Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has issued Advt. No. 02 of 2026 (CPCL/HRD:03:056) dated 04.11.2026 for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026 for 41 posts. Eligible Indian nationals can apply online through the official CPCL website, cpcl.co.in. The online application start date is 4th November 2026. Applications will close on 3rd December 2026. The last date for online payment is also 3rd December 2026.
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Candidates should have a First Class Degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation) with not less than 60% marks, or the prescribed qualification for the Officer (Information Systems), Junior Officer (Official Language), and Manager/Senior Manager (Secretarial) posts. The upper age limit for Post Codes 01 to 07 is 28 years, and for Post Code 08, it is 42 years (Manager, Grade C) and 45 years (Senior Manager, Grade D) as on 01.10.2026.
The selection process comprises a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Group Discussion/Group Task and Personal Interview (for Post Codes 01 to 07), or Group Discussion/Group Task and Personal Interview (for Post Code 08).
CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the important details of the CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026 in the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) |
| Type | Navratna CPSE, Group Company of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. |
| Advertisement No. | 02 of 2026 (CPCL/HRD:03:056) |
| Posts | Engineer (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Instrumentation), Officer (Information Systems), Junior Officer (Official Language), Manager/Senior Manager (Secretarial) |
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Recruitment Year | 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | www.cpcl.co.in |
| Application Start Date | 4th November 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 3rd December 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | First Class Engineering Degree / M.A. in Hindi/English / ACS (as per post) |
| Age Limit | 28 years (Post Codes 01–07); 42/45 years (Post Code 08) as on 01.10.2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT + GD/Group Task + Personal Interview (Post Codes 01–07); GD + Interview (Post Code 08) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 for General/EWS/OBC (NCL); Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Women |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
CPCL Executive Vacancy 2026
CPCL has announced 41 Executive vacancies for 2026 across various disciplines. The post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is provided below.
| Position Code | Post / Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Backlog ST | Backlog OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCL 01 | Engineer (Chemical) | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 22^ |
| CPCL 02 | Engineer (Mechanical) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | – | – | – | 7 @ |
| CPCL 03 | Engineer (Electrical) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 5 # |
| CPCL 04 | Engineer (Civil) | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| CPCL 05 | Engineer (Instrumentation) | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| CPCL 06 | Officer (Information Systems) | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| CPCL 07 | Junior Officer (Official Language) | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| CPCL 08 | Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 41 |
Note: ^ One Post Reserved for Orthopedically Handicapped (3rd Attempt). @ One Post Reserved for Multiple Disability (3rd Attempt). # One Post Reserved for Multiple Disability (2nd Attempt) and One Post Reserved for Hearing Disability. The number of vacancies indicated is tentative and may increase or decrease at the absolute discretion of the Management, subject to applicable rules, Presidential Directives on reservation, and Government guidelines.
CPCL Executive Recruitment Important Dates 2026
The important dates for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026 are listed in the table below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application | 4th November 2026 |
| Closing of Online Application | 3rd December 2026 |
| Last Date for Deposit of Online Payment | 3rd December 2026 |
| Tentative Date for Downloading Admit Card | 10 days before CBT |
| Tentative Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Age and Qualification Counted As On | 01.10.2026 |
CPCL Executive Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026 must check educational qualifications, experience, age limit and other eligibility details before applying. Check the complete post-wise eligibility criteria here.
| Position Code / Discipline | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| CPCL 01 / Engineer (Chemical) | First class Degree in Engineering/Technology in Chemical/Petroleum/Petrochemicals with not less than 60% mark in aggregate of all semesters/years. SC/ST/PwBD candidates need to score a minimum 55% against reserved positions. | Minimum two years of relevant post-qualification work experience in Process Units preferably in Crude Oil Refining/Chemical/Petro-Chemicals/Fertilizer industries, etc. |
| CPCL 02 / Engineer (Mechanical) | First class Degree in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical with not less than 60% mark. SC/ST/PwBD candidates need 55% against reserved positions. | Minimum two years of post-qualification work experience in any process industry preferably in Petroleum/Petro-chemical/Chemical/Fertilizers/Power Industry with Mechanical equipment of Static & Rotary type. |
| CPCL 03 / Engineer (Electrical) | First class Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics with not less than 60% mark. SC/ST/PwBD candidates need 55% against reserved positions. | Minimum two years of post-qualification work experience in any process industry preferably in Petroleum/Petro-chemical/Chemical/Fertilizers/Power Industry in maintenance of Electrical Equipment. |
| CPCL 04 / Engineer (Civil) | First class Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil with not less than 60% mark. SC candidates need 55% against reserved positions. | Minimum two years of relevant post-qualification work experience in any Refining/Chemical/Petro-Chemicals/Fertilizer/Hydro-carbon processing Industry. |
| CPCL 05 / Engineer (Instrumentation) | First class Degree in Engineering/Technology in Instrumentation (including Electronics & Instrumentation) with not less than 60% mark. | Minimum two years of relevant post-qualification work experience in any Refining/Chemical/Petro-Chemicals/Fertilizer/Hydro-carbon processing Industry. |
| CPCL 06 / Officer (Information Systems) | First class Degree in Engineering in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics & Communication with not less than 60% marks. PwBD candidates need 55% against reserved positions. | Minimum two years of post-qualification work experience in any process industry preferably in Petroleum/Petro-chemical/Chemical/Fertilizers/Power Industry in maintenance of various Instrumentation including Analysers and Control system (DCS/PLC). |
| CPCL 07 / Junior Officer (Official Language) | M.A. in Hindi with English as a subject at Graduation Level, or M.A. in English with Hindi as a subject at Graduation Level, with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from an Indian University recognized by UGC. Desirable: Diploma in Translation from a recognized University with Hindi as a subject, or completion of a three-month Translation Training Course conducted by the Central Translation Bureau. | Post-qualification work experience of two years’ experience of terminological work in Hindi and/or translation work from English to Hindi or vice-versa, preferably at technical or scientific literature in Central/State Government offices including Government of India undertaking. |
| CPCL 08 / Manager / Sr. Manager (Secretarial) | Associate Membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS) with minimum 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA and above) in the final examination of ICSI. Desirable: Degree in Law/LLB or equivalent. | Post-qualification work experience of twelve years for Manager (Grade C) / fifteen years for Senior Manager (Grade D) in a Company Secretarial set-up of Private/Public Sector or a reputed Listed Company. |
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026) |
|---|---|
| Post Codes 01 to 07 | 28 years |
| Post Code 08 (Manager, Grade C) | 42 years |
| Post Code 08 (Senior Manager, Grade D) | 45 years |
CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates can download the CPCL Executive notification 2026 PDF to check the detailed eligibility criteria, vacancies, dates, exam pattern, syllabus, guidelines, and other important instructions. The official PDF is attached below. Candidates can click on the link below to download the notification PDF.
CPCL Executive Notification 2026 PDF: Click to Download
CPCL Executive Apply Online 2026
The CPCL Executive Apply Online 2026 process has started on 4th November 2026 for 41 Executive vacancies under Advt. No. 02 of 2026. Eligible Indian nationals can submit their application forms through the official CPCL website at www.cpcl.co.in until 3rd December 2026. The last date for deposit of online payment is also 3rd December 2026. Candidates are advised to apply online and complete the fee payment well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute difficulties arising from heavy internet traffic or website congestion.
CPCL Executive Apply Online 2026: Click to Apply
How to Apply for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official CPCL website at www.cpcl.co.in and open the Careers page.
- Register as a new user by providing basic personal information, validating your email ID and mobile number via OTP.
- Log in with the generated User ID and Password and fill in the application form — Personal Details, Academic Details, and Work Experience.
- Upload your scanned passport-size photograph (20 kb to 60 kb; JPG/JPEG/PNG), signature (10 kb to 30 kb; JPG/JPEG/PNG), and documents/certificates (PDF, 60 KB to 10 MB).
- Preview the application and use the “Edit” option if any corrections are needed before submission.
- Click “PROCEED TO PAYMENT”, accept the declaration, and complete the payment online (General/EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs. 500).
- Download the application form and payment receipt from the candidate’s dashboard and retain them for future reference.
Note: One candidate has to apply to only one post with a single email ID and mobile number. If a candidate applies for multiple posts, the registration fees will not be refunded.
CPCL Executive Application Fee 2026
Candidates must pay the applicable non-refundable registration fee. The fee details are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM / Women | Exempted (Nil) |
| Mode of Payment | Online (SBI e-pay) — Debit/Credit Card/UPI or Net-Banking only |
Note: Bank charges as applicable must be borne by the candidates. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates are therefore requested to verify their eligibility before paying the application fee.
CPCL Executive Selection Process 2026
The selection methodology differs by post code.
Post Codes 01 to 07
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | 120 objective-type MCQ questions carrying 120 marks (50 questions on General Aptitude and 70 questions on concerned Discipline Knowledge), duration of 2 hours. A penalty of 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Tentatively conducted at Chennai only. |
| Group Discussion / Group Task | Conducted for shortlisted candidates. |
| Personal Interview | Conducted for shortlisted candidates. |
| Final Selection | 85% weightage to CBT marks, 5% weightage to Group Discussion/Group Task, and 10% weightage to Personal Interview marks. |
Note: Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks each in the CBT and Personal Interview to qualify. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies, the minimum qualifying marks shall be 35% in each stage. For Post Code CPCL07, the final selection is based on 85% weightage to CBT, 5% to Skill Test, and 10% to Personal Interview.
Post Code 08
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Group Discussion / Group Task | 20% weightage. |
| Personal Interview | 80% weightage. |
| Final Selection | Based on the combined performance in Group Discussion/Group Task and Personal Interview. |
Note: Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in the Personal Interview. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion/Group Task and Personal Interview based on their qualification, experience and overall suitability.
CPCL Executive Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed in the appropriate IDA Pay Scale, subject to medical fitness. The salary details are given below.
| Post Code | Grade | Pay Scale | Initial Basic Pay | Approximate CTC per Annum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCL 01 to 06 | Grade ‘A’ (Supervisory Cadre) | Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 1,60,000 | Rs. 50,000 | ~Rs. 20 lakh |
| CPCL 07 | Grade ‘E0’ (Supervisory Cadre) | Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 1,20,000 | Rs. 30,000 | ~Rs. 11.1 lakh |
| CPCL 08 (Manager, Grade C) | Grade ‘C’ | Rs. 80,000 – Rs. 2,20,000 | Rs. 80,000 | ~Rs. 30 lakh |
| CPCL 08 (Senior Manager, Grade D) | Grade ‘D’ | Rs. 90,000 – Rs. 2,40,000 | Rs. 90,000 | ~Rs. 35 lakh |
Note: In addition to Basic Pay, employees will be entitled to IDA, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, Conveyance Maintenance, PRP, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, LFA/LTC, reimbursement of medical expenses, Superannuation Benefits and other benefits as applicable. The actual remuneration may vary depending on the place of posting, financial performance of the Corporation, and the individual’s annual performance appraisal. No pay protection shall be admissible.
Service Bond
| Category | Bond Amount (Post Codes 01 to 07) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. Three Lakhs |
| EWS / OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. Fifty Thousand |
| Bond Period | Minimum 3 years from the date of joining |
CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Ques: How many vacancies are announced under CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: CPCL has announced 41 Executive vacancies across various disciplines — Engineer (Chemical) 22, Engineer (Mechanical) 7, Engineer (Electrical) 5, Engineer (Civil) 2, Engineer (Instrumentation) 1, Officer (Information Systems) 2, Junior Officer (Official Language) 1, and Manager/Senior Manager (Secretarial) 1 — under Advt. No. 02 of 2026.
Ques: What is the last date to apply for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The online application and the last date for deposit of online payment close on 3rd December 2026. The application process started on 4th November 2026.
Ques: What is the educational qualification required for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must have a First Class Degree in Engineering/Technology in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Instrumentation with not less than 60% marks, or the prescribed qualification for the Officer (Information Systems), Junior Officer (Official Language), and Manager/Senior Manager (Secretarial) posts, along with the required post-qualification work experience.
Ques: What is the age limit for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The upper age limit for Post Codes 01 to 07 is 28 years, and for Post Code 08, it is 42 years (Manager, Grade C) and 45 years (Senior Manager, Grade D) as on 01.10.2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC-NCL (3 years), PwBD (10–15 years), and Ex-Servicemen (5 years).
Ques: What is the application fee for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application fee is Rs. 500 for General/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Women candidates are exempted. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online via SBI e-pay (Debit/Credit Card/UPI or Net-Banking).
Ques: What is the selection process for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
Ans: For Post Codes 01 to 07, the selection process comprises a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 120 MCQs for 120 marks in 2 hours with 0.25 negative marking, followed by Group Discussion/Group Task and Personal Interview, with weightage of 85% for CBT, 5% for GD/Group Task, and 10% for Interview. For Post Code 08, the selection is through Group Discussion/Group Task (20%) and Personal Interview (80%). Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks each in the CBT and Personal Interview (35% for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved vacancies).
