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IOCL Assistant Quality Control Officers Recruitment 2025: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Maharatna PSU, has released Advertisement No. RD-2025 for the recruitment of Assistant Quality Control Officers (AQCO) in Grade A0. This recruitment drive aims to fill 97 vacancies across various categories.
Below, we provide complete details of vacancies, eligibility criteria, salary structure, selection process, and application procedure in a structured table format.
✅ IOCL Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Grade | Total Vacancies | Category-wise Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Quality Control Officer (AQCO) | A0 | 97 | UR – 45, SC – 13, ST – 6, OBC (NCL) – 24, EWS – 9 |
📌 Total Vacancies: 97
🔹 Eligibility Criteria for IOCL Recruitment 2025
▶️ Educational Qualifications & Experience
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Quality Control Officer (AQCO) | M.Sc. in Chemistry (Full-time, Regular) with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) | Minimum 2 years of experience in Testing/R&D/Quality Control in Petroleum, Petrochemicals, Polymers, Fertilizers, or NABL-accredited labs |
🔹 Accepted Specializations:
✔ Inorganic Chemistry
✔ Organic Chemistry
✔ Analytical Chemistry
✔ Physical Chemistry
✔ Applied Chemistry
✔ Industrial Chemistry
❌ Not Accepted: Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Toxicology, Geochemistry, Pharmacology, Food Technology, etc.
🔹 Additional Notes:
✔ Experience in NABL-accredited labs is valid only if the lab is accredited in the “Testing” discipline under “Chemical” scope.
✔ Teaching & Research experience will not be considered as relevant experience.
▶️ Age Limit (as of 28th February 2025)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 30 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 33 years |
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| PwBD (General) | 40 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 43 years |
✔ Ex-Servicemen & Commissioned Officers: Additional 5 years age relaxation.
🔹 Salary & Benefits
| Grade | Pay Scale (₹) | Annual CTC (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| A0 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | ₹13.25 Lakhs per annum |
🔹 Additional Benefits:
✔ Dearness Allowance (DA) & House Rent Allowance (HRA)
✔ Medical Insurance & Accident Coverage
✔ Provident Fund & Pension Benefits
✔ Performance-Linked Incentives (PLI)
✔ Leave Encashment & Travel Allowance (LTC/LFA)
✅ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 1st March 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 1st March 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st March 2025 (11:55 PM) |
| Tentative Month of CBT | April 2025 |
| Issuance of Admit Card | 7 Days before CBT |
🔹 Application Process for IOCL Recruitment 2025
📌 Mode of Application: Online
How to Apply?
1️⃣ Visit Official Website:
- Go to IOCL Careers Page
- Click on “Recruitment of Assistant Quality Control Officers-2025”
2️⃣ Online Registration:
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Fill in personal, educational, and professional details
3️⃣ Upload Required Documents:
✔ Scanned Passport Photo (50KB-100KB, JPG format)
✔ Scanned Signature (50KB-100KB, JPG format)
✔ Educational Certificates (PDF format)
✔ Experience Certificates (PDF format)
✔ Caste/PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
4️⃣ Pay the Application Fee:
- ₹600/- (General/OBC/EWS) (Non-Refundable)
- SC/ST/PwBD – No Fee
5️⃣ Submit Application & Print Confirmation:
- Verify all details before submission
- Take a printout of the confirmation for reference
🔶 Selection Process
✔ Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 100 Marks
✔ Group Discussion/Group Task (GD/GT) – 10 Marks
✔ Personal Interview – 15 Marks
✔ Final Merit List – Based on overall performance
| Test | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| CBT (General/OBC/EWS) | 40 out of 100 |
| CBT (SC/ST/PwBD) | 35 out of 100 |
| GD/GT & Personal Interview | 40% for all categories |
📌 Exam Centers: Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
🔹 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 🔹 Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| 🔹 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 🔹 IOCL Official Website | Visit Here |
▶️ The IOCL Assistant Quality Control Officers Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for Chemistry postgraduates to work in Quality Control & R&D roles at a prestigious Maharatna PSU. Interested candidates should apply before 21st March 2025 to secure a promising career at Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
📢 For further details & updates, visit IOCL Careers Page
