HPCL Director (Marketing) Recruitment 2026

About This Job

HPCL is hiring 1 Director (Marketing) at the board level through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). If you are a senior professional in a CPSE, Central Government, or a large private/state enterprise and have 5+ years of senior-level marketing experience, you can apply online at pesb.gov.in. The last date to apply is 29 April 2026 (3:00 PM). The salary ranges from Rs. 1,80,000 to Rs. 3,40,000 per month (IDA scale).

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Director (Marketing) Recruitment 2026

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is looking to fill the post of Director (Marketing) through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). HPCL has its corporate headquarters in Mumbai and operates a massive network of refineries, pipelines, and fuel retail outlets across India. This is a board-level appointment for a period of 5 years or until superannuation, whichever comes first. Senior professionals from CPSEs, Central Government, State PSEs (turnover Rs. 2,000 crore+), and private organisations (turnover Rs. 2,000 crore+) are eligible to apply.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You must be an Engineering Graduate from a recognised university or institution, OR
• A Graduate with MBA/PGDM (preference for MBA in Marketing) from a recognised institution
• A good academic record is expected

Work Experience

• You need at least 5 years of experience at a senior level of management in Marketing, Sales, Business Development, or Forecasting & Planning during the last 10 years
• Experience in the petroleum and natural gas sector is preferred
• Experience must be in a large organisation of repute

Employment Status (Who Can Apply)

• You must be employed in a regular (not contractual/ad-hoc) capacity in one of the following:
• A Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) — including full-time functional Directors on the board of a CPSE
• Central Government, including the Armed Forces and All India Services
• A State Public Sector Enterprise (SPSE) with annual turnover of Rs. 2,000 crore or more
• A private sector company with annual turnover of Rs. 2,000 crore or more

Age Limit

• The vacancy date is 01 April 2027
• Age limit is determined based on the vacancy date as per PESB norms for Schedule A CPSEs
• Check the official Job Description on pesb.gov.in for the exact upper age limit applicable to this post

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 1,80,000 to Rs. 3,40,000 per month (IDA — Industrial DA pattern)
• HPCL is a Schedule 'A' CPSE — this is among the highest pay bands for PSU directors in India
• You will also be entitled to perquisites, allowances, and benefits as per HPCL's board-level pay policy
• The appointment is for 5 years or until superannuation, whichever is earlier

Selection Process

The selection is done by PESB through a structured board-level process:

1. Application Screening: PESB reviews applications forwarded by competent authorities (deadline: 8 May 2026)
2. Interview by PESB: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview conducted by the Public Enterprises Selection Board
3. Recommendation: PESB recommends a panel of candidates to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
4. Appointment: Final appointment is made by the Government of India

There is no written exam. Selection is entirely based on your profile, experience, and PESB interview performance.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official PESB portal at pesb.gov.in
2. Register or log in to your PESB account
3. Fill in the online application form for HPCL Director (Marketing)
4. Upload the required documents
5. Submit the application online before 29 April 2026 (3:00 PM)
6. Your organisation's competent authority must forward your application to PESB by 8 May 2026 (5:00 PM)

Note: Applications not forwarded by the competent authority within the deadline will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification / Job Description Date: 9 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 29 April 2026 (3:00 PM)
• Last Date for Forwarding by Competent Authority: 8 May 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Vacancy Date: 1 April 2027
• Interview Date: To be announced by PESB

• Head the marketing division and drive HPCL's sales and revenue growth strategy across fuel, LPG, lubricants, and other petroleum products
• Oversee marketing operations including retail outlet management, aviation fuel services, and direct sales to large customers
• Set annual marketing targets and monitor performance across regional offices and business units
• Lead market research, demand forecasting, and pricing strategy for petroleum products
• Build and strengthen partnerships with dealers, distributors, and major industrial customers
• Guide branding, customer loyalty programs, and digital marketing initiatives for HPCL's retail network
• Represent HPCL at industry forums, government meetings, and strategic-level discussions
• Report to the Board of Directors and ensure compliance with DPE guidelines and government policies on petroleum marketing