Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
MRPL, a government oil company that is a subsidiary of ONGC, is hiring 16 engineers for its fuel retail and fuel terminal work, and there is no written exam, only an interview. These are fixed-term jobs, meaning a contract of 3 years that can be extended up to 5, and the pay is Rs 12 to 14 lakh a year. You can apply online from 30.09.2026 until 6 PM on 29.10.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer (10 posts) and Terminal Operation Engineer (6 posts) |
| Organization | Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | MRPL/PFTE/2026/02 |
| Location | Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa |
| Total Vacancies | 16 (UR 6, EWS 2, OBC (NCL) 4, SC 3, ST 1) |
| Qualification | Engineering degree with 5 years’ experience, or engineering diploma with 10 years’ experience (minimum 60% marks) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years as on 29.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications → Personal Interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs 12 to 14 lakh a year, based on qualification and experience |
| How to Apply | Online only, at the MRPL careers page |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | MRPL Careers Page |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 30.09.2026 at 10:00 AM (IST) |
| Online application ends | 29.10.2026 at 6:00 PM (IST) |
| Cut-off date for age and eligibility | 29.10.2026 |
| Personal Interview | To be announced on the MRPL website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC (NCL) and EWS | Rs 118 (Rs 100 fee plus Rs 18 GST), not refundable |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | Nil (no fee) |
You can pay only online. Any bank or SBI Collect charges are paid by you.
Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Terminal Operation Engineer | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | 6 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
One of the 10 Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer posts is kept for candidates with Low Vision (LV), a type of benchmark disability. UR means Unreserved, EWS is Economically Weaker Section, and OBC (NCL) is Other Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer).
| Post | Job Locations |
|---|---|
| Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer | Kozhikode, Hubballi, Devangonthi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Guntur |
| Terminal Operation Engineer | Kochi, Elathur, Hubballi, Kalaburgi, Mumbai-JNPA, Goa, Kasaragod, Kozhikode |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Retail Construction Engineer | Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years’ experience, or a diploma in the same with 10 years’ experience. The experience must be in building, structural, warehouse, tank farm, oil installation, highway or port construction. A tank farm is a site with large tanks for storing fuel. Fuel retail construction experience is an added advantage. |
| Retail Engineer | Degree in any Engineering branch with 5 years’ experience, or a diploma in any Engineering branch with 10 years’ experience. The experience must be in fuel retail. |
| Terminal Operation Engineer | Degree in any Engineering branch with 5 years’ experience, or a diploma in any Engineering branch with 10 years’ experience. The experience must be in an oil tank farm or depot handling Motor Spirit (petrol), High Speed Diesel (diesel) or Aviation Turbine Fuel (jet fuel). |
| Minimum Marks | 60% aggregate, or 50% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates applying for a reserved post. The course must be a regular full-time degree or diploma from a recognised Indian university or institute. |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years as on 29.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
| What Counts as Experience | Only full-time work done after your degree or diploma result. Trainee work, teaching, research, freelance work and running your own business do not count. |
| Disability Categories Eligible (PwBD) | You need 40% or more disability. These categories can apply: blindness and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, one arm, both arms, one leg, both legs, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, specific learning disability, mental illness, and multiple disabilities that include any of these. |
| Language | Working knowledge of Hindi is desirable. It is not a must. |
| Application Restriction | Apply once. If you send more than one application, only the latest one is counted. |
| Category | Maximum Age (with relaxation) |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 43 years |
| SC / ST | 45 years |
| UR / EWS with PwBD | 45 years |
| OBC (NCL) with PwBD | 48 years |
| SC / ST with PwBD | 50 years |
In short: the base limit is 40 years. OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 extra years and SC/ST candidates get 5, but only on posts kept for their category. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability, meaning 40% or more disability) candidates get 5 more years on top, and no one can go above 50. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per Government of India rules.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Screening of applications | MRPL checks every application. It calls up to 10 candidates per post (a 1:10 ratio) for the interview. If more candidates are eligible, MRPL may cut the list using higher qualification than the minimum, or more relevant experience counted in years, months and days. These screening marks do not count towards your final rank. |
| 2. Personal Interview | This is the only stage that decides your rank. You must score at least 50% if you apply as UR, EWS or OBC (NCL), and at least 40% if you apply as SC, ST or PwBD. The merit list follows interview marks. If two candidates tie, the older one is chosen. The date will be announced on the MRPL website. If you are called, MRPL pays your travel cost on showing actual tickets: 3AC train fare, or AC bus fare up to that amount. Local travel is at your own cost. |
| 3. Document check and medical | You show your original documents and self-attested copies at the interview. Selected candidates must also be medically fit as per MRPL standards before they get the offer, and MRPL verifies character, caste and past experience. |
In short: there is no written test. MRPL first screens the applications, then interviews up to 10 candidates per post, and your final rank comes only from your interview marks.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Consolidated Pay | Rs 12 to 14 lakh a year, based on qualification and experience |
| Provident Fund (PF) | A retirement savings fund. MRPL pays as per the maximum wage limit set by EPFO from time to time. |
| Gratuity | Paid after more than 1 year of engagement |
| Death Compensation | A one-time ex-gratia payment of Rs 25 lakh to the family, for natural or accidental death |
| Death by Accident at Work | Another Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia to the family if the death comes from an accident in the course of work on company premises |
| Other Benefits | As per the company’s PFTE policy |
In plain terms, this is a contract job paying Rs 12 to 14 lakh a year in total. The notice calls it consolidated pay and does not split it into basic pay and allowances.
Contract Terms
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contract Length | 3 years, which can be extended by 2 more years. The maximum is 5 years in total. |
| Work Place and Shifts | MRPL decides the job location. You must work in rotating shifts, including night shifts, and travel to different locations. |
| Early Termination | MRPL can end the contract early for poor performance or misconduct. It gives 1 month’s notice or 1 month’s pay instead. |
| Outside Work | No NOC (No Objection Certificate) is given for any outside employment. |
| Other Conditions | You sign an undertaking to keep company matters secret and must follow safety rules. A service certificate may be issued if you complete the tenure or resign through the proper channel. |
How to Apply
- Go to the MRPL careers page, click “Advt.No. MRPL/PFTE/2026/02: Engagement of Personnel on Fixed term employment”, then click “Click here to register online” to get a Login ID and password.
- Sign in and fill in your qualification, caste and other details. Attach the scanned documents the form asks for.
- After you submit these details, you get an Application ID by email and SMS.
- If you are General, OBC (NCL) or EWS, click “Pay Now”, choose “Advt. No. MRPL/PFTE/2026/02” and pay Rs 118 online. Save the payment receipt. Then click “Already Paid”, sign in, enter the SBI e-Collect Reference Number (it starts with DU), the bank name and the payment date, upload the receipt as a JPG and click “Next”.
- Upload your photograph, signature, education and experience documents and certificates, then click “Submit”. You will see “Application process is completed”. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates skip the payment and go straight to this step.
- Keep a PDF of your final application form. You do not need to send it to MRPL.
Note: MRPL accepts applications only through its online portal. No other mode is accepted. If you work in a Central or State Government department, a public sector company or an autonomous body, you must apply through your employer (the “proper channel”) or bring an NOC from your employer to the interview. Without one you will not be allowed to appear.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent colour passport-size photo, not older than 6 months. Do not use a photo taken on a mobile phone. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Clear scanned copy |
| Proof of age | Any one of: SSLC marks card, Matriculation certificate, school leaving certificate, or municipal or Gram Panchayat birth certificate. It must show your date of birth. |
| Education documents | All mark sheets and certificates. For a diploma or degree, upload the mark sheet of every semester or year, plus the diploma or degree certificate. A last-semester sheet alone is not accepted. A single consolidated mark sheet is allowed only if your university does not issue separate ones. |
| Experience letters (past jobs) | One experience letter for every past job, showing both joining and relieving dates. A missing letter means rejection, even if your other letters prove the required years. |
| Proof for your current job | An offer or appointment letter showing your joining date (or any employer document, such as a payslip or ID card, that shows it), plus your latest 3 months’ payslips. |
| Caste certificate (OBC (NCL), SC, ST) | In the latest prescribed format. An OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026, and the caste name must match the Central list exactly. |
| Income and Asset Certificate (EWS) | Valid for the financial year 2026–27, based on income and assets of 2025–26. |
| PwBD certificate | Latest format, for disability of 40% or more. |
| Ex-Servicemen documents | Issued by the competent authority to show your Ex-Servicemen status. |
| Payment receipt | For General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates only. Upload it as a JPG. |
| NOC from employer | Only if you work in a Central or State Government department, public sector company or autonomous body. |
MRPL publishes the prescribed caste, Income and Asset, and PwBD certificate formats on its careers page. At the interview you must bring the originals along with self-attested copies of these documents.
Important Links
| Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Apply Online / Official Website |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Register with an email ID and mobile number you will keep for at least a year. MRPL sends every update there and will not change them later.
- Check every entry before you click Submit, because MRPL does not allow any change afterwards.
- Upload clear, readable scans. Blurry or incomplete documents can get your application rejected, so use a flatbed scanner if you can.
- Attach an experience letter for every past job you list, with joining and relieving dates. One missing letter is enough for rejection.
- OBC candidates in the creamy layer must apply as UR, and an OBC (NCL) certificate dated before 01.04.2026 is not valid.
- If your payment shows pending, failed or rejected, make sure it goes through before 6 PM on 29.10.2026. Otherwise your application is cancelled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for MRPL Retail Engineer Recruitment 2026?
You can apply online until 6 PM on 29.10.2026, and the form opened on 30.09.2026 at 10 AM.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 16 posts in all: 10 for Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer and 6 for Terminal Operation Engineer.
What qualification do I need?
You need an engineering degree with 5 years’ experience or an engineering diploma with 10 years’ experience, with at least 60% marks (50% for SC, ST and PwBD), and Retail Construction Engineer needs Civil or Mechanical specifically.
What is the age limit?
The limit is 40 years as on 29.10.2026 for UR and EWS, going up to 43 for OBC (NCL) and 45 for SC/ST on posts reserved for them, with 5 more years for PwBD candidates.
How much is the application fee?
General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates pay Rs 118, while SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates pay nothing.
Is there a written exam?
No, MRPL picks candidates through a personal interview only, and you need at least 50% marks in it (40% for SC, ST and PwBD).
What is the salary for MRPL Retail Engineer posts?
The pay is Rs 12 to 14 lakh a year depending on your qualification and experience, along with PF, gratuity after 1 year and Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia (a one-time payment) to the family in case of death.
Is this a permanent job?
No, it is a fixed-term contract of 3 years that MRPL can extend by 2 more years, so the longest you can stay is 5 years.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
