Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has announced recruitment for 60 Non-Executive vacancies under its 2026 recruitment drive. The vacancies are for Junior Engineering Assistant-IV positions in Production, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines.
The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 01 of 2026 – CPCL/HRD:03:055. CPCL is a Navratna public sector organisation and a group company of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The recruitment offers eligible engineering diploma and science graduates an opportunity to join the petroleum and refining sector.
CPCL Vacancy Details
Out of the total 60 vacancies, 40 posts are for Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Production), while 10 posts are available in Mechanical. Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines have five vacancies each. The vacancies include reservations as specified in the recruitment notification.
The posts are classified under the Non-Supervisory Cadre, Grade IV. The pay scale is ₹25,000 to ₹1,05,000, with a starting basic pay of ₹25,000. Employees are also eligible for benefits and allowances as applicable under CPCL rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Production position should have a relevant three-year diploma in Chemical, Petroleum or Petrochemical Engineering/Technology, or a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as a major subject. Candidates applying for Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation positions need the relevant engineering diploma qualification.
The prescribed minimum marks are generally 60%, with relaxation applicable to eligible reserved categories as specified in the notification. The upper age limit is 30 years as on July 1, 2026, with age relaxation available to eligible reserved-category candidates.
Selection Process
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by the applicable subsequent stages, including document verification and a Skill/Proficiency/Physical Performance Test, depending on the post. The CBT is tentatively scheduled for September/October 2026, with Chennai indicated as the examination centre.
CPCL Recruitment 2026 Last Date
Online applications opened on August 14, 2026. Importantly, CPCL has extended the application deadline, and the latest recruitment portal shows September 30, 2026 as the last date for submitting applications.
Candidates should carefully check the official recruitment notification for discipline-specific qualifications, experience requirements, reservation rules, medical standards and other conditions before applying.
Interested candidates should complete the application process through the official CPCL recruitment portal before the revised deadline. Applicants are advised not to wait until the final day, as technical or payment-related issues could affect submission.
The recruitment provides a significant opportunity for eligible engineering diploma holders and other qualified candidates seeking employment with a major public-sector petroleum company