CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026 – 41 Engineer, Officer & Manager Posts (Advt 02/2026), Apply by 3 December
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna PSU and Group Company of IndianOil, has issued Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 (CPCL/HRD:03:056) dated 4 November 2026 for 41 executive posts in various disciplines. Online applications are open from 4 November 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 3 December 2026.
About Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Group Company of IndianOil
The posts are Engineer in Chemical (22), Mechanical (7), Electrical (5), Civil (2) and Instrumentation (1), Officer (Information Systems) (2), Junior Officer (Official Language) (1) and Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) (1). The 41 posts include two backlog posts (ST 1, OBC 1) in Chemical, and some posts are reserved for PwBD. CPCL says the numbers are tentative and may go up or down. CPCL runs a 10.5 MMTPA refinery operation from Chennai, and posts may involve one, two or three shift working.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| CPCL 01 – Engineer (Chemical) | 22 (UR 10, SC 3, ST 1, OBC 4, EWS 2; backlog ST 1, OBC 1; 1 PwBD-OH) |
| CPCL 02 – Engineer (Mechanical) | 7 (UR 3, SC 1, ST 1, OBC 2; 1 PwBD-MD) |
| CPCL 03 – Engineer (Electrical) | 5 (UR 1, SC 1, ST 1, OBC 1, EWS 1; 1 PwBD-MD) |
| CPCL 04 – Engineer (Civil) | 2 (UR 1, SC 1) |
| CPCL 05 – Engineer (Instrumentation) | 1 (UR) |
| CPCL 06 – Officer (Information Systems) | 2 (UR 1, OBC 1; 1 PwBD-Hearing) |
| CPCL 07 – Junior Officer (Official Language) | 1 (UR) |
| CPCL 08 – Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) | 1 (UR) |
Eligibility
For the Engineer and Officer (IS) posts you need a first class B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) in the relevant discipline with at least 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved posts, as specified for each post) and at least two years of post-qualification experience, preferably in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, fertiliser or power industry. Junior Officer (Official Language) needs an M.A. in Hindi with English at graduation, or M.A. in English with Hindi at graduation, with 60%, plus two years of Hindi terminology or translation experience. Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) needs ACS membership with at least 50% in the ICSI final exam and 12 years (Manager) or 15 years (Senior Manager) of company secretarial experience. Work experience is mandatory for all posts, and eligibility is counted as on 1 October 2026.
The upper age limit is 28 years for Post Codes 01 to 07, and 42 years (Manager, Grade C) or 45 years (Senior Manager, Grade D) for Post Code 08, as on 1 October 2026. Against reserved posts, SC/ST get 5 years and OBC (NCL) 3 years of relaxation; PwBD get 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST); Ex-Servicemen with at least 5 years of service get 5 years. Relaxations cannot be combined. No minimum age is given.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 4 November 2026 |
| Online application opens | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 3 December 2026 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 3 December 2026 |
| Age and qualification reckoning date | 1 October 2026 |
| Admit card (tentative) | 10 days before CBT |
| Computer Based Test (tentative) | December 2026 / January 2027 |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹500 (non-refundable, online) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Exempted |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Engineer / Officer (IS): ₹50,000–1,60,000 (Grade A, CTC about ₹20 lakh p.a.); Junior Officer (OL): ₹30,000–1,20,000 (Grade E0, CTC about ₹11.1 lakh); Manager ₹80,000–2,20,000 (Grade C) / Senior Manager ₹90,000–2,40,000 (Grade D) |
Engineers and Officer (IS) join in Grade A at a basic pay of ₹50,000 in the scale ₹50,000–1,60,000, with an approximate CTC of ₹20 lakh a year. Junior Officer (OL) joins in Grade E0 at ₹30,000 (scale ₹30,000–1,20,000, CTC about ₹11.1 lakh). The Secretarial post is filled either as Manager (Grade C, ₹80,000–2,20,000, CTC about ₹30 lakh) or Senior Manager (Grade D, ₹90,000–2,40,000, CTC about ₹35 lakh). Allowances include IDA, HRA, cafeteria allowance, PRP, CPF, gratuity and medical benefits. Selected candidates for posts 01–07 sign a 3-year service bond of ₹3 lakh (General) or ₹50,000 (EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwBD).
Selection Process
For posts 01–07 there is a Computer Based Test of 120 objective questions (50 General Aptitude, 70 discipline) for 120 marks in 2 hours, with 0.25 negative marking, tentatively held in Chennai only. Shortlisted candidates then face Group Discussion / Group Task (Skill Test for Junior Officer OL) and a Personal Interview. Final merit gives 85% weight to CBT, 5% to GD/GT or skill test and 10% to the interview. You need at least 40% in the CBT and in the interview (35% for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved posts). For the Secretarial post, selection is by GD/GT (20%) and interview (80%) after shortlisting. Final selection is subject to medical fitness.
How to Apply
Apply online through the link on the CPCL careers page (cpcle26.onlineregistrationform.org). Register with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number, fill personal, academic and work experience details, upload your photo (20–60 KB), signature (10–30 KB) and documents (PDF), then pay the fee. The fee is ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates; SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and women are exempt. You may apply for only one post. The last date to apply and pay is 3 December 2026. For queries, e-mail cpcle2026@onlineregistrationform.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there?
41 posts, including 22 Engineer (Chemical) posts; numbers are tentative.
What is the last date?
3 December 2026, for both the application and fee payment.
What is the age limit?
Up to 28 years for posts 01–07, and 42/45 years for Manager/Senior Manager (Secretarial), as on 1 October 2026.
Can freshers apply for Engineer posts?
No. At least two years of post-qualification experience is mandatory.
What is the fee?
₹500 for General, EWS and OBC (NCL); nil for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and women.
What is the salary?
Engineers start at ₹50,000 basic in the ₹50,000–1,60,000 scale, with a CTC of about ₹20 lakh a year.