Kamal Ghorui
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has invited applications for Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the training year 2026–27. Interested engineering graduates can apply through the official HPCL portal. The online application process began on February 25, 2026, and the last date to apply is March 10, 2026.Candidates who want to apply must complete the registration before the deadline, as applications submitted after the last date will not be considered.
Vacancy details
HPCL has announced 250 training positions for Graduate Apprentices in its refineries.
- Mumbai Refinery (Maharashtra): 120 posts
- Visakh Refinery (Andhra Pradesh): 130 posts
These apprenticeships will be offered in engineering streams such as Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Computer Science/Information Technology (IT).
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must meet the following conditions before applying:
- Applicants must be Indian nationals.
- Candidates should have completed engineering graduation in the relevant discipline with at least 60 percent marks.
- Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories must have at least 50 percent marks.
- Candidates must have completed their engineering degree on or after April 1, 2023. Those who graduated before this date are not eligible to apply.
Age limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 25 years as on March 10, 2026
Age relaxation is available for reserved categories according to government rules.
Monthly stipend
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000 during the apprenticeship period. Out of this amount, ₹20,500 will be paid by HPCL, while ₹4,500 will be paid by the Government of India through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme.
Selection process
Applications will be screened based on the marks obtained in the qualifying engineering degree. Candidates will then be called for document verification in a ratio of 1:5 based on merit. A final merit list will be prepared after verification of documents. Selected candidates will also need to complete the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) formalities and submit medical and verification documents before joining the training programme.
How to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official HPCL recruitment portal.
- Click on Sign up for New Registration.
- Complete the registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in and fill out the application form.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct link here.Applicants are advised to fill the form carefully because only one application is allowed, and multiple submissions will be rejected.Important note:The apprenticeship training will be conducted for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. HPCL has clarified that completion of the apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment in the company. Candidates should regularly check the HPCL portal and the NATS website for updates related to the recruitment process.
