Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has invited online applications for Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) posts in its Refineries Division for the year 2026–27. Candidates who have completed an Engineering degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Computer Science/IT can apply. Apprenticeship training will be offered at HPCL refineries located in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.
The online application process starts on 25 February 2026 and will continue until 10 March 2026. Applications can be submitted only through the official HPCL careers website.
HPCL Refineries Division GAT Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation Name | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) |
| Total Vacancies | 250 (Mumbai – 120, Visakhapatnam – 130) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years |
| Application Fee | No fee |
| Updated On | 25 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 March 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hindustanpetroleum.com |
HPCL GAT Eligibility Criteria 2026:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have a full-time Engineering degree in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
Accepted qualifications include:
| Engineering Discipline | Accepted Degree Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology |
| Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Construction Technology |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Science |
| Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Power Engineering |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Instrumentation & Control, Instrument Technology, Electronics & Instrumentation |
| Computer Science / IT | Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, AI & Machine Learning, Data Science, or related fields |
These qualifications are required for apprenticeship training at HPCL refineries in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam.
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 25 years (as on 10 March 2026)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Stipend:
- Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000.
- ₹20,500 paid by HPCL
- ₹4,500 provided by the Government of India through DBT
How to Apply – Step by Step:
- Register on the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in) and get approval from BOAT.
- Visit the HPCL careers website.
- Click on New Registration.
- Complete registration and receive login details by email.
- Log in and fill out the online application form carefully.
- Select your engineering branch and preferred refinery (Mumbai or Visakhapatnam).
- Enter personal, contact, and education details.
- Upload photo and signature in the required format.
- Review all details before submitting the form.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation for future use.
Important Dates:
Application Start Date: 25 February 2026
Last Date to Apply: 10 March 2026
Important Links:
Official Notification: Download Here
Official Website: jobs.hpcl.co.in
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