📋 Complete Notification Details
Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) - Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has released a notification for the engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2026-27, under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment drive covers apprenticeship training slots in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation engineering disciplines across HPCL’s Marketing Division locations spread all over India. The facility to apply online will be available on the HPCL portal from 15th July to 31st July 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) |
| Total Training Slots | 358 |
| Disciplines | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation |
| Duration | One Year |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹25,000 (₹20,500 by HPCL + ₹4,500 by GOI under DBT) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 15th July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31st July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Merit-based, Document Verification |
| Official Website | jobs.hpcl.co.in |
Employment Type:APPRENTICESHIP
Number of Vacancies:358
Educational Qualification: Engineering Graduation in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation recognized by Board of Technical Education/UGC/AICTE. Candidates must have completed graduation on or after 01-09-2023. UR/OBC-NC: 60% aggregate; SC/ST/PwBD: 50% aggregate.
Experience:Candidates with one year or more of work experience are not eligible.
Skills:As per the specific engineering discipline.
Salary: Monthly Stipend of ₹25,000 (₹20,500 by HPCL + ₹4,500 by Government of India under DBT).
Age Limit: 18 to 25 Years as on 31-07-2026. Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC-NC – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years.
Selection Procedure: Screening of applications based on merit percentage. Shortlisting for Document Verification (1:5 ratio). Merit List preparation. Engagement upon acceptance of tri-partite apprenticeship contract, medical certificate, and police verification.
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.
📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the HPCL portal. No hard copy of the application is required.
- Register on the HPCL Portal: Visit jobs.hpcl.co.in and use the "Sign up for New Registration" option.
- Login: Use the login credentials received on your registered email ID.
- Select Engineering Branch: Choose the relevant branch (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation).
- Fill Personal Details: Enter personal information and validate.
- Fill Contact & State of Training: Provide contact details and select only one state of preference for training.
- Fill Qualification Details: Enter educational qualifications accurately.
- Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature.
- Review and Submit: Check all details under "Preview," read the declaration, and click "Final Submit."
- Confirmation: A confirmation email with the HPCL Application Number will be sent to your registered email.
Note: Candidates are allowed to fill only one application; multiple applications will be rejected.
📅 Important Dates
Published: 13th July 2026
Start Date: 15th July 2026
Last Date: 31st July 2026
Official Notification: Download Official Notification (PDF)
Apply Online: Click here to Apply Online
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Read the Notification: Before applying, thoroughly read the official notification available on the HPCL website for complete details.
- Eligibility: Ensure you have an Engineering degree in the relevant discipline, completed on or after 01-09-2023, with the required aggregate marks (60% for UR/OBC-NC, 50% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Application Mode: The application process is strictly online through the HPCL portal.
- NATS Registration: Candidates must be registered and approved on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal.
- One Application: A candidate can apply for only one branch and one state of training. Multiple applications will be rejected.
- No Hard Copy: Do not send any hard copy of the application or documents to HPCL.
- Selection: Selection is merit-based on academic percentage, followed by document verification. No written exam is mentioned.
- Apprenticeship Contract: Candidates must not have an existing apprenticeship contract with any other organization.
- Communication: All communication will be through the registered email ID. Keep it active.