EIL Recruitment 2026 – 109 Associate Engineer & Associate Officer Posts for Nigeria & Ethiopia Sites, Register by 2 November
Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna PSU, is hiring 109 experienced engineers and officers on a fixed-term basis for its Construction Division, to be deployed at the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia (Advertisement No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11). The posts are Associate Engineer Grade II, III and IV and Associate Officer Grade II. Online registration runs from 19 October 2026, 2 PM to 2 November 2026, 2 PM, after which EIL calls eligible candidates for a walk-in interview by email.
About Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna PSU (Construction Division)
This is a fixed-term engagement of 2 years, extendable by one more year (maximum 3 years) or until the assignment ends. It does not lead to a regular EIL job. The work is at EIL's foreign construction sites, though posting can be anywhere in India or abroad as required. The largest block is Associate Engineer Grade III with 47 posts, followed by Grade IV (36), Grade II (19) and Associate Officer Grade II (7). You can apply for only one position; if you apply more than once, only the latest application counts. EIL says the requirement is urgent, so selected people must join at the earliest.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Associate Engineer Grade II (A) | 19 (UR 8, SC 3, ST 2, OBC 5, EWS 1) |
| Associate Engineer Grade III (B) | 47 (UR 20, SC 7, ST 3, OBC 13, EWS 4) |
| Associate Engineer Grade IV (C) | 36 (UR 15, SC 6, ST 3, OBC 9, EWS 3) |
| Associate Officer Grade II (D1/D2/D3) | 7 (UR 3, SC 1, OBC 2, EWS 1) |
Eligibility
The three Associate Engineer grades need a B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil, Mechanical, Welding, NDT, Electrical or Instrumentation with at least 60% marks. Welding/NDT applicants need a Mechanical degree with 60% plus an ASNT or ISNT Level-II certificate in RT/UT/DPT/MPT. Experience must be in construction of refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, power or nuclear plant projects: at least 5 years for Grade II, 9 for Grade III and 13 for Grade IV. Associate Officer Grade II has three routes: a graduate in Arts/Commerce/Science with a diploma in Material Management and 14 years' experience (D1), an engineering diploma with a Material Management diploma and 13 years (D2), or an engineering degree with a Material Management diploma and 5 years (D3). Non-engineering qualifications need 55%.
The upper age limit, counted on 30 September 2026, is 37 years for Associate Engineer Grade II and Associate Officer Grade II, 41 years for Grade III and 45 years for Grade IV. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwD 10 years (13 for OBC-NCL, 15 for SC/ST), and relaxation for ex-servicemen. Only candidates with 40% or more disability can apply under PwD.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 19 October 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 2 November 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Eligibility cut-off date (qualification, experience, age) | 30 September 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview | Date, time and venue to be emailed to eligible candidates |
Application Fee
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the official advertisement |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Consolidated per month incl. HRA & PF (X / Y / Z city): Associate Engineer Gr II & Associate Officer Gr II ₹80,000 / 76,000 / 72,000; Gr III ₹96,000 / 91,200 / 86,400; Gr IV ₹1,12,000 / 1,06,400 / 1,00,800; plus living allowance, R&R etc. during foreign posting |
Pay is a consolidated monthly amount including HRA and PF, by city category (X / Y / Z): ₹80,000 / ₹76,000 / ₹72,000 for Associate Engineer Grade II and Associate Officer Grade II, ₹96,000 / ₹91,200 / ₹86,400 for Grade III and ₹1,12,000 / ₹1,06,400 / ₹1,00,800 for Grade IV. During foreign posting you also get living allowance, R&R and other allowances as per company rules. Other benefits include reimbursement of a medical insurance premium for cover up to ₹2 lakh a year, GPAI cover and 2 days' paid leave for each completed month.
Selection Process
There is no written test. On the interview day, EIL will screen your application and original certificates, and only those who meet every condition go on to the personal interview. Interviews are held at EIL's Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata offices; the exact date, time and venue are sent to your registered email, and you report at 8 AM. Interviews may run late and continue the next day. Selected candidates can join only if found medically fit.
How to Apply
Register online on EIL's recruitment portal (careers section of engineersindia.com) before 2 November 2026, 2 PM. Upload a colour photo (.jpg, up to 75 KB) and signature (.jpg, up to 25 KB), and round your percentage down to a whole number. You do not post the form; instead, carry 6 printouts with photo pasted to the interview, along with original ID proof, Class X certificate, all mark sheets and degrees, experience certificates (and offer letters, pay slips or PF statements if asked), category certificates and an NOC if you work in a government body. The advertisement mentions no application fee; travel and stay for the interview are at your own cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in EIL Advt 2026-27/11?
109: Associate Engineer Grade II 19, Grade III 47, Grade IV 36 and Associate Officer Grade II 7.
Where will selected candidates work?
At EIL's construction sites for the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia; posting anywhere in India or abroad is possible.
What is the last date?
Online registration closes on 2 November 2026 at 2 PM.
What is the salary?
₹72,000 to ₹1,12,000 a month consolidated, depending on grade and city, plus allowances during foreign posting.
Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a 2-year fixed term, extendable to a maximum of 3 years.