HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026-27 – Apply Online for 608 Posts | Engineering Graduates

HPCL is a Maharatna Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP&NG), Government of India.

Business Operations:

• Refining, Storage, Distribution
• Vast marketing network across India:
  • Refineries
  • Zonal offices & Regional offices
  • Terminals
  • Pipeline networks
  • Aviation Service stations
  • LPG Bottling Plants
  • Inland Relay Depots

Apprenticeship Programme: HPCL Marketing Division (All India Locations) proposes to engage Graduate Apprentice Trainees – Engineering [Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation] at locations spread across India as per provision of Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Rules thereof.

1. Post Name & Training Slot Details

Post Name: Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering)

Total Training Slots: 608 across 26 States/Union Territories

Engineering Branches:

1. Civil Engineering
2. Mechanical Engineering
3. Electrical Engineering
4. Instrumentation Engineering

State-wise Training Slot Distribution:

Note:

• Reservation policy will adhere to the percentage for recruitment in respective states
• Apprentice will be placed at preferred state (chosen by candidate)
• Training location within state may be assigned as per requirement/availability

2. Educational Qualification

Minimum Qualification:

Essential:

• Full-time Engineering Graduation (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering) in:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering

Year of Passing Criterion:

• IMPORTANT: Candidates who have completed Engineering Graduation after 01-04-2023 onwards are eligible to apply
• NOT ELIGIBLE: Candidates who completed engineering prior to 01-04-2023

Recognition:

• All qualifications must be recognized by:
  • Board of Technical Education
  • UGC (University Grants Commission)
  • AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)
  • Or equivalent authority as per prevailing laws

Minimum Marks Required:

PwBD Categories:

• VH: Visually Handicapped
• HH: Hearing Handicapped
• OH: Orthopedically Handicapped
• MD: Multiple Disabilities (Combination of above)

Calculation of Percentage:

• Degree percentage as provided by university/college will be considered
• Where CGPA/GPA or letter grade is awarded:
  • Equivalent percentage as per university/institute norms
  • Certificate from university/institute required at document verification
• If conversion not available:
  • Percentage = (Total marks obtained ÷ Total marks) × 100
  • Fraction ignored (49.99% = less than 50%)

3. Age Limit (as on 02-03-2026)

Age Criteria:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 25 years

Age Calculation Date: 02-03-2026

Age Relaxation:

Effective Maximum Age After Relaxation:

• SC/ST: Up to 30 years
• OBC-NC: Up to 28 years
• PwBD: Up to 35 years

4. Stipend / Monthly Payment

Monthly Stipend: ₹25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand Only)

Payment Breakdown:

• ₹20,500/- paid by HPCL
• ₹4,500/- paid directly to apprentices by Government of India as per DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) scheme

Training Duration: 1 Year (12 months)

Total Stipend for 1 Year: ₹3,00,000/- (approximately)

Other Benefits:

• No housing assistance/allowances provided
• Only fixed stipend as mentioned above
• Practical industry training experience
• Certificate of completion

5. Future Employment Benefits

IMPORTANT: HPCL does not give any commitment/assurance on providing permanent/temporary employment to Apprentices on successful completion of Apprenticeship period.

However, Apprentices who Successfully Complete Training will Get:

Benefit 1 - Age Relaxation:

• Age relaxation equal to period of apprenticeship training (maximum 1 year)
• Applicable when applying for regular HPCL recruitment

Benefit 2 - Additional Marks in CBT:

• 5% additional marks added to Computer Based Test (CBT) score
• Grace marks counted with actual CBT marks
• Used for shortlisting in subsequent selection stages

Example:

• If candidate scores 70 marks in CBT
• After 5% addition: 70 + 3.5 = 73.5 marks
• This enhanced score used for shortlisting

Important Clarification:

• Mere successful completion does NOT guarantee recruitment/selection
• Only provides relaxation/preference as mentioned above
• Must still compete in regular recruitment process

6. Selection Process

Selection Methodology:

Stage 1: Application Screening

• Applications screened based on merit percentage (marks)
• According to eligibility criteria and qualification
• Number of training slots considered

Stage 2: Document Verification

• Candidates called in order of merit
• Ratio: 1:5 (for each training slot, 5 candidates called)
• Shortlisted candidates communicated via registered email
• No TA/DA paid for document verification

Stage 3: Merit List Preparation

• Based on candidates who reported for document verification
• Found suitable as per eligibility criteria

Stage 4: Final Engagement

• Candidates engaged in merit order
• On accepting tri-partite apprenticeship contract on NATS website
• Submission of medical certificate in prescribed format
• Police verification by candidates

Important Selection Notes:

• Incomplete or ineligible applications summarily rejected without intimation
• Only candidates registered and approved on NATS 2.0 portal considered
• Approved by Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT)

7. Application Fee

No Application Fee Mentioned

The advertisement does not specify any application fee for this apprenticeship programme.

8. Important Dates

Note: All communications via email only. Check registered email regularly.

9. Required Documents

Documents Required for Application & Verification:

A) Educational Certificates:

• Engineering Degree Certificate (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering)
• All semester/year mark sheets
• Provisional certificate (if final degree not issued)
• CGPA to percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate from university about conversion formula

B) Age Proof:

• 10th/12th certificate showing Date of Birth
• Birth Certificate

C) Identity Proof:

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Voter ID
• Passport (if available)

D) Category Certificates (if applicable):

SC/ST Certificate:

• Caste certificate from Revenue Authority (minimum Tehsildar rank)
• As per central government prescribed format
• Caste name must match central list exactly
• Download format from: www.hpclcareers.com > Downloads > Downloads for Apprentices

OBC-NC Certificate:

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate
• Must clearly indicate "does not belong to creamy layer"
• As per Government of India definition
• Based on father's state of origin
• Check central OBC list: www.ncbc.nic.in
• Valid and recent certificate required

PwBD Certificate:

• Disability certificate showing minimum 40% disability
• From competent medical authority
• Specify category: VH/HH/OH/MD
• As per prescribed format

E) Photograph & Signature:

• Recent passport size photograph
• Signature specimen

F) Other Documents:

• Address proof (correspondence & permanent)
• Medical certificate (at time of joining)
• Police verification documents (at time of joining)

Document Verification Stage:

• All original certificates must be produced
• Along with self-attested photocopies
• Documents matching online application details
• Any mismatch will lead to cancellation

10. Mandatory Registrations

CRITICAL REQUIREMENT:

NATS 2.0 Portal Registration is MANDATORY

Step 1: Register on NATS 2.0

• Visit National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal
• Website: NATS 2.0 (nats.education.gov.in or apprenticeshipindia.gov.in)
• Complete registration
• Get approved by Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT)

Step 2: Apply on HPCL Portal

• Only after NATS registration
• Apply on HPCL portal

Important:

• Only candidates registered and approved on NATS 2.0 will be considered
• Candidates with existing apprenticeship contract with any other organization NOT eligible