HPCL Recruitment for 358 Graduate Apprentice Trainees in 2026-27
Overview of HPCL Recruitment Notification
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has announced a recruitment drive for 358 Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the 2026-27 period. This initiative aims to select candidates based solely on merit, eliminating the need for a written examination.
Application Process and Timeline
The online application window opens on July 15, 2026, and will remain active until July 31, 2026. Candidates' ages will be calculated as of July 31, 2026.
Vacancy Distribution by State
The distribution of vacancies is as follows:
| State | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 64 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 37 |
| Gujarat | 32 |
| Tamil Nadu | 20 |
| Telangana | 19 |
| Delhi | 18 |
| Rajasthan | 17 |
| Punjab | 16 |
| Other States | Various |
Additional vacancies are available in states such as Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Karnataka, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Assam, Goa, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Chandigarh, Nagaland, Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering. The educational qualifications required are as follows:
- General and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Minimum 60% marks in engineering.
- SC, ST, and PwBD candidates: Minimum 50% marks required.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old.
Selection Process
The selection will not involve a written test or interview. Instead, candidates will be shortlisted based on their engineering degree marks. Document verification will occur in a 1:5 ratio relative to the number of vacancies. A final merit list will be published post-verification.
Apprenticeship Contract and Training
Selected candidates will need to accept a tripartite apprenticeship contract via the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. Training will begin after medical fitness certification and police verification.
Stipend Information
During the apprenticeship, candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000. This amount includes ₹20,500 from HPCL and ₹4,500 from the Government of India through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).