Engineers India Limited Opens 22 Backlog Vacancies Across 15 Posts for SC, ST and OBC Candidates
Engineers India Limited (EIL) — a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas — has notified a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) under Advt. No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/04. The drive offers 22 vacancies spread across 15 distinct positions at Senior Manager, Manager, Engineer, Junior Draftsman and Junior Assistant levels. IDA pay scales start at ₹25,000 – ₹1,00,000 for entry posts and go up to ₹90,000 – ₹2,40,000 for Senior Manager, with CTC reaching ₹30.29 LPA at the top grade.
This is a backlog drive — open ONLY to SC, ST and OBC candidates. There are no UR or EWS seats. The online application window runs from 9 May to 25 May 2026 (23:59 hrs), with 30 April 2026 as the cut-off date for age, qualification and experience. Selection is interview-based for executive grades and skill-test-based for Draftsman / Junior Assistant — no written exam, no GATE requirement. At GovtJobsAlert.in we walk you through the discipline-wise vacancies, pay scales, eligibility and exact application steps.
Key Highlights — EIL Special Recruitment Drive 2026
Engineers India Limited is one of India’s leading engineering consultancy and turnkey project companies, serving petroleum refining, petrochemicals, oil & gas, fertilizers, infrastructure and metallurgy sectors. The Special Recruitment Drive is being run to fill long-standing reserved-category backlogs across both executive and non-executive cadres — a clean entry route for SC, ST and OBC candidates into a Navratna PSU.
- Post Names: Senior Manager / Manager / Engineer / Jr. Draftsman Gr I & II / Junior Assistant Gr-III
- Total Vacancies: 22 across 15 positions — SC/ST/OBC backlog only
- Pay Scale / CTC: ₹25,000 – ₹2,40,000 (IDA) | CTC ₹8.23 – ₹30.29 LPA
- Job Location: Pan-India + abroad — Delhi/Gurugram HQ, Chennai, Vadodara, Kolkata, Mumbai and project sites
- Last Date to Apply: 25 May 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Vacancy Breakdown — EIL SRD 2026
The 22 posts are grouped across five grade buckets. A candidate can apply for only one position code per advertisement. Combined category split across all positions: SC – 6, ST – 6, OBC – 10 (UR and EWS — Nil, since this is a reserved-category backlog drive).
| Grade | Discipline / Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager (Projects / Electrical) | Civil / Mech / Elec / Inst | 3 |
| Manager (HR) | HR | 1 |
| Engineer (Projects / Chemical / Civil / SCM-C&P / Admin) | Civil / Mech / Elec / Inst / Chemical | 7 |
| Jr. Draftsman Gr I (Process / Civil / Piping / Civil-Structural) | Diploma — Chem / Mech / Civil | 6 |
| Jr. Draftsman Gr II (Piping) | Diploma — Mech | 2 |
| Junior Assistant Gr-III (HR / Hospitality) | BBA / Hotel Management Graduate | 3 |
| Total | 15 positions | 22 |
Eligibility Criteria — EIL Special Recruitment Drive 2026
Candidates must belong to SC, ST or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category as on 30 April 2026 to be eligible for any position in this drive. UR and EWS candidates are not eligible.
Educational Qualification
- Senior Manager / Manager / Engineer: Full-time regular BE / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) in the relevant discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical) for technical posts; MBA / PGDM (HR) for Manager (HR). 65% marks rule applies. Browse more engineering government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
- Jr. Draftsman Gr I & II: Three-year full-time Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Chemical / Mechanical / Civil) with 60% marks. See more diploma government jobs for parallel openings.
- Junior Assistant Gr-III (HR): Full-time regular BBA degree with minimum 60% marks.
- Junior Assistant Gr-III (Hospitality): Full-time regular Graduate degree in Hotel Management with minimum 60% marks. More graduate government jobs at GovtJobsAlert.in.
Post-Qualification Experience
- Senior Manager: minimum 12 years of relevant experience
- Manager: minimum 8 years of relevant experience
- Engineer: minimum 1 year of relevant experience
- Jr. Draftsman Gr I: minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Jr. Draftsman Gr II / Junior Assistant Gr-III: minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Age Limit
Upper age as on 30 April 2026: 28 years (Engineer, Jr. Asst Gr-III), 30 years (Jr. Draftsman Gr I & II), 36 years (Manager), 40 years (Senior Manager). SC / ST candidates get 5 years relaxation; OBC candidates get 3 years; PwBD get an additional 10 years over and above category relaxation.
What is the Salary for EIL SRD Posts in 2026?
The compensation is in the IDA pattern (Industrial Dearness Allowance), revised quarterly — standard for Central PSUs. The pay scales by grade are:
- Senior Manager: ₹90,000 – ₹2,40,000 — CTC approximately ₹30.29 LPA
- Manager: ₹80,000 – ₹2,20,000 — CTC approximately ₹26.80 LPA
- Engineer: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 — CTC approximately ₹20.12 LPA
- Jr. Draftsman Gr I: ₹26,500 – ₹1,15,000 — CTC approximately ₹8.71 LPA
- Jr. Draftsman Gr II / Jr. Assistant Gr-III: ₹25,000 – ₹1,00,000 — CTC approximately ₹8.23 LPA
In-hand range across grades: approximately ₹35,000 – ₹2,00,000 per month, plus IDA, HRA based on posting city, perks under cafeteria approach, and post-retirement medical coverage.
EIL also offers strong career mobility — selected candidates are regularly deputed to overseas projects in West Asia, North Africa and South-East Asia, with attendant foreign-posting allowances. Combined with the brand value of working with a Navratna PSU, this is one of the more attractive SRD openings in the central public sector this year.
What is the Selection Process for EIL SRD 2026?
The selection process differs by grade — there is no common written exam.
- Online application screening based on category certificate, educational marks and relevant experience
- EIL may shortlist candidates by raising the percentage-of-marks bar or relevance-of-experience criteria
- For Senior Manager / Manager / Engineer: Personal Interview at New Delhi / Gurugram, or through video conferencing
- For Jr. Draftsman Gr I & II and Junior Assistant Gr-III: Skill Test at New Delhi / Gurugram
- Document and category certificate verification
- Pre-employment medical examination
Outstation candidates called for the in-person interview / skill test are entitled to second AC sleeper rail fare from the mailing address to the venue (by shortest route, as per EIL TA rules). Only shortlisted candidates will be informed via email — keep your registered email ID and mobile number active.
How to Apply Online for EIL SRD 2026?
Applications are accepted online only through the EIL recruitment portal. The window is 9 May 2026 (00:00 hrs) to 25 May 2026 (23:59 hrs). Government / PSU employees must either route the application through proper channel or submit a No-Objection Certificate at the time of interview / skill test.
- Visit the EIL recruitment portal at recruitment.eil.co.in (or the careers section on engineersindia.com).
- Read the detailed advertisement and instructions for SRD 2026-27/04 carefully.
- Click on “Apply Online” and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the online application form — personal details, qualifications, experience, category certificate proof.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Submit the application before 23:59 hrs on 25 May 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for personal records and to carry to the interview / skill test.
Documents to be uploaded: Passport-size colour photograph, signature, Class X marksheet (DOB proof), all qualification marksheets, experience certificates, valid SC / ST / OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed central government format, and PwBD certificate (if applicable).
Important Dates — EIL Special Recruitment Drive 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 9 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 9 May 2026 (00:00 hrs) |
| Online Application Last Date | 25 May 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | 30 April 2026 |
| OBC (NCL) Certificate Validity Cut-off | 25 May 2026 |
| Personal Interview / Skill Test | To be intimated by email |
Application Fees — EIL Special Recruitment Drive 2026
There is no application fee for this Special Recruitment Drive. Candidates from all eligible categories (SC, ST, OBC) can submit their application free of cost.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC | No application fee |
If any payment screen appears during online submission, candidates should re-check the position code and re-read the official notification — the SRD advertisement does not list any fee schedule.
Essential Links — EIL Special Recruitment Drive 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for EIL SRD 2026
- Visit Engineers India Limited Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you belong to SC, ST or OBC category and meet the qualification and experience bar, this EIL SRD is a clean, fee-free entry into a Navratna PSU — apply well before the 25 May 2026 deadline so that any portal glitches near the cut-off do not derail your form. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more PSU recruitment notifications, interview tips and the latest engineering job alerts straight from official sources.