.” will not suffice.
• Candidates should be able to produce EWS certificate issued by the Competent
Authority in the latest prescribed format applicable for purpose of reservation in
appointment to posts under Government of India/Central Government Public
Sector Undertaking.
• Candidates photo on the certificate should be duly pasted, signed and stamped by
issuing authority.
For getting the benefit of reservation under Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
(PwBD) category:
The candidate should meet following criteria to claim relaxation and reservation under
PwBD category:
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• PwBD categories (Refer RPwBD Act 2016) – The following nomenclature has been
used in the application form and shall mean as indicated against each of the
category below:
Visual Impairment (VI) a) Blindness and low vision
Hearing Impairment (HI) b) Deaf and hard of hearing
Locomotor Disability c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy,
(LD) leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and
muscular dystrophy
Others d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning
disability and mental illness and
e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under
clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness in the
posts identified for each disabilities.
2.0 Application Process: Applications for the current recruitment process shall be through ONLINE Mode only.
a. There will not be any fees payable by the candidate for appearing in this selection process.
b. Candidates must go through this detailed advertisement very carefully and check their eligibility
before proceeding to apply ONLINE for the position. Applications shall be applied and submitted
through ONLINE portal on Indian Oil’s website www.iocl.com only.
c. The relevant link to apply ONLINE is available on the Indian Oil’s website at
https://iocl.com/latest-job-opening on www.iocl.com Candidates should click on the ONLINE
2.1 How application link, read the instructions carefully and fill-in the ONLINE application form giving
to correct and complete information.
apply d. Candidate should have following documents ready for uploading on the ONLINE portal at the
time of registration:
i) Scanned copy of Recent Color Passport Size Photograph, captured in January 2024 or later.
ii) Scanned copy of Signature
e. Prior to applying ONLINE, candidate will have to register his/her email id and mobile number
on the online portal. Once registered, the email id and mobile number cannot be changed.
Communications to the candidates shall be made only on their registered email id/ mobile
number with our portal. Therefore, their email id and mobile number must be valid and should
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remain active for minimum 01 year from the date of application. Request for change of e-mail ID
and mobile number will not be entertained.
f. After successful registration of email id and mobile number, candidates will be asked few
multiple-choice questions pertaining to terms and conditions mentioned in this detailed
advertisement. Candidates will be allowed to proceed further in the application process only
when the questions are answered correctly by the candidate. It is therefore very important to
read and understand all terms and conditions of this detailed advertisement.
g. At the start of application process, candidate will be asked following details on the recruitment
portal:
i) Date of Birth (dd-mm-yyyy format)
ii) GATE 2024 Registration Number
iii) GATE 2024 Discipline
iv) Marks obtained in GATE 2024 (Out of 100, up to two places of decimal)
The candidate will be allowed to proceed further in the application process only when the
entries made against above queries are found matching with GATE 2024 database.
h. The portal will capture candidate’s LIVE photo using candidate’s system camera through portal’s
in-built feature. Candidate should position himself/herself in such a way that only the face and
Neck area of the candidate is in focus and is captured by the camera. Additionally, candidate
will also be required to upload recent most colour photo (passport size, captured in January
2024/onwards) during the application process. Candidate should ensure that candidate’s
appearance in the photo (both uploaded and captured by the system) matches with the actual
appearance of the candidate on the day of personal interview, if shortlisted.
i. Candidate must read the On-Screen instructions very carefully while applying and filling the
entries in the ONLINE form. Candidate must keep on verifying their entries repeatedly prior to
submitting their ONLINE application, as no request for changes in the entries shall be
entertained after submission of the ONLINE application form.
j. Candidates applying from any of the reserved category (EWS, OBC(NCL), SC, ST, PwBD) must
have relevant and valid document in support of their claim of belonging to reserved category
from which they are applying, failing which their candidature may be cancelled and
appointment/engagement may be summarily terminated, if selected. Such candidates must also
furnish correct details of such documents in ONLINE application portal wherever asked for.
k. Candidate must keep .pdf format of the ONLINE application form in their safe custody for future
reference. Candidates need not send this printout to any of the office of Indian Oil.
l. Candidates need not submit/upload their EWS/Caste/PwBD certificate at the time of
registration. (However, they must furnish information sought about such documents in the
online application – like issue date, certificate number, caste serial number as per central list,
name of caste, issuing authority etc.).
m. All the details mentioned in the online form once submitted will be treated as final and no
request for changes will be entertained later on. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill the
ONLINE form very carefully making correct entries in the respective fields.
n. Since all the applications will be screened without documentary evidence/ proof, the candidates
must satisfy themselves of meeting the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the detailed
advertisement for the position to which they are applying.
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o. The candidates should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility criteria and other conditions as
specified in this advertisement and that the particulars furnished by them in the online
application are complete and correct in all respects.
p. Suppression of any fact may lead to termination of candidature at any stage of selection process
or during employment, if selected. Furnishing false information or concealment/suppression of
factual information may render the candidate unfit for employment/engagement.
q. Mere registration on portal shall not mean that candidate is meeting the eligibility criteria. The
same has to be established by producing relevant and valid documents in original at the time
document verification. In case it is detected at any stage of the selection process that a candidate
does not fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria, and/ or that candidate has furnished any false
/ incorrect information or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature may be
cancelled, without any further notice and appointment/engagement may be summarily
terminated, if selected. Candidate may also render himself/herself liable to criminal prosecution.
r. Candidates presently employed in Government Departments / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies need
to submit No Objection Certificate from Competent Authority of their current employer at the
time of Document verification. Selected candidates will have to submit clear/unconditional
release letter from their current employer, failing which they will not be allowed to join/engage.
Selected candidates working in Private organization will have to submit proof of acceptance of
resignation from their current employment prior to being allowed to join as Engg/Officer or
engaged as GAE.
s. The candidature of the candidate would be provisional and subject to subsequent verification of
certificates/testimonials, medical fitness etc.
t. Any canvassing, during or after the selection process, directly or indirectly by the candidate will
lead to disqualification of his/ her candidature/selection.
u. Any revision, clarification, addendum, corrigendum, time extension in submission of ONLINE
application, etc. to the above advertisement will be hosted on “CareersLatest Job Opening”
through IOCL website: www.iocl.com . Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly for
updated information.
v. The decision of the Management will be final and binding on all candidates on all matters relating
to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the application, mode of selection, cancellation of
selection process either in part or full, etc. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
Shortlisting of eligible candidates for further selection process shall comprise of GD, GT and
PI and shortlisting shall be carried out category wise in descending order of their marks
3.2 Shortlisting
obtained in GATE 2024 examination for respective discipline. Merely qualifying in GATE 2024
Process
examination does not guarantee short-listing for GD, GT and Personal Interview (PI)
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Eligibility of the shortlisted candidates shall be verified at the time GD, GT and PI prior to
allowing candidates further in the selection process and only those candidates shall be
allowed to appear in the selection process who would meet the eligibility criteria by furnishing
relevant and valid documents in latest formats in ORIGINAL at the time of document
verification.
Therefore, candidates must be able to produce valid and relevant documents in latest formats
in ORIGINAL in support of information furnished by them in their ONLINE IOCL application
form at the time of document verification, if shortlisted. If the candidates fail to produce
ORIGINAL documents at the time of document verification, they may not be allowed to
3.3 Document
participate further in the selection process and may be declared ineligible for the position.
Readiness
Candidates availing relaxation/reservation of any kind should have relevant supporting
documents in Original and in the latest prescribed format applicable for purpose of
reservation in appointment to posts under Government of India/Central Government Public
Sector Undertaking.
The candidature of the candidate would be provisional and subject to subsequent verification
of certificates/testimonials, medical fitness etc.
Candidates are therefore advised to exercise utmost caution while filling up the application
form.
Merit list shall be prepared only of those candidates who qualify individually in not only all
3.4 Merit List components of selection process but also in consolidated weighted sum of marks obtained in
the components of selection process as below:
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4.0 Other Information:
Placement – Depending upon the requirements of the Corporation, selected candidates can
be placed to any place in India or any Section/Plant/Unit/Department/Division of the
Corporation or Establishment including in any other Associate Subsidiary/ Group Company
/ Joint Venture companies of the Corporation, including overseas offices at the discretion of
the Management without detrimental to the emoluments.
a) Refineries Division: May be posted in Engineering Services, Process, Production,
Projects, Power Plant, Maintenance, Inspection or in any other discipline/role as per
4.1 Placement & organization requirement.
Nature of Job
(Indicative) b) Marketing Division: May be posted in Aviation Services, Engineering, Operations, LPG,
Lubes, Maintenance & Inspection, Sales and Marketing or in any other discipline/role as
per organization requirement.
c) Pipelines Division: May be posted in Operations and Maintenance, Construction,
Projects or in any other discipline/role as per organization requirement.
Business Development: May be posted in Petrochemicals & Polymer Projects, Operations,
Sales/Marketing, Gas, Renewable Energy & Sustainable Development, Exploration &
Production or in any other discipline/role as per organization requirement.
Selected candidates will have to join the organization on the date mentioned in their Offer of
Appointment / Engagement failing which the organization reserves the right to
4.2 Joining Time
cancel/withdraw the Offer of Appointment/Engagement without any further
correspondence/reference to the candidates.
Candidates selected as Engineers/Officers will receive a starting basic Pay of Rs. 50,000/-
per month and shall be placed in the pay scale of Rs.50,000 - 1,60,000. In addition, the
selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances, according
to the rules of the Corporation in force, and as amended from time to time.
The gross valuation of remuneration to the company will be approx. Rs.17.32 Lacs per
annum inclusive of Performance Related Pay (PRP). The actual remuneration may vary
depending on place of posting, financial performance of the Corporation and annual
performance appraisal of the individual.
Candidates selected as GAEs (Graduate Apprentice Engineer) shall receive a fixed
monthly stipend of Rs.60,000.00 (Rs. Sixty Thousand only) for the duration of apprenticeship.
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Candidates selected as Officer/Engineer will have to execute a bond as under to serve the
Corporation for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining the Corporation:
4.5 Last date and Last date/time of applying for posts advertised in this advertisement is 1700 hrs of
Time for 1st July 2024.
application