HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 358 Posts

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is offering the HPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for the eligible Indian citizens. The eligible engineering students having all the required qualification and competencies are requested to apply online till July 31, 2026. Candidates who are seeking admission must have fulfilled all the requirements for that purpose including educational and age eligibility criteria. After the selection process on the basis of merit and verification of documents, the candidates will be provided with one-year training program as an apprentice in different locations across India. This is the golden chance for the candidates to get into a reputed engineering government job in India. The candidates can gain good exposure in the industry through this reputed PSU company. Those candidates interested to apply must have their registration done on the NATS website before applying.

About Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a leading GOI Undertaking operating under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG). HPCL is currently working in Refining, Storage, Marketing and has an extensive marketing network that includes Refineries, Zone Offices, Region Offices, Terminals, Pipelines, Aviation Service Stations, LPG Bottling Plants and Inland Relay Depots located across the entire geography of India. HPCL is an important entity for ensuring the energy security of India and is considered one of the top public sector entities in the petroleum industry.

Key Dates to Remember

• Application Start Date: July 15, 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: July 31, 2026
• Training Year: 2026-27
• Training Duration: One Year

Available Positions for HPCL Recruitment 2026

Age Limitations

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 25 years (as on last date of application)
• Age Relaxation for SC/ST: 5 years (maximum age 30 years)
• Age Relaxation for OBC-NC: 3 years (maximum age 28 years)
• Age Relaxation for PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD): 10 years (maximum age 35 years)

Qualification Criteria for HPCL Recruitment 2026

Remuneration Details

• Total Monthly Stipend: Rs. 25,000/-
• Amount Paid by HPCL: Rs. 20,500/-
• Amount Paid by Government of India (DBT Scheme): Rs. 4,500/-
• Other Allowances: No other allowance like dearness allowance, house rent allowance will be given

Application Fee Details

• Application Fee: There is no application fee for this recruitment process
• Application Mode: Online only

Recruitment Procedure for HPCL Recruitment 2026

• Applicants’ Screening: The HPCL screens the applicants on the basis of total merit percentage (marks) of their qualifying degree in engineering.
• Short-listing: The HPCL short-lists the candidates in the ratio of 1:5 w.r.t the availability of training seats.
• Verification of Documents: The HPCL invites the short-listed candidates for document verification.
• Preparation of Merit List: The merit list finally released by them after verification.
• Verification of Medical & Police: The candidates chosen need to provide a medical certificate in the specified format and police verification documentation.
• Engagement: Those who are interested in Government Jobs in Assam or other designated states will get engaged in merit order by accepting the tripartite apprenticeship agreement through NATS website.
• Important Point: Travel Allowance (TA)/Daily Allowance (DA) will not be payable for attending document verification.

Job Profile for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees

• Training Focus: Undertake full training within the assigned engineering department.
• Technical Assistance: Become acquainted with the implementation of engineering work, process flows and documentation under the guidance of the seniors.
• Operation Exposure: Learn about the operations of the refineries, plant maintenance and the process flow within the marketing department by working under the guidance of the seniors.
• Safety Training: Participate in the training sessions regarding the safety procedures and industry practices.
• Skill Building: Acquire practical skills in the actual industrial setting throughout the extensive HPCL network of terminals, depots and service stations.
• Learning Orientation: The position is more about learning than operating independently.

Preparation of HPCL Apprentice Exam: Best Books

• Subjects in Engineering: Make use of the textbook that is prescribed for B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Aptitude: Study “Quantitative Aptitude” by R.S. Aggarwal and “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning.”
• English: Study using Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis.
• Current Affairs: Monthly magazines on current affairs related to oil & gas industry.

Significance of the Preparation of the Past Year Papers

• Going through engineering semester exams held in previous years aids in learning the weightage of each topic.
• Technical question practice assists in enhancing subject knowledge that is directly tested during merit screening.
• Knowing about the types of questions helps improve confidence and time management skills.
• Solving the past paper will assist in identifying the weak areas that require attention before the document verification process.
• Future engineers may use these techniques for developing their background foundation along with other choices such as Engineering Internship in India.

Submission Process for HPCL Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official website at www.hindustanpetroleum.com
• Go to Career section for the Engagement of HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees.
• Under Sign Up for New Registration and register yourself by providing your Email ID and Mobile number.
• Login with the credentials provided to you through the email.
• Before submitting the application form read all instructions very carefully.
• Choose the branch of engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation) from the drop down list.
• Provide your personal details in the specified field – Fields indicated by (*) are compulsory.
• Give your contact details like correspondence address, permanent address and Contact Number.
• Choose your preferred state of training from the drop down menu (Only one State can be chosen).
• Provide your passport size photograph and Signature in the required format.
• Review all the details provided and if required correct the same by clicking back.
• Check the declaration very carefully. Check the box against declaration and click final submit.
• After submitting the form you will receive the HPCL application Number in your registered mail ID.
• All applicants seeking admission to HPCL Apprentice Online Application are expected to provide details matching the originals. The HPCL Apprentice Online Application ends on July 31, 2026.

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