HPCL Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) Recruitment 2026
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has released the notification for engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2026–27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. HPCL proposes to engage Engineering Graduates in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines across various locations in India. The online application process starts from 16 February 2026 and the last date to apply is 2 March 2026.
| Organisation | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) |
| Total Vacancy | 608 |
| Starting Date of Application | 16 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 2 March 2026 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 Years as on 02 March 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Engineering Graduation in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation disciplines with minimum 60% aggregate marks for UR/OBC-NC candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Degree must be recognized by UGC/AICTE/Board of Technical Education. |
| Year of Passing | Candidates must have completed Engineering Graduation on or after 01 April 2023. Candidates who completed graduation before 01 April 2023 are not eligible. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 02-03-2026. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. |
| Other Conditions | Candidates must be registered and approved on NATS 2.0 portal by BOAT. Candidates with one year or more work experience or prior apprenticeship are not eligible. |
| Written Examination | No written examination is prescribed. |
| Selection Basis | Merit-based selection on percentage of marks obtained in qualifying examination. |
| Document Verification | Candidates will be called in the ratio of 1:5 for document verification. |
| Final Merit List | Prepared based on verified documents and eligibility criteria. |
| State | Training Slots |
| Andhra Pradesh | 62 |
| Assam | 8 |
| Bihar | 11 |
| Chandigarh | 8 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (UT) | 1 |
| Delhi | 16 |
| Goa | 5 |
| Gujarat | 29 |
| Haryana | 16 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 8 |
| Jharkhand | 11 |
| Karnataka | 44 |
| Kerala | 15 |
| Ladakh (UT) | 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 |
| Application Screening | Applications will be screened based on merit percentage as per eligibility criteria and number of training slots. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original documents and certificates. |
| Final Engagement | Final selection will be based on merit order and execution of tripartite apprenticeship contract on NATS portal along with medical fitness and police verification. |
| Post | Monthly Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) | ₹25,000 per month (₹20,500 paid by HPCL and ₹4,500 paid by Government of India through DBT) |
| Application Fee | No application fee is required. |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | The application process starts on 16 February 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date to submit the online application is 02 March 2026. |
| What is the educational qualification required? | Engineering Graduation in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation disciplines. |
| What is the age limit? | Minimum 18 years and maximum 25 years as on 02-03-2026 with applicable age relaxation. |
| What is the stipend for Graduate Apprentices? | ₹25,000 per month including Government of India DBT component. |
