HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) Recruitment 2026: 358 Vacancies

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Marketing Division
• Post: Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) - Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation
• Total Training Slots: 358 (All India)
• Mode of Application: Online
• Application Start Date: 15 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 31 July 2026
• Monthly Stipend: Rs 25,000

Important Dates

About the Engagement

HPCL is a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, engaged in refining, storage, distribution and marketing of petroleum products through a network of refineries, zonal and regional offices, terminals, pipeline networks, aviation service stations, LPG bottling plants and inland relay depots across the country. Through this notification, HPCL's Marketing Division proposes to engage Graduate Apprentice Trainees in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation engineering as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the rules made thereunder. The engagement is for a period of one year only, and reservation policy will be followed for the training slots in each state.

State-Wise Training Slots

HPCL has notified a total of 358 training slots for Graduate Apprentice Engineers, distributed across 25 states and union territories. Maharashtra has the highest allocation with 64 slots, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 37 and Gujarat with 32.

Candidates can select only one state of training preference while applying, and the apprentice may be assigned any training location within that state as per requirement and availability.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold an Engineering Graduation degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation, completed on or after 01-09-2023. Candidates who completed their engineering degree before this date are not eligible for this apprenticeship. Candidates belonging to UR and OBC-NC categories need a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks across all semesters or years, while SC/ST/PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD) candidates need a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. All qualifications must be recognized by the Board of Technical Education, UGC, AICTE or an equivalent authority.

Where a degree is awarded in CGPA, GPA or letter grade, the equivalent percentage as per the university or institute's own conversion norms must be indicated in the application, and a supporting certificate must be obtained for document verification. Where no official conversion is available, the percentage is calculated by dividing total marks obtained by total marks across all semesters or years, and the resulting fraction is not rounded up; for example, 49.99 percent is treated as less than 50 percent.

Age Limit

Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years of age as on 31-07-2026. Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC-NC candidates, and 10 years for PwBD candidates, as per government guidelines and the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must be registered and approved on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) web portal and by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT).
• Candidates who have an existing apprenticeship contract with any other organization on the NATS Portal are not eligible to apply. Any existing contract found after engagement will lead to cancellation of candidature and termination of the apprenticeship without payment of stipend.
• Candidates with one year or more of work experience are not eligible to apply.

Monthly Stipend

Selected Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 25,000. Of this amount, Rs 20,500 will be paid by HPCL and Rs 4,500 will be paid directly to apprentices by the Government of India under the DBT scheme. HPCL is not obligated to provide housing assistance or any other allowance beyond this fixed stipend.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened based on the merit percentage of marks according to the eligibility criteria and the qualification prescribed for each engineering trade, against the number of training slots notified in the advertisement. Incomplete or ineligible applications will be summarily rejected without intimation.

Candidates will be called for document and certificate verification in order of merit, in a ratio of 1:5 with respect to the notified training slots. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending document verification. A merit list will then be prepared based on candidates who report for verification and are found suitable as per eligibility.

Selected candidates will be engaged in merit order after accepting a tri-partite apprenticeship contract on the NATS website and submitting a medical certificate in the prescribed format, along with police verification.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates need to apply online through the HPCL Apprentice Application portal. The steps below outline the process.

1. Register on the HPCL Apprentice Application portal using the Sign Up for New Registration option.
2. Check your registered email ID for the login and password sent by the HPCL Apprentice Team.
3. Sign in to the HPCL Apprentice Application portal using the login credentials received by email.
4. Select the Engineering Branch from the dropdown as per the branches mentioned in the advertisement.
5. Fill in the Personal Details section, completing all fields marked with an asterisk, then click Validate Your Details and Save and Next.
6. Fill in the Contact Details, including correspondence and permanent address, and select one State of Training from the dropdown.
7. Complete the Qualification Details section and upload a recent passport sized photograph and signature.
8. Recheck all details under Preview, read the declaration carefully, tick the declaration boxes and click Final Submit to receive the HPCL Application Number by email.

Candidates are allowed to fill only one application; multiple applications will be rejected. All communication regarding the application, including admit cards, will be sent only through the registered email ID or mobile number, and no hard copy of the application form needs to be sent to HPCL.

Documents and Certificates Required

• Recent passport sized photograph and signature (for upload during application)
• Educational testimonials matching the percentage and other particulars entered online
• SC/ST/OBC-NC and PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD) certificates in the prescribed format, where applicable, for reserved category candidates
• A certificate from the university or institute confirming CGPA/GPA to percentage conversion, where applicable
• Medical certificate in the prescribed format, required at the time of engagement

Reserved category candidates must ensure that the caste or community name and its spelling on their certificate exactly matches the official government lists. Any certificate issued in a language other than English or Hindi must be submitted with a self-certified translated copy.

Important Points to Note

• HPCL does not give any commitment or assurance of permanent or temporary employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
• Apprentices who successfully complete their training may be given relaxation or preference in future HPCL recruitment norms, including age relaxation up to the training period and additional grace marks in the Computer Based Test used for future recruitment. This does not create any right to recruitment or selection.
• Furnishing wrong or false information will lead to disqualification, and any discrepancy discovered even after engagement may lead to termination of training.
• Canvassing in any form during the engagement process will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• All details submitted in the online application are treated as final; requests for change in category once submitted will not be considered.
• HPCL and its management reserve the right to raise eligibility standards, modify the selection process, and increase, decrease, restrict or cancel the apprentice engagement process at any stage without assigning any reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who can apply for the HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026-27 engagement?

Indian nationals who hold an engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation, completed on or after 01-09-2023, with 60 percent aggregate marks for UR/OBC-NC candidates and 50 percent for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, can apply. Candidates must also be registered on the NATS 2.0 portal and approved by the Board of Apprenticeship Training.

Q2. What is the age limit for HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 25 years of age as on 31-07-2026. Age relaxation of 5 years applies for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC-NC candidates and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026?

Online applications on the HPCL Apprentice Portal opened on 15-07-2026 and will close on 31-07-2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Q4. How much stipend does an HPCL Graduate Apprentice receive?

Selected Graduate Apprentice Trainees will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 25,000, of which Rs 20,500 is paid by HPCL and Rs 4,500 is paid directly to apprentices by the Government of India under the DBT scheme.

Q5. How many training slots are available under HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026?

HPCL has notified a total of 358 training slots for Graduate Apprentice Engineers spread across 25 states and union territories, with Maharashtra offering the highest number of slots at 64.

Q6. Can a candidate who is already undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere apply to HPCL?

No. Candidates who have an existing apprenticeship contract with any other organization on the NATS Portal are not eligible to apply, and any such contract discovered after engagement will lead to cancellation of candidature.

Q7. Does the HPCL apprenticeship guarantee a permanent job afterward?

No. HPCL does not give any commitment or assurance of permanent or temporary employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship. Candidates who complete the training may receive age relaxation and grace marks in future recruitment as per the notified norms.

Q8. How many applications can a candidate submit for HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026?

Candidates are allowed to fill only one application. Multiple applications from the same candidate will be rejected.

Source

This article is based on the official HPCL advertisement titled "Engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) as per the Apprentices Act, 1961," published by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. For queries, candidates can email apprentices@hpcl.in with the subject formatted as "GAT Engagement (2026-27) - Application No."

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is based on the official HPCL notification available at the time of publication. Candidates are advised to verify all details, including eligibility, dates and the application process, on the official HPCL website before applying. VacancyPage is not responsible for any changes made by HPCL to the notification.