If you are an engineering graduate looking for a prestigious apprenticeship in a Government of India enterprise, the HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) Recruitment 2026–27 is a golden opportunity. we will explain everything point by point — eligibility, age limit, stipend, state-wise vacancies, selection process, application steps, and important instructions.

This article is based on the official notification released by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).

About HPCL

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG). It is one of India’s leading oil and gas companies engaged in:

• Refining
• Storage
• Distribution
• Marketing of petroleum products
• LPG Bottling Plants
• Aviation Service Stations
• Pipeline Networks
• Inland Relay Depots

HPCL operates across India with a vast marketing and distribution network.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27

Recruitment Name:

Engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering)

Training Duration:

1 Year (As per Apprentices Act, 1961)

Trades Available:

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	16 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	02 March 2026

Important: Applications submitted after 02 March 2026 will not be accepted.

Monthly Stipend Details

Selected Graduate Apprentice Trainees will receive:

• ₹20,500 paid by HPCL
• ₹4,500 paid by Government of India via DBT scheme

Total Monthly Stipend: ₹25,000

This stipend is fixed. No additional allowances like housing or travel will be provided.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

2. Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

• Engineering Graduation in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation
• Degree must be recognized by UGC/AICTE/Board of Technical Education

Minimum Marks Required:

• UR/OBC-NC: 60% aggregate marks
• SC/ST/PwBD: 50% aggregate marks

Important Condition:

• Candidates must have completed their engineering degree on or after 01 April 2023
• Candidates who completed before 01 April 2023 are NOT eligible.

3. Age Limit (As on 02-03-2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 25 Years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years

4. Percentage Calculation Rule

• If CGPA/GPA is given, convert it to percentage as per university norms.
• A certificate for CGPA conversion must be submitted during document verification.
• 49.99% will be treated as less than 50%.

5. Not Eligible Candidates

You cannot apply if:

• You have completed apprenticeship previously.
• You are currently undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere.
• You have more than 1 year of work experience.
• You submit multiple applications.

State-Wise Vacancy Details (Training Slots)

HPCL has announced state-wise apprentice training slots.

State	Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh	62
Assam	08
Bihar	11
Chandigarh	08
Chhattisgarh	08
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu	01
Delhi	16
Goa	05
Gujarat	29
Haryana	16
Himachal Pradesh	03
Jammu & Kashmir	08
Jharkhand	11
Karnataka	44
Kerala	15
Ladakh	01
Madhya Pradesh	22
Maharashtra	114
Odisha	22
Punjab	23
Rajasthan	39
Tamil Nadu	35
Telangana	22
Uttar Pradesh	40
Uttarakhand	08
West Bengal	37

Important:

• You can select only ONE state for training preference.
• Apprentice may be placed anywhere within the selected state.

Selection Process

HPCL follows a merit-based selection process.

Step 1: Application Screening

Applications will be screened based on:

• Academic marks
• Eligibility criteria
• Available training slots

Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.

Step 2: Document Verification

• Shortlisted candidates will be called in ratio 1:5 (based on vacancy).
• Intimation will be sent via registered email.
• No TA/DA will be paid.

Step 3: Final Merit List

• Prepared after document verification.
• Only eligible candidates will be included.

Step 4: Apprenticeship Contract

Selected candidates must:

• Accept tripartite apprenticeship contract on NATS portal
• Submit medical certificate
• Complete police verification

Registration on NATS Portal is Mandatory

Candidates must register on:

National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0)

Only candidates registered and approved on NATS will be considered.

How to Apply Online (Complete Process)

Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1:

Visit HPCL Apprentice application portal.

Step 2:

Click on “Sign Up for New Registration”.

Step 3:

Login using credentials sent to your email.

Step 4:

Select Engineering Branch correctly.

Step 5:

Fill Personal Details.

Step 6:

Fill Contact Details.

Step 7:

Select ONE State of Training.

Step 8:

Upload:

• Passport size photo
• Signature

Step 9:

Preview Application.

Step 10:

Accept declaration and click Final Submit.

After submission, you will receive confirmation email with HPCL Application Number.

Reservation

Reservation is applicable as per Government rules.

Categories:

• SC
• ST
• OBC-NC
• PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD)

Important for OBC Candidates:

• Must belong to Non-Creamy Layer.
• Certificate must match central government list.
• Creamy Layer candidates must apply under UR category.

Applicants Instructions for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee

The following instructions are based strictly on the official notification issued by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for Engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2026–27. All applicants are advised to read these instructions carefully before applying.

1. Eligibility & Registration Requirements

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must have completed Engineering Graduation in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation on or after 01 April 2023.
• Minimum marks required:
  • 60% aggregate for UR/OBC-NC candidates.
  • 50% aggregate for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• Age limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 25 years as on 02 March 2026 (age relaxation applicable as per government rules).

Applicants must be registered and approved on the NATS 2.0 portal under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Without valid NATS registration, the candidature will not be considered.

Candidates who:

• Have already undergone apprenticeship training,
• Are currently engaged as apprentices elsewhere, or
• Have one year or more work experience,

are not eligible to apply.

2. Online Application Process

• Applications must be submitted online through the HPCL portal only.
• Candidates must first register using “Sign Up for New Registration.”
• Login credentials will be sent to the registered email ID.
• Only one application is allowed per candidate. Multiple applications will be rejected.

While filling the form:

• Select the correct Engineering Branch from the dropdown.
• Enter accurate personal and contact details.
• Select only one State of Training preference.
• Upload recent passport-size photograph and signature.
• Carefully preview the form before final submission.

After final submission, a confirmation email with the HPCL Application Number will be sent. No hard copy of the application is required to be sent to HPCL.

3. Accuracy of Information

Candidates must ensure that:

• All information entered matches official documents and educational certificates.
• Percentage of marks is calculated correctly as per university norms.
• CGPA/GPA conversion certificate (if applicable) is available for verification.
• Category (UR/SC/ST/OBC-NC/PwBD) is selected correctly. No changes will be allowed after submission.

Furnishing false or incorrect information, suppressing material facts, or mismatch of details during document verification may lead to cancellation of candidature or termination of apprenticeship.

4. Reservation & Category Guidelines

• Reservation benefits will be provided as per Government of India guidelines.
• OBC candidates must belong to Non-Creamy Layer and produce a valid certificate in the prescribed format.
• Caste name must exactly match the Central Government list.
• If certificates are issued in a language other than Hindi/English, a self-certified translated copy must be submitted.

Creamy Layer OBC candidates must apply under the UR category.

5. Selection & Communication

• Applications will be screened based on merit (percentage of marks).
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification in a ratio of 1:5.
• Communication will be made only through registered email and mobile number.
• No TA/DA will be paid for document verification.

Candidates must regularly check their email and HPCL/NATS portals for updates. HPCL reserves the right to modify, restrict, or cancel the engagement process without prior notice.

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