HPCL Biofuels Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by HPCL Biofuels Limited (HBL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), for recruitment of suitable manpower on a Fixed Term Contract basis.
According to the official notification, HPCL Biofuels Limited has announced a total of 81 vacancies under Management, Non-Management and Seasonal categories. The vacancies are available across departments such as General Administration, Sugar Engineering, Sugar Production, Ethanol, Co-generation and Finance.
Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the required documents and negotiation form. Applications can be sent by post or deposited in the drop box at the specified HPCL Biofuels office in Patna, Bihar.
The last date for receipt of applications is 27 August 2026. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise qualification, experience, age limit and other eligibility conditions before applying.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | HPCL Biofuels Limited (HBL) |
| Parent Company | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Recruitment Name | HPCL Biofuels Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 81 Posts |
| Categories | Management, Non-Management & Seasonal |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Employment Type | Fixed Term Contract |
| Management / Non-Management Contract | 2 Years, extendable by another 1 year depending on operational requirement and performance |
| Seasonal Contract | 2 Crushing Seasons, extendable by another 1 Crushing Season depending on operational requirement and performance |
| Job Location | Lauriya or Sugauli, Bihar |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 55 Years |
| Age / Experience Cut-off Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Selection | Interview / Merit List / Skill Test, as applicable |
| Last Date | 27 August 2026 |
The notification states that HBL operates integrated sugar units at Sugauli, East Champaran and Lauriya, West Champaran, Bihar. Both plants have been in commercial operation since December 2011.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Management | 33 |
| Non-Management | 23 |
| Seasonal | 25 |
| Total | 81 |
| Post | Dept. | Vacancy | Minimum Qualification | Experience | CTC/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Manager | General Admin. | 2 | Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical Engineering with ANSI/AVSI in Sugar Engineering | 20 years in Sugar/Co-gen; minimum 2 years as GM/Location Head in Sugar Industry | โน18.00โ22.00 Lakh; Negotiable |
| DGM โ Ethanol | Ethanol | 2 | Degree in Chemical Engineering/B.Sc. Chemistry & DIFAT from ANSI/AVSI certification in Industrial Fermentation/Alcohol Technology | 15 years in Ethanol/Distillery, including 5 years as Plant Manager Ethanol | โน12.00โ15.00 Lakh |
| Manager โ Electrical | Sugar Engineering | 1 | Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering; ANSI/AVSI in Sugar Engineering preferred | 8 years for Degree / 10 years for Diploma in Sugar Industry | โน6.00โ8.50 Lakh |
| Manager โ Quality Control | Sugar Production | 2 | B.Sc. Chemistry with ANSI/AVSI in Sugar Technology | 8 years relevant experience, including 5 years as QC In-charge in Sugar Industry | โน6.00โ8.50 Lakh |
| Manager โ EDP | General Admin. | 1 | MCA | 8 years in Sugar Industry | โน6.00โ8.50 Lakh |
| Manager โ Accounts | General Admin. (Finance) | 1 | MBA-Finance with ICAI Qualified (CA/CMA Intermediate) | 8 years relevant/Sugar Industry | โน6.00โ8.50 Lakh |
| Dy. Manager โ Accounts | General Admin. (Finance) | 1 | M.Com with CA Inter/ICWA Inter | 5 years relevant/Sugar Industry | โน5.00โ6.00 Lakh |
| Mechanical Engineer โ Sugar | Sugar Engineering | 4 | Degree/Diploma Mechanical Engineering and ANSI/AVSI in Sugar Engineering | 5 years Degree / 7 years Diploma in Sugar Industry | โน4.00โ5.50 Lakh |
| Electrical Engineer | Sugar Engineering | 2 | BE/B.Tech Electrical or Diploma Electrical | 5 years Degree / 7 years Diploma; preferably Sugar Industry | โน4.00โ5.50 Lakh |
| Mechanical Engineer โ Co-gen | Co-gen. | 5 | Degree/Diploma Mechanical Engineering | 5 years Degree / 7 years Diploma in Co-gen Plant | โน4.00โ5.50 Lakh |
| HR/Welfare Officer | General Admin. | 1 | MBA/PG Diploma in HR/Welfare/MSW | 4 years in Sugar Industry | โน4.00โ5.50 Lakh |
| Shift In-Charge | Ethanol | 3 | M.Sc./B.Sc. with DIFAT/B.Tech Biotechnology/B.Sc. Biotechnology/B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 5 years, including 2 years as Shift In-Charge in Ethanol Department | โน4.00โ5.50 Lakh |
| ETP In-Charge | Ethanol | 1 | B.Sc. with DIFAT & M.Sc. Environmental Science | 5 years in Distillery/Sugar Industry | โน4.00โ5.50 Lakh |
| Shift Chemist | Ethanol | 3 | M.Sc./B.Sc. with DIFAT/B.Tech Biotechnology/B.Sc. Biotechnology/B.Tech Chemical Engineering | 4 years in Sugar Industry/Distillery | โน4.00โ5.00 Lakh |
| Microbiologist | Ethanol | 2 | M.Sc. Microbiology | 4 years in Sugar Industry/Distillery | โน4.00โ5.00 Lakh |
| Sr./Manufacturing Chemist (Sugar Tech.) | Sugar Production | 2 | B.Sc. Chemistry with ANSI/AVSI in Sugar Technology; preference to Sugar Boiling certification | 5 years Sugar Industry, including 2 years as Manufacturing/Shift Chemist | โน4.00โ5.00 Lakh |
| Post | Dept. | Vacancy | Qualification | Experience | CTC/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan In-Charge | Sugar Production | 5 | Matric and SBCC | 10 years Pan Boiling in Sugar Industry | โน3.50โ4.50 Lakh |
| Boiling House Fitter A | Sugar Engineering | 1 | ITI โ Fitter | 8 years relevant Boiling House experience in Sugar Industry | โน3.00โ4.50 Lakh |
| Electrician A | Sugar Engineering | 1 | ITI โ Electrician | 8 years relevant experience in Sugar Industry | โน3.00โ4.50 Lakh |
| Instrument Mechanic | Sugar Engineering | 2 | ITI Instrumentation or Diploma Electronics & Communication | 5 years for ITI Instrumentation / 2 years for Diploma E&C in relevant Sugar Industry work | โน3.00โ4.50 Lakh |
| DCS Operator โ Turbine | Co-gen | 3 | H.Sc. (10+2); Computer Diploma preferred; Engineering Degree/Diploma | 5 years as DCS Operator in Turbine; experience may be suitably relaxed for Engineering candidates | โน3.00โ4.50 Lakh |
| DCS Operator โ Boiler | Co-gen | 3 | H.Sc. (10+2); Computer Diploma preferred; Engineering Degree/Diploma | 5 years DCS Boiler experience of 10 MW capacity; may be relaxed for Engineering candidates | โน3.00โ4.50 Lakh |
| Boiler Attendant (1st Class) | Co-gen | 3 | SSC/equivalent with 1st Class Boiler Attendant certification | 7 years Sugar Industry, including 5 years as 1st Class Boiler Attendant of not less than 67 kg pcs boiler pressure | โน3.00โ4.50 Lakh |
| Turbine Operator โ Field | Co-gen | 1 | SSC/equivalent with ITI Fitter/Electrician | 7 years Sugar Industry, including 5 years as Turbine Operator on condensing turbine of minimum 10 MW capacity | โน3.00โ4.50 Lakh |
| Operator โ Distillation | Ethanol | 3 | Matric | 4 years experience in Distillery as Distillation Operator | โน3.00โ4.50 Lakh |
| HT Line Man | Sugar Engineering | 1 | ITI Electrician with valid HT License | 7 years relevant experience in Co-gen Plant | โน3.00โ4.50 Lakh |
Non-Management Category Total: 23 Vacancies
| Post | Department | Vacancy | Qualification | Experience | CTC/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill House Fitter B | Sugar Engineering | 1 | SSC/equivalent with ITI Fitter | Minimum 6 years Sugar Industry, including 3 years as Mill Fitter | โน2.52โ3.20 Lakh |
| Pan Man | Sugar Production | 4 | Matric and SBCC | 6 years Sugar Industry experience as Pan Man | โน2.52โ3.20 Lakh |
| Assistant Pan Man | Sugar Production | 9 | Matric and SBCC | 5 years Sugar Industry experience as Assistant Pan Man | โน2.52โ3.20 Lakh |
| Electrician B | Sugar Engineering | 9 | ITI Electrician | 5 years relevant experience in Sugar Industry | โน2.52โ3.20 Lakh |
| Lab Chemist (Sugar Production) | Sugar Production | 2 | B.Sc. Chemistry | 4 years experience in Sugar/Distillery Lab | โน2.27โ2.59 Lakh |
Seasonal Category Total: 25 Vacancies.
The educational qualification varies according to the post. Candidates may be required to possess qualifications ranging from Matric/SSC, ITI and 10+2 to Diploma, BE/B.Tech, B.Sc., M.Sc., MCA, MBA, M.Com and specialized qualifications such as ANSI/AVSI and DIFAT.
The notification specifies that qualifications must be obtained from a UGC-recognized University/Deemed University or approved autonomous institution, wherever applicable. Courses offered by autonomous institutions should be equivalent to the relevant course recognized/approved by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Candidates must check the individual post-wise qualification before applying because the required qualification and experience are different for each position.
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age โ Management | 55 Years |
| Maximum Age โ Non-Management | 55 Years |
| Maximum Age โ Seasonal | 55 Years |
| Cut-off Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | No application fee is prescribed in the attached notification. |
The selection process differs according to the category of post. Importantly, the notification does not prescribe a common written examination for these vacancies.
| Category | Selection Method |
|---|---|
| Management | Eligible candidates fulfilling the required criteria will be interviewed through Physical Interview / Video Conferencing. |
| Non-Management | Initial shortlisting based on eligibility; selection from shortlisted candidates through merit list / skill test, as applicable. |
| Seasonal | Initial shortlisting based on eligibility; selection through merit list / skill test, as applicable. |
There is no written examination pattern prescribed in the attached recruitment notification. This is an important point for candidates because the recruitment is based on eligibility screening followed by interview, merit list and/or skill test depending upon the post.
| Stage | Management | Non-Management / Seasonal |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Screening | Eligibility based | Eligibility based |
| Interview | Physical Interview / Video Conferencing | As applicable |
| Merit List | Not specifically prescribed | Based on educational marks & work experience |
| Skill Test | Not specifically prescribed | As and where applicable |
| Medical Fitness | Required before final appointment | Required before final appointment |
The final selection/offer is subject to the applicable personal interview or merit-list score, CTC negotiation, medical fitness and fulfillment of all other eligibility requirements.
HPCL Biofuels has prescribed annual CTC ranges for the different posts. The highest advertised CTC range is for the General Manager position, while the CTC varies according to post, qualification and experience.
| Category | Advertised CTC Range |
|---|---|
| Management | Approximately โน4.00 Lakh to โน22.00 Lakh per annum, depending on post |
| Non-Management | โน3.00 Lakh to โน4.50 Lakh per annum |
| Seasonal | โน2.27 Lakh to โน3.20 Lakh per annum |
Accommodation is provided subject to availability. Applicable rent will be recovered according to HBL policy. Candidates should therefore not consider accommodation as an unconditional free benefit.
A separate negotiation format is included in the notification. Candidates are required to provide details such as current organization, total years of experience, advertised CTC range/band, current CTC and earliest joining date. Proof of current CTC through the latest salary slip or Form-16 is required. The agreed CTC is to be filled at the time of interview.
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Age & Experience Cut-off Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Receive Application by Post | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Drop Box Submission | 27 August 2026, on or before 5:30 PM |
| Interview / Skill Test | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
Eligible candidates have to apply through the offline mode prescribed by HPCL Biofuels Limited. Candidates should carefully complete the application form and negotiation form and attach all required documents.
Candidates can apply for one post only. The application must contain a recent passport-size photograph firmly pasted and signed across by the candidate. Three copies of the same photograph should be retained for the interview.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Postal Address | HPCL Biofuels Ltd., House No. โ 3J/352, Plot No. 973, Near Ambar Apartment, New Patliputra Colony, Patna โ 800013, Bihar |
| Application Mode | Post or Drop Box |
| Drop Box Deadline | 27 August 2026, on or before 5:30 PM |
| Envelope Superscription | โApplication for the post of (write the name of post applied for)โ |
Candidates are required to enclose self-attested copies of the relevant documents with their application. The notification specifically mentions the following documents:
| Category | Initial Contract | Possible Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Management | 2 Years | Up to another 1 Year |
| Non-Management | 2 Years | Up to another 1 Year |
| Seasonal | 2 Crushing Seasons | Up to another 1 Crushing Season |
Extensions are dependent on the operational requirements of HBL and the performance of the incumbent.
Candidates having recruitment-related queries can contact HPCL Biofuels Limited through the email address mentioned in the notification.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Email | recruitment@hbl.hpcl.in |
| Email Subject Format | Position Name โ Candidate Name |
| Purpose | Link / Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | www.hpclbiofuels.co.in |
| Recruitment Notification | Download PDF |
| Application Form | Prescribed Application Form attached with the recruitment notification |
| Recruitment Queries | recruitment@hbl.hpcl.in |
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