HPCL Jobs 2026 for Huge 731 Engineers, HR & Finance Posts [Out], Here is Complete Details. HPCL Opens Massive 2026 Hiring Drive: Engineers & Graduates Can Earn Up to ₹2.8 Lakh Salary
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has announced a total of 731 vacancies for various Freshers & Experienced Professionals posts, namely Junior Executive, Engineer, Officer- Finance, Senior Officer and others. The online application process for HPCL Recruitment 2026 has started at the HPCL official website www.hindustanpetroleum.com. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online till 25th March 2026. Check complete details from here.
Why HPCL Recruitment 2026 is a Golden Opportunity
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) — one of India’s most prestigious Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) — has released its mega recruitment notification for the year 2025-26. With an impressive gross sales turnover of ₹4,64,247 crore in 2024-25 and a market share of approximately 20.3% across India, HPCL offers career opportunities that are second to none in the public sector energy industry.
This recruitment drive, advertised under Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26, invites talented candidates across multiple disciplines for both Fresher and Experienced Professional positions. Whether you are a fresh engineering graduate, a CA/CMA professional, an MBA holder, or a seasoned industry expert, this notification has something for everyone.
The detailed HPCL Notification 2026 PDF for HPCL Jobs 2026 under Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26 has been released by the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on 25th February 2026, for the recruitment of eligible candidates for various Freshers & Experienced Professionals posts. The notification pdf includes eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, and more, which can be checked by clicking on the notification pdf link shared here.
HPCL Jobs 2026- Notification Highlights
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has initiated the HPCL Recruitment 2026 for Junior Engineer, Executive, and other posts. Only interested candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria can apply online on the HPSC official website, www.hindustanpetroleum.com.
| HPCL Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Pots | Freshers & Experienced Professionals |
| Vacancy | 731 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 25th February to 25th March 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Post Wise as per HPCL Jobs 2026 Notification |
| Age Limit | Post Wise as per HPCL Jobs 2026 Notification in the Table |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test/ Written Test/ Typing Test Group Task, Psychometric Assessment, Skill Test, Personal/ Technical Interview, Physical Fitness Efficiency Test |
| Website | www.hindustanpetroleum.com |
HPCL Jobs 2026- Important Dates
The HPCL Recruitment 2026 online application process has started on 25th February 2026, and the last date to apply online is 25th March 2026. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events |
Dates
|
| Detailed Notification |
25th February 2026
|
| Apply Online Starts |
25th February 2026
|
| Last Date to Apply Online |
25th March 2026 (11 pm)
|
| CBT Date |
3rd May 2026 (Tentative)
|
HPCL Jobs 2026 Detailed Vacancy
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has announced a total of 731 vacancies for Freshers & Experienced Professionals posts. The vacancies have been released for Junior Executive, Engineer, Officer- Finance, Senior Officer and others.
HPCL Jobs 2026 Vacancy for Freshers
| Post Name |
Vacancies
|
| Junior Executive Assistant |
10
|
| Junior Executive – Civil |
19
|
| Junior Executive – Mechanical |
207
|
| Junior Executive – Electrical |
117
|
| Junior Executive – Chemical |
27
|
| Junior Executive – Quality Control |
12
|
| Junior Executive – HR |
5
|
| Junior Executive – Fire & Safety |
16
|
| Mechanical Engineer |
72
|
| Electrical Engineer |
37
|
| Civil Engineer |
17
|
| Chemical Engineer |
15
|
| Officer- Finance (CA) |
30
|
| Officer- Finance (CMA) |
04
|
| Officer- Finance (MBA) |
04
|
| Officer – HR |
06
|
| Officer- IS |
20
|
| Total |
618
|
HPCL Jobs 2026 for Experienced Professionals
| Post Name |
Vacancies
|
| Junior Executive/ Assistant Officer/ Officer- Official Language (Hindi) Implementation |
03
|
| Officer- CBG Operations |
01
|
| HR Legal Officer |
02
|
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager- Safety (Uttar Pradesh) |
02
|
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager- Safety (Tamil Nadu) |
02
|
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager- Safety (Kerala) |
02
|
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager- Safety (Goa) |
01
|
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager – Safety (HQO) |
03
|
| Senior Officer- CBG Operations |
01
|
| Senior Officer –City Gas Distribution (CGD) Operations & Maintenance |
04
|
| Senior Officer –City Gas Distribution (CGD) Projects |
06
|
| Senior Officer – Sales (Retail / Lubes / Direct Sales / LPG) |
50
|
| Senior Officer Benzene/ Toluene Handling |
03
|
| Assistant Manager/ Manager- Projects |
06
|
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager/ Manager- Lube Blending |
02
|
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager/ Manager- Grease Manufacturing |
04
|
| Manager- Plant Operations (2G Ethanol) |
01
|
| Assistant Manager Plant Maintenance (2G Ethanol) |
01
|
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager Feed stock Procurement (2G Ethanol) |
01
|
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager Company Secretary |
01
|
| Manager/ Senior Manager Sustainability (HSSE) |
02
|
| Manager Technical Services (Petrochemicals) |
03
|
| Deputy General Manager- Technical Services (R&D Product Commercialization Petrochemicals) |
01
|
| Deputy General Manager- Polymer Export |
01
|
| Assistant Manager/ Manager- IS (Data Management) |
01
|
| Assistant Manager/ Manager- IS (Cyber Security) |
01
|
| Assistant Manager/ Manager- IS (Quality Assurance) |
01
|
| Manager/ Senior Manager- IS (Enterprise Architect) |
01
|
| Assistant Manager/ Manager/ Senior Manager- HR |
05
|
| Total |
112
|
HPCL Jobs 2026 for Fixed Term Contract Professionals
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Senior Cyber Security Strategist & AdvisorIT and OT | 01 |
HPCL Jobs 2026 Apply Online Link
This recruitment drive, advertised under Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26, invites talented candidates across multiple disciplines for both Fresher and Experienced Professional positions. Whether you are a fresh engineering graduate, a CA/CMA professional, an MBA holder, or a seasoned industry expert, this notification has something for everyone.
The online application portal for accepting the HPCL Application Form 2026 has started at the official website www.hindustanpetroleum.com. Before filling out the application forms, candidates must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria. For the ease of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to apply online, as it has officially started.
HPCL Jobs 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for HPCL Recruitment 2026, candidates must be aware of the HPCL Eligibility Criteria 2026 in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Max Age Limit |
| Junior Executive Assistant | Minimum 3-year full-time regular graduation in any discipline except Engineering-UG/PG, Medicine | 25 |
| Junior Executive | 3-year full-time Regular Diploma in the respective discipline | 25 |
| Junior Executive Fire & Safety | Any Science Graduate + Diploma in Fire & Safety with a Valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License | 25 |
| Engineer | 4-year full-time regular engineering course | 25 |
| Officer- Finance (CA) | Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) AND Minimum 3-year full-time regular graduation in any discipline | 27 |
| Officer- Finance (CMA) | Qualified Cost Accountant (CMA) AND Minimum 3-year full-time regular graduation in any discipline | 27 |
| Officer- Finance (MBA) | 2-year full-time Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance AND Minimum 3-year full-time regular graduation in any discipline | 27 |
| Officer – HR | 2-year full-time Postgraduate Degree/ Equivalent course in HR/ Personnel Management/ Industrial Relations/ Psychology or Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in HR | 27 |
| Officer- IS | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Computer Science and Engineering OR Full time Masters in Computer Applications (MCA) | 25 |
| Junior Executive/ Assistant Officer | 2-years Full time Post Graduation in Hindi AND Minimum 3-year full-time graduation in any discipline with English as a subject |
27/ 30/ 33 years |
| Officer- CBG Operations | 2-year full-time MSc Microbiology | 30 years |
| HR Legal Officer | 3-year full-time course in law after full-time graduation (OR) 5-year course in law after 12th Standard | 26 years |
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager – Safety (Goa) (HQO) | 4-year full-time regular engineering course | 30/33 years |
| Senior Officer- CBG Operations | 4-year full-time regular engineering course in any branch AND 2-year full-time regular ME/MTech Biotechnology | 30 years |
| Senior Officer –City Gas Distribution (CGD) Operations & Maintenance/ (CGD) Projects | 4-year full-time regular engineering course in Mechanical/ Electrical/ | 28 years |
| Senior Officer – Sales (Retail / Lubes / Direct Sales / LPG) | 4-year full-time regular engineering course | 29 years |
| Assistant Manager/ Manager | 2-year full-time Postgraduate Degree/ Equivalent course in HR | 33/36/39 |
Note: To know detailed HPCL Eligibility Criteria for the remaining posts, candidates can refer to the official notification pdf.
Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit Note
The maximum permissible age varies by position and category. The base age limits are as follows:
- Junior Executive (Fresher Positions): Maximum 25 years
- Officer / Engineer (Fresher Positions, Finance/HR/IS): Maximum 25–27 years
- Experienced Positions: Age depends on completed years of relevant experience (see detailed table in the notification)
- Deputy General Manager (DGM): Maximum 45 years
- Fixed Term Contract (Senior Cyber Security): Maximum 39–43 years
HPCL Jobs 2026 Application Fees
Candidates must pay the application fee mentioned below by using a debit, credit, or other required options to complete the form
- UR, OBC NC, and EWS candidates must pay Rs. 1180 (Includes Rs. 1000 application fee + Rs. 180 GST).
- SC, ST, and PwBD candidates do not have to pay the fee.
- After payment, the status must show: “Your Transaction is completed.”
- Check that the payment status is “Completed.” If not, your application will not be accepted.
- Save and print the payment acknowledgement after successful payment for future use.
Payment is accepted through: Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking only. Cash or demand drafts are not accepted. Application fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if the candidature is cancelled.
Steps to Apply for the HPCL Jobs 2026 HPCL Recruitment
Candidates must follow these steps to complete the application process for Hindustan Petroleum Recruitment 2026.
Step 1 – One-Time Registration
- Go to the official website of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) at www.hindustanpetroleum.com.
- On the homepage, navigate Careers>>Job Opening>> and candidates are redirected to a new page.
- Under the text reading Recruitment of Engineer & Other Posts tab on ‘Click Here to Apply Online’.
- A new page appears on the screen. Tap on Sign up For New Registration.
- Fill in registration details such as Candidate’s Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID, and click on Register.
- Unique Registration Information and Password will be sent to the candidates’ registered mobile and email ID.
Step 2- Online Application
- Candidates can Sign In with the help of their Email ID and Password (as provided during the registration process).
- Select the post for which candidates want to apply and click on Click Here to Apply.
- Fill in personal details such as the candidate’s name, parents’ names, date of birth, category, gender, ID proof, and address etc.
- Upload your required educational qualification details and submit your banking details like Bank Name, branch, IFSC code etc.
Step 3- Upload Photograph
- Candidates have to upload recent passport-size photographs and signatures, and a resume.
- The result should be in PDF format, and the maximum size should be 1 MB.
- The photographs and signature should be in JPEG/ JPG format, and the maximum size should be 200 MB
Step 4- Make Payment
- Tap on Click Here to Make Payment.
- Pay the application fee as per category through the online payment gateway.
- After the fee payment tab on the text “Click Here to print application form”.
- Print application forms for future reference.
HPCL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection of candidates for HPCL Jobs 2026 for various Freshers & Experienced Professionals posts will be based on a 3-stage selection process that will include a written exam/computer-based test, a group task, and an interview.
- Written Exam/Computer-Based Test
- Group Task
- Interview
HPCL Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
- The HPCL Computer-Based Test (CBT) consist of objective questions
- The exam comprise of two parts.
1. General Aptitude consisting of English Language, Quantitative Aptitude Test & Intellectual
Potential test (Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation)
2. Technical/ Professional Knowledge comprises questions related to the Qualifying degree /Educational background required for the applied position.
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) for HPCL Jobs 2026
- Tentatively scheduled for 3 May 2026
- Consists of Objective Questions (Subjective questions also for HR Legal Officer positions)
- Part I — General Aptitude: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation
- Part II — Technical / Professional Knowledge: Domain-specific questions based on qualifying degree
- Syllabus available on HPCL Careers page (indicative, not exhaustive)
- Test papers are not disclosed after examination; no re-evaluation/appeal mechanism
- Candidates can view their individual marks and cut-offs via Candidate Login after results
- HPCL GRADUATE APPRENTICE TRAINEE (GAT) bonus: 5% of total CBT marks as grace marks + up to 1 year of age relaxation for apprentices trained in HPCL establishments
Stage 2: HPCL Jobs 2026 Document Verification
- Shortlisted candidates will be called to upload/submit supporting documents within a specified deadline
- Mismatch in name, qualification, or category between documents and application will lead to disqualification
Stage 3: Group Task (if applicable)
- Selected candidates (based on CBT merit and category-wise ratio) will appear for a Group Task
- Evaluates leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities
Stage 4: Psychometric Assessment
- Psychometric tests may be conducted before or after the Group Task / Personal Interview
- Assesses personality traits, behavioural competencies, and cultural fit
Stage 5: Moot Court (For HR Legal Officer Only)
- A specialised Moot Court round will be conducted for HR Legal Officer candidates
Stage 6: Personal / Technical Interview
- Final and decisive round for most positions
- Travel reimbursement (3rd AC rail fare) applicable for outstation candidates (min. 30 km distance), except those already in Central/State Govt./PSU services
Stage 7: Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME)
- Mandatory medical fitness test at HPCL-nominated/empanelled hospitals
- Standards available on the HPCL corporate website
- Decision of HPCL’s Chief Medical Advisor is final — no appeal or re-examination
- For certain positions (e.g., Fire & Safety), Physical Fitness Efficiency Test (PFET) including Working at Height Test, Endurance Test and Agility Test will also be conducted
HPCL Jobs 2026 – Salary Structure
Candidates appointed for Engineer, Junior Executive, Officer- Finance, Senior Officer and others will be offered the monthly salary along with various allowances and perks. Check posts wise salary details from the table below.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Junior Executive | Rs. 30000/- to Rs. 120000/- |
| Engineer/ Officer | Rs. 50000/- to Rs. 160000/- |
| Junior Executive/ Assistant Officer/ Officer- Official Language (Hindi) Implementation | Rs. 30000/- to Rs. 120000)/ Rs. 40000/- to Rs. 140000)/ Rs. 50000/- to Rs. 160000/- |
| Officer/ HR Legal Officer | Rs. 50000/- to Rs. 160000/- |
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager- Safety (Uttar Pradesh) | Rs. 60000/- to Rs. 180000/- Rs. 70000/- to Rs. 200000/- |
| Assistant Manager/ Manager- Projects | Rs. 70000/- to Rs. 200000/- Rs. 80000/- to Rs. 220000/- |
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager/ Manager | Rs. 60000/- to Rs. 180000/- Rs. 70000/- to Rs. 200000/- Rs. 80000/- to Rs. 220000/- |
| Manager- Plant Operations (2G Ethanol) | Rs. 80000/- to Rs. 220000/- |
| Assistant Manager Plant Maintenance (2G Ethanol) | Rs. 70000/- to Rs. 200000/- |
| Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager | Rs. 60000/- to Rs. 180000/- Rs. 70000/- to Rs. 200000/- |
| Manager/ Senior Manager Sustainability | Rs. 80000/- to Rs. 220000/- |
| Deputy General Manager | Rs. 120000/- to Rs. 280000/- |
| Assistant Manager/ Manager- IS | Rs. 70000/- to Rs. 200000/- Rs. 80000/- to Rs. 220000/- |
| Senior Cyber Security Strategist & AdvisorIT and OT | 50/60 Lakhs per Annum |
- Candidates must execute a service bond to serve HPCL for a minimum of 3 years from the date of joining
- Bond Amount — UR/EWS/OBC: ₹3,00,000/- | SC/ST/PwBD: ₹50,000/- (applicable for all pay scales up to ₹90,000–2,40,000)
- Retention Deduction (Pay Scales ₹30,000–1,20,000 to ₹40,000–1,40,000): ₹5,000/- per month for first 12 months of probation — released after 3 years without interest
- Retention Deduction (Pay Scales ₹50,000–1,60,000 to ₹90,000–2,40,000): ₹8,000/- per month for first 12 months of probation — released after 3 years without interest
FAQs on HPCL Jobs 2026
| Q1. What is the last date to apply for HPCL Jobs 2026 ? |
| A: The last date is 25 March 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). |
| Q2. Is there a negative marking in the HPCL CBT exam? |
| A: The notification does not explicitly mention negative marking. Check the syllabus on the HPCL Careers page for confirmation. |
| Q3. Can final-year students apply? |
| A: Yes, final-year students can apply for Fresher positions only. However, appointment will be subject to meeting eligibility criteria at the time of joining. |
| Q4. Can I apply for multiple positions? |
| A: No. You should submit only one application. In case of multiple applications, only the latest one will be considered. |
| Q5. Is the application fee refundable? |
| A: No. The application fee is non-refundable under all circumstances. |
| Q6. What documents are required at the interview stage? |
| A: Degree certificates, mark sheets, caste/EWS certificates (if applicable), experience certificates, NOC from employer (if in Govt/PSU), photo ID proof, and disability certificate if claiming PwBD benefit. |
| Q7. What is the service bond amount? |
| A: ₹3,00,000/- for UR/EWS/OBC candidates and ₹50,000/- for SC/ ST/Pw BD candidates, for all pay scales from ₹30,000 to ₹90,000–2,40,000. Bond period is 3 years. |
| Q8. Where will I be posted after selection? |
| A: HPCL can post you anywhere in India or overseas as per management’s discretion. Positions may involve shift duties. |
| Q9. When is the CBT scheduled? |
| A: The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled for 3 May 2026. HPCL reserves the right to reschedule. |
| Q10. What is the nationality requirement for HPCL Jobs 2026? |
| A: Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. |
