Fresh graduates, take note: every post in CPCL’s Advt. No. 02 of 2026 asks for at least two years of work experience after your degree. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, a Navratna company (a status the Government of India gives to some large state-owned firms) and part of the IndianOil group, is filling 41 executive posts, 37 of them for engineers. You can apply online from 04.11.2026 to 03.12.2026.
Computer Based Test → Group Discussion / Group Task (Skill Test for post 07) → Personal Interview. Secretarial post: Group Discussion / Group Task → Personal Interview
Pay Scale
Starting basic Rs 50,000 a month for Engineer and Officer posts (about Rs 20 lakh a year in total)
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Vacancy Details
Post
UR
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
ST Backlog
OBC Backlog
Total
CPCL 01 – Engineer (Chemical)
10
3
1
4
2
1
1
22
CPCL 02 – Engineer (Mechanical)
3
1
1
2
–
–
–
7
CPCL 03 – Engineer (Electrical)
1
1
1
1
1
–
–
5
CPCL 04 – Engineer (Civil)
1
1
–
–
–
–
–
2
CPCL 05 – Engineer (Instrumentation)
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
CPCL 06 – Officer (Information Systems)
1
–
–
1
–
–
–
2
CPCL 07 – Junior Officer (Official Language)
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
CPCL 08 – Manager / Sr. Manager (Secretarial)
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
Total
19
6
3
8
3
1
1
41
The numbers are tentative, which means CPCL can raise or lower them later. Backlog seats are seats reserved in an earlier hiring round that stayed empty and are advertised again now. PwBD stands for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (a disability of at least 40%). Some of the posts are kept for them as shown below.
Post
Seat reserved for
CPCL 01 Engineer (Chemical)
1 post – Orthopedically Handicapped (3rd attempt)
CPCL 02 Engineer (Mechanical)
1 post – Multiple Disability (3rd attempt)
CPCL 03 Engineer (Electrical)
1 post – Multiple Disability (2nd attempt)
CPCL 06 Officer (Information Systems)
1 post – Hearing Disability
An attempt means a hiring round. These seats were carried forward because no suitable candidate was found earlier. If none is found again, people from other benchmark disability categories who suit the post can also apply for them.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Nationality
Indian
Age Limit
Up to 28 years for posts 01 to 07, 42 for Manager and 45 for Senior Manager (Secretarial), as on 01.10.2026. Check your age eligibility →
Qualification
Different for each post — see the tables below. It must be from a UGC-recognised university or an AICTE-approved course.
How marks are counted
Total marks in all semesters divided by total maximum marks. 59.99% counts as less than 60%.
Work experience
Compulsory for all 8 posts, filled in the application form.
Application restriction
You can apply for only one post.
Posts 01 to 06 need a first-class degree, which means a degree passed in the first class, with at least the marks shown here.
Post
Degree needed
Minimum marks
CPCL 01 Engineer (Chemical)
Engineering in Chemical, Petroleum or Petrochemicals
60% (55% SC/ST/PwBD)
CPCL 02 Engineer (Mechanical)
Mechanical engineering
60% (55% SC/ST/PwBD)
CPCL 03 Engineer (Electrical)
Electrical or Electrical and Electronics engineering
60% (55% SC/ST/PwBD)
CPCL 04 Engineer (Civil)
Civil engineering
60% (55% SC)
CPCL 05 Engineer (Instrumentation)
Instrumentation or Electronics and Instrumentation engineering
60%
CPCL 06 Officer (Information Systems)
Engineering in Computer Science, IT or Electronics and Communication
60% (55% PwBD)
CPCL 07 Junior Officer (Official Language)
M.A. Hindi (English at graduation) or M.A. English (Hindi at graduation), UGC-recognised university
60%
CPCL 08 Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial)
ACS (Associate Member of ICSI). LLB preferred.
50% in the ICSI final exam
The reduced 55% applies only to the reserved posts. Now the work experience each post asks for, counted after you finish the qualifying degree.
Post
Minimum experience
Added advantage
CPCL 01 Engineer (Chemical)
2 years in process units (refining, chemical, petrochemical or fertiliser plants)
Knowledge of DCS (control-room system) and HAZOP (hazard study)
CPCL 02 Engineer (Mechanical)
2 years in a process industry on pumps, compressors, heaters, columns or exchangers
Condition monitoring and shutdown planning
CPCL 03 Engineer (Electrical)
2 years in a process industry maintaining motors, transformers, breakers, PCCs and MCCs
Control circuit and relay knowledge
CPCL 04 Engineer (Civil)
2 years in process units (refining, chemical or petrochemical)
Structural design, project planning, tendering
CPCL 05 Engineer (Instrumentation)
2 years in a process industry maintaining instruments, analysers and DCS/PLC
–
CPCL 06 Officer (Information Systems)
2 years of relevant experience
Network, IT security, routers and firewalls
CPCL 07 Junior Officer (Official Language)
2 years of Hindi terminology or translation work, preferably technical
Translation diploma or Central Translation Bureau course
CPCL 08 Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial)
12 years (Manager, Grade C) or 15 years (Senior Manager, Grade D) in a company secretarial team
Knowledge of the Companies Act and listing rules
Category
Age relaxation
SC / ST
5 years, if considered against reserved posts
OBC (NCL) — Non-Creamy Layer, meaning an OBC family below the government income limit
3 years, if considered against reserved posts
PwBD
10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST), if considered against reserved posts
Ex-Servicemen
5 years, for those who served at least 5 years in the military and were released on completing their assignment
In plain terms: a General candidate for an engineer post must be 28 or younger on 01.10.2026. An OBC (NCL) candidate can be up to 31, and an SC or ST candidate up to 33. Relaxations cannot be added together.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 01.10.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 28-year limit for the engineer and officer posts.
This is not a fresher’s recruitment. All 8 posts need at least 2 years of work experience after your qualifying degree, and the Secretarial post needs 12 or 15 years.
Qualification and experience are counted as on 01.10.2026. If your final result or experience letter is not ready by that date, this round is not for you.
Expect plant work. The notice says the posts run in one, two or three shifts and you may be asked to work any of them, and it calls CPCL’s work hazardous, which is why disability categories are limited for each post.
You will sign a bond for posts 01 to 07: a written promise to serve CPCL for at least 3 years from joining, with a bond amount of Rs 3 lakh (General) or Rs 50,000 (EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwBD). The notice does not say what happens if you leave early.
The first hurdle for posts 01 to 07 is a computer test, tentatively held at Chennai only. The Secretarial post has no written test, only a group task and an interview.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
Stage 1 — Computer Based Test (posts 01 to 07)
120 multiple-choice questions, 120 marks, 2 hours. Counts for 85%.
Test paper
50 questions on General Aptitude (English, general knowledge, reasoning, maths) and 70 on your subject
Test marking
0.25 mark is cut for each wrong answer (negative marking). Held at Chennai only (tentative).
Stage 2 — Group Discussion / Task (posts 01 to 06) or Skill Test (post 07)
For shortlisted candidates. Counts for 5%.
Stage 3 — Personal Interview
For shortlisted candidates. Counts for 10%.
Minimum marks (posts 01 to 07)
40% in the test and in the interview (35% for SC/ST/PwBD on reserved posts)
Post 08 — Group Discussion / Task
Shortlisting is on qualification and experience. Counts for 20%.
Post 08 — Personal Interview
Counts for 80%. You need at least 40%.
Post 08 — grade
CPCL decides Manager (Grade C) or Senior Manager (Grade D)
Final step (all posts)
Medical fitness
In short: for the engineer and officer posts, the computer test carries most of the weight (85 out of 100), so it decides your rank more than the group round and interview. For the Secretarial post there is no written test, and the interview carries 80% of the score.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Posts 01 to 06 (Grade A)
Rs 50,000–1,60,000. Starting basic pay Rs 50,000 a month.
Post 07 Junior Officer (Grade E0)
Rs 30,000–1,20,000. Starting basic pay Rs 30,000 a month.
Post 08 Manager (Grade C)
Rs 80,000–2,20,000. Starting basic pay Rs 80,000 a month.
Post 08 Senior Manager (Grade D)
Rs 90,000–2,40,000. Starting basic pay Rs 90,000 a month.
Yearly package (CTC), posts 01 to 06
About Rs 20 lakh
Yearly package (CTC), post 07
About Rs 11.1 lakh
Yearly package (CTC), post 08
About Rs 30 lakh (Manager) or Rs 35 lakh (Senior Manager)
Allowances
IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance, pay that follows rising prices), house rent, cafeteria and conveyance
Other benefits
PRP (performance related pay), provident fund, gratuity, leave travel help, medical cover and retirement benefits
Pay protection
Not available
In plain terms, an engineer or officer starts at Rs 50,000 a month in basic pay before allowances. CPCL puts the full package at about Rs 20 lakh a year, which works out to roughly Rs 1.67 lakh a month on average. CTC (Cost to Company) is the full yearly amount including performance pay, and it can change with your place of posting and yearly appraisal.
How to Apply
Open the CPCL online application portal (link in the table below) and click New User.
Choose the one post you are applying for, fill in your basic details and confirm your email ID and mobile number with an OTP (a one-time code). Your User ID and password are then sent to you.
Log in and fill in the Personal Details, Academic Details and Work Experience sections. Work experience is compulsory for every post.
Upload your photograph, signature and scanned documents, check the Preview page, accept the declaration and submit. You cannot change anything after you submit.
Pay the Rs 500 fee online if it applies to you, then download your application form and payment receipt.
Note: you do not need to post any printout or certificate when you apply online. Documents are checked later for candidates who are called for the interview.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The CPCL form accepts a photo of 20 KB to 60 KB and a signature of 10 KB to 30 KB. Resize yours to those exact sizes in a few seconds.
Applying for more than one post. The notice allows only one post per candidate, and the fee is not refunded if you apply for several.
Paying the fee before checking your eligibility. The fee is not refunded in any case.
Using an old OBC (NCL) or EWS certificate. It must be issued on or after 01.04.2026, and the caste name must be spelled exactly as in the central list.
Rounding up your marks. A result of 59.99% counts as less than 60%.
Giving an email ID or mobile number you cannot use. Login details, the admit card and all updates go there, and both must stay active during the whole process.
Waiting for the last day. The notice asks you to apply and pay well before 03.12.2026 to avoid website congestion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CPCL Executive recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online and to pay the fee is 03.12.2026.
How many posts are there in CPCL Advt. No. 02 of 2026?
There are 41 tentative posts: 22 Chemical, 7 Mechanical, 5 Electrical, 2 Civil and 1 Instrumentation engineer, 2 Officer (Information Systems), 1 Junior Officer (Official Language) and 1 Manager or Senior Manager (Secretarial).
Can freshers apply for CPCL Engineer posts?
No, every post needs at least 2 years of work experience after your qualifying degree, and the Secretarial post needs 12 or 15 years.
What is the age limit for CPCL recruitment 2026?
You must be at most 28 years old on 01.10.2026 for posts 01 to 07, 42 for Manager (Secretarial) and 45 for Senior Manager (Secretarial), before any relaxation.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 500 for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates, and SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and women candidates pay nothing.
How are candidates selected?
For posts 01 to 07 there is a computer test, then a group round or skill test, then an interview, while the Secretarial post has only a group task and an interview.
What is the salary of a CPCL Engineer?
Engineer and Officer posts start at Rs 50,000 basic pay a month, and CPCL puts the yearly package at about Rs 20 lakh.
Is there a service bond for CPCL posts?
Yes, posts 01 to 07 need a bond to serve at least 3 years, of Rs 3 lakh for General and Rs 50,000 for EWS, OBC (NCL), SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
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.
