CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Application 2026: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna Public Sector Organization and a Group Company of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 01 of 2026 CPCL/HRD:03:055) for the recruitment of Non-Executive Personnel in the Non-Supervisory Cadre (Grade IV).
Online applications are invited from energetic Indian citizens for 60 vacancies across Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official CPCL recruitment portal.
CPCL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Organization Name | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) |
| Parent Company | Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 01 of 2026 CPCL/HRD:03:055 |
| Post Names | Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Production, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation) |
| Cadre / Grade | Non-Supervisory Cadre (Grade IV) |
| Total Vacancies | 60 Posts (Current: 54 + Backlog: 6) |
| Educational Qualification | 3-Year Diploma in Engineering / B.Sc. Chemistry + 3 Years Experience |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | www.cpcl.co.in |
Important Dates for CPCL Non-Executive Personnel 2026
- Official Notification Release Date: 14 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 14 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: 11 September 2026 (23:59 Hours)
- Issuance of Admit Card for CBT: 10 days before the exam date
- Computer Based Test (CBT) Date (Tentative): September / October 2026 (at Chennai only)
CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Application Fee Details
- General / EWS / OBC Candidates: ₹500/- (Non-refundable) + applicable bank charges
- SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM / Women Candidates: Exempted (NIL)
- Payment Mode: Online Mode Only via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI (SBI e-pay)
- Note: Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Age Limit and Relaxations
The Age will be calculated as of 1 July 2026
- Maximum Upper Age Limit: 30 Years (for General/UR candidates)
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Upper Age Relaxations
- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): Relaxed by 5 Years (against reserved posts)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer): Relaxed by 3 Years (against reserved posts)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – General): Relaxed by 10 Years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – OBC): Relaxed by 13 Years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD – SC/ST): Relaxed by 15 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: Service period in Armed Forces + 3 Years (Max upper age up to 50 years)
- Note: Cumulative age relaxation is not admissible.
CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Vacancy Details
A total of 60 vacancies are advertised across different engineering disciplines in the official sequence:
1. Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Position Code | Position / Discipline Name | Total Vacancies | Current Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies |
| CPCL01 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Production) | 40 | 39 (UR-19, SC-4, OBC-12, EWS-4) | 1 (SC-1) |
| CPCL02 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Mechanical) | 10 | 9 (UR-3, SC-3, OBC-2, EWS-1) | 1 (OBC-1, 1 PwBD-OH) |
| CPCL03 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Electrical) | 5 | 3 (UR-2, OBC-1) | 2 (OBC-1, SC-1, 2 PwBD-MD) |
| CPCL04 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Instrumentation) | 5 | 4 (UR-2, SC-2) | 1 (OBC-1) |
| TOTAL | 60 Posts | 55 Posts | 5 Posts |
2. Category-Wise Summary Breakdown
| Category Name | Total Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 26 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 18 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 11 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 05 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 00 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 60 Posts |
3. PwBD Horizontal Backlog Reservation
| PwBD Category | Reserved Posts |
| Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) / Locomotor | 01 |
| Multiple Disabilities (MD) | 02 |
(Note: Considering statutory safety provisions in refinery operations, women candidates are eligible to apply for CPCL02 Mechanical, CPCL03 Electrical, and CPCL04 Instrumentation posts only).
CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Educational Qualification & Experience Criteria (As on 01/07/2026)
- Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Production – CPCL01):
- 3-Year Diploma in Chemical / Petrochemical / Petroleum Engineering/Tech OR B.Sc. with Chemistry as a major subject with min. 60% marks (55% for SC).
- Minimum 3 years relevant post-qualification experience in continuous process units of Refining / Petrochemical / Chemical / Fertilizer / Gas Processing industries.
- Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Mechanical – CPCL02):
- 3-Year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with min. 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD).
- Minimum 3 years relevant post-qualification experience in maintenance of rotary/stationary equipment in process industries/power plants.
- Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Electrical – CPCL03):
- 3-Year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with min. 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD).
- Minimum 3 years relevant post-qualification experience in maintenance of HT/LT switchgear, motors, transformers, UPS, and VFDs.
- Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Instrumentation – CPCL04):
- 3-Year Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Communication with min. 60% marks (55% for SC).
- Minimum 3 years relevant post-qualification experience in process control instrumentation, DCS/PLC maintenance, and field transmitters.
- Ineligible Qualifications: Candidates holding higher professional degrees such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, or MCA are NOT eligible to apply.
CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Pay Scale and Remuneration Structure
- Cadre: Non-Supervisory Cadre (Grade IV)
- Pay Scale (IDA Pattern): ₹25,000 – ₹1,05,000/- per month
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹25,000/- per month
- Perks & Benefits: In addition to basic pay, selected employees are eligible for Industrial DA, HRA/Company Leased Accommodation, Provident Fund, Gratuity, LTC/LFA, Medical Reimbursement, and Superannuation benefits as per Corporation rules.
CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection will be made through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and a qualifying Skill, Proficiency and/or Physical Test (SPPT):
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) Structure (Total: 120 Marks)
| Test Section | Total Questions | Max Marks |
| Part A: General Aptitude (Verbal Ability, GK, Reasoning, Numerical Ability) | 50 | 50 |
| Part B: Discipline Knowledge (Relevant Engineering Subject) | 70 | 70 |
| TOTAL | 120 Questions | 120 Marks |
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Mins)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% marks in CBT (35% for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved vacancies).
- Shortlisting for SPPT: Candidates will be shortlisted in a ratio of 1:3 per category based on CBT merit.
- SPPT: Skill/Proficiency/Physical Test is purely qualifying in nature. Final merit is determined solely on CBT scores of candidates qualifying SPPT.
How to Apply Online for CPCL Non-Executive Personnel 2026
- Visit the official CPCL web portal at www.cpcl.co.in and navigate to the Careers section.
- Click on the registration link for “Recruitment of Non-Executive Personnel 2026”.
- Complete New User Sign-Up by selecting the desired post, verifying your mobile number and email ID with OTP, and generating login credentials.
- Fill in personal particulars, academic records, and mandatory post-qualification work experience.
- Upload scanned images:
- Recent passport photograph (20 KB – 60 KB, JPG/PNG)
- Signature on white paper (10 KB – 30 KB, JPG/PNG)
- Relevant qualification, experience, and category certificates (PDF, 60 KB to 2 MB)
- Preview the completed form and click Submit to proceed to payment.
- Pay the application fee of ₹500/- (Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Women) online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the application on or before 11 September 2026 (23:59 Hours) and print a copy of the filled application form and payment receipt for your records.
Important Links
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| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
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Source:Â Information is taken from the official notification released by the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL).
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