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HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026: Apply Online for 620 Posts
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MOP&NG), has released an official notification for engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2026–27.
As clearly stated in the notification, HPCL Marketing Division proposes to engage Graduate Apprentice Trainees across All India Locations under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
📌 HPCL Graduate Apprentice: Overview
| Organization | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Recruitment Type | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) |
| Total Training Slots | 620 Posts |
| Training Duration | One Year |
| Applicable Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Job Location | All India Locations |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
📊 Vacancy Details (State-Wise Training Slots)
| State / UT | Training Slots |
|---|---|
| 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 | 620 |
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🎓 Educational Qualification
- ✅ Engineering Graduation in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation
- ✅ Recognized University / AICTE Approved Institution
📊 Minimum Marks Requirement
| Category | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC-NC | 60% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 50% |
✔ Only candidates who completed Engineering after 01-04-2023 are eligible.
❌ Candidates with 1 Year or More Work Experience are NOT eligible.
❌ Previously engaged apprentices NOT eligible.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 02-03-2026)
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 25 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years Relaxation |
| OBC-NC | 3 Years Relaxation |
| PwBD | 10 Years Relaxation |
💰 Application Fee
✅ No Application Fee
📝 Selection Process of HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment
- ✅ Merit-Based Shortlisting
- ✅ Document Verification (1:5 Ratio)
- ✅ Final Merit List
❌ No Written Exam
❌ No Interview
💵 Stipend / Salary
- ✅ ₹25,000/- per month
- ₹20,500 paid by HPCL
- ₹4,500 paid by Government of India (DBT)
🎁 Benefits of Apprenticeship
- ✅ Industry Exposure in Oil & Gas PSU
- ✅ Government Recognized Certificate
- ✅ Future Recruitment Relaxation Benefits
🖥️ How to Apply for HPCL Graduate Apprentice
- Visit HPCL Apprentice Portal
- Complete New Registration
- Login & Fill Application Form
- Select State Preference
- Upload Photograph & Signature
- Preview & Final Submit
⚠ Only ONE Application Allowed
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📅 Important Dates
| Online Application Start | 16-02-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02-03-2026 |
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
❓ FAQs – HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026?
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has announced a total of 620 Graduate Apprentice Trainee slots across India.
Q2. Which engineering branches are eligible?
Candidates with Engineering degrees in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation are eligible.
Q3. Is there any written examination?
No. Selection is purely merit-based followed by document verification.
Q4. What stipend will selected apprentices receive?
Selected apprentices will receive ₹25,000/- per month (₹20,500 by HPCL + ₹4,500 via DBT).
Q5. What is the age limit?
Applicants must be between 18 to 25 Years. Age relaxation applies as per Government rules.
Q6. Is there any application fee?
✅ No Application Fee for this recruitment.
