HPCL Recruitment 2026 — 116 Vacancies

About This Job

HPCL, a Maharatna oil and gas company, is hiring for 116 posts under Advertisement No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/1/2026-27. This drive covers 54 fresher Junior Executive posts and 62 experienced Officer posts. Whether you have a diploma, an engineering degree, an MBA or a PG in Economics, there may be a role for you. The last date to apply online is 20 July 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 2,80,000 per month depending on the post.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Recruitment 2026 - 116 Posts

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is one of India's largest Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises, with refineries at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam. HPCL has released a single detailed advertisement for 116 vacancies across fresher and experienced roles, from Junior Executive to Chief General Manager. Applications are accepted online only from 1 July 2026 to 20 July 2026. Both fresh diploma holders and senior professionals with up to 24 years of experience can apply for the right post.

Vacancy Details

For the 54 Junior Executive posts, the category split is UR 23, OBCNC 14, EWS 5, SC 8, ST 4. For the 52 Senior Officer posts, it is UR 22, OBCNC 13, EWS 5, SC 8, ST 4.

Who Can Apply?

Junior Executive - Chemical (Freshers)

• A 3-year full-time regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering. Maximum age 25 years.

Junior Executive - Fire & Safety (Freshers)

• Any Science Graduate + Diploma in Fire & Safety + a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence. Maximum age 25 years.

Senior Officer - Sales (Experienced)

• A 4-year full-time engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Chemical / Civil) AND a 2-year full-time MBA or PGDM, with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Assistant Manager / Manager - Projects (Experienced)

• A 4-year full-time Civil Engineering degree with 6 to 9 years of relevant experience.

Senior Positions (Chief Manager, DGM, GM, CGM)

• Technical Services / Sales & Marketing (Petrochemicals): Chemical Engineering, with MBA desirable, and 15 to 24 years of experience.
• Gas Sourcing & Marketing: 4-year engineering (any discipline) + MBA, with 18 to 21 years of experience.
• Economist: PG in Economics / Applied Economics / Energy Planning, with 12 to 18 years of experience.

Minimum marks in the qualifying degree/diploma: 65% for UR/OBCNC/EWS and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD. Only Indian nationals can apply.

Age Limit

• Junior Executive (freshers): Maximum 25 years.
• Senior Officer: Maximum 29 years (up to 31 with more experience).
• Manager and above: The maximum age rises with experience, up to a ceiling of 56 years including all relaxations.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBCNC +3 years, PwBD +10 to +15 years, Ex-servicemen +5 years, and J&K domicile (1980-1989) +5 years.
• Age is calculated as on the last date, 20 July 2026.

Salary

• Junior Executive: Pay scale Rs. 30,000 - 1,20,000 per month (CTC around Rs. 10.99 Lakh per year).
• Senior Officer: Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (CTC around Rs. 21.98 Lakh).
• Assistant Manager: Rs. 70,000 - 2,00,000 (CTC around Rs. 26.49 Lakh).
• Manager: Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000 (CTC around Rs. 30.27 Lakh).
• Chief Manager to CGM: up to Rs. 1,20,000 - 2,80,000 (CTC around Rs. 49.73 Lakh).
• Pay includes Basic Pay, DA, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, Performance Related Pay and retirement benefits. You are inducted at the minimum of the pay scale.

Application Fee

• UR / OBCNC / EWS: Rs. 1,180 (Rs. 1,000 + 18% GST) plus payment gateway charges.
• SC / ST / PwBD: No fee.
• Payment mode: Debit card, Credit card, UPI or Net Banking. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection is done in the following stages (as applicable to the post):

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): An online test. The syllabus and shortlisting method are uploaded on the HPCL website before the exam.
2. Group Task and Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates face a group task and/or interview.
3. Psychometric Assessment
4. Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME): Done at HPCL empanelled hospitals.
5. Physical Fitness Efficiency Test (PFET): Working at height, endurance and agility tests, wherever applicable.
6. Document Verification

Selected candidates sign a 3-year service bond and are placed on probation for one year.

How to Apply

1. Go to hindustanpetroleum.com and open Careers, then Current Openings.
2. Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
3. Register and fill the online application on the HPCL recruitment portal.
4. Upload your photo and signature.
5. Pay the application fee (UR/OBCNC/EWS candidates only).
6. Submit the form and save the acknowledgment.

Only online applications are accepted. Submit only one application.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 1 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 1 July 2026 (1600 hours)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 July 2026 (1500 hours)
• Computer Based Test: August / September 2026 (tentative)

• Operate and monitor plant equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, furnaces and storage tanks (Junior Executive - Chemical)
• Respond to fire and safety emergencies, firefighting and rescue operations (Junior Executive - Fire & Safety)
• Drive sales of petrol, diesel, LPG, lubricants and other products across HPCL's network (Senior Officer - Sales)
• Plan and execute infrastructure and construction projects within scope, budget and time (Projects roles)
• Handle technical services, petrochemicals sales and speciality chemicals business (Manager-level roles)
• Carry out economic analysis and energy market forecasting (Economist roles)
• Manage gas sourcing, marketing and stakeholder coordination (Gas Sourcing & Marketing roles)