HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 detailed notification has been officially released by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, vide Advertisement No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/1/2026-27, under the theme “Fresh Minds. Experienced Experts. One Powerful Future.” HPCL has invited online applications for the Recruitment of Officers against a total of 116 vacancies, comprising 54 vacancies under Fresher Positions and 62 vacancies under Experienced Professional Positions across departments such as Sales, Projects, Technical Services, Petrochemicals, Economics, and Gas Sourcing & Marketing. Online applications are being accepted from 01 July 2026 (1600 Hrs) to 20 July 2026 (up to 1500 Hrs) exclusively through the official HPCL Careers Page. This is a rare opportunity for both freshers and experienced professionals to build a long-term career with a leading Maharatna PSU in India’s energy sector.
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HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 Overview – Apply Online for 116 Officer Vacancies
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Company Status | Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) |
| Advertisement No. | HPCL/OPEN/HR/1/2026-27 |
| Recruitment For | Profile of Officers |
| Total Vacancies | 116 (54 Freshers + 62 Experienced Professionals) |
| Application Mode | Online Only (hindustanpetroleum.com → Careers → Current Openings) |
| Job Type | Maharatna PSU / Government Sector Officer Job |
| Application Start Date | 01 July 2026 (1600 Hrs onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2026 (up to 1500 Hrs) |
| Application Fee | ₹1,180/- for UR/OBCNC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD |
| Selection Process | CBT + Group Task + Psychometric Assessment + Personal Interview + PFET (wherever applicable) |
| Probation Period | One Year |
| Service Bond | Minimum 3 Years |
| Court of Jurisdiction | Mumbai |
| Official Website | hindustanpetroleum.com |
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates
| Commencement of Online Application | 01 July 2026 (1600 Hrs onwards) |
| Last Date of Online Application | 20 July 2026 (up to 1500 Hrs) |
| Cut-off Date for Age/Experience/Qualification | 20 July 2026 (Closing Date) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | Tentatively August/September 2026 |
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 – Fresher Positions, Eligibility & Vacancy Details
| Position No. | Position | Pay Scale (₹) | Vacancies | Max Age | Essential Qualification |
| 2.1 | Junior Executive – Chemical | 30,000 – 1,20,000 | 37 | 25 Years | 3-Year Full-Time Regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering (Min. 65% marks for UR/OBCNC/EWS, 55% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| 2.2 | Junior Executive – Fire & Safety | 30,000 – 1,20,000 | 17 | 25 Years | Any Science Graduate + Diploma in Fire & Safety with a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License |
| Total – Fresher Positions | 54 | ||||
No minimum experience is required for Fresher Positions. Candidates who are in their final year of Diploma/Degree (passing out in Academic Year 2025-26) are also eligible to apply for Fresher Positions, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria at the time of appointment.
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 – Experienced Professionals, Eligibility & Vacancy Details
Below is the complete position-wise vacancy, pay scale, maximum age and minimum experience requirement for Experienced Professional posts under HPCL Recruitment 2026-27. For positions with multiple grades under a single Position No., a candidate is inducted into the grade matching his/her completed years of relevant experience.
| Position No. | Position | Pay Scale (₹) | Vacancies | Max Age | Min. Experience |
| 3.1 | Senior Officer – Sales (Retail / Lubes / Direct Sales / LPG) | 60,000 – 1,80,000 | 52 | 29 Years | 2 Years |
| 3.2 | Assistant Manager – Projects | 70,000 – 2,00,000 | 5 | 31 Years | 6 Years |
| Manager – Projects | 80,000 – 2,20,000 | 34 Years | 9 Years | ||
| 3.3 | Chief Manager – Technical Services (Speciality Chemicals) | 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 | 1 | 45 Years | 15 Years |
| Deputy General Manager – Technical Services (Speciality Chemicals) | 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | 48 Years | 18 Years | ||
| 3.4 | Senior Manager – Economist | 90,000 – 2,40,000 | 1 | 42 Years | 12 Years |
| Chief Manager – Economist | 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 | 45 Years | 15 Years | ||
| Deputy General Manager – Economist | 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | 48 Years | 18 Years | ||
| 3.5 | Deputy General Manager – Gas Sourcing & Marketing | 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | 2 | 48 Years | 18 Years |
| General Manager – Gas Sourcing & Marketing | 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | 51 Years | 21 Years | ||
| 3.6 | Deputy General Manager – Sales & Marketing (Petrochemicals/Derivatives) | 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | 1 | 48 Years | 18 Years |
| General Manager – Sales & Marketing (Petrochemicals/Derivatives) | 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | 51 Years | 21 Years | ||
| Chief General Manager – Sales & Marketing (Petrochemicals/Derivatives) | 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | 54 Years | 24 Years | ||
| Total – Experienced Professionals | 62 | ||||
Note: Maximum 2 years of additional age relaxation will be given to applicants of the above Experienced Professional positions in case their relevant work experience (completed years) is more than the minimum prescribed relevant experience for that position.
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 – Educational Qualification for Experienced Professional Posts
| Position | Essential Qualification |
| Senior Officer – Sales (3.1) | 4-Year Full-Time Engineering in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical/Civil Engineering AND 2-Year Full-Time MBA/PGDM (equivalent to MBA as per AIU) |
| Assistant Manager/Manager – Projects (3.2) | 4-Year Full-Time Civil Engineering |
| Chief Manager/DGM – Technical Services, Speciality Chemicals (3.3) | 4-Year Full-Time Chemical Engineering; Desirable: 2-Year Full-Time MBA |
| Senior Manager/Chief Manager/DGM – Economist (3.4) | 2-Year Full-Time PG Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Energy Planning (or equivalent), with specialization in Economics Research/Econometrics and knowledge of energy market conditions |
| DGM/GM – Gas Sourcing & Marketing (3.5) | 4-Year Full-Time Engineering in any discipline AND 2-Year Full-Time MBA |
| DGM/GM/CGM – Sales & Marketing, Petrochemicals (3.6) | 4-Year Full-Time Chemical Engineering; Desirable: 2-Year Full-Time MBA |
Eligible Engineering disciplines for Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical and Instrumentation Engineering (including integrated/dual degrees and their recognized specializations) are listed in detail in the official HPCL notification. Candidates must ensure their Degree Certificate mentions one of the eligible discipline names before applying.
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks Required (Aggregate) in Qualifying Degree/Diploma |
| UR / OBCNC / EWS | 65% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 55% |
A Sandwich Diploma course (with Industrial Training as part of the course, with no break) is considered eligible. Diploma under a recognized lateral entry scheme is also eligible subject to meeting the prescribed percentage on the basis of aggregate of 4 semesters in the diploma course.
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 Selection Process
The selection process for HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 may comprise Computer Based Test (CBT)/Written Test, Group Task, Psychometric Assessment, Skill Test, Personal/Technical Interview, and Physical Fitness Efficiency Test (PFET), depending upon the position applied for.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Consists of objective questions in two parts — General Aptitude (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation) and Technical/Professional Knowledge related to the qualifying degree. CBT is tentatively scheduled for August/September 2026.
- Group Task & Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates, based on CBT merit and category/discipline-wise cut-offs, are called for Group Task and/or Personal Interview. Document verification is conducted before the Personal Interview.
- Psychometric Assessment: Candidates may be required to undergo Psychometric Assessment before or after the Group Task/Personal Interview.
- Physical Fitness Efficiency Test (PFET): Comprises Working at Height Test, Endurance Test and Agility Test, conducted after the Pre-Employment Medical Examination, wherever applicable.
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME): Shortlisted candidates must undergo PEME at HPCL-nominated/empanelled hospitals. HPCL does not provide for appeal or re-examination of PEME.
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks at each applicable stage of selection to proceed further. A category and discipline-wise merit list is drawn based on CBT/Group Task/Personal Interview and Work Experience (wherever applicable), and the offer of appointment is issued as per category and discipline-wise vacancies available.
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 Emoluments – CTC as per Pay Scale
| Pay Scale (₹) | Approx. Cost to Company (CTC) |
| 30,000 – 1,20,000 | ₹10.99 Lakh |
| 60,000 – 1,80,000 | ₹21.98 Lakh |
| 70,000 – 2,00,000 | ₹26.49 Lakh |
| 80,000 – 2,20,000 | ₹30.27 Lakh |
| 90,000 – 2,40,000 | ₹35.13 Lakh |
| 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 | ₹40.24 Lakh |
| 1,20,000 – 2,80,000 | ₹49.73 Lakh |
A selected candidate is inducted at the minimum of the applicable pay scale. The CTC mentioned is calculated at the minimum base level of the pay grade and includes Basic Pay, Retirement Benefits, Dearness Allowance, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, and Performance Related Pay (calculated at maximum). CTC figures are for candidates posted in metro cities and may vary for other locations.
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 – Service Bond and Retention Amount
Selected candidates will be required to execute a Service Bond with surety to serve HPCL for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining:
| Pay Scale (₹) | Bond Amount – General | Bond Amount – EWS/OBCNC/SC/ST/PwBD |
| 30,000 – 1,20,000 to 90,000 – 2,40,000 | ₹3,00,000/- | ₹50,000/- |
Retention Amount: ₹5,000/- per month will be deducted from total emoluments during the first 12 months of probation for officers recruited in Pay Scales ₹30,000-1,20,000, and ₹8,000/- per month for officers recruited in Pay Scales from ₹50,000-1,60,000 up to ₹90,000-2,40,000. This retention amount is released without interest after 3 years of service. In case of resignation before completing the bond period, the candidate must settle the bond amount as per HPCL’s Service Bond Policy.
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 Age Relaxation and Reservation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBCNC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Candidates Domiciled in J&K (01.01.1980 – 31.12.1989) | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (incl. ECOs/SSCOs) | 5 Years (subject to minimum 5 years Armed Forces service) |
Maximum upper age of applicants, including all possible age relaxations, shall not exceed 56 years. Reservation for SC, ST, OBCNC, EWS and PwBD (40% or above disability) is provided as per Government Directives and applicable statutory guidelines. Category-wise vacancy distribution for the Junior Executive (₹30,000-1,20,000) and Senior Officer – Sales (₹60,000-1,80,000) posts is given below:
| Pay Scale (₹) | SC | ST | OBCNC | EWS | UR |
| 30,000 – 1,20,000 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 23 |
| 60,000 – 1,80,000 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 22 |
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR / OBCNC / EWS | ₹1,180/- (₹1,000/- + 18% GST) + payment gateway charges, if any |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil (Fully Exempted) |
Fee is payable online only through Debit/Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstance, and no chargeback can be claimed. Candidates are advised to make the payment only once and wait for a formal payment confirmation before assuming the transaction has failed.
How to Apply for HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official HPCL website at hindustanpetroleum.com and go to Careers → Current Openings
- Read the detailed advertisement (HPCL/OPEN/HR/1/2026-27) carefully before proceeding to apply
- Register using an active, personal email ID and mobile number, valid for at least one year
- Select the position you wish to apply for as per your eligibility — Fresher Position or Experienced Professional Position
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational qualification and experience details
- Upload your recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format, as these will be used for the CBT admit card and further verification
- Upload your resume and work experience documents, if applying for an Experienced Professional position
- Pay the applicable application fee online (exempted for SC/ST/PwBD candidates)
- Review all details carefully, as no editing is permitted once the application is finally submitted
- Submit the application on or before 20 July 2026 (1500 Hrs) and save the acknowledgment/payment receipt for future reference
Important: Candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the closing date and not wait for the last day, to avoid disconnection or website jam due to heavy traffic. Candidates currently employed with HPCL are not eligible to apply for Lateral Positions where minimum experience is prescribed.
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HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 – Documents Required While Applying
- Recent passport-size colour photograph and signature in the prescribed format
- Degree/Diploma Certificate and Mark Sheets as proof of Educational Qualification (or CGPA/OGPA conversion certificate from the University/Institute, where applicable)
- Experience Certificate(s) for Experienced Professional positions, clearly indicating post-qualification relevant experience
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBCNC/EWS/PwBD) in the prescribed format, wherever applicable
- UDID Card for PwBD candidates (to be registered on the UDID portal if not already available)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), in original, for candidates currently employed in Government Departments/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies
- Updated Resume/CV, for Experienced Professional positions
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 Important Links – Apply Online & Official Notification
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online (Careers Page) | Click Here to Apply |
| Download Official Notification (Advt. No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/1/2026-27) | Download PDF |
| HPCL Official Website | hindustanpetroleum.com |
FAQs – HPCL Recruitment 2026-27
HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 is an official Officer-level recruitment drive released by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, vide Advertisement No. HPCL/OPEN/HR/1/2026-27. A total of 116 vacancies have been advertised, comprising 54 vacancies under Fresher Positions (Junior Executive – Chemical and Fire & Safety) and 62 vacancies under Experienced Professional Positions across Sales, Projects, Technical Services, Economics, and Gas Sourcing & Marketing departments, with Pay Scales ranging from ₹30,000-1,20,000 to ₹1,20,000-2,80,000.
The online application process for HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 commenced on 01 July 2026 at 1600 Hrs, and the last date to submit the online application is 20 July 2026 up to 1500 Hrs. Applications will be accepted only through the official HPCL Careers Page, and candidates are advised to complete registration, document upload and fee payment well ahead of the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
For Junior Executive – Chemical, candidates must hold a 3-year full-time regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering, with a minimum of 65% aggregate marks for UR/OBCNC/EWS candidates and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, and the maximum age limit is 25 years. For Junior Executive – Fire & Safety, candidates must be Science Graduates holding a Diploma in Fire & Safety along with a valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License, with the same age limit of 25 years and minimum qualifying marks criteria.
The application fee for HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 is ₹1,180/- (₹1,000/- plus 18% GST) plus payment gateway charges, if any, for UR, OBCNC and EWS candidates, payable online via Debit/Credit Card, UPI or Net Banking. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from payment of the application fee. The fee, once paid, is non-refundable under any circumstances, and candidates should avoid making duplicate payments as no refund will be issued for multiple transactions.
The selection process under HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 may include a Computer Based Test (CBT) covering General Aptitude and Technical/Professional Knowledge, followed by Group Task, Psychometric Assessment, and Personal/Technical Interview, depending on the position applied for. Certain positions also require candidates to clear a Physical Fitness Efficiency Test (PFET) after the Pre-Employment Medical Examination. The CBT is tentatively scheduled for August/September 2026, and candidates must clear the minimum qualifying marks at every applicable stage to be considered for the final category and discipline-wise merit list.
The approximate Cost to Company (CTC) for HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 ranges from ₹10.99 Lakh for the Pay Scale ₹30,000-1,20,000 to ₹49.73 Lakh for the Pay Scale ₹1,20,000-2,80,000, depending on the position and grade. Selected candidates are required to execute a Service Bond to serve HPCL for a minimum of 3 years, with a bond amount of ₹3,00,000/- for General category candidates and ₹50,000/- for EWS/OBCNC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates, along with a monthly retention amount deducted during the probation period and released without interest after 3 years.
The maximum age limit under HPCL Recruitment 2026-27 varies by position and grade, ranging from 25 years for Junior Executive posts to 54 years for the position of Chief General Manager – Sales & Marketing (Petrochemicals). Standard age relaxation is applicable — 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBCNC, 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates depending on category, and 5 years for candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (1980-1989) and Ex-Servicemen. The maximum upper age of any applicant, including all relaxations, shall not exceed 56 years.
Yes, candidates who are in their final year of Diploma or Degree, passing out in Academic Year 2025-26, are eligible to apply, but only for Fresher Positions under HPCL Recruitment 2026-27. Their appointment will, however, be subject to meeting the full eligibility criteria — including possession of the diploma/degree certificate with the required qualifying percentage of marks — as per the notification, at the time of final selection and joining.