HPCL is an acronym for ‘Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited‘. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) was established on July 15, 1974. HPCL is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) with the highest ever annual Gross sales of Rs. 4,66,192 Crore during FY 2022-23
HPCL has the second-largest petroleum product pipeline network in India with a network length of 5,132 km. HPCL undertakes Exploration & Production (E&P) of hydrocarbons through its wholly-owned subsidiary M/s. Prize Petroleum Company Limited (PPCL).
HPCL has released an notification for the post of Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Civil Engineer and other post. There are 276 Vacancy.
In this article, we are going to see the exam pattern, syllabus for the exam.
Overview of HPCL Recruitment
HPCL invites talented & motivated candidates looking for exciting career opportunities in energy sector and willing to contribute towards India’s energy future by being part of our growth journey.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the following vacancies ONLINE.
| Recruitment Organization | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Post Name | Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Civil Engineer and other posts |
| Vacancy | 276 |
| Starting date of application | 18 August 2023 |
| Last date of application | 18 September 2023 |
| Official Website | @www.hindustanpetroleum.com |
| Application Fees | SC/ST and PwBD candidates – Exempted from payment (Nil) UR/OBC/EWS candidates – Rs. 1180/+ payment gateaway charges if any |
No. of Vacancy and Eligibility Criteria
The no. of vacancy for each post and their elgibility criteria is mentioned in the table below.
| Sr. No. | Position | Vacancies | Maximum Age | Essential Qualification | Minimum Experience required | Salary |
| 1. | Mechanical Engineer |
57 | 25 years | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Mechanical Engineering |
– | (50000- 160000) |
| 2. | Electrical Engineer | 16 | 25 years | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Electrical Engineering |
– | (50000- 160000) |
| 3. | Instrumentation Engineer |
36 | 25 years | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Instrumentation Engineering |
– | (50000- 160000) |
| 4. | Civil Engineer |
18 | 25 years | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Civil Engineering |
(50000- 160000) |
|
| 5. | Chemical Engineer | 43 | 25 years | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Chemical Engineering |
(50000- 160000) |
|
| 5. | Senior Officer – City Gas Distribution (CGD) Operations & Maintenance* |
10 | 28 years | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Civil Engineering |
3 | (60000- 180000) |
| 6. | Senior Officer – LNG Business* |
2 | 28 years | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Civil Engineering |
3 | (60000- 180000) |
| 7. | Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager – Bio fuel Plant Operations* |
1 | 28/31 | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Chemical Engineering |
3/6 years | (60000- 180000)/(70000-200000) |
| 8. | Senior Officer/Assistant Manager – CBG Plant Operations* |
1 | 28/31 | 4-years full time regular engineering course in Chemical Engineering |
3/6 years | (60000- 180000) / (70000- 200000) |
| 9. | Senior Officer – Sales* (Retail/ Lubes/ Direct Sales/ LPG) |
30 | 29 years | a) Full time MBA or PGDM with specialization in Sales/ Marketing AND b) 4-years full time regular engineering course in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Chemical/ Civil Engineering |
2 years | (60000- 180000) |
| 10. | Senior Officer/ Assistant Manager – NonFuel Business* |
4 | 29/32 | a) Full time MBA or PGDM with specialization in Sales/ Marketing/ Operations AND b) 4-years full time regular engineering course in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Chemical/ Civil Engineering |
2/5 | (60000- 180000) / (70000- 200000) |
| 11. | Senior Officer – EV Charging Station Business |
2 | 29 | a) Full time MBA or PGDM with specialization in Sales/ Marketing AND b) 4-years full time regular engineering course in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Chemical/ Civil Engineering |
2 | (60000- 180000) |
| 12. | Fire & Safety Officer – Mumbai Refinery |
2 | 27 | Essential Full-time regular BE/ B Tech in Fire Engineering or Fire & Safety Engineering Desirable Additionally , a full -time Diploma or Certificate in Industrial Safety or equivalent of duration not less than one year awarded by any University incorporated under the Central or State legislations or Department of Technical Education or Board of Technical Education of any State/ Government of India or from Regional Labour Institute or Central Labour Institute is desirable. Adequate knowledge of Marathi language. |
– | (50000- 160000) |
| 13. | Fire & Safety Officer – Visakh Refinery |
6 | 27 | Essential Full -time regular BE/ B Tech in Fire Engineering or Fire & Safety Engineering Desirable Additionally , a full -time Diploma or Certificate in Industrial Safety or equivalent of duration not less than one year awarded by any University incorporated under the Central or State legislations or Department of Technical Education or Board of Technical Education of any State/ Government of India or from Regional Labour Institute or Central Labour Institute is desirable . Adequate knowledge of Telugu language. |
– | (50000 160000) |
| 14. | Quality Control (QC) Officers |
9 | 30 | 2 Years full time regular M.Sc. In Chemistry (Analytical / Physical / Organic/ Inorganic) |
3 | (50000 160000) |
| 15. | Chartered Accountants |
16 | 27 | Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) along with completion of mandatory Articleship and Membership of ICAI. |
– | (50000 160000) |
Refer the table below to know the List of relevant Engineering/Technology Disciplines, eligible to apply.
| Core Discipline | Engineering Degree as mentioned on Degree Certificate |
| Mechanical | Mechanical, Mechanical & Production |
| Electrical | Electrical, Electrical & Electronics |
| Instrumentation | Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Electronics |
| Civil | Civil |
| Mechanical | Chemical, Petrochemical, Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical, Petroleum Refining |
Selection Process
i) The selection process would comprise of various shortlisting and selection tools like Computer Based Test, Group Task, Personal Interview, Moot court (only for Law Officers and Law Officers- HR) etc. which would be administered depending upon the position requirement.
ii) All the candidates claiming to fulfil requisite eligibility criteria will be called for Computer Based Test.
iii) Computer Based Test (when applicable) will consist of objective questions (subjective as well for Law Officers/ Law Officers- HR) and will comprise of two parts.
i) General Aptitude consisting of English Language, Quantitative Aptitude Test & Intellectual Potential test (Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation).
ii. Technical / Professional Knowledge comprising of questions related to Qualifying degree / Educational background required for the applied position.
iii) Candidates qualifying in the Computer Based Test (when applicable) in order of merit & predetermined ratio will be advised to upload the supporting documents for certain positions.i.e. Basis scrutiny of the application, uploaded documents and category-wise & discipline-wise merit list in Computer Based Test, shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Task and/or Personal Interview.
iv) Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each of the applicable selection process stages i.e. Computer Based Test, Group Task and Personal Interview to be considered for further selection process
v) A category & discipline-wise merit list will be drawn for all the candidates who qualify in all the applicable stages. Computer Based Test + Group Task + Moot Court (only for Law Officers and Law Officers- HR) + Personal and (or) Technical Interviews + Work Experience
(wherever applicable) & offer of appointment would be as per the category & discipline-wise vacancies available.
Application Process
● The online application will be accepted from 09.00 hrs on 18th August 2023 till 18th Sepetmber 2023
● Candidates are requested to apply online only on www.hindustanpetroleum.com Careers → Current
Openings, after reading detailed advertisement. No other mean / mode of the application shall be accepted.
● Applications with incomplete / wrong particulars or not in the prescribed format will not be considered
● The email id and mobile number provided in online application should remain valid for at least one year. Candidates must use proper e-mail ids created in their names. Applications with pseudo / fake email ids will attract appropriate action under the law.
. ● CBT/ Interviews for different positions may be conducted on the same day/ different venues for all the positions.
Age relaxation
i) Maximum age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC & ST, 3 years for OBCNC, 10 years for PwBD (UR), 13 years for PwBD (OBCNC) and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST) candidates.
ii) Maximum age limit is relaxed by 5 years for candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between
01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989.
iii) Maximum age relaxation by 5 years is applicable for Ex-servicemen & Commissioned Officers (including ECOs/ SSCOs) subject to rendering minimum 5 years’ service in Armed Forces and fulfilment of other conditions prescribed by Govt. of India.
iv) Maximum upper age of the applicants shall not exceed 56 years including all possible age relaxations.
Application Fees
The application fees is applicable for all position .
UR, OBCNC and EWS candidates are required to pay a Non-Refundable Amount of ₹1180/- + payment gateway charges if any (Application fee of ₹1000/- + GST@18% i.e. ₹180/- + payment gateway charges if applicable).
Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
For the detailed notification click on the link below.
So, this is the wonderful opportunity for the candidates who wish to work in the government sector. HPCL is the prestigious orgnanization. So for preparation you can refer previous years papers, mock tests from gradplus for securing good marks in the technical section.
Remember , “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.”
All the Best!!
