CHENNAI PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED

(A group company of IndianOil)

Manali Refinery, Manali, Chennai – 600068

Advertisement No. CPCL/TA/2020-21 Date: 18.10.2020

Notification for Engagement of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), as a measure of Skill Building Initiative for the Nation,
invites applications for engagement of Trade Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 in the following
designated / optional trades: -

Trade Trade
Trades Slots Trades Slots
Code Code
1 Fitter 13 13 Laboratory Operator (CP) 10
2 Welder 9 14 Attendant Operator (CP) 10
3 Electrician 9 15 Accountant 2
4 MMV 9 16 Back Office Apprentice 17
5 Machinist 5 17 Executive (Marketing) 2
6 Turner 5 18 Executive (HR) 8
7 Mechanic (Ref. & Air-Cond.) 2 19 Executive (CS) 9
8 Instrument Mechanic 2 20 Executive (F&A) 4
9 Draughtsman (C) 4 21 Office Assistant $ 3
10 Draughtsman (M) 2 22 Warehouse Exe. (Rec.& Des.) $ 2
11 COPA 3 23 Store Keeper # 5
12 Food Production (Gen.) 2 24 Data Entry Operator # 5
$ - Skill Certificate Holders # - Fresher Apprentices

The number of vacancies mentioned above are tentative.

Note:

One position each in Fitter & Electrician trade are reserved for Locomotor Disability including cerebral palsy,
leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy, one position each in Machinist & Welder
are reserved for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, one position each in Executive (CS) and Executive (HR) are
reserved for Blindness and Low Vision and one position in Back Office Apprentice is reserved for Multiple
Disability.

1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Trade
Name of the Trade Prescribed Qualification / Eligibility Criteria
Code
1 Fitter Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Fitter) course.
2 Welder Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Welder) course.
3 Electrician Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Electrician) course.
Mechanic (Motor
4 Passed 10th class examination and ITI (MMV) course.
Vehicle)
5 Machinist Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Machinist) course.
6 Turner Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Turner) course.
Mechanic Refrigeration
7 Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Mechanic Ref.& AC) course.
and Air Conditioning

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 Trade
Name of the Trade Prescribed Qualification / Eligibility Criteria
Code
8 Instrument Mechanic Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Instrument Mechanic) course.

9 Draughtsman (Civil) Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Draughtsman (Civil)) course.
Draughtsman
10 Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Draughtsman (Mech.)) course.
(Mechanical)
Computer Operator and
11 Passed 10th class examination and ITI (COPA) course.
Programming Assistant
12 Food Production (Genl.) Passed 10th class examination and ITI (Food Production Genl.) course.
Laboratory Assistant
13 Passed B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematic or Biology.
(Chemical Plant)
Attendant Operator
14 Passed B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematic or Biology.
(Chemical Plant)
15 Accountant Passed B.Com

16 Back Office Apprentice Passed any Graduation (Non-Engineering)

MBA (Marketing) / Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management
17 Executive (Marketing)
(2 years full time Course).
MBA (HR) / MSW / Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management
Executive (Human
18 / Personnel Management & Industrial Relation (2 years full time
Resource)
Course).
Executive (Computer
19 MCA (3 years full time Course).
Science)
Executive (Finance & CA/ICWA/ MFC / MBA (Finance & Accounts) / Post Graduate
20
Accounts) Diploma in Financial Management.
Office Assistant (Skill Passed 12th class examination and candidate should possess Skill
21
Certificate Holders) Certificate of “Office Assistant”.
Warehouse Executive
(Receipts & Despatch) Passed 12th class examination and candidate should possess Skill
22
(Skill Certificate Certificate of “Warehouse Executive (Receipts & Despatch or relevant”
Holders)
Store Keeper (Fresher
23 Passed 12th Class Examination.
Apprentice)
Data Entry Operator
24 Passed 12th Class Examination.
(Fresher Apprentice)

Note: All the ITI candidates must possess the National Trade Certificate (NTC) recognized by the
National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT).

Skill Certificate Holder means a person, who holds a skill certificate of training of less than one year,
issued by an awarding body recognized under National Skills Qualifications Framework or any other
authority recognized by the Central Government in this regard.

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

For all the Trade codes:

The qualification prescribed shall be from a recognized University / Institute as a full time, regular
course in relevant Trades / Degree with overall percentage of minimum 50% for General, EWS & OBC
candidates and overall percentage of 45% marks in case of SC /ST / PwBD candidates against
reserved positions.

The candidates appearing for the final semester / year examination and their mark sheets / certificates
are not available need not apply. Candidates who have passed the qualifying examinations and the
mark sheets including Provisional / Degree certificates are available may apply provided they should
not have undergone any apprenticeship training elsewhere.
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Candidates possessing higher professional qualifications than the prescribed qualification are
not eligible.

No claim of possession of a qualification equivalent to a prescribed qualification shall be entertained.

The candidates should not have undergone Apprenticeship earlier or pursuing Apprenticeship
Training as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 as amended from time to time.

Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 01.10.2020.

Age Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC Candidates: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST
candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates.

Age Relaxation for PwBD Candidates: Upper age is relaxable by 10 years for General candidates,
13 years for OBC candidates and 15 years for SC candidates.

2. Stipend:
Candidates will be paid a consolidated monthly stipend as mentioned below:
For Trade Code 1 to 12 – Rs. 8,050/-
For Trade Code 13 to 20 – Rs. 9,000/-
For Trade Code 21 & 22 – Rs. 7,000/-
For Trade Code 23 & 24 – Rs. 3,500/- for first three months (during Basic Training) and
Rs. 7,000/- for next twelve months (on the Job Training)

3. Period of Apprenticeship Training:

For all the Trade Codes (Except Trade Codes 23 & 24), the Period of Apprenticeship Training will be
12 months. For the Trade Codes 23 & 24, the period of Apprenticeship Training will be for 15 months
(3 months Basic Training and 12 months on the job training)
4. Mode of Selection:
The selection will be based on the percentage of marks scored by the candidates in their respective
ITI trades / Degree. In case more than one candidate scoring the same percentage of marks at the
cut-off level, the marks scored by the candidates in their 10th standard shall be considered. In case
the 10th standard marks are also found to be equal then the senior most candidates, based on the
date of birth, shall be considered for selection. The selection will be subject to the verification of
certificates of the short listed candidates and their medically fitness.
5. Requirement before filling online Application Form:

a) The candidate must have an active email ID and Mobile number which must be valid for at
least one year as all future communications with candidates will take place through email.
Candidates are advised to mention their correct email ID / Mobile number and keep checking
their e-mail as all future communication shall be sent only through e-mail.

b) The candidate must ascertain the correctness of all information before filling in the “Online
Application Form” and its final submission. The candidate shall be wholly / exclusively
responsible for the information provided in his / her online application form.

c) Cut-off date: The candidate must possess the prescribed qualification, age as on 01.10.2020.

d) Other Requirements:
 Candidate shall have a PAN Card, an Aadhar Card and a Bank Account.
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e) Before applying for above Apprentices positions, candidates have to first register themselves in
Apprenticeship Portal https://apprenticeshipindia.org/candidate-registration.

6. How to Apply in online:

The candidates will have to apply online for the Apprenticeship Training through the website of
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited. To apply visit: www.cpcl.co.in. The candidate must
possess a valid e-mail ID. The site will be functional from 10:30 hours of 18.10.2020 to midnight
of 01.11.2020. Once the candidates submit their data Online, system will display a print option
to generate the online Application Form. The candidates will have to download the form and
keep it safe with them for future reference and appearing for the verification of their records.
7. General Instructions:

a) Candidates are advised to carefully read the full advertisement for details of educational
qualification and other eligibility criteria before submission of online application.

b) If the application is not submitted in line with the eligibility criteria, terms & conditions, then the
application is liable for rejection.

c) The last date for submission of on-line application is 01.11.2020. Candidates are requested to
apply well in advance before the closing date.

d) Candidates are advised to periodically visit our above website as all future correspondence and
latest information shall be made available only on our website and/or by email.

e) Any corrigendum/addendum etc. or updates with regard to this advertisement shall be made
available on our website.

f) A candidate is allowed to apply for only one Trade / Discipline. In case of receipt of more than
one application for more than one Trade / Discipline, all the applications will be rejected.

g) Wherever CGPA/OGPA or Letter Grade is awarded in the ITI / Degree examination, its
equivalent overall percentage of marks must be indicated in the On-line Application Form as per
the norms adopted by University / Institute.

h) The candidature of the applicant would be provisional and subject to subsequent verification of
certificates and testimonials. 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.

i) Engagement of selected candidates is subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per
Schedule II of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992. All such engagement will also be subject to all
relevant Rules/policies/guidelines of the Corporation.

j) 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, cancellation of the
selection process either in part or full, etc. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
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.

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k) Applications which are incomplete or received in any other mode/form, or not fulfilling the
eligibility criteria and/or those received after the last date of submission of on-line applications
shall be treated as “Rejected”. Canvassing of any kind shall disqualify the candidate.

l) 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.

m) Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD shall be as per Government guidelines. Candidates

seeking relaxation and concession w.r.t. SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD have to submit their Caste /
Disability Certificate as per the proforma prescribed by the Govt. of India (copy available on our
website www.cpcl.co.in)

n) Furnishing false / incorrect information or suppression of material fact(s), if detected at any stage
even after engagement, shall invite termination of the training without any notice.

o) For any clarifications, please email at recruitment@cpcl.co.in.

Deputy General Manager (Personnel)

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