Choosing the right method to discover superior genotypes is always one of the major challenges that oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) researchers deal with. This work aimed to compare the univariate and multivariate selection indices utilizing Variance‐based, AMMI (Additive Main effects and Multiplicative Interaction)‐based, BLUP (Best Linear Unbiased Prediction)‐based and GE/T (Genotype × Environment/Trait)‐based strategies to determine the best‐performing (regarding stability, yield, and agronomic traits) oilseed rape genotypes. Utilized indices were categorized into five general methods, including univariate performance selection index (UPSI: mean performance), univariate stability selection indices (USSIs: Var, Shukla, ASV, MASV, MASI, and WAASB), multivariate performance selection indices (MPSIs: GT, GYT, and FAI‐BLUP), univariate performance and stability selection indices (UPSSIs: CV, HMGV, RPGV, WAASBY, and GGE), and multivariate performance and stability selection index (MPSSI: MTSI). Data from 18 oilseed rape genotypes and two checks were obtained from trials conducted in eight locations in Iran during two consecutive crop years from 2018–2020. The grain yield and agronomic traits were evaluated. The significant genotype × environment interaction was found for grain yield and agronomic traits in the combined ANOVA. In terms of grain yield, the selection indices GGE, HMGV, and RPGV (6.51), GYT (6.43), GT (5.35), MTSI (4.95), FAI‐BLUP (4.64), and WAASBY (3.97) achieved better‐than‐average genetic gains. Using an optimized model of USSIs (O‐USSIs), genetic gain increased from ‐0.15 to 3.26 on average, which shows the efficiency of O‐USSIs in high‐yielding and stable genotypes selection. Based on spearman's ranking correlation, a positive relationship was found among MPSIs, MPSSI, UPSSIs, and UPSIs, but not for USSIs. Based on an integrated model of selection indices, genotypes G2, G10, G11, G14, and G20 were detected as superior genotypes with high‐yielding, high stability and desirable agronomic traits. It could be concluded that combining different approaches of genotype selection based on an integrated model can provide better answers to oilseed rape breeders.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved