About the Org
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a leading public sector oil and gas company in India, offering apprenticeship training opportunities for engineering graduates.
HPCL Recruitment 2026: 612 Apprentice Engineering Trainee Posts
Vacancy Details
HPCL invites applications for 612 Graduate Apprentice Trainee positions across four engineering disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
Positions are distributed across all Indian states and union territories, with Maharashtra having the highest allocation of 114 posts.
Age and Education Qualification
Engineering graduation in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation streams completed after April 1, 2023.
- General/OBC-NC category: Minimum 60% aggregate marks
- SC/ST/PwBD category: Minimum 50% aggregate marks
- General category: 18 to 25 years
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC: 3 years relaxation
- PwBD: Additional relaxation as per category
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000 during the one-year apprenticeship training period.
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Application Fees
No application fee is required for this apprenticeship recruitment.
How to Apply
HPCL Apprentice – Steps to Apply (Last Date: 02.03.2026)
- Register on the NATS 2.0 portal and make sure your registration is approved by BOAT. Without BOAT approval, your HPCL application will not be considered.
- Go to http://jobs.hpcl.co.in/Recruit_New/recruitlogin.jsp and click on “Sign up for New Registration” to create your HPCL account. Check your email for login details sent by HPCL.
- Log in to the HPCL portal using the email ID and password received. Submit only one application, as multiple applications will be rejected.
- Select your Engineering Branch from the dropdown list: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation.
- Fill in all mandatory personal details correctly, validate the details, and proceed to the next section.
- Enter your correspondence address, permanent address, and contact number. Select only one State of Training preference and proceed after validation.
- Fill in your engineering qualification details and enter the total aggregate percentage of all semesters or years. If you have CGPA or GPA, convert it into percentage as per your university rules and keep the conversion certificate ready for verification.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature in the required format.
- Preview the entire application carefully and ensure all details match your certificates exactly. Make corrections if needed before final submission.
- Read the declaration, accept it, and click on “Final Submit.” You will receive your HPCL Application Number by email.
- Keep checking your registered email regularly for further updates, as all communication will be sent only through email or SMS.
- If shortlisted, be ready with your engineering degree certificate, all semester mark sheets, CGPA to percentage conversion certificate if applicable, category certificate in prescribed format if applicable, and other supporting documents for document verification.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 16.02.2026
Application End Date: 02.03.2026
Fee Payment Last Date:
Exam Date:
Admit Card:
Result Date:
Important Links
Job Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Important Details | |
| Organization Name | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL Marketing Division |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainee Engineering Civil Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation |
| Total Vacancies | 608 |
| Stipend | ₹25000 per month |
| ₹20500 paid by HPCL | |
| ₹4500 paid by Government of India through DBT | |
| Job Location | Pan India across multiple States and Union Territories |
| Training Duration | 1 Year under Apprentices Act 1961 |
| Educational Qualification | B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Mechanical Electrical or Instrumentation |
| Engineering must be completed on or after 01.04.2023 | |
| Minimum 60 percent aggregate for UR OBC NC | |
| Minimum 50 percent aggregate for SC ST PwBD | |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years |
| Maximum 25 years as on 02.03.2026 | |
| Age relaxation SC ST 5 years OBC NC 3 years PwBD 10 years | |
| Age Eligibility Reference Date | 02.03.2026 |
| Selection Process | Merit based screening |
| Shortlisting ratio 1 to 5 | |
| Document Verification | |
| Tri partite Apprenticeship Contract on NATS portal | |
| Medical Certificate required | |
| Police Verification required | |
| No written examination | |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.hpclcareers.com |
| Apply Online Link | http://jobs.hpcl.co.in/Recruit_New/recruitlogin.jsp |
| Notification PDF | https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/documents/pdf/Engagement_of_HPCL_Graduate_Apprentice_Trainees_2025-26_Advt_English.pdf |
| Application Dates | Application Start Date 16.02.2026 |
| Application Last Date 02.03.2026 | |
| NATS Registration Requirement | Mandatory registration and approval on NATS 2.0 portal by BOAT before applying |
| Work Experience Eligibility | Candidates with 1 year or more work experience not eligible |
| Previous Apprenticeship Condition | Candidates currently undergoing or previously completed apprenticeship with active NATS contract not eligible |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
| Reservation | SC ST OBC NC PwBD as per Government Guidelines and Apprentices Act 1961 |
| PwBD categories VH HH OH MD with 40 percent or above disability | |
| State wise reservation policy applicable | |
| OBC Creamy Layer Rule | OBC Creamy Layer candidates must apply as Unreserved |
| State of Training Preference | Only one preferred state can be selected |
| Final location allotted within selected state based on availability | |
| Caste Certificate Requirement | SC ST OBC NC PwBD certificate in prescribed format |
| Format downloadable from www.hpclcareers.com Downloads for Apprentices | |
| Post Training Benefit | Age relaxation equal to training period maximum 1 year |
| Additional 5 percent grace marks in future HPCL CBT | |
| No guarantee of employment after training | |
| Hard Copy Submission | Not required |
| Multiple Applications | Strictly not allowed |
| Documents Required at Verification | Engineering degree certificate |
| All semester mark sheets | |
| CGPA to percentage conversion certificate if applicable | |
| SC ST OBC NC PwBD certificate in prescribed format if applicable | |
| NATS registration proof | |
| Valid identity proof | |
| Recent passport size photographs | |
| Police verification certificate | |
| Contact for Queries | apprentices@hpcl.in |
FAQ
What is the minimum percentage required for General category candidates?
General and OBC-NC category applicants must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in their engineering degree.
Are candidates who graduated before April 2023 eligible?
No, only engineering graduates who completed their degree after April 1, 2023 can apply for this apprenticeship program.
Is there any application fee for HPCL Apprentice recruitment?
No application fee is required for any category of candidates applying for these apprentice positions.
This information is published for immediate reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.