HPCL Officers Engineers JEA Recruitment 2026 - 731 Vacancies

Detail	Information
Organization	Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Post Name	Officers, Engineers, Junior Executive Assistants and more
Total Vacancies	731 (618 Freshers + 113 Experienced)
Qualification	Diploma / B.Tech / MBA / CA / CMA / LLB
Age Limit	25 - 47 years (varies by post)
Salary	Rs. 30,000 - 2,80,000/month
Application Mode	Online
Last Date	25 March 2026
Official Website	hindustanpetroleum.com

With 731 vacancies across multiple disciplines, this is one of the biggest PSU recruitment drives of 2026. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is hiring Officers, Engineers, Junior Executive Assistants, and senior-level professionals. The CTC goes up to Rs. 49.30 lakh per year, and both freshers and experienced candidates can apply.

Who Can Apply

HPCL has openings for candidates with different qualifications depending on the post:

• Junior Executive Assistant (JEA): Diploma in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical) with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD)
• Engineers: B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical) with minimum 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
• Officers (Finance): CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) from a recognized institute
• Officers (HR): MBA/PGDM in HR/Personnel Management
• Officers (IS/IT): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT or MCA
• Officers (Legal): LLB degree from a recognized university
• Senior roles (Asst Manager/Manager/Sr Manager/DGM): Relevant degree with required years of experience

The age limit varies by post, ranging from 25 years for fresher-level Junior Executive posts to 47 years for senior management roles. Age is calculated as on the last date of application (25 March 2026).

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD (UR)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen	5 years
J&K Domicile	5 years

Note: The upper age limit after all relaxations combined cannot exceed 56 years. An additional 2 years of age relaxation is given for experience beyond the minimum prescribed.

How Many Posts - Vacancy Breakdown

HPCL is recruiting for 731 posts in total. Here are the major posts with their vacancy counts:

Fresher Posts (618 Vacancies)

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale (Rs/month)	Approx CTC (LPA)
JE - Mechanical	207	30,000 - 1,20,000	10.88
JE - Electrical	117	30,000 - 1,20,000	10.88
Engineer - Mechanical	72	50,000 - 1,60,000	18.14
Engineer - Electrical	37	50,000 - 1,60,000	18.14
Officer - Finance (CA)	30	50,000 - 1,60,000	18.14
JE - Chemical	27	30,000 - 1,20,000	10.88
Officer - IS/IT	20	50,000 - 1,60,000	18.14
JE - Civil	19	30,000 - 1,20,000	10.88
Engineer - Civil	17	50,000 - 1,60,000	18.14
JE - Fire & Safety	16	30,000 - 1,20,000	10.88
Engineer - Chemical	15	50,000 - 1,60,000	18.14
JE - Quality Control	12	30,000 - 1,20,000	10.88
JEA (Junior Executive Assistant)	10	30,000 - 1,20,000	10.88
Officer - HR	6	50,000 - 1,60,000	18.14
JE - HR	5	30,000 - 1,20,000	10.88
Officer - Finance (CMA/MBA)	8	50,000 - 1,60,000	18.14
Other Fresher Posts	Remaining	Various	Various

Experienced Posts (113 Vacancies)

Post Name	Pay Scale (Rs/month)	Approx CTC (LPA)
Senior Officer (Various)	60,000 - 1,80,000	21.78
Assistant Manager (Various)	70,000 - 2,00,000	25.42
Manager (Various)	80,000 - 2,20,000	28.34
Senior Manager (Various)	90,000 - 2,40,000	32.70
Deputy General Manager	1,20,000 - 2,80,000	49.30

Experienced posts cover disciplines like Sales, HR, Safety, Petrochemicals, Sustainability, Benzene/Toluene Handling, Lube Blending, CGD Operations, Plant Operations, and more.

Salary Details

Grade	Pay Scale (Rs/month)	Approx CTC per Year
S Grade (JEA/JE)	30,000 - 1,20,000	Rs. 10.88 lakh
R Grade (Asst Officer)	40,000 - 1,40,000	Rs. 14.51 lakh
E2 Grade (Engineer/Officer)	50,000 - 1,60,000	Rs. 18.14 lakh
E3 Grade (Sr Officer)	60,000 - 1,80,000	Rs. 21.78 lakh
E4 Grade (Asst Manager)	70,000 - 2,00,000	Rs. 25.42 lakh
E5 Grade (Manager)	80,000 - 2,20,000	Rs. 28.34 lakh
E6 Grade (Sr Manager)	90,000 - 2,40,000	Rs. 32.70 lakh
E8 Grade (DGM)	1,20,000 - 2,80,000	Rs. 49.30 lakh

Apart from basic pay, HPCL employees get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension, Leave Encashment, Group Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, and medical facilities for yourself and your family. HPCL is one of the best-paying Maharatna PSUs in India.

Important: During the first 6 months of probation, Rs. 5,000 per month will be deducted as a retention amount from the total salary for officers in the Rs. 30,000-1,20,000 pay scale. This amount is returned after you complete probation successfully.

Application Fee: General/OBC/EWS — Rs. 1,180 (Rs. 1,000 + 18% GST) | SC/ST/PwBD — No fee. Pay online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.

Selection Process

The selection will happen in the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — Tentatively scheduled for 3 May 2026
2. Document Verification — Upload and verify your documents online
3. Group Task — For shortlisted candidates (for some posts)
4. Personal Interview — Final stage of selection

You must qualify in the CBT first. Based on your CBT score and merit, you will be shortlisted for the next stages. The final selection will be based on your combined performance in all stages.

CBT Exam Pattern

The Computer Based Test (CBT) will have 170 objective-type (MCQ) questions divided into two parts:

Part	Section	Topics	Questions
Part 1	General Aptitude	English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation	85
Part 2	Technical / Professional Knowledge	Based on your qualifying degree and discipline	85
Total	170

• Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)
• Marks: Each question carries 1 mark
• Negative Marking: No negative marking for Engineering posts. For some officer-level posts, there may be negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Check the official notification for your specific post.

You get about 53 seconds per question, so time management is important. The exam will be conducted at various centres across India.

Preparation Tips for HPCL CBT Exam

• Download the official syllabus from HPCL's website (hindustanpetroleum.com) and make a study plan covering both General Aptitude and Technical subjects.
• Focus equally on Part 1 (General Aptitude) and Part 2 (Technical) as both sections carry 85 questions each. Do not skip either section.
• Practice with previous year HPCL question papers and other PSU exam papers (IOCL, BPCL, ONGC) to understand the difficulty level.
• For the General Aptitude section, practice Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning daily. These are scoring and can be improved with practice.
• You have 150 minutes for 170 questions — that is roughly 53 seconds per question. Take at least 5-10 mock tests before the exam to improve your speed.
• Revise your engineering or professional degree subjects thoroughly for the Technical section. Focus on core concepts and formulae.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official HPCL website: hindustanpetroleum.com
2. Go to the Careers section and click on the current recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26)
3. Register yourself with a valid email ID and mobile number
4. Fill in your personal details, educational qualification, and work experience (if applicable)
5. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents
6. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 1,180 for General/OBC/EWS; free for SC/ST/PwBD)
7. Review your application carefully and submit
8. Take a printout of the submitted application for your records

Last Date to Apply: 25 March 2026. Make sure you submit your application before this date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	25 February 2026
Online Application Starts	25 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	25 March 2026
CBT Exam Date (Tentative)	3 May 2026

Service Bond

If you are selected, you will need to sign a service bond to serve HPCL for a minimum of 3 years. The bond amount is Rs. 3,00,000 for General category candidates and Rs. 50,000 for EWS/OBC(NC)/SC/ST/PwBD candidates. The probation period is 1 year from the date of joining.

Career Growth After Joining

HPCL is a Maharatna PSU, which means excellent job security and career growth. After completing the 1-year probation period, you become a confirmed employee. Promotions follow a structured path based on seniority and performance — from Junior Executive to Officer to Senior Officer to Assistant Manager to Manager and beyond.

As an HPCL employee, you get benefits like NPS (pension), medical facilities for your family, housing/HRA, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, and more. The pay scales are revised periodically through wage revisions, and your salary grows significantly over the years.

HPCL employees working in refineries and plant operations also get additional allowances. Senior-level employees (Manager and above) can earn a CTC of Rs. 25 lakh to Rs. 49 lakh per year and above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the salary of Junior Executive in HPCL?

A. The pay scale for Junior Executive in HPCL is Rs. 30,000 - 1,20,000 per month with an approximate CTC of Rs. 10.88 lakh per year. This includes basic pay plus DA, HRA, and other allowances.

Q. What is the last date to apply for HPCL Recruitment 2026?

A. The last date to apply for HPCL Officers, Engineers and JEA Recruitment 2026 is 25 March 2026. You can apply online through the official HPCL website.

Q. What is the age limit for HPCL Recruitment 2026?

A. The age limit varies by post — from 25 years for Junior Executive (fresher) posts to 47 years for senior management posts like Deputy General Manager. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD is available.

Q. How many vacancies are there in HPCL Recruitment 2026?

A. HPCL has announced 731 vacancies in total — 618 posts for freshers and 113 posts for experienced professionals across engineering, finance, HR, IT, legal, safety, and other disciplines.

Q. What qualification is needed for HPCL Junior Executive?

A. For HPCL Junior Executive (JE) posts, you need a Diploma in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical) with minimum 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD).

Q. Is there negative marking in HPCL CBT exam?

A. For Engineering posts, there is no negative marking. However, for some officer-level posts, there may be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Check the official notification for details about your specific post.

Q. What is the exam pattern for HPCL CBT 2026?

A. The HPCL CBT has 170 MCQ questions in two parts — Part 1 covers General Aptitude (English, Quant, Reasoning) with 85 questions, and Part 2 covers Technical/Professional Knowledge with 85 questions. Total time is 150 minutes.

Q. Is GATE score required for HPCL Recruitment 2026?

A. No, GATE score is not required for this HPCL recruitment (Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26). Selection is based on HPCL's own Computer Based Test (CBT) scheduled for 3 May 2026.

- Operate, monitor, and maintain refinery and plant equipment as per safety standards - Handle operations related to petroleum product storage, handling, and distribution - Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations at the workplace - Prepare technical reports, maintain logs, and keep records of operations and maintenance activities - Coordinate with cross-functional teams for smooth plant operations and project execution - Assist in planning and execution of new projects and expansion activities - Perform quality control checks on petroleum products and raw materials - Support senior officers in business development, sales, marketing, and customer management activities - Handle administrative, HR, finance, legal, or IT functions as per the assigned role and department