Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has opened applications for its Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for the year 2025–26.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Key Highlights
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) |
| Organization | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹25,000 (₹20,500 by HPCL + ₹4,500 by GOI DBT scheme) |
| Location | All India (Multiple HPCL locations) |
| Start of Online Application | 16 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 May 2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Official Portal | jobs.hpcl.co.in |
Available Disciplines
Candidates can apply for apprenticeship in the following engineering streams:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Computer Science / IT
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Full-time Engineering Graduation (B.E./B.Tech) in the specified streams.
- Must have passed the degree after 1 April 2022.
- Minimum marks required:
- 60% aggregate for UR/OBC/EWS
- 50% for SC/ST/PwBD (VH/HH/OH)
Age Limit (as on 30 May 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC-NC: +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
Who Cannot Apply?
- Candidates who completed engineering before 01 April 2022
- Those with 1 year or more of work experience
- Candidates already undergoing or having completed apprenticeship
- Those with an existing apprenticeship contract on the NATS portal
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based on academic performance and eligibility
- Personal Interview: Tentatively scheduled for June 2025
- Final Selection: Based on merit list (academic + interview)
- Medical Fitness: As per HPCL standards before final joining
How to Apply
Only candidates registered on NATS (www.mhrdnats.gov.in) and approved by BOAT will be considered.
Step-by-step guide:
- Go to http://jobs.hpcl.co.in/Recruit_New/recruitlogin.jsp
- Click Sign Up for New Registration
- Use the credentials received via email to log in
- Fill all required details and choose your engineering stream
- Select preferred interview city
- Upload passport-size photo & signature
- Carefully preview, check declarations, and click Final Submit
Confirmation will be sent to your registered email after submission.
Perks & Notes
- Duration: 1 Year as per Apprentices Act, 1961
- No housing or transport allowance
- Candidates successfully completing the apprenticeship may receive:
- Age relaxation in future HPCL recruitment
- Additional 5% grace marks in CBT exam for regular roles
- However, this is not a guarantee of permanent employment
Important Guidelines
- Only one application per candidate is allowed
- All communications will be through email and mobile number used in application
- No need to send hard copies of the application
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates may claim travel reimbursement for interview (T&C apply)
- Furnishing false info or incorrect data can lead to disqualification or termination of training
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 16 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 May 2025 |
| Interview (Tentative) | June 2025 |
FAQs
Q1: Can I apply if I completed B.Tech before April 2022?
No. Only graduates who completed their engineering after 01 April 2022 are eligible.
Q2: Is there any written test?
No written exam. Selection is based on academic performance and a personal interview.
Q3: Will I get a permanent job after this apprenticeship?
No direct employment. However, you’ll get age relaxation and bonus marks if you apply to future HPCL recruitments.
Q4: Do I need to apply on NATS and HPCL portal both?
Yes. You must register and be approved on NATS and apply separately on the HPCL portal.
Q5: Can I choose where to work?
No. Posting will be at any location across India, based on HPCL’s requirement.
