Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has released a major recruitment notification for Officers, Junior Executives, Engineers, and other profiles in February 2026. The official advertisement (Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26) details vacancies for various positions, with the total number of posts widely reported as 731 across freshers and experienced categories.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: February 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 25 February 2026 (from 13:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25 March 2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)
- Tentative CBT Date: 03 May 2026 (subject to change)
Application Fee
- For UR/OBCNC/EWS: ₹1180 (including ₹1000 + 18% GST + payment gateway charges)
- For SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking
- Note: Fee is non-refundable.
Vacancy Details
HPCL has announced 731 vacancies for various disciplines, including both freshers (SIT criteria) and experienced professionals.
Key Positions for Freshers (Indicative)
- Junior Executive – Mechanical: 207
- Junior Executive – Electrical: 117
- Junior Executive – Civil: 19
- Junior Executive – Chemical: 27
- Mechanical Engineer: 72
- Electrical Engineer: 37
- Civil Engineer: 17
- Chemical Engineer: 15
- Officer – Finance (CA): 30
- Officer – Finance (CMA): 4
- Officer – Finance (MBA): 4
- Officer – HR: 6
- Officer – IS: 20
- Junior Executive – Quality Control: 12
- Junior Executive – Fire & Safety: 16
- Junior Executive Assistant: 10
Age Limit (as on 25 March 2026)
- Freshers: Maximum 25 years (27 years for some positions like Finance/HR Officers)
- Experienced: Varies by post (up to 45 years for senior roles)
- Relaxations: As per Government norms – 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBCNC, 10 years for PwBD (additional for combined categories), ex-servicemen, etc. Additional relaxation up to 2 years for relevant experience in some cases.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Engineering posts: Full-time regular B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in relevant discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, etc.) with minimum 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Finance: Qualified CA/CMA with graduation; MBA for specific roles.
- HR/IS/Fire & Safety: Relevant degree/diploma/qualification.
- Experience: 0 years for freshers; 3–16+ years for experienced/senior roles (post-qualifying degree).
- Minimum Marks: 65% in qualifying exam for UR/OBCNC/EWS (55% for reserved categories); specific for CA/CMA.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals. Final-year students (2025-26 passing) may apply for certain posts.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com
- Go to Careers > Current Openings
- Find Recruitment of Officers – Feb 2026
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload photo, signature, and required documents
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page
Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active for updates. Apply early to avoid last-minute issues.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/documents/pdf/Recruitment%20of%20Officers-%20Feb%202026_details.pdf
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