HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 608 Posts

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has released the HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Recruitment 2026 notification for 608 vacancies across various states in India. Candidates holding a B.E. or B.Tech degree in relevant engineering disciplines can apply online within the prescribed dates.

The online application process begins on 16 February 2026 and closes on 02 March 2026. Interested candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility conditions before submitting the application form.

Recruitment Overview

• Organization Name: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

• Post Name: Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering)

• Total Vacancies: 608

• Application Mode: Online

• Job Type: Contract (Apprenticeship)

• Salary: Rs. 25,000 per month

• Age Limit: 18 to 25 years

• Last Date to Apply: 02 March 2026

Vacancy Details (State-wise Training Slots)

• Andhra Pradesh – 62

• Assam – 8

• Bihar – 11

• Chandigarh – 8

• Chhattisgarh – 8

• Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu – 1

• Delhi – 16

• Goa – 5

• Gujarat – 29

• Haryana – 16

• Himachal Pradesh – 3

• Jammu & Kashmir – 8

• Jharkhand – 11

• Karnataka – 44

• Kerala – 15

• Ladakh – 1

• Madhya Pradesh – 22

• Maharashtra – 114

• Odisha – 22

• Punjab – 23

• Rajasthan – 39

• Tamil Nadu – 35

• Telangana – 22

• Uttar Pradesh – 40

• Uttarakhand – 8

• West Bengal – 37

Total – 608 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering

• Minimum 60% aggregate marks for UR/OBC-NC candidates

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates

Candidates must have completed their Engineering degree on or after 01 April 2023. Those who completed graduation before this date are not eligible.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years

• Maximum Age: 25 years

• Age calculation as on: 02 March 2026

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC-NC: 3 years

• PwBD: 10 years

Salary / Stipend

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000.

• Rs. 20,500 will be paid by HPCL

• Rs. 4,500 will be paid directly by the Government of India under DBT scheme

Important Dates

• Start of Online Application: 16 February 2026

• Last Date to Apply: 02 March 2026

• Age Limit Reference Date: 02 March 2026

• Minimum Passing Year for Degree: 01 April 2023

Selection Process

The selection process will include:

• Screening based on percentage of marks in qualifying degree

• Shortlisting in 1:5 ratio

• Document Verification

• Preparation of Final Merit List

• Submission of Medical Certificate and Police Verification

Candidates must ensure all documents are valid and available at the time of verification.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official HPCL application portal.

2. Register using valid personal and contact details.

3. Fill in academic and personal details carefully.

4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates.

5. Review all details before final submission.

6. Submit the application on or before 02 March 2026.

7. Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.