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HPLNG Recruitment 2026: Notification Overview
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation LNG (HPLNG) has released an official notification (Advt No. HPLNG/2026/04) for the recruitment of 4 experienced professionals for the posts of Senior Officer-Safety, Senior Officer-Materials, Senior Engineer-Operations, and Group Manager-Shipping. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates and experienced candidates seeking a career in the hydrocarbon sector.
This recruitment is based on Direct Recruitment via merit and interview. It does not involve a competitive written examination. Candidates are selected based on their educational qualifications, relevant experience, and performance in the interview.
Key Highlights
| Organization Name | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation LNG (HPLNG) |
| Post Names | Senior Officer-Safety, Senior Officer-Materials, Senior Engineer-Operations, Group Manager-Shipping |
| Total Vacancies | 4 |
| Advt No | HPLNG/2026/04 |
| Application Start Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 March 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.hplng.in |
Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale / Salary (Approx.) | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Officer-Safety | 1 | E1 Grade: INR 40,000 - 1,40,000 CTC: ~10.91 Lakhs | Max 27 years |
| Senior Officer-Materials | 1 | E1 Grade: INR 40,000 - 1,40,000 CTC: ~10.91 Lakhs | Max 27 years |
| Senior Engineer-Operations | 1 | E1 Grade: INR 40,000 - 1,40,000 CTC: ~10.91 Lakhs | Max 27 years |
| Group Manager-Shipping | 1 | FTC - Shipping: CTC Approx. 22.00 Lakhs | Max 50 years |
Note on Reservation: Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD may be eligible for age relaxation as per government norms.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Full-time regular engineering degree from AICTE approved / UGC recognized University/Deemed University. Minimum marks required:
- UR/OBC-NC/EWS: Minimum 60% marks
- SC/ST/PwBD: Minimum 50% marks
Post-Specific Qualifications & Experience:
- Senior Officer-Safety: Engineering degree in Safety OR Engineering degree with Diploma in Industrial Safety. Experience: 02 years in Safety Management (mandatory 01 year in Large Hydrocarbons Sector/Continuous process plants).
- Senior Officer-Materials: Engineering degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation. Experience: 02 years in Materials Management in Govt/PSU/Process plant/Heavy Engineering.
- Senior Engineer-Operations: Engineering degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation. Experience: 02 years in operations (mandatory 01 year in DCS operations in Large Hydrocarbons Sector).
- Group Manager-Shipping: Degree in Nautical Science / 2nd Mate/1st Mate FG Certificate OR Engineering degree. Experience: 09 years in sailing on Hydrocarbon tanker OR handling shipping/port operations.
2. Age Limit & Relaxation
- Senior Officer/Senior Engineer Posts: Maximum 27 years.
- Group Manager-Shipping: Maximum 50 years.
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NC: 3 years
- J&K Domiciled (01.01.1980-31.12.1989): 5 years
- Ex-servicemen: Length of military service + 3 years
3. Selection Process
This is a Direct Recruitment process based on merit and interview. No written exam.
- Online Application Submission.
- Document Verification & Shortlisting: Based on merit list (category-wise and discipline-wise).
- Interview: Single stage or multiple stage interview depending on the number of candidates.
- Medical Examination: Pre-employment medical exam at HPLNG nominated hospitals.
- Final Merit List: Based on interview and medical fitness.
Application Fee
As per the notification, No Application Fee is mentioned. Candidates should verify this on the official portal during submission.
Salary & Benefits
| Grade/Type | Basic Pay | CTC (Approx) | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 Grade (Senior Officer/Sr. Engineer) | INR 40,000 - 1,40,000 | INR 10.91 Lakhs | Basic Pay, DA, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, Retirement Benefits (NPS), Telephone reimbursement, Laptop purchase reimbursement, Medical policy. |
| FTC - Shipping (Group Manager) | Variable | INR 22.00 Lakhs | Basic Pay, HRA, Other Allowance, Retirement Benefits, Telephone bill reimbursement. |
How to Apply
- Visit the official HPLNG website or click the Apply Online link in the Important Links section below.
- Read the official notification carefully to ensure eligibility.
- Register and fill out the online application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents (Photograph, Signature, Certificates) in the prescribed format.
- Review the application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application on or before 15 March 2026.
- Save/Print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Dates
| Commencement of Online Application | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 15 March 2026 |
| Cutoff Date for Eligibility (Age/Qualification) | 15 March 2026 |