HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026-27: Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026-27: Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) - Refineries Division has announced the engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (GAT) in Engineering streams under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a significant opportunity for fresh engineering graduates to gain one-year industry exposure in refining operations at Mumbai Refinery and Visakh Refinery. The recruitment is strictly Merit-Based (Document Verification), with no written examination or interview.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

Total tentative vacancies: 250 (Reservation as per state-wise policy for Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh). Candidates must choose only one location (Mumbai or Visakh) during application.

Location-wise Breakdown

Engineering Disciplines

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Computer Science / Information Technology

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Degree: Full-time Engineering Graduation (B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant discipline from an AICTE/UGC recognized university/institute.
• Passing Date: Candidates must have completed their degree after 01.04.2023. (Candidates passing out before this date are ineligible).
• Minimum Marks:
  • UR/OBC-NC/EWS: 60% aggregate marks.
  • SC/ST/PwBD: 50% aggregate marks.
• CGPA Conversion: If the university provides CGPA/GPA, conversion to percentage must be done using the institute's formula. A certificate of conversion is required. Fractions are ignored (e.g., 49.99% is considered less than 50%).

Age Limit

• Age as on: 10.03.2026 (Cut-off date for application).
• Minimum Age: 18 Years.
• Maximum Age: 25 Years.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
• OBC-NC: 3 years relaxation.
• PwBD: 10 years relaxation (as per Govt. guidelines for VH/HH/OH/MD categories).

Mandatory Requirements

• NATS Registration: Candidates must be registered and approved on the NATS 2.0 portal by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT).
• Experience: No prior apprenticeship or work experience of 1+ year is allowed.
• Disability: PwBD candidates must have 40%+ disability in specified categories.

Selection Process

This recruitment is NOT based on an exam. It is a Direct Recruitment based on merit.

1. Merit-Based Screening: Applications are screened based on aggregate marks (percentage) in the qualifying degree.
2. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification (DV) in a 1:5 ratio (5 candidates for every 1 vacancy).
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for physical document verification via email.
4. Final Engagement: Selection is subject to acceptance of the tri-partite contract on NATS, medical certificate, and police verification.
5. Rejection: Incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected.

Stipend Details

Candidates engaged as Graduate Apprentice Trainees will receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000.

• ₹20,500 paid by HPCL.
• ₹4,500 paid by the Government of India (GOI) via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Application Fee

No Application Fee is required for any category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/PwD).

How to Apply

1. Register on NATS: Ensure you are registered and approved on the NATS 2.0 portal. This is mandatory.
2. Visit Official Portal: Go to http://jobs.hpcl.co.in/Recruit_New/recruitlogin.jsp.
3. New Registration: Sign up using a valid email ID to receive login credentials.
4. Fill Application Form: Log in and fill in personal details, contact information, and educational qualifications.
5. Select Position: Choose one training position (Mumbai Refinery or Visakh Refinery) and the engineering branch.
6. Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-sized photo and signature.
7. Preview & Submit: Review the form carefully before final submission.
8. Download Copy: Save and print the filled application form for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link
• Official Website