Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has released a notification for the engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2026-27, under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment drive covers apprenticeship training slots in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation engineering disciplines across HPCL’s Marketing Division locations spread all over India. The facility to apply online will be available on the HPCL portal from 15th July to 31st July 2026.
HPCL Notification 2026 PDF contains all the details related to the training slots, eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, selection methodology, stipend and other instructions related to the engagement. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying to determine if they fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions. The selection process will include screening based on merit percentage followed by document verification in order of merit.
HPCL Notification 2026 Out
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has released the 2026-27 notification for engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) at locations across India. The notification is for eligible Indian citizens with an engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation. Candidates can apply for their preferred state of training as per the eligibility criteria and slots available.
Download HPCL Graduate Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
| HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organisation | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP&NG) |
| Engagement Type | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering), as per Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Training Slots | 358 |
| Disciplines | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation |
| Duration | One Year |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹25,000 (₹20,500 by HPCL + ₹4,500 by GOI under DBT scheme) |
| Application Mode | Online (via NATS 2.0 and HPCL portal) |
| Application Start Date | 15th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31st July 2026 |
| Official Website | jobs.hpcl.co.in |
How many HPCL Graduate Apprentice training slots 2026 are released?
HPCL has announced a total of 358 training slots under the Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) 2026-27 engagement drive. The slots are spread across states including Maharashtra (64), Uttar Pradesh (37), Gujarat (32), Tamil Nadu (20), Telangana (19), Delhi (18), Rajasthan (17), Punjab (16), and several other states and union territories, with reservation policy applicable as per government norms in respective states.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind while applying for the HPCL Graduate Apprentice engagement.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Application | 15th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31st July 2026 |
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The 358 training slots are distributed state-wise, with the largest number of slots in Maharashtra, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. A few of the state-wise slots are given below:
| State | Training Slots |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 64 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 37 |
| Gujarat | 32 |
| Tamil Nadu | 20 |
| Telangana | 19 |
| Delhi | 18 |
| Rajasthan | 17 |
| Punjab | 16 |
| Bihar, Haryana, Karnataka, West Bengal | 14 each |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10 |
| Kerala | 9 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 |
| Assam, Goa | 6 each |
| Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand | 5 each |
| Chandigarh, Odisha, Uttarakhand | 4 each |
| Nagaland | 2 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 1 |
Note: The apprentice will be placed for training in the preferred state chosen at the time of application, and may be assigned any training location within that state as per requirement and availability.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility conditions to apply for the HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) posts.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold an Engineering Graduation degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation, recognised by the Board of Technical Education/UGC/AICTE or an equivalent authority. Candidates must have completed their engineering graduation on or after 1st September 2023; those who completed it before this date are not eligible.
Candidates belonging to UR/OBC-NC must have secured 60% aggregate marks, while candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD) must have secured 50% aggregate marks across all years/semesters of the qualifying examination.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 25 years, as on 31st July 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as follows:
- 5 years for SC/ST candidates
- 3 years for OBC-NC candidates
- 10 years for PwBD candidates
Other Conditions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must be registered and approved on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal and by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT).
- Candidates already undergoing apprenticeship training or holding an apprenticeship contract with any other organisation are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience are not eligible to apply.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Monthly Stipend
Selected candidates engaged as Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) will be paid a monthly stipend of ₹25,000, of which ₹20,500 will be paid by HPCL and ₹4,500 will be paid directly to apprentices by the Government of India under the DBT scheme.
What is HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process?
The selection process for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) will be as follows:
- Screening of applications based on merit percentage (marks) as per eligibility criteria and number of training slots notified
- Shortlisting of candidates for document/certificate verification in order of merit, in a ratio of 1:5 with respect to training slots
- Preparation of a merit list based on candidates found suitable after document verification
- Engagement of candidates in merit order upon acceptance of a tri-partite apprenticeship contract on the NATS website, along with submission of a medical certificate and police verification
Note: No written examination is mentioned in this notification for the Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) engagement; selection is merit- and document-verification based.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Job Location
Selected apprentices will be placed for training in their preferred state, chosen at the time of application. Within the selected state, the apprentice may be assigned to any training location as per requirement and availability, across HPCL’s Marketing Division establishments spread throughout India.
How to Apply for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by following the steps below:
- Register on the Apprentice Application Link at jobs.hpcl.co.in using the “Sign up for New Registration” option
- Receive login credentials via registered email from the HPCL Apprentice Team
- Sign in and select the Engineering Branch from the dropdown
- Fill in Personal Details, click “Validate your details,” then “Save & Next”
- Fill in Contact Details and select the State of Training (only one preference allowed)
- Complete the Qualification Details section
- Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and signature
- Recheck all details under “Preview” and make corrections if needed
- Read the declaration carefully, check the boxes, and click “Final Submit”
- Receive a confirmation email with the HPCL Application Number
Note: Candidates are allowed to fill only one application; multiple applications will be rejected. No hard copy of the application form needs to be sent to HPCL.
FAQs
Q1. How many training slots have been announced for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 358 training slots have been announced across various states.
Q2. Which engineering disciplines are eligible for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation engineering graduates are eligible.
Q3. What is the stipend for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering)?
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000, comprising ₹20,500 from HPCL and ₹4,500 from the Government of India under the DBT scheme.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 31st July 2026.
Q5. What is the duration of the HPCL Graduate Apprentice engagement?
The engagement is for a period of one year only.
Q6. Does completing the HPCL apprenticeship guarantee a job?
No, HPCL does not give any commitment or assurance of permanent or temporary employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship period, though relaxation/preference may be given in future recruitment.
