CPCL Engineer (Chemical), Engineer (Mechanical), Engineer (Electrical) & Other Posts 2026: Salary, Eligibility and Selection Guide
If you are an engineer with two years of plant experience and want a career in a Navratna public sector company, here is a strong chance. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a group company of IndianOil, has announced 41 executive vacancies in eight posts: Engineer (Chemical), Engineer (Mechanical), Engineer (Electrical), Engineer (Civil), Engineer (Instrumentation), Officer (Information Systems), Junior Officer (Official Language) and Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial). The engineer posts start at an initial basic pay of ₹50,000 and a cost to company of about ₹20 lakh a year.
The online window runs from 4 November 2026 and closes on 3 December 2026. Keep in mind that every post here needs work experience, so fresh graduates cannot apply. Read the table for your own post carefully, because marks, experience and age limits differ from post to post. You can also explore more PSU Jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights of CPCL Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 02 of 2026 (CPCL/HRD:03:056, dated 04.11.2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 41 (39 current and 2 backlog) |
| Posts | 8 posts, Position Codes CPCL 01 to CPCL 08 |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu (the notification names no other posting place) |
| Application Window | 4 November 2026 to 3 December 2026 |
| Selection | CBT, Group Discussion / Group Task or Skill Test, Personal Interview |
CPCL refines crude oil from its Chennai base, and a Tamil Nadu job with a Navratna company carries real stability. Note that the vacancy numbers are tentative and may go up or down at the discretion of the management.
How Many Vacancies Are There in CPCL Recruitment 2026?
The reservation split is different for every post, so check your own row and not just the total.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| CPCL 01 Engineer (Chemical) | UR 10 / SC 3 / ST 1 / OBC 4 / EWS 2 / backlog ST 1 / backlog OBC 1 | 22 |
| CPCL 02 Engineer (Mechanical) | UR 3 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC 2 / EWS 0 | 7 |
| CPCL 03 Engineer (Electrical) | UR 1 / SC 1 / ST 1 / OBC 1 / EWS 1 | 5 |
| CPCL 04 Engineer (Civil) | UR 1 / SC 1 / ST, OBC, EWS 0 | 2 |
| CPCL 05 Engineer (Instrumentation) | UR 1 only | 1 |
| CPCL 06 Officer (Information Systems) | UR 1 / OBC 1 | 2 |
| CPCL 07 Junior Officer (Official Language) | UR 1 only | 1 |
| CPCL 08 Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) | UR 1 only | 1 |
| Total (all eight posts) | 39 current + 2 backlog | 41 |
Four of these seats are reserved for persons with benchmark disabilities, and they sit inside the 41. The PwBD reservation is horizontal.
| PwBD Seat | Post |
|---|---|
| Orthopedically handicapped (3rd attempt) | Engineer (Chemical) |
| Multiple disability (3rd attempt) | Engineer (Mechanical) |
| Multiple disability (2nd attempt) | Engineer (Electrical) |
| Hearing disability | Officer (Information Systems) |
If no suitable candidate of the earmarked disability is found, seats can pass to other benchmark disability categories suitable for the post. PwBD candidates may apply only for posts that list their disability below, even where no seat is reserved for them.
| Post | Disabilities identified as suitable (PwBD) |
|---|---|
| Engineer (Chemical) | Hard of hearing; one arm, one leg, dwarfism, acid attack victim; specific learning disability, mental illness; multiple disabilities among these |
| Engineer (Mechanical) | Deaf, hard of hearing; one arm, one leg, dwarfism, acid attack victim; specific learning disability; multiple disabilities among these |
| Engineer (Electrical) | Deaf, hard of hearing; one leg, dwarfism, acid attack victim; autism spectrum disorder (mild), specific learning disability, mental illness; multiple disabilities among these |
| Engineer (Civil) | Deaf, hard of hearing; one arm, one leg, dwarfism, acid attack victim; specific learning disability; multiple disabilities among these |
| Engineer (Instrumentation) | Deaf, hard of hearing; one leg, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victim; autism spectrum disorder (mild), specific learning disability, mental illness; multiple disabilities among these |
| Officer (Information Systems) | Blind, low vision; deaf, hard of hearing; one leg, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victim; specific learning disability, mental illness |
| Junior Officer (Official Language) | Blind, low vision; deaf, hard of hearing; one arm, both arms, one leg, both legs, one arm and one leg, both legs and arms, both legs and one arm, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victim, muscular dystrophy; specific learning disability, mental illness; multiple disabilities among these |
| Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) | One arm, one leg, both legs, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victim, muscular dystrophy; multiple disabilities within this group |
What is the Eligibility for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
Qualifications must be from UGC recognised Indian Universities or Deemed Universities, AICTE approved courses or the statutory council concerned. Candidates with a degree in a discipline other than those listed are not eligible.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| CPCL 01 Engineer (Chemical) | First class degree in Engineering / Technology in Chemical, Petroleum or Petrochemicals, with at least 60% aggregate (SC/ST/PwBD 55% against reserved seats) |
| CPCL 02 Engineer (Mechanical) | First class degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 60% (SC/ST/PwBD 55% against reserved seats) |
| CPCL 03 Engineer (Electrical) | First class degree in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering, at least 60% (SC/ST/PwBD 55% against reserved seats) |
| CPCL 04 Engineer (Civil) | First class degree in Civil Engineering, at least 60% (SC 55% against reserved seats) |
| CPCL 05 Engineer (Instrumentation) | First class degree in Instrumentation Engineering (including Electronics & Instrumentation), at least 60% |
| CPCL 06 Officer (Information Systems) | First class Engineering degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics & Communication, at least 60% (PwBD 55% against reserved seats) |
| CPCL 07 Junior Officer (Official Language) | M.A. in Hindi with English at graduation level, or M.A. in English with Hindi at graduation level, at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, from a UGC recognised Indian University |
| CPCL 08 Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) | Associate Membership of ICSI (ACS), with at least 50% in the ICSI final examination |
| Post | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|
| CPCL 01 to CPCL 06 | Two years of relevant post-qualification work experience (process industry for the engineer posts, IT and network work for CPCL 06) |
| CPCL 07 | Two years of terminology or translation work, Hindi to English or the reverse |
| CPCL 08 | 12 years for Manager (Grade C), 15 years for Senior Manager (Grade D), in a company secretarial set-up |
Engineering degree means B.E., B.Tech or B.Sc. Engg. A five-year integrated B.E. / B.Tech plus M.E. / M.Tech dual degree in the relevant discipline is also considered. The subjects of your specialisation must appear on the final mark-sheet or degree, or be certified by your university. The fraction of a percentage is ignored, so 59.99% counts as less than 60%. Experience in refining, chemical, petrochemical or fertiliser plants is only preferred, and not compulsory. Desirable extras, such as a translation diploma for CPCL 07 or an LLB for CPCL 08, give preference but are not compulsory. Read the Engineering government jobs page for similar openings.
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| CPCL 01 to CPCL 07 | 28 years |
| CPCL 08 Manager (Grade C) | 42 years |
| CPCL 08 Senior Manager (Grade D) | 45 years |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years, if considered against reserved seats |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years, if considered against reserved seats |
| PwBD | 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST), if considered against reserved seats |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years, for at least 5 years of military service and release on completion of assignment |
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Relaxations are not cumulative, and they cannot be combined with any other item. Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate from a Board of Secondary Education is the only accepted proof of age.
What is the Salary for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Pay Scale and Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| CPCL 01 to CPCL 06 | IDA scale ₹50,000 – 1,60,000, initial basic ₹50,000 (Grade A) |
| CPCL 07 | IDA scale ₹30,000 – 1,20,000, initial basic ₹30,000 (Grade E0) |
| CPCL 08 Manager | IDA scale ₹80,000 – 2,20,000, initial basic ₹80,000 (Grade C) |
| CPCL 08 Senior Manager | IDA scale ₹90,000 – 2,40,000, initial basic ₹90,000 (Grade D) |
| Post | Approximate Cost to Company (incl. PRP) |
|---|---|
| CPCL 01 to CPCL 06 | About ₹20 lakh a year |
| CPCL 07 | About ₹11.1 lakh a year |
| CPCL 08 | About ₹30 lakh (Manager) or ₹35 lakh (Senior Manager) a year |
Along with basic pay you get IDA, HRA, cafeteria allowance, conveyance maintenance, Performance Related Pay, Provident Fund, gratuity, leave travel benefits and medical reimbursement. The actual pay can vary with posting place and company performance. CPCL 01 to 07 get no pay protection; appointment needs medical fitness.
What is the Selection Process for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPCL 01 to 07 | Computer Based Test (CBT), tentatively at Chennai only, then Group Discussion / Group Task (Skill Test for CPCL 07) and Personal Interview |
| CPCL 08 | Group Discussion / Group Task and Personal Interview, shortlisted on qualification, experience and suitability |
| Post | Final Weightage |
|---|---|
| CPCL 01 to 06 | CBT 85% / Group Discussion or Task 5% / Interview 10% |
| CPCL 07 | CBT 85% / Skill Test 5% / Interview 10% |
| CPCL 08 | Group Discussion or Task 20% / Interview 80% |
The CBT has 120 multiple choice questions for 120 marks: 50 on General Aptitude (verbal ability, general knowledge, reasoning, numerical ability) and 70 on your discipline. It lasts 2 hours, and each wrong answer costs 0.25 mark. You must score at least 40% in the CBT and the Interview (35% for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved seats). For CPCL 08, the Interview minimum is 40%. CPCL may appoint the CPCL 08 candidate as Manager or Senior Manager, and eligibility alone gives no right to either grade. Start with the syllabus and exam pattern guide for your discipline.
How to Apply Online for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
Keep a working email ID and mobile number ready, as OTP checks happen on both. Keep your photo (20 to 60 KB) and signature (10 to 30 KB) in JPG, JPEG or PNG, and certificates in PDF (60 KB to 10 MB).
- Open the CPCL careers page from the Essential Links below and find the online application for Advt. No. 02 of 2026.
- Read the instructions, tick the declaration and choose your post under “Post Applying for”.
- Sign up with your basic details and verify your email and mobile by OTP. Your User ID and password will reach you by email and SMS.
- Log in and fill Personal Details, Academic Details and Work Experience (mandatory for all eight posts).
- Upload your photo, signature and documents, then check the Preview page.
- Click Proceed to Payment, accept the declaration and submit. Pay the fee online if you are not exempted, then download your application form and payment receipt.
You cannot change any detail after the final submit. Do not send printouts to CPCL; documents are checked only if you are called. Apply early, since portals get slow on the last day.
What are the Important Dates for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 4 November 2026 |
| Online application opens | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 3 December 2026 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 3 December 2026 |
| Age and qualification cut-off | 1 October 2026 |
| Admit card (tentative) | 10 days before the CBT |
| CBT (tentative) | December 2026 / January 2027 |
What is the Application Fee for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹500 (non-refundable) |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women | Exempted |
| Payment modes | Online only, through SBI e-pay: debit card, credit card or net banking. The fee clause also lists UPI, but the payment gateway steps list only these three |
Pay online through SBI e-pay using a debit card, credit card or net banking. No other mode is accepted, and you bear the bank charges. The fee is never refunded, and requests for refund or cancellation are not entertained. If money is debited twice by a technical fault, only the excess is refunded. Check your eligibility first.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| One post only | You can apply for only one post with one email ID and mobile number. If you apply for more, the fee is not refunded |
| OBC creamy layer | You are not entitled to OBC (NCL) benefits. Apply as UR, within the General age limit |
| Certificates | OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026. A caste name that varies from the central list will not be accepted |
| Community status | No change is allowed after you indicate it in the application |
| Disability certificate | Without it your candidature as PwBD will not be considered |
| Other-language certificates | Certificates not in English or Hindi need a notarized translation |
| General merit | Reserved-category candidates are considered for unreserved seats only if no relaxation in age or qualification is taken |
| False information | Your candidature or appointment is liable to be cancelled or terminated. Wrong information or process violation found later leads to disqualification with retrospective effect |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is a disqualification |
| Late reporting | Candidates reaching the test centre after the reporting time will not be permitted to take the test |
| Banned items | Mobile phones, smart watches and calculators are not allowed in the exam premises |
| Government employees | Apply through proper channel or bring a No Objection Certificate at document verification |
| Service bond (CPCL 01 to 07) | Minimum three years of service. Bond of ₹3 lakh for General, ₹50,000 for EWS / OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwBD |
| Travel | You attend tests and verification at your own cost. SC/ST candidates get second class rail or bus fare, only for distance of 30 km or more, with proof |
| Final decision | Admission to tests is provisional. Meeting eligibility does not guarantee a call, and no claim arises if vacancies are left unfilled. CPCL will not entertain requests for eligibility advice, and no correspondence is entertained on its decisions |
CPCL Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download CPCL Advt. No. 02 of 2026 Official Notification PDF
- Official Careers Page for CPCL Recruitment 2026 (Apply Online)
- Visit CPCL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you have the degree, the marks and the required experience, this is a chance worth chasing. Gather your certificates now, pick one post, and apply by 3 December 2026. Any corrigendum will be published only on the CPCL website, so check it often. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates and see our PSU Jobs page.