Recruitment of Junior Engineers/Officers (Grade E0) in Indian Oil Corporation Limited Through Computer Based Test (CBT) - 2025

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) invites applications for dynamic and dedicated Diploma Engineers of Indian Nationality with an excellent academic record, to join as Junior Engineers/Officers (Grade E0) through a Computer Based Test (CBT) - 2025.IOCL is a leading diversified and integrated energy major involved in Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals, and Emerging Energy solutions.### Advertisement Details* Advertisement No.: IOCL/CO-HR/RECTT/2025/02### Key Dates* Notice Date: 2025-09-12* Start Date of Online Application: 2025-09-12* End Date of Online Application: 2025-09-28 (till 1700 hrs)* Issuance of Admit Card: 2025-10-16* Conduct of CBT: 2025-10-31All dates are tentative and subject to change. Candidates are advised to regularly check www.iocl.com for updates.### Positions Offered Junior Engineer/Officer in various engineering disciplines.### Pay Scale* Rs 30,000 - 1,20,000/- with an initial basic pay of ₹30,000 per month.### Qualifications (1.0)* Three (3) years diploma with not less than 65% marks for General/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates and 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, as per respective Institute/University norms.* The diploma must be a Full-time Regular course from Institutions/Colleges/Universities/Deemed Universities duly recognized by AICTE/UGC/State Boards.* Eligible Disciplines for Domain Specific Paper in CBT: * Chemical: Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Chemical Technology (Fertiliser), Petrochemical Engineering, Petrochemical Technology, Refinery and Petrochemical Engineering. * Mechanical: Mechanical. * Electrical: Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, Electrical Power System, Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control). * Instrumentation: Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation.* Important Notes on Qualifications: * Candidates with diplomas in disciplines other than those listed are not eligible. * Diplomas in combined/integrated disciplines/inter-disciplinary subjects are not eligible. * Applicants must be able to produce their final diploma/marksheet by 2025-10-31. * For letter/number grades (CGPA/GPI/SGPA/DGPA/OGPA/CPI), equivalent percentage conversion formula adopted by the respective Institute/University must be provided. * Fraction of percentage will not be rounded off. * Sandwich Diploma courses (with Industrial training as part of the course with no break) are eligible. * Diploma under recognized lateral entry scheme (Class-XII (Sc.)/ITI admitted in 2nd year) is eligible, subject to meeting prescribed percentage of marks on the basis of aggregate of 4 semesters. * Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as BE, B.Tech, MBA, CA, CS, CMA, MCA, Ph.D etc. are NOT eligible. However, if such candidates also possess the prescribed Diploma qualification and meet other eligibility criteria, only the percentage acquired in the Diploma Engineering qualification will be considered.### Upper Age Limit (2.0)* Candidates from General/EWS category should not be more than 26 years as on 2025-07-01. Age relaxation for other categories applies as per Government guidelines. * Born on/after dates: * General, EWS: 2000-07-01 (Non PwBD), 1990-07-01 (PwBD) * OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 1997-07-01 (Non PwBD), 1987-07-01 (PwBD) * SC, ST: 1995-07-01 (Non PwBD), 1985-07-01 (PwBD) * Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs: As per extant Government of India guidelines.### Reservation (4.0)* Reservation for OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD categories will be provided as per Government of India (GOI) directives.* Candidates must possess valid certificates for claiming reservation benefits. PwBD reservation will be applied on a horizontal basis.* Detailed guidelines for SC/ST, OBC(NCL) (including non-creamy layer criteria and certificate validity period, OBC(NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 2025-04-01), and EWS (Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2025-26, prepared based on FY 2024-25, issued on or after 2025-04-01) certificates are provided in the advertisement.* For PwBD category, candidates need a permanent disability of minimum 40%, a PwBD certificate as per Form V/VI/VII (Rule 18(1) of RPwBD Act 2017), and a Unique Disability ID (UDID) card.### Physical Fitness (5.0)* Final selection is subject to meeting physical fitness criteria as per Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) Guidelines.* Candidates are advised to review the 'Guidelines and Criteria for Physical Fitness for Pre-employment Medical Examination' on www.iocl.com before applying.### Selection and Shortlisting Process (6.0)* The selection process comprises: * Computer Based Test (CBT) * Group Discussion (GD) and Group Task (GT) * Personal Interview (PI)* Computer Based Test (CBT) (6.2): * 100 objective Multiple-Choice Questions. * Sections: * A: Domain Knowledge: 50 questions * B: General Aptitude: 50 questions (Quantitative Aptitude - 20, Logical Reasoning - 15, Verbal Ability of English Language - 15) * Each question carries one mark, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer. * Duration: 150 minutes (20 minutes extra per hour for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe).* Shortlisting Process (6.3): * Candidates will be shortlisted for GD, GT, and PI based on CBT marks (out of 100) in descending order by domain. * Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT: * General, EWS, OBC-NCL: 40% in each section (A & B) and 45% overall. * SC/ST: 35% in each section (A & B) and 40% overall. * PwBD: 25% in each section (A & B) and 30% overall.* Merit List (6.5): * Prepared based on individual qualification in all selection components and a Composite Score. * Weightages: * CBT: 85% * GD & GT: 5% (40% minimum pass marks) * PI: 10% (40% minimum pass marks) * Composite Score Minimum Pass Marks: General, EWS, OBC-NCL - 45%; SC/ST - 40%; PwBD - 30%.* Test Centres: CBT will be conducted in 36 cities across India. Candidates must provide three choices in order of priority. IOCL reserves the right to change or modify test centres.### Application Process (7.0)* Applications must be submitted ONLINE through IndianOil's website www.iocl.com. No hardcopy or manual applications will be entertained. The direct link is available at https://iocl.com/latest-job-opening.* Before Applying: Candidates should scan their photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, captured April 2025 or later), signature (with black ink), and left thumb impression (on white/black/blue ink) as per specifications mentioned in Annexure III. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted. A valid personal email ID and mobile number are mandatory.* Document Scan and Upload (7.2): Detailed specifications for photograph (20-50kb), signature (10-20kb), and left thumb impression (20-50kb) are provided, along with capture and scanning instructions. Unclear/smudged images may lead to application rejection.* Payment of Fees (7.3): * SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from application fees. * Other candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 400/- + GST (as applicable). Bank charges for online payment will be borne by the candidate. Payment can be made via Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, UPI. An e-Receipt will be generated upon successful transaction.### Important Instructions* Download of Call Letter/Admit Card (7.4): Details of CBT, including Date & Time, Centre allotted, will be available via Call Letter/Admit Card approximately 10 days before the exam. Candidates must download it from www.iocl.com using their Registration Number/Roll Number, Password/Date of Birth. A recent photograph must be affixed on the Call Letter.* Candidates Reporting Late (7.5): Not permitted to take the examination if reporting after the specified time.* Identity Verification (7.6): At the examination hall and interview, candidates must present the Call Letter along with original and a photocopy of a currently valid photo identity (e.g., PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter's Card, Aadhar card, Employee ID). Name on ID must exactly match the name on the Call Letter. Ration Card and Learner's Driving License are not valid ID proofs. Female candidates with changed names post marriage need to produce a Gazette notification/marriage certificate/affidavit.* Scribe Guidelines (7.8): PwBD candidates in the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected - BA) and cerebral palsy may use their own scribe at their cost. The scribe must not be a candidate for the same examination, and an undertaking must be provided.* Other Clauses (7.10): * All recruitment-related information will be hosted on www.iocl.com under 'Latest Job Opening'. * Candidates employed in Government Departments/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at Document Verification. * Private sector employees must submit proof of resignation acceptance before joining. * Canvassing will lead to disqualification. * Certificates in languages other than English/Hindi require a self-certified translated copy. * No change in category once filled in the online application form. * Candidates must declare any arrest, prosecution, detention, conviction, or debarment history.* Unfair Means (7.11): Furnishing false information, tampering with documents, impersonation, or any other unfair means will lead to disqualification, debarment, and potentially criminal prosecution.### Other Relevant Information (8.0)* Placement (8.1): Selected candidates can be placed anywhere in India, including Sections/Plants/Units/Departments/Divisions of the Corporation or its Associate/Subsidiary/Group Company/Joint Venture companies, or overseas offices.* Job Assignments: Indicative assignments in Refineries, Marketing, Pipelines, and Business Development Divisions.* Joining Time (8.2): Selected candidates must join on the specified date, failing which the offer of appointment may be cancelled.* Remuneration (8.3): In addition to basic pay and Dearness Allowance (DA), other allowances and benefits include HRA/Subsidized Housing, Medical facilities, Gratuity, Contributory Provident Fund, Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, Leave Encashment, Leave Travel Concession/Assistance, Contributory Superannuation Benefit Fund Scheme, Conveyance Advance/Maintenance Reimbursement, Performance Related Pay (PRP). The gross annual remuneration is approximately Rs. 10.6 Lacs.* Service Bond (8.4): Selected Junior Engineers/Officers will have to execute a bond to serve the Corporation for a minimum period of three (03) years. * General: Rs. Two Lakhs only * EWS, OBC(NCL), SC, ST and PwBD: Rs. Thirty Five Thousand only* Travel Reimbursement (8.5): * SC/ST/PwBD candidates attending CBT will be reimbursed 3rd AC rail fare (or actual fare, whichever is lower). * Eligible candidates attending GD/GT/PI will be reimbursed 2nd AC rail fare (or actual fare, whichever is lower). * Reimbursement is for shortest route from nearest railway station to correspondence address to test/GD/GT/PI location and back, if distance is not less than 30 Kms. Reimbursement is online; candidates need a bank account.* Contact Us (8.6): For any queries, candidates can register them at https://cgrs.ibps.in.### Anti-Fraud Advisory* Recruitment in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. is notified ONLY in leading Newspapers, Employment News/Rozgar Samachar, and on IndianOil's official website (www.iocl.com). Candidates are advised to be aware of fraudulent activities.