Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a major Government of India company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has announced a major recruitment drive for fresh engineering graduates. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking to start their careers in a renowned PSU through the Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) programme for the session 2026-27.

With a total of 608 vacancies across various engineering disciplines, this recruitment is unique because the selection is purely merit-based, with no written exam or interview required.

1. Overview of HPCL Recruitment 2026

2. Discipline-wise Vacancy Details

3. State-wise Vacancy Distribution

4. Eligibility Criteria (Age & Qualification)

5. Monthly Stipend & Benefits

6. Selection Process: No Exam, No Interview

7. How to Apply Online

8. Important Dates to Remember

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Overview of HPCL Recruitment 2026 {#overview}

HPCL is inviting online applications from eligible fresh engineering graduates in civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines. The engagement is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Feature	Details
Organization	Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Post Name	Graduate, Apprentice (Engineering)
Total Vacancies	608 Posts
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	Nil (Fee for all categories)
Selection Process	Merit List + Document Verification

2. Discipline-wise Vacancy Details {#vacancies}

The recruitment covers four primary engineering branches:

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering

3. State-wise Vacancy Distribution {#state-wise}

Training locations are spread across various states in India. Maharashtra holds the highest number of openings with 114 vacancies.

Maharashtra: 114
Andhra Pradesh: 62
Karnataka: 44
Uttar Pradesh: 40
Rajasthan: 39
West Bengal: 37
Tamil Nadu: 35
Gujarat: 29 (full list available in official notification/sources).

4. Eligibility Criteria (Age & Qualification) {#eligibility}

To be eligible for the HPCL Graduate Apprentice programme, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Age Limit (as of 02/03/2026): 18 to 25 years.

Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBD-NC, and 10 years for PwBD.

Educational Qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline.

Minimum Marks: 60% aggregate for UR/OBC-NC; 50% for SC/ST/PwBD.

Passing Year: Candidates must have completed their degree on or after 01 April 2023.
NATS Registration: Candidates must be registered on the NATS 2.0 Portal.
Nationality: Only Indian nationals are eligible.

5. Monthly Stipend & Benefits {#stipend}

Selected trainees will receive a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹25,000.

HPCL Contribution: ₹20,500
Government of India (DBT): ₹4,500.

6. Selection Process: No Exam, No Interview {#selection}

The selection process is transparent and straightforward:

1. Merit List: Prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying engineering examination.

2. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio for document verification.

3. Final Steps: After verification, candidates must undergo a medical fitness test and police verification, followed by the acceptance of a tripartite contract on the NATS portal.

7. How to Apply Online {#how-to-apply}

Follow these steps to complete your application:

1. Register: Visit the HPCL recruitment portal at jobs.hpcl.co.in and click "Sign up for New Registration".

2. Login: Use the credentials sent to your email to log in.

3. Fill Out Form: Select your engineering branch and preferred training state.

4. Upload Documents: Upload your photograph and signature as per requirements.

5. Submit: Preview your details, accept the declaration, and submit. You will receive a confirmation email with your application number.

8. Important Dates to remember {#dates}

Event	Date
Online Application Start	16 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	02 March 2026
Merit List Announcement	To be notified on the website

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) {#faqs}

Q1: Is there any application fee for the HPCL Apprentice recruitment?

No, there is no application fee for any category.

Q2: Can I apply if I graduated in 2022?

No. Only candidates who completed their degree on or after 01 April 2023 are eligible.

Q3: Is there a written test for selection?

No, the selection is strictly based on a merit list derived from your degree marks.

Q4: What is the total number of vacancies?

There are a total of 608 vacancies across various Indian states.

Important Links

Download Official Notification: Click Here
Official HPCL Application Portal: Apply Here

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