📋 HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026 – Quick Summary
| Organisation | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) – Marketing Division |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) |
| Disciplines | Civil | Mechanical | Electrical | Instrumentation |
| Total Training Slots | 358 Posts (All India) |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹25,000/month (₹20,500 HPCL + ₹4,500 GOI DBT) |
| Duration | 1 Year (Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Application Opens | 15 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 July 2026 |
| Application Fee | Not Specified (Likely Nil) |
| Selection Process | Merit (Graduation %) → Document Verification → Medical |
⚠️ Only 17 Days Left! Last Date: 31 July 2026
Application window is only 15 days (15–31 July). Also must be registered on NATS 2.0 portal before applying. Don’t delay!
About HPCL
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. One of India’s largest oil and gas companies, HPCL operates refineries, LPG bottling plants, aviation fuel stations, pipelines, and an extensive marketing and distribution network across the country. This apprenticeship drive is under HPCL’s Marketing Division, offering fresh engineering graduates structured industrial training across all states in India under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Important: This is a one-year apprenticeship training program — not a permanent job. HPCL does not guarantee employment after completion. However, successful apprentices get age relaxation (up to 1 year) and 5% grace marks in CBT in future HPCL recruitment drives.
HPCL Apprentice 2026 – State-wise Training Slots
| State / UT | Training Slots | State / UT | Training Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 15 | Maharashtra | 64 |
| Assam | 6 | Nagaland | 2 |
| Bihar | 14 | Odisha | 4 |
| Chandigarh | 4 | Punjab | 16 |
| Chhattisgarh | 8 | Rajasthan | 17 |
| Dadra & NH / Daman & Diu | 1 | Tamil Nadu | 20 |
| Delhi | 18 | Telangana | 19 |
| Goa | 6 | Uttar Pradesh | 37 |
| Gujarat | 32 | Uttarakhand | 4 |
| Haryana | 14 | West Bengal | 14 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 5 | Jharkhand | 5 |
| Karnataka | 14 | Madhya Pradesh | 10 |
| Kerala | 9 | ||
| TOTAL (All India) | 358 | ||
Reservation policy applicable as per percentage applicable in each respective state. Branch-wise (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation) split within each state not specified in notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Opens | 15 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 July 2026 |
| Document Verification | To be communicated via registered email |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Full-time B.E. / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering from an institute recognised by AICTE/UGC/Board of Technical Education
- Must have completed the degree on or after 01 September 2023 — earlier graduates not eligible
- Minimum aggregate marks: 60% for UR/OBC-NC candidates; 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates (all semesters/years combined)
- Must be registered and approved on NATS 2.0 portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) and by BOAT
- Candidates with an existing active apprenticeship contract on NATS are not eligible
- Candidates with 1 year or more of work experience are not eligible
Age Limit (as on 31 July 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 – 25 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Up to 28 Years (+3 years) |
| SC / ST | Up to 30 Years (+5 years) |
| PwBD (VH/HH/OH/MD) | Up to 35 Years (+10 years) |
Stipend – HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026
💰 Monthly Stipend: ₹25,000/-
₹20,500 paid directly by HPCL + ₹4,500 credited by Government of India via DBT scheme
No HRA, TA, housing, or other allowances. Fixed consolidated stipend only.
Future benefit: After successful completion, HPCL offers (a) age relaxation up to 1 year and (b) 5% additional grace marks in CBT for future HPCL recruitment — a significant advantage in competitive PSU hiring.
Application Fee
✅ Application Fee: Not specified in notification (likely NIL)
Selection Process
- Merit Screening: Applications screened based on aggregate graduation percentage. Incomplete or ineligible applications are rejected without intimation.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates called in a 1:5 ratio against notified training slots in their chosen state. Communication via registered email only. No TA/DA paid.
- Merit List Preparation: Final merit list prepared among DV-qualified candidates.
- Apprenticeship Contract: Selected candidates must accept a tri-partite contract on NATS portal.
- Medical Fitness & Police Verification: Required before joining.
No written examination or interview. Selection is purely merit-based (graduation percentage).
How to Apply for HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026
- Visit the HPCL Apprentice portal: jobs.hpcl.co.in
- Click “Sign up for New Registration” and complete registration
- Login credentials will be sent to your registered email ID
- Sign in → Select Engineering Branch → Fill Personal and Contact Details
- Select one preferred State of Training (cannot be changed later)
- Fill Qualification Details → Upload photograph and signature
- Preview all details carefully → Read declaration → Click “Final Submit”
- Save your HPCL Application Number received via confirmation email
Important: Only one application per candidate. Multiple applications will be rejected. No hard copy to be sent to HPCL.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph (for upload)
- Signature (for upload)
- B.E./B.Tech degree certificate and all semester marksheets
- NATS 2.0 registration / BOAT approval proof
- SC/ST/OBC-NC/PwBD certificate in prescribed format (download from hpclcareers.com → Downloads → Downloads for Apprentices)
- CGPA conversion certificate from university (if grades awarded)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many training slots are available in HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 358 training slots across 25 states and UTs. Maharashtra has the highest slots (64), followed by Uttar Pradesh (37) and Gujarat (32). Telangana has 19 slots.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for HPCL Apprentice 2026?
31 July 2026. The application window is only 15–31 July — act quickly.
Q3. Is HPCL apprenticeship a permanent government job?
No. It is a one-year training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961. HPCL does not guarantee permanent or temporary employment after completion. However, successful apprentices get age relaxation and 5% grace marks in future HPCL CBT recruitment.
Q4. What is the monthly stipend for HPCL Graduate Apprentice?
₹25,000/month — ₹20,500 from HPCL + ₹4,500 from Government of India via DBT. No additional allowances.
Q5. Which engineering branches are eligible for HPCL Apprentice 2026?
Only Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation engineering graduates are eligible. No other branches are mentioned in the notification.
Q6. What is the minimum marks requirement for HPCL Apprentice?
60% aggregate for UR/OBC-NC candidates. 50% aggregate for SC/ST/PwBD candidates — calculated across all semesters/years.
Q7. Is NATS registration mandatory for applying?
Yes. Candidates must be registered and approved on the NATS 2.0 portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) and by BOAT before applying. Candidates with an existing active apprenticeship contract on NATS are not eligible.
Q8. Can candidates with work experience apply?
No. Candidates with 1 year or more of work experience are not eligible to apply.
Q9. Is there any written test for HPCL Apprentice selection?
No written test or interview. Selection is purely based on graduation percentage, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Q10. Can I choose my preferred training location within a state?
No. You can choose only one state of training preference. Within that state, the exact training location is assigned by HPCL based on operational requirements and availability.
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