Overview
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering). Eligible candidates can apply online before 31 July 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
- Qualification
- • Candidates must have completed their engineering graduation on or after 01-09-2023. Those who completed earlier are not eligible. • UR/OBC-NC candidates require 60% aggregate marks; SC/ST/PwBD candidates require 50% aggregate marks, calculated across all semesters/years. • Where CGPA/GPA or letter grades are awarded, the percentage must be converted as per the university/institute's norms, supported by a certificate from the university/institute. • Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply. • Only candidates registered and approved on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal and by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) will be considered. • Candidates with an existing apprenticeship contract with any other organization on the NATS portal are not eligible to apply. • Candidates with one year or more of work experience are not eligible to apply.
- Posted
- 15 July 2026
- Last date to apply
- 31 July 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 15-07-2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 31-07-2026 |
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Eligibility
• Candidates must have completed their engineering graduation on or after 01-09-2023. Those who completed earlier are not eligible. • UR/OBC-NC candidates require 60% aggregate marks; SC/ST/PwBD candidates require 50% aggregate marks, calculated across all semesters/years. • Where CGPA/GPA or letter grades are awarded, the percentage must be converted as per the university/institute's norms, supported by a certificate from the university/institute. • Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply. • Only candidates registered and approved on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal and by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) will be considered. • Candidates with an existing apprenticeship contract with any other organization on the NATS portal are not eligible to apply. • Candidates with one year or more of work experience are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit
Category: Age Relaxation General age limit: 18 to 25 years as on 31-07-2026 SC/ST: 5 years relaxation OBC-NC: 3 years relaxation PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD): 10 years relaxation
Application Fee
Application fee details are not specified in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Applications are screened based on merit percentage as per eligibility criteria and the number of training slots notified. • Incomplete or ineligible applications are summarily rejected without intimation. • Shortlisted candidates are called for document/certificate verification in a ratio of 1:5 against notified training slots, communicated via registered email. No TA/DA is paid for the verification process. • A merit list is prepared based on candidates who report for verification and are found suitable. • Selected candidates must accept a tri-partite apprenticeship contract on the NATS website and submit a medical certificate and undergo police verification.
How to Apply
• Register on the Apprentice Application portal at jobs.hpcl.co.in/Recruit_New/recruitlogin.jsp using the "Sign up for New Registration" option. • Login credentials will be sent to the registered email ID by the HPCL Apprentice Team. • Sign in using the received email ID and password. • Select the Engineering Branch from the dropdown as per the branches mentioned in the advertisement. • Fill in Personal Details and click "Validate your details." • Click "Save & Next" to proceed to Contact Details, including correspondence and permanent address. • Select State of Training (only one preference can be selected). • Validate details and proceed to Qualification Details. • Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and signature. • Recheck all details under "Preview" and edit if required. • Read the declaration carefully, check the declaration boxes, and click "Final Submit." • A confirmation email with the HPCL Application Number will be sent after submission. Note: Candidates are allowed to fill only one application; multiple applications will be rejected.
Required Documents
• Recent passport-sized photograph • Signature (for upload) • Engineering degree/marksheets for percentage calculation • SC/ST/OBC-NC/PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable (available at www.hpclcareers.com > Downloads > Downloads for Apprentices) • Self-certified translated copy of category certificates if issued in a language other than English/Hindi
Important Instructions
• HPCL does not guarantee permanent or temporary employment after successful completion of apprenticeship. • Apprentices who complete the training successfully will receive relaxation/preference in future recruitment norms in two stages: age relaxation to the extent of the apprenticeship period (not exceeding one year), and an additional 5% grace marks in the Computer Based Test (CBT) for shortlisting in subsequent recruitment. • Furnishing wrong or false information will lead to disqualification, even after engagement. • Canvassing in any form will lead to cancellation of candidature. • Apprentices will be placed for training at their preferred state, but may be assigned any training location within that state as per requirement/availability. • No hard copy of the application form needs to be submitted to HPCL. • All communication will be sent via the registered email ID/mobile number; applications with pseudo/fake email IDs will attract action under the law. • HPCL reserves the right to raise minimum eligibility standards, modify the selection process, and change the number of vacancies without prior notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 358 Engineering Posts?
Application Start Date: 15 July 2026; Application Last Date: 31 July 2026; Commencement of Online Application: 15-07-2026; Last Date of Online Application: 31-07-2026
What is the application fee?
Application fee details are not specified in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
Category: Age Relaxation General age limit: 18 to 25 years as on 31-07-2026 SC/ST: 5 years relaxation OBC-NC: 3 years relaxation PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD): 10 years relaxation
What is the selection process?
• Applications are screened based on merit percentage as per eligibility criteria and the number of training slots notified. • Incomplete or ineligible applications are summarily rejected without intimation. • Shortlisted candidates are called for document/certificate verification in a ratio of 1:5 against notified training slots, communicated via registered email. No TA/DA is paid for the verification process. • A merit list is prepared based on candidates who report for verification and are found suitable. • Selected candidates must accept a tri-partite apprenticeship contract on the NATS website and submit a medical certificate and undergo police verification.