HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 – 250 Engineering Vacancies | Powerful Opportunity

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has released the official notification for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 under the Refineries Division for the year 2026-27. This is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates seeking practical industry exposure under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Through this HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026, a total of 250 vacancies have been announced for Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) positions at Mumbai Refinery (Maharashtra) and Visakh Refinery (Andhra Pradesh). Eligible candidates from Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Computer Science/IT streams can apply online through the HPCL portal.

If you are searching for HPCL GAT 2026 apply online, HPCL apprenticeship 2026 last date, or HPCL Graduate Apprentice notification 2026, read the complete details below carefully before applying.

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📅 Important Dates – HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	25-02-2026
Last Date to Apply Online	10-03-2026
Document Verification	Not Specified
Result Declaration	Not Specified

⚠️ Last Date to Apply: 10 March 2026

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📊 Vacancy Details – HPCL GAT 2026

Total Vacancies: 250 Posts

Training Position-wise Vacancy

Refinery Location	Vacancies
Mumbai Refinery – Maharashtra	120
Visakh Refinery – Andhra Pradesh	130
Total	250

Engineering Streams Eligible

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Computer Science / IT

(Reservation policy will be applicable as per State Government norms.)

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🎓 Eligibility Criteria – HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026

Educational Qualification

• Engineering Graduation in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks for UR/OBC-NC candidates.
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• Candidates must have completed graduation on or after 01-04-2023.
• Qualification must be recognized by UGC/AICTE or equivalent authority.

Age Limit (As on 10-03-2026)

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

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC-NC: 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years

Nationality

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible.

Additional Conditions

• Candidates must be registered on the NATS 2.0 portal approved by BOAT.
• Candidates with one year or more work experience are not eligible.
• Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship previously are not eligible.

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💰 Application Fee

Application Fee: Not Specified

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🧪 Selection Process – HPCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The selection process for HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 includes:

1. Screening based on merit percentage (Engineering marks).
2. Document Verification (1:5 ratio).
3. Final Merit List based on eligibility verification.
4. Signing Tripartite Apprenticeship Contract on NATS portal.
5. Medical Certificate submission.
6. Police Verification.

No TA/DA will be provided for document verification.

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💼 Salary & Stipend Details

• Monthly Stipend: ₹25,000
  • ₹20,500 paid by HPCL
  • ₹4,500 paid by Government of India via DBT

The apprenticeship training period will be for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

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📝 How to Apply – HPCL GAT 2026 Apply Online

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit the official HPCL recruitment portal.
2. Click on “Sign up for New Registration”.
3. Complete registration and verify email.
4. Login using registered credentials.
5. Fill personal, contact, and qualification details carefully.
6. Select preferred Training Position (Only One Option Allowed).
7. Upload passport size photo and signature.

1. Preview application carefully.
2. Submit the application form.
3. Save and download the application confirmation with HPCL Application Number.

⚠️ Important:

• Only one application is allowed.
• Incorrect details cannot be edited later.
• Applications submitted after 10-03-2026 will not be accepted.

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🔗 Important Links

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⚠️ Important Instructions

• Ensure eligibility before applying.
• Keep all documents ready for verification.
• Fill marks carefully (percentage calculation must be accurate).
• Double-check caste/category certificates.
• Apply well before the last date to avoid server issues.
• LAST DATE TO APPLY: 10 March 2026

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