Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has released a notification for the engagement of 608 Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is open for Engineering graduates in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines who have completed their degree on or after 01 April 2023. Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training at various HPCL locations across India and will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000. Eligible candidates can apply online. The online application process starts on 16 February 2026 and the last date to apply is 02 March 2026.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026
- Organization Name: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Post Name: Graduate Apprentice Trainees
- Total Vacancy: 608
- Qualification: Engineering Graduation
- Age Limit: 18-25 years
- Salary: Rs.25,000/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 16.02.2026
- Apply Last Date: 02.03.2026
- Official Website: www.hindustanpetroleum.com
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Vacancy 2026
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has released a notification for the engagement of 608 Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
State wise Vacancy:
- Andhra Pradesh - 62
- Assam - 8
- Bihar - 11
- Chandigarh - 8
- Chhattisgarh - 8
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (UT) - 1
- Delhi - 16
- Goa - 5
- Gujarat - 29
- Haryana - 16
- Himachal Pradesh - 3
- Jammu & Kashmir - 8
- Jharkhand - 11
- Karnataka - 44
- Kerala - 15
- Ladakh (UT) - 1
- Madhya Pradesh - 22
- Maharashtra - 114
- Odisha - 22
- Punjab - 23
- Rajasthan - 39
- Tamil Nadu - 35
- Telangana - 22
- Uttar Pradesh - 40
- Uttarakhand - 8
- West Bengal - 37
Total Vacancies: 608
Hindustan Petroleum Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have completed a full-time Engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation from a recognized University/Institute approved by UGC/AICTE/Board of Technical Education. General and OBC-NC candidates must have secured at least 60% aggregate marks in all semesters/years, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Only those candidates who have completed their engineering graduation on or after 01 April 2023 are eligible to apply.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
Age Relaxation:-
- SC/ST - 5 years
- OBC-NC - 3 years
- PwBD - 10 years
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Salary 2026
The selected graduate apprentice trainees will receive a total monthly allowance of Rs. 25,000. Out of this amount, Rs. 20,500 will be provided directly by HPCL and Rs. 4,500 will be provided by the Government of India through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Candidates must first register online through the official HPCL apprentice application portal and create a new registration using a valid email ID. After receiving login credentials, they need to sign in and carefully fill in personal, contact, qualification, and state preference details. Candidates must select their engineering branch correctly, upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature, preview the application form, accept the declaration, and submit it finally. Only one application is allowed. Applicants must also ensure they are registered and approved on the NATS 2.0 portal before applying. No hard copy of the application needs to be sent to HPCL.
Hindustan Petroleum Limited 2026 Selection Process
- Applications will be screened based on percentage of marks.
- Merit list will be prepared based on academic performance.
- Shortlisted candidates (1:5 ratio) will be called for document verification.
- Final merit list will be prepared after verification.
- Selected candidates must sign apprenticeship contract on NATS portal.
- Medical fitness certificate and police verification required.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment Important Dates
- Starting Date of Online Application: 16.02.2026
- Last Date of Online Application: 02.03.2026
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Apply Online
- Click Here: Official Website
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is the duration of the apprenticeship?
- Answer: The apprenticeship training period is one year.
Q2. What is the stipend amount?
- Answer: Rs.25,000 per month.
Q3. Is there any written exam?
- Answer: No written exam is mentioned. Selection is based on merit.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
- Answer: The last date is 02 March 2026.
