Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Cut-off Date: 31 Jul 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 25 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 25 yrs | — | 01 Aug 2001 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 25 yrs | — | 01 Aug 2001 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 28 yrs | +3 yrs | 01 Aug 1998 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | +5 yrs | 01 Aug 1996 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | +5 yrs | 01 Aug 1996 to 31 Jul 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 35 yrs | +10 yrs | 01 Aug 1991 to 31 Jul 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–25 Years (As on 31 Jul 2026)
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has issued an official recruitment notification for Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering), announcing a total of 358 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 15 July 2026 and closes on 31 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (Completed on or after 01-09-2023) and be within the prescribed age limit of 18 to 25 years as on 31-07-2026 (Relaxation: 5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC-NC, 10 yrs PwBD), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 25,000 per month. The selection procedure comprises Merit-based screening followed by document verification (1:5 ratio). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 15 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
31 Jul 2026
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| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) |
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| Total Vacancies | 358 |
| Qualification | Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (Completed on or after 01-09-2023) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years as on 31-07-2026 (Relaxation: 5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC-NC, 10 yrs PwBD) |
| Salary | Rs. 25,000 per month |
| Application Fee | Not specified |
| Selection Process | Merit-based screening followed by document verification (1:5 ratio) |
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has invited online applications for the engagement of 358 Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering). This apprenticeship program, governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, offers training opportunities in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation engineering streams across various locations in India for the 2026-27 cycle.
Candidates must meet the following educational and age requirements to be considered for the selection process:
The 358 training positions are distributed across the following states:
The selection will be merit-based, derived from the percentage obtained in the qualifying engineering degree. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for document verification in a 1:5 ratio. Selected apprentices will receive a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000, which includes a direct payment of Rs. 20,500 from HPCL and Rs. 4,500 under the Government of India's DBT scheme.
No, this is a one-year training program under the Apprentices Act. It does not guarantee employment with HPCL, though it may provide relaxation in future recruitment cycles.
No, candidates are permitted to submit only one application and can select only one state as a training preference.
No, only candidates who completed their engineering degree on or after 1 September 2023 are eligible to apply.
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