Oil India Executive Bharti 2026 - 32 Posts

Oil India Executive Bharti 2026 is a recruitment drive by Oil India Limited, a Maharatna PSU, for 32 executive posts in Grades A, B and C. Eligible Indian nationals can apply online until 14 November 2026, 11:00 hours (server time).

The notification is Advt. No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03, dated 15 October 2026. Posts are in research, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, accounts and internal audit, official language (Hindi) and secretarial work. Vacancies are mainly for Field Headquarters, Duliajan, Assam, but selected candidates may be posted at any OIL operational area or office in India and are transferable. Women and candidates of all genders are encouraged to apply.

Qualification and experience by post (as on 14/11/2026):

• Superintending Research Scientist (CH-01, Grade C): Ph.D. in Chemistry with 2-year M.Sc. Chemistry (60%), OR Ph.D. in Geology with Master's in Geology/Applied Geology (60%), OR Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with Master's in Chemical Engineering (60%), OR Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering with Master's in Petroleum Engineering (60%). Master's must be of minimum 2 years. AND minimum 4 years of post-qualification relevant work experience in scientific, engineering, R&D or technology roles in oil & gas, energy, chemicals or materials.
• Senior Officer (Mechanical) (ME-02, Grade B): 4-year Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% marks. Automation, Automobile, Industrial, Power, Manufacturing, Production, Mechatronics, Mining, Marine, Robotics Engineering and similar are excluded.
• Senior Officer (Petroleum) (PE-03, Grade B): Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering / Technology of minimum 2 years with minimum 60% marks, with Engineering at graduation level.
• Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor (AC-04, Grade B): Associate Member of ICAI / ICMAI. Candidates without membership certificate are not eligible.
• Hindi Officer (Official Language) (HO-05, Grade A): Post Graduate Degree in Hindi AND minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in official language implementation, promotion or translation.
• Confidential Secretary (CS-06, Grade A): Graduate with 1/2-year Diploma in Secretarial Practice, Modern Office Management, Executive Assistant or equivalent, with computer application knowledge, AND minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in secretarial functions. Shorthand and transcription proficiency is needed.

Upper age limit as on 14/11/2026 (years, relaxation already included):

Additional age relaxation:

• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline: 3 years (for Grade A and Grade B posts).
• J&K domicile from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989: 5 years, with domicile certificate.
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years.
• PwBD: as per Government directives.
• Internal OIL candidates: upper age limit is 54 years.
• After all relaxations, the maximum age cannot exceed 54 years for anyone.

Course and recognition rules:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering must be minimum 4 years. Master's, Postgraduate and Diploma courses must be minimum 2 years. Other graduate courses must be minimum 3 years.
• Qualifications must be from institutions recognised by statutory authorities in India and recognised for Central Government posts.
• Distance learning or part-time qualifications are accepted if recognised by the relevant statutory authority for Central Government appointments.
• The qualification name must match what is prescribed. No variation in nomenclature is accepted.
• Percentage is not rounded off. For CGPA or grades, mention the equivalent percentage in the form.

What counts as work experience:

• Only full-time experience gained after the minimum essential educational qualification counts. It must be in a Government department, PSU, autonomous or statutory body, recognised research or academic institution, or reputed private company, on regular, fixed-term, tenure or contract basis.
• Experience must be relevant to the post's job description. OIL decides relevance and its decision is final.
• Not counted: part-time, honorary, guest, visiting, apprenticeship, internship, freelancing, self-employment, consultancy on retainer or stipend, casual, ad hoc or hourly work. School or undergraduate teaching and research before the qualifying degree also do not count.
• Superintending Research Scientist: preference to candidates with oil & gas, energy, chemicals or materials experience, and with publications, patents or technology development.
• Government and PSU employees need at least 2 years in the next lower pay scale (E3 for Grade C; E1 for Grade A).
• Private sector candidates must work in a company with annual turnover of at least ₹500 crore, with valid proof.

Other conditions: Only Indian nationals can apply. Cut-off date for age, experience and qualification is 14/11/2026.

1. Visit the Oil India website www.oil-india.com and open the careers or recruitment page.
2. Click the "Click Here" link next to "To read Advertisement" and read the full notification (Advt. No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03).
3. Keep ready:
   • Valid email ID and mobile number (they cannot be changed later)
   • Recent passport size colour photograph, not older than 3 months
   • Scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format
4. Click the "Click Here" link next to "To Register". Fill in personal and contact details and click Generate OTP. Enter both OTPs (mobile and email), tick "I Agree", click Re-verify and then Submit.
5. You will receive your Application Sequence No. (User ID) and password by email and SMS.
6. Click "Go To Application" or log in again. Fill in Personal Details, Additional Details, Communication Details, Qualification Details, Experience Details and Declaration.
7. Upload your photo and signature:
   • Photo: white background, JPG/JPEG, 100 KB to 200 KB, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, 200 dpi. No cap, hat or dark glasses.
   • Signature: black ink on white paper, JPG/JPEG, 80 KB to 150 KB. Scan only the signature area.
8. Use Preview to check every detail. You can edit only before final submission. Your category cannot be changed once filled.
9. Submit the form. General and OBC (NCL) candidates are redirected to the SBI e-Pay Lite gateway to pay ₹500 plus taxes. SC, ST, PwBD, EWS and Ex-Servicemen pay no fee.
10. After payment, press Print and save the application form as a PDF. Keep the printout and payment slip for future use.
11. Apply before 11:00 hours on 14 November 2026 (server time). Do not wait for the last day.
12. For technical help, use the Helpdesk tab after login or call 9513253397, Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM.

Photo and Signature

• Recent passport size colour photograph (not older than 3 months, same photo throughout the process)
• Scanned signature

Age Proof

• Matriculation / 10th Admit Card, Pass Certificate or Marksheet from a Central or State Board showing date of birth (no other document accepted)

Academic Documents

• Degree or Diploma certificate with consolidated or all-year/semester mark sheets (provisional certificate is accepted if the degree is not yet issued)
• Order or letter for equivalent qualification, if claimed, with the authority, number and date

Work Experience Documents (past employment)

• Experience letter or service certificate on official letterhead showing name, designation, date of joining, date of relieving and period of employment
• A separate employer document detailing the roles and responsibilities
• Any two of: last pay slip, annual increment letter, promotion or transfer order, PF statement with employer details, offer or appointment letter with joining date and terms

Work Experience Documents (current employment)

• Offer or appointment letter on letterhead, supported by the latest pay slip or other proof of present employment
• Any two of: ID card from current employer, annual increment letter, promotion or transfer order, PF statement
• A separate employer document detailing roles and responsibilities
• Private sector candidates: proof of annual turnover of at least ₹500 crore
• Pay scale level certificate from the employer, if the organisation follows a pay scale other than those in the notification

Category and Reservation Documents

• SC/ST/OBC caste certificate in the Government prescribed format
• Valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in the Government prescribed format
• Valid Income & Assets certificate for EWS
• Valid disability certificate showing 40% or more disability, from a Medical Board constituted by the Central or State Government (PwBD)
• Ex-Servicemen: Zila Sainik Welfare Office registration card and Discharge Book / Service and Release Certificate (personal and service particulars pages)
• J&K domicile certificate from the prescribed authority, if claiming relaxation
• Self-certified English or Hindi translation of any certificate issued in another language (at PI or skill test)

Other Documents

• No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Government and PSU employees
• Valid photo ID (PAN, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Aadhaar, Passport etc.) for the test stage
• ICAI / ICMAI Membership certificate (Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor)
• Originals along with self-attested copies at the appropriate stage