OIL Recruitment 2026: 1 Domain Expert (Critical Minerals) – Apply Offline @ oil-india.com

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Day-wise Honorarium Breakdown by Grade Level:

Travel, local conveyance, boarding and lodging will be arranged by OIL as per the entitlements of regular executives of their status in OIL. No other facilities will be extended or borne by OIL.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Applications are invited only from retired officers of Government mining / geoscientific organisations. The essential requirements for the Domain Expert (Critical Minerals) post are:

• Educational Qualification: M.Sc. / M.Tech in Geology / Applied Geology from a Government recognized College / University / Institution.
• Retirement Pay Scale: Must have retired from a Government mining / geoscientific organisation in the pay scale of at least ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100.
• Experience: Minimum 25 years of relevant professional experience.
• Preferred: Candidates who have worked with the Geological Survey of India and have at least one year of experience in Critical Mineral Assessment will be preferred.

Desirable Qualifications

• Good interpersonal, delegation, liaison, networking and communication skills to establish effective relationships internal and external to the organisation.
• Experience in technical planning of an exploration project for deep-seated and critical minerals.
• Preparation of Prospecting & Exploration plans for composite and mining lease blocks including Geological, Geophysical and Geochemical techniques.
• Estimation and evaluation of resource / reserve of bedded, deep-seated and critical minerals as per UNFC, MEMC Rules 2015 and JORC Rules.
• Ability to provide expert advice for searching deep-seated minerals in uncovered areas.
• Experience in selecting and exploring lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, copper, potash, REE and other associated critical minerals.
• Experience and knowledge of various facets of work related to Geology & Mining, Policy and Regulation of Mines and Minerals.
• Good understanding of mining leases and familiarity with government procedures and policies.
• Ability to prepare technical components of RFPs for the engagement of consultants for critical mineral exploration.

Age Limit

The candidate should not be more than 68 years of age as on 05 December 2026. The candidate must also have a minimum of 02 remaining years before attaining the maximum permissible age limit of 70 years at the time of application.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The official notification does not specify a formal selection process or screening clause for this empanelment. Candidates will be assessed based on the information provided in the prescribed application format, including educational qualifications, professional experience, retirement pay scale, and relevant write-up on experience (maximum 300 words).

The empanelment is terminable at any time by serving 01 (One) month notice in writing by either party. A non-binding understanding between the Project Proponent and the Domain Expert on the Project Plan will be the basis of engagement.

Domain experts will be engaged up to 100 days during the year, starting from the date of empanelment. The engagement is on an on-call basis from time to time during the project period.

No TA/DA information is specified in the notification, however travel, local conveyance, boarding and lodging will be arranged by OIL as per the entitlements of regular executives of their status in OIL.

Job Description & Scope of Work

The Domain Expert shall provide technical guidance for ongoing and upcoming activities associated with the exploration and development of the Phop Block (Arunachal Pradesh), Jorkian Block (Rajasthan), and other critical mineral blocks under OIL's Critical Mineral Exploration Programme, including:

• Geological mapping
• Trenching and drilling
• Core studies and laboratory data interpretation
• Hydrogeological investigations
• Beneficiation studies
• Resource estimation and other associated activities

The expert will report at CoEES, OIL, Guwahati and may be required to visit areas in and outside India occasionally for business development and as per operational requirements.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (M.Sc./M.Tech in Geology / Applied Geology)
• Self-Attested Copies of Experience Certificates Proving Service in Government Mining / Geoscientific Organisation
• Self-Attested Copy of Proof of Relevant Professional Experience (minimum 25 years)
• Prescribed Application Form signed with date and place
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph affixed on the application form
• Write-Up on Relevant Experience (maximum 300 words) appended to the application

Important Instructions:

• Applications received after 23:59 hours of 05/12/2026 will be rejected.
• Applications submitted without supporting documents for proof of date of birth, educational qualification and relevant experience will be rejected.
• If information provided is found incorrect or false, the empanelment may be cancelled at any time without informing the candidate.

How to Apply for OIL Domain Expert (Critical Minerals)

1. Download and fill in the prescribed application format "Application for Empanelment as Domain Expert (Critical Minerals)" attached to the notification.
2. Affix a recent passport size photograph and provide personal details, educational qualifications, membership of professional bodies and experience details, with a write-up on relevant experience (maximum 300 words).
3. Sign the declaration with date and place.
4. Enclose self-attested copies of proof of date of birth and proof of relevant experience / educational qualification.
5. Send the application to: Chief General Manager (HR-Acquisitions), OIL Human Resources Office, Oil India Limited, 3rd Floor, P.O. Duliajan, Assam – 786602, or by email to [email protected].
6. Ensure submission on or before 23:59 hours of 05 December 2026.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download Oil India Limited Domain Expert (Critical Minerals) Official Notification PDF
• Download Oil India Limited Domain Expert Prescribed Application Form
• Visit Oil India Limited Official Website

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