IOCL Junior Operator recruitment 2025: Application deadline extended to February 28

IOCL Junior Operator Recruitment 2025: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has extended the deadline for the Junior Operator Recruitment 2025. Initially scheduled for February 23, 2025, the last date for submitting online applications and payment of fees has now been extended to 11:55 PM on February 28, 2025. Candidates who are interested in applying for the positions of Junior Operator, Junior Attendant, and Junior Business Assistant must complete their applications on the official IOCL website, iocl.com, before the new deadline.
This extension offers a final opportunity for candidates to apply for the recruitment of 246 non-executive personnel in IOCL’s marketing division. The recruitment process will consist of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by either a Skill/Proficiency/Physical Test (SPPT) or a Computer Proficiency Test (CPT), depending on the post.
Key information on the recruitment process and exam pattern
The recruitment for IOCL Junior Operator 2025 will proceed as planned with the revised deadline. The selection process includes two stages: the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a subsequent test tailored to each post. Junior Operators and Junior Attendants will undergo a Skill/Proficiency/Physical Test (SPPT), whereas Junior Business Assistant candidates will take the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT). The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will include 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark, to be completed within 120 minutes.
The Junior Operator exam will assess four sections: Professional Knowledge/General Science (50 marks), Numerical Abilities (20 marks), Reasoning Abilities (20 marks), and General Awareness (10 marks). To qualify, candidates must achieve a minimum of 35% in Sections A and B, with an overall cut-off of 40%. SC/ST candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks.
The exam patterns for Junior Attendant and Junior Business Assistant candidates also include similar sections, though the weightings for each may vary. For Junior Attendants, Numerical Abilities and Reasoning Abilities are weighted at 40 marks each, with 20 marks for General Awareness, while for Junior Business Assistants, the exam includes sections on Basic English Language Skills and other core areas.
Detailed syllabus for the Junior Operator exam 2025
Candidates should focus on the following key areas to prepare for the IOCL Junior Operator exam:
• Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogisms, Inequality, and Computer Basics.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Number Series, Simplification, Data Interpretation, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Averages, Ratio and Proportion, and Approximation.
• General and Financial Awareness: Topics include Current Affairs (National & International), Banking Awareness, Financial Terms, Economic Updates, Important Days, Awards & Recognitions, and Union Budget.
• English Language: Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Vocabulary, Grammar, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, and Cloze Tests.
Candidates are advised to follow a structured study plan and stay updated on official notifications for any further updates related to the recruitment process.
Final reminder for application submission
With the extended deadline of February 28, 2025, prospective candidates now have additional time to submit their applications. For complete details on the recruitment process, including eligibility criteria, application instructions, and important dates, candidates should visit the official IOCL website at iocl.com.
This extended window provides a final chance to apply for a career with IOCL, a leader in the public sector. Applicants are encouraged to complete their application well in advance of the new deadline.