HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has released the HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees Notification 2026 on its official website hindustanpetroleum.com. The company will fill 608 Graduate Apprentice Trainee posts in Engineering disciplines.
Candidates with a B.E. or B.Tech degree in the required branch can apply online. The application process is open from 16 February 2026 to 2 March 2026. The upper age limit is 25 years as on 2 March 2026.
This engagement is on a contract basis under the Apprentices Act.
HPCL Apprentice 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) |
| Total Posts | 608 |
| Category | Central govt Jobs |
| Stipend | Rs. 25,000 per month |
| Qualification | B.E. / B.Tech in relevant branch |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years |
| Job Type | Apprentice (Contract) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 March 2026 |
| Official Website | hindustanpetroleum.com |
Vacancy Details – State Wise Training Slots
| State / UT | Posts |
|---|---|
| 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 |
HPCL Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a B.E. or B.Tech degree in:
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Civil Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Instrumentation Engineering
Minimum marks required:
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60% aggregate for UR and OBC-NC
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50% aggregate for SC, ST, and PwBD
The degree must be completed on or before 1 April 2023.
Age Limit (As on 2 March 2026)
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 25 years
Age relaxation:
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SC/ST: 5 years
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OBC-NC: 3 years
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PwBD: 10 years
Stipend
Selected candidates will receive Rs. 25,000 per month.
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Rs. 20,500 will be paid by HPCL
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Rs. 4,500 will be paid by the Government of India under the DBT scheme
Important Dates
| Start of Online Application | 16 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 March 2026 |
| Age Limit Cut-off Date | 2 March 2026 |
| Minimum Passing Date for Degree | 1 April 2023 |
Selection Process
HPCL will select candidates based on:
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Merit in qualifying degree marks
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Shortlisting in 1:5 ratio
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Document Verification
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Final Merit List
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Medical Fitness Certificate
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Police Verification
The company will prepare the merit list based on marks in the engineering degree.
How to Apply for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Follow these steps:
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Visit hindustanpetroleum.com
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Go to the Careers section
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Open the Graduate Apprentice Trainees 2026 notification
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Click on Apply Online
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Fill in personal and academic details
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Upload photo, signature, and required documents
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Pay the fee, if applicable
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Review the form and submit
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Save or print the application form
Submit the form before 2 March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Important Links:
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- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Apply Online: Click here



