Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has released a notification for the engagement of 250 Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2026-27 in its Refineries Division. This recruitment is aimed at providing practical training to engineering graduates under the Apprenticeship Act. Eligible candidates with a full-time engineering degree in relevant disciplines can apply online through the official HPCL portal from 25 February 2026 to 10 March 2026. For eligibility, age limit, salary and more details of this recruitment, please check the job description below.
HPCL GAT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
- Organization Name: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Post Name: Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering)
- Total Vacancy: 250
- Qualification: Engineering Graduation
- Age Limit: 18-25 years
- Salary: Rs. 25000/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 25.02.2026
- Apply Last Date: 10.03.2026
- Official Website: www.hindustanpetroleum.com
Vacancy Details for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainees 2026
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has invited applications for 250 Graduate Apprentice Trainees (GAT) in various engineering disciplines:
- Chemical
- Civil
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Computer Science/IT
Mumbai Refinery - Maharashtra: 120
Visakh Refinery - Andhra Pradesh: 130
Eligibility Criteria for Hindustan Petroleum Recruitment
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have a full-time Engineering Graduation in Chemical/ Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation Computer Science with 60% aggregate for UR/OBC-NC/EWS; 50% for SC/ST/PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD).
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 25 Years
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government norms.
Salary for HPCL GAT 2026
Selected candidates will receive a total monthly stipend of Rs.25,000 during the apprenticeship period. Out of this amount, Rs.20,500 will be paid directly by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), and Rs.4,500 will be provided by the Government of India (GOI) through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the candidate's bank account.
How to Apply for HPCL GAT Recruitment 2026
- Register on the NATS 2.0 portal and obtain approval from BOAT (Board of Apprenticeship Training).
- Visit the official HPCL recruitment portal: jobs.hpcl.co.in.
- Complete new registration using a valid and active email ID.
- Fill in your personal, contact, and educational details carefully.
- Select only one refinery location and your relevant engineering branch.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and your signature as per the prescribed format.
- Preview all the details carefully and submit the application form.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Selection Process for HPCL Limited 2026
- Shortlisting of candidates based on academic performance (marks in Engineering).
- Document Verification.
- Final selection based on merit and eligibility criteria.
Important Dates for Hindustan Petroleum Recruitment
- Starting Date of Online Application: 25.02.2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 13.03.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Apply Online
- Click Here: Official Website
HPCL GAT Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
- Answer: There are a total of 250 vacancies.
Q2. What is the age limit?
- Answer: 18 to 25 years.
Q3. What is the mode of application?
- Answer: The application mode is online only.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
- Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 13 March 2026.
