Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has released a major recruitment notification (Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26) for various Officer, Junior Executive, Engineer, Senior Officer, Assistant Manager, Manager, and other roles across disciplines like Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical), Finance, HR, Information Systems, Sales, Safety, and more. This is a golden opportunity for freshers and experienced professionals to join a leading PSU in the oil & gas sector.
Total Vacancies: 731 (freshers & experienced posts; includes some fixed-term contract roles).
Latest Update (as of March 6, 2026): Online applications are open and the last date is 25 March 2026 (23:59 hrs). The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for 3 May 2026. Apply immediately on the official HPCL website—full detailed notification is available under Careers.
Vacancy Details (Post-Wise Breakdown)
Here’s a summarized table of major posts (exact numbers may vary slightly—check official notification for full list):
| Post/Category | Vacancies (Approx.) | Key Discipline/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Executive Assistant | 10 | Any Graduate (non-Engg/Med) |
| Junior Executive – Civil | 19 | Civil Engg |
| Junior Executive – Mechanical | 207 | Mechanical Engg (highest) |
| Junior Executive – Electrical | 117 | Electrical Engg |
| Junior Executive – Chemical | 27 | Chemical Engg |
| Junior Executive – Quality Control | 12 | Relevant Science/Engg |
| Junior Executive – HR | 5 | MBA/PG in HR |
| Junior Executive – Fire & Safety | 16 | Engg + Safety Diploma |
| Mechanical Engineer | 72 | Mechanical |
| Electrical Engineer | 37 | Electrical |
| Civil Engineer | 17 | Civil |
| Chemical Engineer | 15 | Chemical |
| Officer – Finance (CA/CMA/MBA) | 38 | CA/CMA/MBA Finance |
| Officer – HR | 6 | MBA/PG HR |
| Officer – IS | 20 | IT/IS |
| Senior Officer/Assistant Manager – Safety (various locations) | 10+ | Safety roles |
| Senior Officer – Sales (Retail/Lubes/LPG) | 50 | Sales experience |
| Assistant Manager/Manager – Projects/Lube/Grease | 16+ | Experienced |
| Manager/Senior Manager – IS/HR/Sustainability | 10+ | Senior roles |
| Other (CBG Operations, Legal, Company Secretary, etc.) | Remaining | Specialized |
Highest vacancies in Mechanical (Junior Executive + Engineer) and Sales/Safety roles.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 25 February 2026
- Online Application Start: 25 February 2026 (13:00 hrs onwards)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25 March 2026 (23:59 hrs)
- Tentative CBT Date: 3 May 2026
- Further Stages (Group Task/Interview): To be notified
Eligibility Criteria (Simplified)
- Age Limit (as on 25 March 2026): Generally 25–45 years (varies by post; e.g., 25 for freshers, up to 45/47 for experienced). Maximum age not exceeding 56 years with relaxations.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC-NCL: +3 years
- PwBD (UR): +10 years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): +13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
- Ex-Servicemen/J&K domiciled (1980-89): +5 years
- Educational Qualification:
- Full-time regular courses from AICTE/UGC-recognized institutions.
- Minimum marks: 65% for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD (except CA/CMA: 50% in professional qual + 65%/55% in graduation).
- Examples:
- Junior Executive/Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, etc.).
- Finance Officer: CA/CMA/MBA Finance.
- HR: MBA/PG in HR.
- Safety/Fire: Engg + Diploma in Safety/Fire.
- No experience required for many Junior Executive posts; 2–15+ years for senior roles.
- Other: Indian nationals only; no teaching/research experience counts; HPCL employees ineligible for lateral posts.
Application Fee
- General/OBC-NCL/EWS: ₹1,180 (₹1,000 fee + ₹180 GST) + gateway charges (non-refundable).
- SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted.
- Payment: Online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Objective; Part I (General Aptitude: English, Quant, Reasoning, DI); Part II (Technical/Professional Knowledge). Qualifying marks required.
- Group Task + Psychometric Assessment.
- Personal/Technical Interview + Skill Test (if applicable, e.g., Typing/Moot Court).
- Document Verification + Medical Fitness. Final merit list category/discipline-wise.
Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 – ₹2,80,000 (inducted at minimum; varies by level).
- CTC: ₹10.88 Lakh to ₹49.30 Lakh per annum (higher in metros; includes DA, HRA, Cafeteria, PRP, retirement benefits).
- FTC Roles (e.g., Cyber Security): ₹50–60 Lakh consolidated (experience-based).
- Probation: 1 year; 3-year service bond (₹3 Lakh for General, ₹50,000 for reserved).
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit official website: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/
- Go to Careers > Current Openings or Job Openings.
- Find Recruitment of Officers 2026 (Advt. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26).
- Click Apply Online (registration opens 25 Feb 2026).
- Register with valid email/mobile (active for 1 year).
- Fill form: Personal, education, experience, upload photo/signature/documents.
- Pay fee online (if applicable).
- Submit; take printout of confirmation. Pro Tip: Use own email; no changes post-submission. Queries to careers@hpcl.in (subject: “Position Name – Application Number”).
Important Links
- Official HPCL Website: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/
- Careers/Job Openings: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/job-openings (Apply here; check for full notification PDF)
- Detailed Notification PDF: Available under Current Openings (download Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26)
- Reference Article: https://www.freejobalert.com/articles/hpcl-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-engineers-jea-and-more-posts-3037696 (Updated 5 March 2026)
This is a high-profile PSU recruitment with excellent pay and growth—focus on engineering/finance/HR/safety roles for higher chances. Deadline 25 March 2026—apply now! Always verify on hindustanpetroleum.com for authentic updates, corrigendum, or exam details. Good luck
