Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has released an official notification for the engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible Engineering Graduates can apply online through the HPCL portal.
If you are looking for Government Engineering Apprentice Jobs in 2026, this is a great opportunity.
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 25 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 10 March 2026
(As mentioned in the official notification )
Organization Details
Organization Name: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering)
Training Period: 1 Year
Mode of Application: Online
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 250 Posts
Mumbai Refinery – Maharashtra: 120 Posts
Visakh Refinery – Andhra Pradesh: 130 Posts
(Training positions details available in notification )
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
Engineering Graduation in:
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Computer Science / IT
Minimum 60% Marks for UR/OBC-NC candidates
Minimum 50% Marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
(Eligibility criteria as per official notification )
Age Limit (As on 10-03-2026)
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC-NC: 3 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
(Refer notification for full details )
Monthly Stipend
₹25,000 per month
₹20,500 paid by HPCL
₹4,500 paid by Government (DBT Scheme)
(Stipend details mentioned in notification )
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Merit based on Engineering Graduation marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness
No TA/DA will be provided for document verification.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official HPCL portal.
- Register as New Candidate.
- Fill personal, contact & qualification details.
- Upload passport size photo and signature.
- Submit the application before 10 March 2026.
⚠ Candidates are allowed to submit only one application.
Important Points
Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
Candidates who completed Engineering before 01-04-2023 are NOT eligible.
Candidates with 1 year or more work experience are not eligible.
Applications submitted after 10-03-2026 will not be considered.
(Important instructions as per official PDF )
Download Complete Notification