HPCL R&D Officer Recruitment 2025 Overview
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has announced its recruitment drive for Research and Development (R&D) Officers for the year 2025. This presents a golden opportunity for talented and motivated individuals seeking to build a career in the energy sector and contribute to India’s energy future. The application process commences on 1st June 2025 and concludes on 15th July 2025. This recruitment aims to fill various positions at HPCL’s state-of-the-art HP Green R&D Centre in Bengaluru.
About Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
HPCL, established on July 15, 1974, is a leading player in India’s petroleum industry. With an impressive annual Gross Sales of ₹4,64,247 crore during 2024-25, HPCL boasts a significant market share of approximately 20.5% in India. The corporation owns and operates major refineries in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam and the country’s largest Lube Refinery in Mumbai.
- Hiring Body: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
- Number of Posts: A total of 39 vacancies are available across various R&D positions.
- Location: Initial posting will be at the HP Green R&D Centre in Bengaluru. However, services are transferable anywhere in India as per corporation requirements.
HPCL R&D Officer Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Breakdown
HPCL is looking to fill several specialized roles within its R&D department. Below is a summary of the positions available:
| Position Category | Number of Vacancies |
| CGM/GM-R&D Centre of Excellence Lubes Research | 1 |
| GM-R&D General | 1 |
| Deputy General Manager – Analytical | 1 |
| Deputy General Manager – Bio Process | 1 |
| Chief Manager / Deputy General Manager – Solar Energy | 1 |
| Chief Manager / Deputy General Manager – Vendor Development / Sourcing | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Petrochemical | 4 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager -Vendor Development / Sourcing | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Technology Licensing | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Combustion Research | 2 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Process Scale Up and Design | 2 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Catalyst Scale Up | 2 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Bio Process (Molecular / Synthetic Biology) | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Bio Process (Industrial Bio Technology) | 2 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Bio Process (Bio Informatics & Computational Biology) | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Nano Technology | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Water Research | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Crude & Fuels Research | 2 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Corrosion Studies | 3 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Analytical | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Bitumen Research | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Battery Research | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Novel Separations | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Catalysis | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Solar Energy | 1 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Lubes Research (Automotive/Industrial/Specialty/Greases) | 3 |
| Senior Officer / Assistant Manager – Hydrogen | 1 |
| TOTAL | 39 |
HPCL R&D Officer Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications, age limits, and experience requirements to be eligible for these R&D positions.
General Educational Requirements:
- B.E. /B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / MBA / Ph.D.
- For positions requiring a Ph.D., the Ph.D. must have been obtained after an M.E/M.Tech, B.E/B.Tech, or M.Sc. in the relevant branch.
- Candidates must have secured a minimum of 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates) in both Graduation and Post Graduation.
- Candidates with an Integrated Ph.D. are also eligible, provided they can produce a Master’s degree qualification along with their Ph.D. degree.
Age Limit & Experience:
- The maximum age and minimum experience vary significantly depending on the specific position and level (e.g., Senior Officer, Assistant Manager, Chief Manager, DGM, GM, CGM).
- For example, for a Senior Officer (M.Tech), the maximum age is 30 years with 3 years of experience, extendable based on higher experience. For a CGM (Ph.D.), the maximum age is 54 years with 21 years of experience, also extendable.
- A detailed table mapping positions to pay scales, maximum age, minimum educational qualifications, and minimum experience is provided in the notification on pages 3-12.
- Work experience will only be considered if it is post the minimum educational qualification.
- For positions where Ph.D. is mandatory, experience is counted from the date of successful defense of the Ph.D. dissertation/thesis. Research work during the Ph.D. program is not considered as work experience.
- All work experience must be in a supervisory/executive capacity.
- Maximum age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBCNC (3 years), PwBD (UR-10 years, OBCNC-13 years, SC/ST-15 years), and candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir (5 years for the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989) as per government directives. Ex-servicemen also receive age relaxation.
- The maximum upper age of applicants shall not exceed 56 years, including all possible age relaxations.
- A maximum of 2 years of age relaxation will be given if an applicant’s relevant work experience (completed years) is more than the minimum prescribed relevant work experience.
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the detailed notification (pages 3-35) for specific eligibility criteria, including educational disciplines and detailed work experience profiles for each post.
Important Dates for HPCL R&D Officer Recruitment 2025
Keep track of these crucial dates:
| Event | Date |
| Commencement of Online Application | 1st June 2025 (0900 hours onwards) |
| Last Date of Online Application | 15th July 2025 (Up to 2359 hours) |
| Last date for computations of age/experience | 15th July 2025 |
HPCL R&D Officer Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be offered attractive remuneration packages. The Cost to Company (CTC) includes Base Pay, Retirement Benefits, Dearness Allowance, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, and Performance Related Pay.
| Designation | Pay Scale (₹) | CTC Approx. (₹ Lakhs) |
| Senior Officer | 60,000-1,80,000 | 21.26 |
| Assistant Manager | 70,000-2,00,000 | 25.65 |
| Manager | 80,000-2,20,000 | 29.31 |
| Senior Manager | 90,000-2,40,000 | 34.05 |
| Chief Manager | 1,00,000-2,60,000 | 39.04 |
| Deputy General Manager | 1,20,000-2,80,000 | 48.28 |
| General Manager | 1,20,000-2,80,000 | 48.28 |
| Chief General Manager | 1,20,000-2,80,000 | 48.28 |
Note: CTC is calculated at the minimum base level of the pay grade and is for metro cities; it may vary for other locations. Candidates will be inducted at the minimum of the pay scale. For candidates from other Public Sector Organizations or Government Organizations, salary protection (Basic + D.A.) will be given.
HPCL R&D Officer Selection Process
The selection methodology will involve several stages:
- Application Scrutiny: Applications will be reviewed for eligibility.
- Shortlisting: If a large number of applications are received, HPCL may adopt shortlisting criteria such as higher relevant experience, higher qualifications, number of patents/publications in high-impact journals, etc..
- Selection Tools: Depending on the position, the process may include:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Group Task
- Personal Interview (single or multiple stages)
- Merit List: A category-wise merit list will be drawn for candidates who qualify in all selection parameters (Minimum qualifying marks: 60% for UR & EWS, 54% for OBCNC/SC/ST/PwBD).
- Pre-Employment Medical Exam: Appointment is subject to being found medically fit as per HPCL’s standards.
How to Apply for HPCL R&D Officer Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to submit your application:
- Visit the official HPCL website.
- Navigate to “Careers” and then to “Current Openings”.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying.
- Register and fill out the online application form with accurate details. Applications with incomplete or wrong particulars will not be considered.
- R&D position candidates must fill in the prescribed online format detailing bibliographic information (Patents/Publications, journal, impact factor, etc.). Failure to provide this in the correct format will lead to rejection.
- Upload necessary documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway (Debit/Credit card/UPI/Net Banking). Ensure the payment status is “Completed”.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the acknowledgment and payment receipt for future reference.
- The email ID and mobile number provided in the online application should remain valid for at least one year.
Application Fees for HPCL R&D Officer Posts
- SC, ST & PwBD candidates: Exempted from payment of application fee.
- UR, OBCNC and EWS candidates: Required to pay a Non-Refundable Amount of ₹1180/- (Application fee of ₹1000/- + GST@18% i.e. ₹180/-) plus payment gateway charges, if applicable.
Official Notification PDF
To get all the comprehensive details regarding the HPCL Research and Development Officer Recruitment 2025, download the official notification PDF:
- Notification Link: Download Now
- Online Application Link: Apply Now
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