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  111     Trade Apprentice- Data Entry         Class XII pass with       12 months    3      1     0       1    0     1       1
           Operator (Skill Certificate     Skill Certificate holder in
                   Holders)                 `Domestic Data Entry
                                                   Operator’
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Note:
 1.     No. of seats indicated above is tentative and may increase or decrease in the relevant categories at the absolute
        discretion of the management and in compliance with the Presidential Directives on reservation at the time of
        engagement.
 2.     In case of non-availability of suitable candidates for filling up the seats against code 110 or 111, the same shall
        be filled by suitable candidates from code 111 or 110, as the case may be, as per selection criteria and other
        criteria/parameters.
 3.     For PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) category, Govt. of India Guidelines shall apply. Candidates
        belonging to PwBD categories can apply against identified seats under Codes 102,107, 108, 109,110 & 111
        only.
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 - Section 2(r) defines “person with benchmark disability” as a person
duly certified by the certifying authority with:
   not less than 40% of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms
      and
   a disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms.
The candidates are required to submit a Disability Certificate issued by competent authority as per the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, failing which their candidature as PwBD candidates will not be considered.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities must be capable of performing the task assigned to them/take instructions using
suitable aids and appliances. Engagement of apprentices belonging to PwBD category will be from categories below:
IMPORTANT NOTES
A. Qualification criteria:
   1.    The prescribed qualification for Class XII / Graduate / Diploma holders should be from a recognized Board/
         University/Institute as a regular full time course in the relevant trade/discipline with minimum 50% marks
         (45% for SC/ST and PwBD category candidates for the seats reserved for them) in aggregate.
         Wherever CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade is awarded in the Class XII/ ITI (Fitter)/Degree/Diploma examinations,
         its equivalent aggregate percentage of marks must be indicated in the On-line Application as per the norms
         adopted by Board/University/Institute. Candidates will have to furnish certificate from the concerned
         University/Institute regarding the equivalent aggregate percentage of marks with reference to their
         CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade at the time of document verification failing which their candidature will not be
         considered.
   2.    For ITI qualification in the relevant trade, eligibility shall be pass marks. Only regular full time ITI course
         recognised by NCVT/SCVT shall be considered.
   3.    Diploma / Graduation/ ITI in Branch / subjects as specified against respective Trade/ Discipline above will ONLY
         be considered as eligible qualification. Diploma / Graduation/ ITI in other than specified Branch / Subjects shall
         not be considered.
   4.    No Claim of possession of a qualification equivalent to a prescribed qualification shall be entertained.
   5.    Under Code 110, “Fresher apprentice” will be considered. “Fresher apprentice” means a non-graduate
         apprentice, who has not undergone any institutional training or skill training, before taking up on-the-job
         training or practical training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
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   6.   Under Code 111, Skill Certificate Holders will be considered. Candidates applying against Code 111 with Skill
        Certificate in ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ should possess skill certificate for training of less than one year
        issued by an awarding body recognised under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other authority
        recognised by the Central Govt. in this regard.
   7.   Candidates possessing Diploma in Engineering in relevant trade / discipline under recognized lateral entry
        scheme (Class–XII (Sc.)/ ITI admitted in 2nd year of Diploma course) shall also be considered eligible subject to
        meeting prescribed percentage of marks on the basis of aggregate of all semesters in the diploma course.
   9.   Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as BE/B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA or any such
        equivalent qualification or pursuing higher qualification and having completed the same on or before joining
        apprenticeship training, shall not be eligible. A declaration from the candidate in this regard shall be obtained
        at the time of engagement.
   10. A candidate should not have undergone Apprenticeship Training earlier or has been pursuing Apprenticeship
        Training under the Apprentices Act.
   11. Candidates having undergone training and /or having job experience for a period of one year or more after the
        attainment of the qualification shall not be eligible for being engaged as Technician Apprentices.
   12. Candidates who have completed three years or any other period prescribed by the GoI after acquiring the
        prescribed qualification as on date of reckoning eligibility criteria shall also not be eligible for engagement as
        Technician Apprentices.
   13. A candidate with B.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry) will be allowed to apply for
        only one Trade/Discipline (either for code 101, 103 or 108) in a Refinery. A candidate with B.Com will be
        allowed to apply for one Trade/Discipline (either for code 108 or 109) in a Refinery.
   14. Candidates applying for more than one Trade/Discipline will not be considered and their applications will be
        summarily rejected.
   15. In case the date of declaration of result is not mentioned in the Mark Sheet, the candidate shall be required to
        submit a certificate mentioning the date of publication of result from the Principal of the School/Polytechnic/
        College/Institute from where the candidate pursued his/her Class XII/ITI(Fitter)/Graduation/Diploma course, at
        the time of Document Verification.
   16. The disciplines/trades notified above involve undertaking training in operations & maintenance activities in
        plant area. Petroleum Refining is considered as complex and hazardous process and as such Persons with
        Benchmark Disabilities with the prescribed qualification may be engaged only against the identified
        seats/numbers in select disciplines, as indicated above. PwBDs are required to submit a certificate issued by an
        authority prescribed under Section 2(e) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 read with Rule 18 of
        Rules made thereunder, failing which their candidature as PwBD candidate, will not be considered.
B. Age Limit:
   1.   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.
   2.   Marksheet/Certificate issued by Board of Secondary Education for passing Matriculation (Class X) Examination
        shall be the only acceptable document in support of age.
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C. Reservation, Concessions & relaxations to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/Economically Weaker
   Sections (EWS)
  1.   Reservation for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD & EWS categories will be in terms of numbers
       indicated above.
  2.   However, if the prescribed number of persons belonging either to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes are
       not available as per Selection criteria and other criteria/parameters, the seats reserved in any trade for them
       may be filled by persons belonging to the Scheduled Tribes or as the case may be to the Scheduled Caste on
       the basis of position in the merit list based on marks obtained in the Written Test, meeting the notified
       eligibility criteria and documents found in order upon verification etc. If the reserved seats cannot be filled
       even in the above given manner, seats so lying unfilled may be filled first by persons belonging to Other
       Backward Classes on the basis of position in the merit list based on marks obtained in the Written Test,
       meeting the notified eligibility criteria and documents found in order upon verification etc. Seats still
       remaining unfilled will be filled by candidates belonging to unreserved category on the basis of position in the
       merit list based on marks obtained in the Written Test, meeting the notified eligibility criteria and documents
       found in order upon verification etc.
       Similarly, if seats reserved in any trade for the Other Backward Classes cannot be filled from the Other
       Backward Classes, then the seats so lying unfilled may be filled by persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste or
       Scheduled Tribes on the basis of position in the merit list based on marks obtained in the Written Test,
       meeting the notified eligibility criteria and documents found in order upon verification etc. Seats still
       remaining unfilled will be filled by candidates belonging to unreserved category on the basis of position in the
       merit list based on marks obtained in the Written Test, meeting the notified eligibility criteria and documents
       found in order upon verification etc.
       Similarly, if seats reserved in any trade for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) cannot be filled from the
       Economically Weaker Section (EWS), then the seats so lying unfilled may be filled by persons belonging to
       unreserved category on the basis of position in the merit list based on marks obtained in the Written Test,
       meeting the notified eligibility criteria and documents found in order upon verification etc.
  3.   Relaxation in upper age upto 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates considered
       against reserved positions will be allowed.
  4.   Relaxation in upper age upto 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates irrespective
       of reservation of seats for them. Further, upper age relaxation of 5 years to PwBD candidates belonging to
       SC/ST category and 3 years to PwBD-OBC(NCL) candidates.
  5.   A PwBD candidate availing of only age relaxation (no relaxation in eligibility qualification marks/in written test
       qualifying marks) shall be considered against unreserved seat in order of merit in the select list before being
       considered against a reserved seat.
  6.   Reservation for PwBD categories to be engaged as Apprentices shall be in consistence with Section 34(1) of the
       Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
  7.   Reservation in PwBD category will be extended on horizontal basis, against notified numbers of seats in
       identified Trade/Disciplines.
  8.   Minimum prescribed qualification marks will be relaxed by 5% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD
       categories considered against reserved positions.
  9.   A person with a specified disability listed in the Schedule appended to the Act but not covered under Section
       34(1), if certified by a certifying officer as a person with disability of 40% or above, shall be allowed
       concessions/ relaxations available to PwBDs. They shall be declared successful, if selected on merit against
       unreserved seats. Their candidature will not be considered/ adjusted against reservation provided to PwBDs
       under Section 34(1) of the Act of 2016.
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   10. In case of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities in the category of Blind / Cerebral Palsy, the facility of Scribe shall
       be given, if so desired by the candidate. In case of other category of persons with benchmark disabilities, the
       provision of scribe can be allowed upon production of a certificate to the effect that the candidate concerned
       has physical limitation to write and scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief Medical
       Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a Govt. Healthcare Institution as per prescribed Proforma
       (Certificate regarding Physical Limitation of an examinee to write). In case the PwBD candidate is desirous of
       bringing his own Scribe, the qualification of the Scribe should be one step below the qualification of the
       candidate taking the examination. The person with benchmark disability opting for own Scribe/ Reader should
       submit details of the own Scribe as per prescribed Proforma (Letter of Undertaking for using own scribe). Both
       the prescribed proforma are available on website www.iocl.com / www.iocrefrecruit.in . Candidates shall send
       the scanned copy of Proforma duly completed and signed on the email id of Mathura Refinery {please refer to
       ‘For Queries / Clarification(s)’ below} for which, he/she submitted the online application by 22-11-2023.
   11. For claiming the benefit of OBC category, candidates belonging to OBC category as per Govt. of India
       guidelines, should submit caste certificate in the proforma prescribed by Govt. of India, which would, among
       others specifically mention that the candidate does not belong to the persons/sections (creamy layer) as
       mentioned in column 3 of the schedule to the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India OM
       No.36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 08-09-1993, OM No. 36036/2/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 30.05.2014 and OM No.
       36033/1/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 13-09-2017. The non-creamy layer status should be valid as on cut-off date of
       reckoning eligibility criteria i.e. 31-10-2023.
   12. Candidates belonging to OBC category but falling in creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation benefits.
        Accordingly, such candidates may choose to apply for the positions provided they meet the age criteria
        applicable to UR candidates and indicate their category as “UR (Unreserved)”.
   13. Candidates belonging to EWS category are required to submit an Income & Asset Certificate issued by
       Competent Authority prescribed under Point No.5 of the Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M.
       No.36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019. If the candidates are not able to submit the Income & Asset
       Certificate at the time of Document Verification, undertaking in this regard must be furnished. Format of
       Income and Asset certificate/ Declaration can be downloaded from the website www.iocl.com /
       www.iocrefrecruit.in .
   14. SC/ST/PwBD candidates appearing for Written Test/Document Verification will be reimbursed single second
       class railway fare from the nearest railway station of the mailing address to the place of Written Test/Document
       Verification and back by the shortest route on production of ticket, provided the distance is not less than 30
       KMs.
The date for the purposes of possession of qualification and meeting age criteria shall be 31-10-2023.
   Upon completion of the Apprenticeship period, the Corporation shall have NO obligation to offer employment to
   such apprentices NOR can an Apprentice claim right for employment on the grounds of completion of
   Apprenticeship.
F. Selection Methodology:
   1.   Selection shall be on the basis of performance of the candidates on the basis of marks obtained by them in the
        Written Test (of two hours duration) and meeting the notified eligibility criteria.
   2.   In case of tie (two or more) of marks in the written test, the date of birth (senior by age) shall be the factor to
        be considered (in that order only) to place a candidate's rank in the merit list.
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  3.   Call letters for Written Test will be issued to all prima-facie eligible candidates, on the basis of details
       furnished in On-line Application.
  4.   For candidates applying for Apprenticeship at Mathura Refinery, Written Test will be conducted at Noida.
       However, exact location and venue details will be communicated in the Admit Card.
  5.   Written Test will be conducted with Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) consisting of four
       options with one correct option.
  6.   A candidate will have to secure minimum 40% marks in Written Test for qualifying the selection process. The
       minimum qualifying marks shall be 35% for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories against reserved
       positions. Obtaining minimum qualifying marks in the written test does not confer any right or claim by the
       candidate for being shortlisted for Document verification or the final selection, as the same is based on
       candidate’s rank in the merit list on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Test, number of seats in
       respective Trades/Disciplines, candidates meeting the notified eligibility criteria and documents found in order
       upon verification etc.
  7.   Candidates belonging to PwBD categories, who have availed of concession in eligibility qualification marks or in
       Written Test qualifying marks, will be considered against reserved seats, irrespective of their position in select
       list (in order of merit within the category).
  8.   Filling up of the seats is solely at the discretion of the management based on suitability of candidates and no
       claim will arise for engagement, if some of these seats are not filled due to unsuitability/insufficient number of
       candidates.
G. Document verification:
  Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their position in the merit list and subject to number of seats in respective
  Trades/Disciplines, shall be called for Document Verification. The following original documents along with a self-
  attested copy should be furnished at the time of Document Verification:
  1.   10th Pass/Matriculation certificate issued by the concerned education board as proof of date of birth.
  2.   Class XII marksheet issued by the concerned education board; Semester-wise/ year-wise mark sheets of ITI
       (Fitter) issued by NCVT or SCVT/Graduation/Diploma in Engineering.
  3.   Class XII/Final ITI (Fitter) issued by NCVT or SCVT/Graduation/Diploma Certificate issued by respective Board/
       Authority.
  4.   Conversion certificate from CGPA/OGPA/Letter Grade to percentage of marks, if applicable, from concerned
       University/Institute.
  5.   Certificate mentioning the date of publication of result from the Principal of the Polytechnic/ School/College/
       Institute from where the candidate pursued his/her Class XII/ITI (Fitter)/ Graduation/ Diploma course, if
       applicable.
  6.   SC/ ST/ Disability Certificate / OBC (NCL) Certificate alongwith “Declaration” / EWS-Income & Asset Certificate/
       “DECLARATION for ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS Candidates”. Certificate must be in the prescribed
       format (available on websites www.iocl.com and www.iocrefrecruit.in ) and issued by the Competent
       Authority.
  7.   For Candidates applying against Code 111 with Skill Certificate in ‘Domestic Data Entry Operator’ - Skill
       certificate issued by an awarding body recognised under National Skill Qualifications Framework or any other
       authority recognised by the Central Govt. in this regard.
  8.   Any other Certificate, as specified.
       1.   Candidates selected as apprentices will have to fulfil the minimum physical fitness standard / parameters as
            specified in the Apprentices Act and amendments/modifications issued from time to time.
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        2.   Candidates are advised to go through the ‘Guidelines and Criteria for pre-engagement medical
             examinations’ and satisfy themselves of meeting the fitness criteria. The guidelines in this regard are
             available on the website www.iocl.com / www.iocrefrecruit.in .
        3.   Medical examination of PwBD candidates shall be with due consideration to the provisions of Rights of
             Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
        4.   Only those candidates who are declared fit in pre-engagement medical examination shall be considered for
             engagement as apprentice.
I. Offer of engagement:
   Finally shortlisted candidates whose documents including pre-engagement medical fitness certificate is found in
   order shall be issued offer of engagement.
J. Liability to Declare:
   1.   Candidates with reported ailments, deficiencies or abnormalities shall make a declaration to this effect while
        submitting their application.
   2.   A candidate found UNFIT during medical examination conducted by any refinery unit or any other PSU while
        seeking engagement as an apprentice or while seeking a regular employment in the past, is also required to
        declare the same with reasons for being declared UNFIT.
   3.   Candidates have to necessarily declare in case he/she has been arrested, prosecuted, kept under detention or
        fined, convicted by a Court of Law or for any offence debarred / disqualified by any Public Service Commission
        from appearing in its examination.
K. Other Conditions:
   1.   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.
   2.   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.
   4.   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.
5. Insurance Coverage: Apprentices shall be covered under suitable Accident Insurance Coverage.
   6.   Discipline: Apprentices shall be covered under the Certified Standing Orders applicable to workmen at
        Mathura Refinery.
   7.   Period of Apprenticeship Training: May be extended under certain circumstances as provided under Rule 7 of
        the Apprentices Rules 1992.
   8.   Rules/guidelines, as may be prescribed by the Govt/framed by the Corporation from time to time, shall apply.
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   9.   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.
L. General Instructions:
   1.   Candidates are advised to carefully read the full advertisement for details of educational qualification and other
        eligibility criteria before submission of on-line application.
   3.   At any stage of the selection process, if it is found that the candidate has furnished false or incorrect
        information, the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. Candidate shall also render himself/herself
        liable for criminal prosecution.
   4.   The candidature of the applicant would be provisional and subject to subsequent verification of certificates and
        testimonials etc. In case it is detected at any stage of engagement or thereafter, that a candidate does not fulfil
        the    eligibility   norms       and/or     that    he/she    has   furnished    any      incorrect/doctored/false
        information/certificate/documents or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature will stand
        cancelled. If any of these shortcomings is/are detected even after engagement, his/her engagement is liable to
        be terminated.
   5.   Candidates are required to bring one Photo ID proof in ORIGINAL – anyone from among Aadhar Card/PAN
        Card/Voter ID Card/Driving License/Passport – along with Admit Card at the time of Written Test.
6. Candidates without Admit Card and proof of ID as stated herewith will not be allowed to take the Written Test.
   7.   Any corrigendum/addendum or Notice with regard to this advertisement shall be made available on our website
        www.iocl.com ONLY.
8. Disputes, if any, shall be subject to jurisdiction of the local Court at the location of Mathura Refinery.
M. How to apply:
1. Applications are invited by IndianOil for Apprenticeship at Mathura Refinery (Uttar Pradesh).
2. A candidate can apply for apprenticeship in any one of the Refinery unit of his/her choice.
   3.   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.
   4.   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.
   5.   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.
   6.   The candidate must ascertain the correctness of all information before filling in the On-line Application Form
        and its final submission.
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7.   The candidate shall be wholly/exclusively responsible for the information provided in his/her online application
     form.
8.   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”.
9.   A copy of on-line application shall be retained by the candidate for reference and produced for verification at
     the time of Document Verification.
10. 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.
11. 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.
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