HPCL Recruits 54 Junior Executives in Chemical and Fire Divisions

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has opened online registrations for the recruitment of 54 Junior Executives under advertisement number HPCL/OPEN/HR/1/2026-27. The state-run oil marketing company is targeting qualified diploma holders for openings within its specialised Chemical and Fire & Safety departments.

The recruitment drive provides a window for eligible Indian nationals to register. The HPCL Job Openings Portal remains active until July 20, 2026 (closing at 15:00 hours).

Breakdown of Vacancies

The total pool of 54 vacancies is split across two core operational fields:

• Junior Executive (Chemical): 37 Seats

• Junior Executive (Fire & Safety): 17 Seats

Crucial Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the following benchmarks to be considered for screening:

• Chemical Profile: A 3-year full-time regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering with a minimum score of 65% marks.

• Fire & Safety Profile: A 3-year full-time regular Diploma in Fire & Safety Engineering or Fire Technology with at least 65% marks.

• Age Cap: The maximum allowable age is 25 years. Standard age relaxations apply to reserved categories according to statutory guidelines.

Remuneration and Benefits

Appointed executives enter a graded pay scale ranging from INR 30,000 to INR 1,20,000. The total annual Cost to Company (CTC) for these entry-level positions is projected at approximately INR 10.58 Lakhs, inclusive of basic pay, allowances, and performance incentives.

Multi-Stage Selection Structure

The competitive selection framework incorporates consecutive screening layers:

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Evaluates core engineering proficiency alongside quantitative, reasoning, and language skills.

2. Group Interaction & Interview: Evaluates professional knowledge and communication capacity.

3. Physical Fitness Test: Focuses heavily on endurance, height handling, and agility metrics for Fire Department applicants.