🛢️ HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27
📢 Apply Online for 250 Engineering Apprentice Posts
Organization: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (Refineries Division)
📅 Application Last Date: 10th March 2026
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization Name | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| 🆔 Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 250 Posts |
| 💰 Monthly Stipend | ₹ 25,000/- Per Month |
| 📍 Job Location | Mumbai (Maharashtra) & Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) |
| 📅 Training Period | 01 Year |
📊 Refinery-Wise Vacancy Details
| Refinery Name | Location | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Refinery | Maharashtra | 120 |
| Visakh Refinery | Andhra Pradesh | 130 |
| TOTAL | 250 Posts | |
Note: A candidate can apply for ONLY ONE training position (either Mumbai Refinery OR Visakh Refinery).
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Education Qualification
1. Eligible Engineering Streams:
- ✅ Chemical Engineering: Chemical, Chemical Tech, Integrated Courses.
- ✅ Civil Engineering: Civil, Civil & Environmental, Infrastructure, Construction Tech.
- ✅ Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical, Automation, Manufacturing, Production, Material Science.
- ✅ Electrical Engineering: Electrical, EEE, Electrical & Instrumentation, Power Engg.
- ✅ Instrumentation Engineering: Instrumentation, Electronics & Inst, Control Engg.
- ✅ Computer Science/IT: CS, IT, AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, Software.
2. Minimum Marks Requirement:
- UR / OBC-NC Candidates: Minimum 60% Aggregate Marks in all semesters/years.
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Minimum 50% Aggregate Marks in all semesters/years.
3. Year of Passing:
Candidates who have completed Engineering Graduation after 01-04-2023 onwards are eligible. Candidates who passed prior to 01-04-2023 are NOT eligible.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 10-03-2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 Years | 25 Years | NIL |
| OBC (NCL) | 18 Years | 28 Years | +3 Years |
| SC / ST | 18 Years | 30 Years | +5 Years |
| PwBD | 18 Years | 35 Years | +10 Years |
🎯 Selection Process
- Merit Based: Screening based on percentage of marks in Engineering Graduation.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates (1:5 ratio) will be called for interview.
- Document Verification: Original documents checked during interview.
- Medical Fitness: Final engagement subject to medical fitness.
💸 Application Fee
- There is NO Application Fee for any category.
- General/OBC/EWS: Nil
- SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
📅 Important Dates
📝 How to Apply
Candidates must follow the steps below to apply online:
- NATS Registration: First, register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal at nats.education.gov.in and get your Enrollment Number approved.
- Visit HPCL Portal: Go to the official HPCL Apprentice Engagement portal (Link below).
- Sign Up: Click on “Sign up for New Registration” using your active Email ID.
- Fill Application: Login with credentials, select the Engineering Branch and Refinery Location (Mumbai or Visakh).
- Details: Fill in personal details, NATS ID, education details, and upload photo/signature.
- Submit: Verify details in the preview and click “Final Submit”. No changes are allowed after submission.
⚠️ Note: Candidates can apply for only ONE training position.
🔗 Important Links
| 📄 Official Notification PDF | 📥 Download PDF |
| 💻 Apply Online (HPCL Portal) | 👉 Apply Here |
| 🌐 NATS 2.0 Registration | 👉 Register NATS |
| ✈️ Join Telegram Channel | 👉 Join Telegram |
| 📱 Join WhatsApp Channel | 👉 Join WhatsApp |
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Q1. What is the stipend for HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026?
The monthly stipend is ₹ 25,000/- per month.
Q2. Is there any application fee?
No, there is NIL application fee for all candidates.
Q3. Can I apply if I passed engineering in 2022?
No, only candidates who have completed engineering graduation after 01-04-2023 are eligible.
Q4. What is the selection process?
Selection is based on the Merit List (percentage of marks in Engineering) followed by an Interview.
Q5. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 10th March 2026.
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