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About Numaligarh Refinery Limited Careers

🏛️ Organization Overview

Established in 1993, Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) is a cornerstone of India’s energy security in the Northeast.⁵ With its primary refining unit in the Golaghat district of Assam, it has evolved from a local refinery to a diversified energy giant.⁶ In December 2025, the Ministry of Finance upgraded NRL to Navratna status, granting it greater financial autonomy to undertake projects up to ₹1,000 crore independently.⁷+2

The organization is currently spearheading the Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project (NREP), which includes India’s first bamboo-based 2G Bioethanol plant and a 1,635 km crude oil pipeline from Paradip to Numaligarh.⁸ Working at NRL in 2026 places you at the heart of the "Bio-Refinery" movement and large-scale petrochemical diversification, offering a high-growth environment for technical and management professionals.

💼 Key Job Profiles

• Assistant Accounts Officer (E-1): Responsible for financial auditing, taxation, and budget management. Requires CA/CMA (Inter) with 3 years of experience.⁹
• Officer (Legal) (E-2): Handling corporate legal functions, litigation, and statutory compliance. Requires an LLB/LLM with 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET): Entry-level engineering roles in Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation for refinery operations.¹⁰
• Senior Manager (Materials): Overseeing supply chain, logistics, and procurement for the refinery expansion projects.
• Medical Officer/Staff Nurse: Serving at the Vivekananda Kendra-NRL Hospital to provide healthcare to the NRL township.

💰 Salary & Employee Benefits

NRL follows the Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pattern for its pay scales.¹¹

• Pay Levels: Grade E-1 (Assistant Officer) starts at ₹40,000 - ₹1,40,000 with an approx.¹² CTC of ₹15.54 LPA.¹³ Grade E-2 (Officer/GET) starts at ₹50,000 - ₹1,60,000 with an approx.¹⁴ CTC of ₹18.95 LPA.¹⁵+1
• Perks: Cafeteria approach for perks (up to 35% of basic pay), performance-related pay (PRP), and site allowances.¹⁶
• Allowances: High-quality housing in the NRL Township, comprehensive medical insurance, and Leave Travel Concession (LTC).

🎯 Selection Process

1. Application Scrutiny: Initial shortlisting based on educational merit and "Post Qualification Experience" (PQE).
2. Personal Interview: For the 2026 Special Drive, the final selection is based on a Personal Interview with 100% weightage.¹⁷
3. CBT/GATE (for GETs): Graduate Engineer Trainees are typically selected based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) covering Subject Knowledge (80% weightage) followed by an interview.¹⁸
4. Medical Examination: All selected candidates must pass the "Pre-Employment Medical Fitness" test as per NRL standards.

How to Crack NRL Exams

• Experience is Key: For E-1/E-2 levels, ensure your CV highlights specific experience in PSUs or large corporate sectors, as NRL prioritizes relevant industry exposure.
• Master Technical Fundamentals: For GET roles, 80% of the CBT focuses on subject knowledge.¹⁹ Focus on core engineering concepts and refinery-related processes.
• Regional Context: Be prepared for questions about the North East’s energy landscape and NRL's current Bioethanol and pipeline projects during the interview.