HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026: 358 Posts

📅 Posted: 10/07/2026 📝 Updated: 10/07/2026

Total Vacancy358

Salary₹25,000/Month Stipend (₹20,500 by HPCL + ₹4,500 by GOI under DBT Scheme)

LocationAll India

Last Date31/07/2026

Short Information: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Marketing Division, is engaging 358 Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) across 25 states and union territories under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27. The engagement covers four engineering streams — Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation — spread across HPCL's refineries, terminals, pipeline networks, LPG bottling plants, and marketing offices nationwide. If you completed your engineering graduation on or after 01 September 2023 with at least 60% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates), and haven't held any prior apprenticeship contract, this is a genuine one-year exposure to a Maharatna-level PSU's refining and marketing operations. Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000 — ₹20,500 paid directly by HPCL and ₹4,500 by the Government of India through the DBT scheme. Selection is purely merit-based on your qualifying degree percentage, with no written examination involved; candidates are called for document verification in a 1:5 ratio against available training slots. Online applications are open from 15 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 exclusively through the HPCL Apprentice Portal, and registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal is mandatory alongside it.

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HPCL Graduate Apprentice Online Form 2026 2026Important Dates

Commencement of Online Application	15/07/2026
Last Date of Online Application	31/07/2026

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Online Form 2026 2026Application Fee

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HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026: 358 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-25 Years (as on 31/07/2026)

(SC/ST candidates: 5 Years, OBC-NC candidates: 3 Years, PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD) candidates: 10 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Civil/Mechanical/ Electrical/Instrumentation)	358	Engineering Graduate (60% UR/OBC-NC, 50% SC/ST/PwBD), Completed On/After 01/09/2023
Total Vacancy	358

Recruitment Table: State Wise Training Slots

State/ U T	Training Slot
Andhra Pradesh	15
Assam	6
Bihar	14
Chandigarh	4
Chhattisgarh	8
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (UT)	1
Delhi	18
Goa	6
Gujarat	32
Haryana	14
Jammu & Kashmir	5
Jharkhand	5
Karnataka	14
Kerala	9
Madhya Pradesh	10
Maharashtra	64
Nagaland	2
Odisha	4
Punjab	16
Rajasthan	17
Tamil Nadu	20
Telangana	19
Uttar Pradesh	37
Uttarakhand	4
West Bengal	14
Total	358
Note:Reservation policy will be adhered to as a percentage for recruitment within each state; a detailed category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) break-up per state is not provided in this notification.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Online Form 2026Eligibility Criteria

Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Candidate must be registered and approved on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) web portal and by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT).
Engineering Graduate in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation who completed graduation on or after 01/09/2023; candidates who completed engineering before this date are NOT eligible.
Minimum 60% aggregate marks (all semesters/years) for UR/OBC-NC candidates; minimum 50% for SC/ST/PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD) candidates.
Qualification must be recognized by the Board of Technical Education/UGC/AICTE or equivalent authority.
Candidates who have been previously engaged as Apprentice, or are undergoing/holding an existing apprenticeship contract with any other organization on the NATS Portal, are NOT eligible to apply.
Candidates with one year or more of work experience are NOT eligible to apply.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Online Form 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering)	₹25,000/Month (₹20,500 by HPCL + ₹4,500 by GOI DBT Scheme)

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Online Form 2026Selection Process Steps

Applications screened based on merit percentage (marks) as per eligibility criteria and prescribed qualification for the respective trade.
Candidates called for document/certificate verification in order of merit, in a ratio of 1:5 with respect to notified training slots.
Merit list prepared based on candidates who reported for document verification and were found suitable as per eligibility.
Engagement in merit order upon accepting the tri-partite apprenticeship contract on the NATS website, submission of medical certificate, and police verification.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Online Form 2026How to Apply

Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal and obtain Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) approval.
Register on the HPCL Apprentice Application Portal: http://jobs.hpcl.co.in/Recruit_New/recruitlogin.jsp using 'Sign up for New Registration'.
Sign in using the login credentials received on your registered email ID.
Fill only ONE application — select Engineering Branch, Personal Details, Contact Details, State of Training preference, and Qualification Details.
Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and signature.
Recheck all details under Preview, read the declaration carefully, and click Final Submit.
Retain the confirmation email with your HPCL Application Number for future reference.

Recruitment Note: About HPCL

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MOP&NG). It is engaged in refining, storage, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products through a vast network spanning refineries, zonal and regional offices, terminals, pipeline networks, aviation service stations, LPG bottling plants, and inland relay depots spread across India. As one of India's major public sector oil marketing companies, HPCL offers Graduate Apprentice Trainees hands-on exposure to real refining and marketing operations across its nationwide infrastructure, making this apprenticeship a practical entry point into the energy and petroleum sector.

Recruitment Note: Nature of Engagement

This is a one-year Graduate Apprentice Trainee engagement governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended by the Apprentices Amendment Act, 1973), and is NOT a regular job offer. HPCL does not commit to providing permanent or temporary employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. However, apprentices who successfully complete their training with HPCL are accorded relaxation/preference in future recruitment — specifically, age relaxation to the extent of the training period (not exceeding one year) and an additional 5% grace marks in any subsequent Computer Based Test (CBT) for HPCL recruitment. There is no obligation on HPCL to provide housing assistance or any allowance beyond the fixed monthly stipend.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Online Form 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 15/07/2026 to 31/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advertisement number not specified in the notification	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	HPCL
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering)
Total Vacancy	358
Salary	₹25,000/Month Stipend (₹20,500 by HPCL + ₹4,500 by GOI under DBT Scheme)
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	31/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

This engagement requires TWO separate registrations — one on the NATS 2.0 portal with Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) approval, and a second full application on HPCL's own Apprentice Portal — missing either one means you won't be considered. You're allowed to fill only ONE application; multiple applications will be rejected outright, and once submitted, no corrections to your details are entertained under any circumstances, so double-check everything before hitting Final Submit. A critical disqualifier many candidates overlook: if you already have an existing apprenticeship contract with any other organization on the NATS portal, or have one year or more of work experience, you are not eligible — and HPCL verifies this after you join at your allotted location, so a false declaration here gets your training terminated without any stipend paid. Also note that you'll be placed in the state you select as your preference, but HPCL can assign you to any training location within that state based on availability, so don't assume your preferred city is guaranteed even within your chosen state.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the stipend for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee? ▼

Ans: Selected candidates receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000, of which ₹20,500 is paid directly by HPCL and ₹4,500 is paid to apprentices by the Government of India under the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) scheme.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The online application window on the HPCL Portal opened on 15 July 2026 and closes on 31 July 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Q.3 Is there any written exam or negative marking for this apprenticeship? ▼

Ans: No. There is no written examination for this engagement. Selection is entirely merit-based on the candidate's qualifying degree percentage, followed by document verification in a 1:5 ratio against notified training slots.

Q.4 What is the age limit for General Category candidates? ▼

Ans: Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years old as on 31 July 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC-NC candidates get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation.

Q.5 How to download the HPCL Graduate Apprentice Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The official notification is available on HPCL's careers website at www.hpclcareers.com. The document does not carry an explicit advertisement number; candidates should refer to the notification titled 'Engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) as per the Apprentices Act, 1961' for the year 2026-27.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Graduate Apprentice Trainee? ▼

Ans: Candidates must hold an Engineering Graduation degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation, completed on or after 01 September 2023, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) across all semesters/years.

Q.7 What is the selection process for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee? ▼

Ans: Selection is based on merit percentage of the qualifying degree, with candidates called for document verification in a 1:5 ratio against notified training slots. A final merit list is prepared from candidates found suitable at document verification; no written exam is involved.

Q.8 Is this apprenticeship a permanent government job? ▼

Ans: No. This is a one-year apprenticeship engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and HPCL does not guarantee permanent or temporary employment on completion. However, apprentices who complete the training successfully do get age relaxation and grace marks benefits in future HPCL recruitment exams.