HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026-27 (Refineries Division)

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) – Refineries Division has announced the engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees in Engineering streams under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This opportunity is for fresh engineering graduates in specified disciplines at Mumbai Refinery and Visakh Refinery, providing one-year training with industry exposure in refining operations.

Candidates seeking PSU apprenticeship jobs in oil & gas sector should review the eligibility, vacancy details, and application steps below.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Notification PDF 2026-27

The official notification outlines the apprenticeship rules, eligible disciplines, and terms.

Download the HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026-27 Notification PDF from the HPCL careers portal.

Why you should read the notification carefully:

• • Verify eligible engineering branches and equivalents

• • Check calculation of percentage and relaxations

• • Confirm required documents for verification

• • Understand no employment guarantee post-training

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Important Dates

(Candidates should regularly check the HPCL website for updates.)

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Vacancy 2026-27

Total tentative vacancies: 250 (Reservation as per state-wise policy for Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh).

Candidates must choose only one location (Mumbai or Visakh) during application; shortlisting and training will be at the selected position.

Engineering Disciplines:

• • Chemical

• • Civil

• • Mechanical

• • Electrical

• • Instrumentation

• • Computer Science/IT

(Refer to notification for detailed eligible degrees/equivalents under each core discipline.)

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• • Full-time Engineering Graduation (BE/BTech) in the relevant discipline from AICTE/UGC recognized university/institute.

• • Completed after 01.04.2023 (candidates prior to this date ineligible).

• • Minimum Marks: 60% aggregate for UR/OBC-NC/EWS; 50% for SC/ST/PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD).

• • Percentage Calculation: As per university norms; if CGPA/GPA, convert using institute formula (certificate required). Fractions ignored (e.g., 49.99% = less than 50%).

Age Limit (As on 10.03.2026)

• • Minimum Age: 18 Years

• • Maximum Age: 25 Years

• • Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NC, 10 years for PwBD (as per Govt. guidelines).

Additional Requirements

• • Indian nationals only.

• • Registered and approved on NATS 2.0 portal by BOAT.

• • No prior apprenticeship or work experience of 1+ year.

• • PwBD: 40%+ disability in specified categories (VH/HH/OH/MD).

• • All qualifications recognized by UGC/AICTE/Board of Technical Education.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

1. 1. Screening of applications on merit percentage (marks) per eligibility and positions.

1. 1. Shortlisting for Document Verification (DV) in 1:5 ratio (email intimation).

1. 1. Preparation of merit list post-DV for eligible candidates.

1. 1. Engagement after accepting tri-partite contract on NATS, medical certificate (prescribed format), and police verification.

No written exam or interview. Incomplete/ineligible applications rejected.

Stipend

Monthly stipend: ₹25,000 (₹20,500 by HPCL + ₹4,500 by GOI via DBT).

How to Apply for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026-27

Follow these steps:

1. 1. Register on NATS 2.0 portal and get approved by BOAT (mandatory).

1. 1. Visit HPCL recruitment portal: http://jobs.hpcl.co.in/Recruit_New/recruitlogin.jsp.

1. 1. Sign up for new registration (provide email for login credentials).

1. 1. Log in and fill the online application form (personal, contact, qualification details).

1. 1. Select one training position (Mumbai or Visakh Refinery) and engineering branch.

1. 1. Upload recent passport-sized photo and signature.

1. 1. Preview, validate, and submit the form.

1. 1. Download/print the filled application for reference.

Important Notes:

• • No fee.

• • Multiple applications rejected.

• • Keep email/mobile active for communications.

• • No TA/DA for DV.

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