HPCL Recruitment 2026
731 Posts — Officers, Engineers, JEA & More
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Navratna Central PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has released its official recruitment notification (Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26) for 731 posts across Fresher and Experienced Professional categories. Apply online at hindustanpetroleum.com before 25 March 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Advertisement No. | HPCL/OPEN/HR/3/2025-26 |
| Notification Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 731 Posts |
| Post Grades | Junior Executive, Engineer, Officer, Senior Officer, Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager, DGM |
| Minimum Marks | 65% in qualifying degree · 55% for SC / ST / PwBD |
| Application Mode | Online only — hindustanpetroleum.com → Careers → Current Openings |
| Application Opens | 25 February 2026 — 1:00 PM |
| Application Closes | 25 March 2026 — 11:59 PM |
| CBT Exam Date | 3 May 2026 (Tentative) |
| Probation Period | 1 year from Date of Joining |
| Service Bond | Minimum 3 years after joining |
| Helpdesk Email | careers@hpcl.in |
One FTC post: Senior Cyber Security Strategist & Advisor (4.1). Age limit 39–45 years depending on experience. Maximum age including all relaxations shall not exceed 56 years. Compensation approximately ₹50–60 LPA.
Engineer Posts (2.9–2.12): Maximum 25 years
Officer – Finance / HR / IS (2.13–2.17): Maximum 25–27 years (post-wise)
Experienced Professionals (3.1–3.29): Maximum 26–47 years (post & experience-wise)
FTC – Senior Cyber Security (4.1): Maximum 39–45 years
Overall upper ceiling: 56 years including all relaxations
Ex-Servicemen and other applicable categories receive relaxation as per Government of India norms.
Junior Executive – Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation (2.2–2.6): 3-year full-time Diploma in respective engineering branch
Engineer – Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Chemical (2.9–2.12): 4-year full-time B.E. / B.Tech in respective discipline
Officer – Finance CA (2.13): Qualified CA + minimum 3-year graduation
Officer – Finance CMA (2.14): Qualified CMA + minimum 3-year graduation
Officer – Finance MBA (2.15): 2-year full-time MBA in Finance + minimum 3-year graduation
Officer – HR (2.16): 2-year PG in HR / Personnel / IR / Psychology or MBA (HR)
Officer – IS (2.17): 4-year B.Tech (Computer Science) or MCA
Officer – Hindi (2.18): Postgraduate in Hindi with English as a subject in graduation
SC / ST / PwBD: Minimum 55% aggregate in qualifying degree
Candidates with only Pass/Division grades without percentage are not eligible.
- Part-time, distance, or correspondence qualifications not accepted at any grade
- Current HPCL employees cannot apply for any lateral / experienced professional post
- Government / PSU employees must apply through proper channel and produce NOC at interview stage
- Registered email ID and mobile number must remain active for at least 1 year after application
- All details submitted in the online form are final — no changes will be entertained after submission
- Selected candidates must serve a mandatory 3-year service bond from date of joining
Fee must be paid online only — via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. After payment confirm the status reads "Your Transaction is Completed." If the status is not showing Completed, your application will not be accepted. Save and print the payment acknowledgement. Fee is strictly non-refundable.
Computer Based Test (CBT) — 3 May 2026 (Tentative)
All applicants must appear for the CBT. The exam is objective MCQ-based and covers Technical / Professional Knowledge (discipline-specific) and General Aptitude — English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation. Syllabus is hosted on the HPCL Careers page. HPCL reserves the right to reschedule the CBT date if required.
Document Upload & Scrutiny
Candidates shortlisted from CBT in order of merit and as per a predetermined ratio are asked to upload supporting documents for eligibility verification. Only candidates cleared at this stage are called for the next round.
Group Task (GT) and / or Personal Interview (PI)
Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Task and/or Personal Interview depending on the post. Document verification is conducted before the Personal Interview. Candidates may also undergo Psychometric Assessments before or after this stage. Minimum qualifying marks are mandatory at each stage to proceed further in the selection process.
Final Selection & Medical Fitness Test
Final merit is based on overall performance across all applicable stages. Selected candidates must clear HPCL's pre-joining medical fitness examination as per company norms. The formal appointment letter is issued only after successfully clearing all stages including the medical test. Candidates join on probation for 1 year.
Visit HPCL's Official Careers Portal
Go to hindustanpetroleum.com → Careers → Current Openings. Select "Recruitment of Officers / Junior Executives – February 2026". Read the full official notification PDF before proceeding.
Complete E-KYC & Register
Complete the E-KYC process. Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number. Note your Portal Registration Number carefully — it is required for all future logins. Both must remain active for at least 1 year.
Fill the Application Form
Log in and fill all personal, educational, and professional details accurately. Select your desired post carefully. All details submitted are treated as final — no corrections will be entertained after submission.
Upload Documents
Upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, age proof, educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar card in the specified format and size. Wrong or missing photo/signature results in automatic cancellation of candidature.
Pay Fee & Submit Before Deadline
Pay the application fee online (₹1,180 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD). Confirm "Transaction Completed" status. Submit the form before 25 March 2026 at 11:59 PM. Download and print the final confirmation for your records.
- Apply early — do not wait until the closing date; PSU portals slow down significantly near deadlines
- For any queries, email careers@hpcl.in with subject: "Position Name – Application Number"
- Candidates from Government / PSU must submit NOC at Personal Interview stage
- Monitor your registered email and SMS regularly for all future updates including admit card and shortlisting
