HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee 2025: Opportunity for Engineering Graduates
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a leading Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, is inviting online applications for Graduate Apprentice Trainees (Engineering) for 2025-26. This is a fantastic opportunity for young Indian engineering graduates to gain hands-on industry experience with a top energy company. The application window is open from May 16, 2025, to May 30, 2025. Below is a simplified, unique, and easy-to-understand breakdown of the recruitment details in points and tables.
About HPCL
HPCL is a prominent Government of India enterprise, playing a vital role in the energy sector. It manages:
- Refineries and storage facilities
- Extensive distribution and marketing networks
- Terminals, pipelines, aviation service stations, LPG bottling plants, and more across India
This recruitment drive focuses on the Marketing Division with opportunities at various locations nationwide.
HPCL Graduate Apprentice 2025: Key Highlights
- Program: Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering)
- Disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Computer Science, IT
- Duration: 1 year
- Location: HPCL locations across India
- Governing Act: Apprentices Act, 1961
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Educational Qualification
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Engineering Graduation in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Computer Science, or IT |
| Minimum Marks | General/OBC-NC/EWS: 60% aggregate SC/ST/PwBD: 50% aggregate |
| Year of Passing | On or after April 1, 2022 (candidates who graduated before this are ineligible) |
| Percentage Calculation | Use university-provided percentage. For CGPA/GPA, convert to percentage as per university norms (certificate required at interview). If no norm exists, divide total marks by maximum marks. Ignore fractions (e.g., 49.99% = <50%) |
| Recognition | Degree must be recognized by Board of Technical Education/UGC/AICTE or equivalent |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 18 to 25 years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years OBC-NC: 3 years PwBD (VH/HH/OH with ≥40% disability): 10 years |
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Only Indian nationals
- NATS Registration: Must be registered and approved on the NATS 2.0 portal by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT)
- Previous Experience:
- Candidates currently engaged as apprentices or with an active apprenticeship contract are ineligible
- Candidates with 1+ year of work experience are not eligible
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | May 16, 2025 |
| Online Application Ends | May 30, 2025 |
| Tentative Interview Schedule | June 2025 |
Note: Applications submitted after May 30, 2025, will not be considered.
Stipend and Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: ₹25,000
- ₹20,500 paid by HPCL
- ₹4,500 paid by the Government of India via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- Duration: 1-year apprenticeship
- No Additional Benefits: No housing or other allowances provided
- Future Benefits (if recruited by HPCL later):
- Age relaxation equal to apprenticeship period (up to 1 year)
- 5% additional marks in Computer Based Test (CBT) for shortlisting
- Note: Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee a job at HPCL
General Instructions
- Governing Rules: Follows Apprentices Act, 1961, and its amendments
- No Hard Copies: Submit applications online only
- Communication: Use valid email and mobile number for updates
- Accuracy: False information leads to disqualification
- Caste Certificates:
- SC/ST/OBC-NC/EWS/PwBD candidates need certificates in the prescribed format
- OBC candidates must confirm non-creamy layer status
- Provide translated copies if certificates are not in English/Hindi
- HPCL’s Rights:
- May limit interview candidates or modify criteria
- Can cancel or change the process without notice
- Travel Allowance:
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates may get 2nd class rail fare reimbursement for interviews (if travel ≥30 km, conditions apply)
- Placement: Be ready to work at any HPCL location in India
- Canvassing: Any form of influence will lead to disqualification
