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HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026

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By Sunny Kushwaha

The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has released a fresh notification inviting applications for Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) positions. This opportunity is open to eligible engineering graduates who want practical training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online application process started on February 16, 2026, and the last date to apply is March 2, 2026.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026 (608 Post) – Start

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Examination 2026 : Short Details

Important Dates

Application Fee
  • Online Apply Start Date : 16 February 2026
  • Online Apply Last Date : 02 March 2026
  • Last Date For Fee Payment : 02 March 2026
  • Merit List / Shortlisting : To be announced
  • Training Commencement : To be notified
  • Document Verification : To be announced
  • Candidates are advised to confirm from the HPCL official website.
  • There is no application fee for the HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026 recruitment. Candidates from all categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, and female applicants, can apply free of cost.

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The application process for the HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026 started on February 16, 2026, and candidates must submit their forms by March 2, 2026. Further stages such as the merit list, document verification, and training start date will be announced later by HPCL.

HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee Notification 2026 : Age Limits 

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  • Minimum Age : 18 Years
  • Maximum Age : 25 Years 
  • Cut-off Date : 02 March 2026
  • Relaxation : SC/ST: 5 yrs, OBC-NC: 3 yrs, PwBD: 10 yrs

608 Posts

 
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Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years as of March 2, 2026. Reserved categories receive age relaxation according to government norms.

 

HPCL GraduateWest Bengal Apprentice Trainee 2026 : Vacancy Details
 State-Wise Vacancy Details 
Category Name No of Post
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
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The vacancies are distributed across India, with the highest number in Maharashtra (114), followed by Andhra Pradesh (62) and Karnataka (44). Uttar Pradesh has 40 seats, while several smaller states and UTs have limited openings.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026 : Education Qualification 
Post NameEligibility Criteria
HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee
  • Candidates must possess a full-time B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering discipline.

  • Accepted branches include Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Engineering

  • Minimum required marks are 60% for General/OBC/EWS candidates.

  • SC/ST/PwBD candidates are eligible with 50% minimum marks.

  • The engineering degree must be completed on or after 01 April 2023.

  • Applicants should be freshers (no prior apprenticeship training in the same discipline).

  • Candidates must be registered on the NATS 2.0 portal before applying.The applicant must meet the prescribed age criteria as per the notification.

  • Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Explanation
Candidates must hold a full-time engineering degree in the relevant discipline with the required minimum marks. Only recent graduates (2023 onward) and NATS-registered candidates are eligible.
 HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2026 : Mode Of Selection 
    Shortlisting based on percentage of marks
    Merit list preparation
    Document verification

Medical fitness and police verificationAcceptance of apprenticeship contract
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FAQ QUESTION

Q1. How many vacancies are released in HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2026?

A total of 608 posts have been announced for engineering graduates.

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Q2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online application is March 2, 2026.

Q3. What stipend will apprentices receive?

Selected candidates will get ₹25,000 per month.

Q4. Is there any written exam?

No. Selection is purely based on academic merit and document verification.

Q5. Who can apply for HPCL Apprentice 2026?

Engineering graduates in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation who passed in 2023 or later and meet the age criteria can apply.

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