Mangalore Refinery Assistant Engineer Vacancy 2026 — 26 E2 Grade Openings via GATE
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a Mini Ratna PSU and a subsidiary of ONGC, is recruiting 26 Assistant Engineers in E2 Grade of the management cadre in Chemical, Mechanical and Electrical — with Mechanical and Electrical open only to SC, ST and OBC (NCL) under a Special Recruitment Drive. The notification prescribes no written examination stage: shortlisting runs on GATE 2026 marks, then a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Starting basic pay is ₹50,000.
Only GATE 2026 marks are accepted, so a 2025 or older score is worthless here, and General and EWS applicants can apply for Chemical alone. The window runs 21 August to 19 September 2026. GovtJobsAlert.in tracks every PSU job notification as it lands.
Key Highlights — MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, a subsidiary of ONGC |
| Post Name | Assistant Engineer — E2 Grade, Management Cadre |
| Disciplines | Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical |
| Total Vacancies | 26 |
| Qualifying Exam | GATE 2026 only (papers CH, ME and EE) |
| Special Recruitment Drive | Mechanical and Electrical posts are for SC, ST and OBC (NCL) only |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹50,000 (scale ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000) |
| Service Bond | 3 years from joining |
| Job Location | Fixed by MRPL based on its requirements; liable to transfer anywhere in India or abroad, within MRPL, ONGC group companies or any other organisation, with shift and night-shift working as required |
| Application Mode | Online only. Serving Government, PSU or autonomous-body employees must additionally either forward the printed form through proper channel or produce an NOC at the interview |
| Desirable | Working knowledge of Hindi |
| Panel Validity | MRPL may create and operate a panel of suitable candidates for one year |
| Reservation of Rights | MRPL may raise the minimum eligibility standards, and may fill or not fill any of the notified positions, without assigning a reason |
| Application Fee | ₹118, exempted for SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 September 2026 (18:00 hrs) |
Vacancy Breakdown — MRPL Assistant Engineer 2026
Part A covers Mechanical and Electrical under a Special Recruitment Drive for SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates only — no UR or EWS seat exists in either. Part B covers Chemical as an open recruitment across all categories.
| Discipline | GATE Paper | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer (Chemical) | CH | 15 |
| Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) | ME | 8 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | EE | 3 |
| Total | — | 26 |
Read your own row below. Per-discipline reservation, not the total, decides whether a seat exists for your category.
| Discipline | Posts | Category-wise Split |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical | 15 | UR 8, EWS 1, OBC-NCL 3, SC 1, ST 2 |
| Mechanical | 8 | OBC-NCL 4, SC 3, ST 1 — no UR or EWS seat |
| Electrical | 3 | OBC-NCL 1, SC 1, ST 1 — no UR or EWS seat |
| Total | 26 | UR 8, EWS 1, OBC-NCL 8, SC 5, ST 4 |
PwBD reservation is horizontal — these four posts sit inside the category figures above, not on top of them, and a minimum 40% benchmark disability is required. Where no candidate of the earmarked category is available the post passes to another identified category, so everyone in the third column may also apply.
| Discipline | PwBD Posts Reserved | All PwBD Categories Identified as Suitable |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical | 1 SLD, 1 HH | HH, OA, OL, Dw, AAV, SLD, MI |
| Mechanical | 1 HH | LV, HH, OA, BA, OL, CP, Dw, AAV, ASD (M), SLD, MI |
| Electrical | 1 HH | HH, OL, Dw, AAV, ASD (M), SLD, MI |
| Abbreviations | — | HH hard of hearing, LV low vision, OA one arm, BA both arms, OL one leg, CP cerebral palsy, Dw dwarfism, AAV acid attack victim, ASD (M) autism spectrum disorder mild, SLD specific learning disability, MI mental illness |
Eligibility Criteria — MRPL Assistant Engineer 2026
Educational Qualification
You need a four-year BE, B.Tech. or B.Sc. Engineering degree in the exact discipline listed below, plus valid GATE 2026 marks in the matching paper.
| Discipline | Eligible Degrees |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Petrochemical Engineering, Petrochemical Technology |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Engineering only |
| Electrical | Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Not eligible | Any degree not named above. Production, Automobile, Mechatronics and Construction Engineering are MRPL’s own examples, and it states these exclusions are “only indicative and not exhaustive” |
That exclusion is the one that costs people their fee, so check the nomenclature on your degree certificate before you pay. The marks bar depends on the category of post you apply against.
| Applying Against Posts For | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|
| UR, EWS and OBC (NCL) | 60% |
| SC, ST and PwBD | 50% |
Every rule below decides eligibility, so read it before you pay. More such openings appear on our engineering government jobs page.
| Qualification Rule | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Aggregate percentage | Average of all semesters, and not rounded off — 59.99% stays 59.99% |
| CGPA or grades | Convert using your university’s own formula. Only where the university prescribes none is CGPA × 10 used, and then you must submit documentary proof that no formula exists |
| Five-year integrated dual degree | BE or B.Tech plus ME or M.Tech is treated at par with a four-year engineering degree |
| M.Tech in another discipline | Eligible if your BE, B.Tech or B.Sc. Engineering is in a qualifying discipline above and your valid GATE 2026 marks are in that qualifying paper |
| Integrated course, two degrees awarded | The BE or B.Tech percentage decides eligibility. If a single ME or M.Tech degree is awarded instead, the consolidated integrated-course marks are reckoned |
| Recognition | UGC-recognised Indian university or deemed university, AICTE-approved autonomous institution, concerned statutory council or Board of Technical Education |
Age Limit
The maximum age is 27 years for UR and EWS candidates, reckoned as on 19 September 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | Nil |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC and ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (40% or more disability) | 10 years additional |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including SC / ST / OBC / PwBD age relaxation. →
The PwBD relaxation stacks on top of your category relaxation, which itself applies only against posts reserved for that category.
What is the Salary for MRPL Assistant Engineer 2026?
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | E2, Management Cadre |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹50,000 |
| Pay Scale | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| Dearness Allowance | On IDA pattern |
| Accommodation | HRA or township accommodation |
| Perks and Allowances | Cafeteria approach package |
| Variable Pay | Performance Related Pay |
| On Joining | Training-cum-probation as per company rules |
| Interview Travel | 3AC train fare, or AC bus fare limited to 3AC train fare, from your correspondence address or actual place of travel, by the shortest route and against actual tickets. Local travel is yours to bear. PwBD candidates are also reimbursed for one attendant where applicable |
Every selected candidate signs a service bond to serve MRPL for three years from joining, including the training-cum-probation period.
| Category | Bond Amount |
|---|---|
| General | ₹3,00,000 |
| EWS, OBC (NCL), SC, ST and PwBD | ₹50,000 |
| Reserved-category rate | Allowed only against a caste certificate from the competent authority in the prescribed format |
What is the Selection Process for MRPL Assistant Engineer 2026?
The notification prescribes no written examination stage — GATE 2026 marks do the entire shortlisting.
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | On valid GATE 2026 marks out of 100; marks from any earlier GATE are not considered. Where candidates tie on GATE marks, the one with higher marks in the essential qualifying degree is called |
| 2. GD and PI | Group Discussion and Personal Interview, candidates called in a 1:5 ratio — five per post, as per the reservation of posts. Document verification happens at the interview: originals plus one self-attested set |
| 3. Final Merit List | Prepared as per prevailing MRPL rules |
| PwBD candidates | Considered after taking into account the duties, location, hazard and strain of the post. Final appointment is based on medical fitness with respect to the job profile of the identified post |
| Management’s right | MRPL reserves the right to add, modify or delete any test in the selection process |
The 1:5 ratio means five candidates are called per post. Carry every semester marksheet to the interview — a final-semester marksheet alone means rejection. Our syllabus and exam preparation section can get you GD and interview-ready.
Documents to Carry at Document Verification
| Document | What Counts |
|---|---|
| Proof of age | Any one of: SSLC marks card, matriculation certificate, school leaving certificate, or municipal / gram panchayat birth certificate showing date of birth |
| Educational qualification | All marksheets and certificates from Class X upwards, with individual marksheets for every semester or year. A last-semester marksheet alone leads to rejection. A consolidated marksheet is accepted only where the university does not issue per-semester ones |
| Degree certificate | A provisional certificate is accepted if the final one is not yet issued. Non-submission may lead to rejection |
| GATE 2026 score card | Clearly showing marks scored out of 100 |
| Caste or EWS certificate | SC, ST, OBC (NCL) certificate or Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format available on the MRPL careers page. Non-submission may lead to rejection |
| PwBD certificate | Not less than 40% relevant disability, per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Non-submission may lead to rejection |
| Ex-serviceman | Documents from the competent authority establishing Ex-servicemen status |
| No Objection Certificate | For serving Government, PSU or autonomous-body employees, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the interview |
How to Apply Online for MRPL Assistant Engineer 2026?
Applications are accepted through the MRPL online portal only, and the recruitment is not outsourced to any agency.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Keep ready a scanned recent colour passport photograph not older than six months (not a mobile-phone photo), your signature, GATE 2026 score card, and caste, PwBD or EWS Income and Asset certificate as applicable |
| 2 | Open the MRPL careers page, click the Assistant Engineer through GATE 2026 recruitment link, and register your email ID and mobile number to generate your Login ID and password. Both must stay active for at least one year from registration, neither can be changed afterwards, and every communication about this recruitment is sent only to them |
| 3 | Sign in and fill in educational qualification, category and other details, then submit — the system generates an Application ID sent by email and SMS |
| 4 | General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates click “Pay Now”, select payment category Advt. 94/2026, pay ₹118 online and save the payment receipt |
| 5 | Return to the home page, click “Already Paid”, sign in, submit the SBI e-Collect reference number beginning with “DU” with the bank name and payment date, and upload the receipt in JPG |
| 6 | Upload photograph, signature and documents, then click Submit — SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates skip steps 4 and 5 entirely |
| 7 | Save the PDF of the submitted application. Nothing is posted to MRPL unless you are specifically asked for it — except serving Government or PSU employees taking the proper-channel route, who must print the submitted form and have their employer forward it to Senior Manager (HR), Recruitment Section, MRPL, Kuthethoor Post, Mangalore 575030, Karnataka |
No entry can be corrected after submission, so verify everything before clicking Submit. Candidates already serving in Central or State Government, PSUs or autonomous bodies must apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate at the Personal Interview, failing which they cannot appear.
What Gets an MRPL Application Rejected
| Trigger | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Information defective in any manner, or deliberately suppressed | Candidature summarily rejected as and when it comes to notice, and rejected if found ineligible at any stage — including after recruitment or joining |
| Payment details entered online not matching the bank’s transaction details | Candidature summarily cancelled, even though the money was paid |
| Category once declared in the application | Cannot be changed later; no request for change is entertained |
| Uploaded documents not clearly readable, or false or incomplete | Application may be rejected. MRPL advises using a flatbed scanner |
| Canvassing directly or indirectly, or use of external influence | Disqualification of the candidature |
| Unsatisfactory Character and Antecedents report after selection | Management may dismiss out-rightly. Details of any arrest or prosecution by a court must be declared in the online application form |
Important Dates — MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 21 August 2026 (10:00 hrs) |
| Last date to apply online | 19 September 2026 (18:00 hrs) |
| Cut-off date for age and all eligibility | 19 September 2026 |
| OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued on or after | 1 February 2026 |
| EWS Income and Asset Certificate | Valid for FY 2026-27, on the basis of income and assets of FY 2025-26 |
A certificate issued before 1 February 2026 will not secure the OBC (NCL) concession, and creamy-layer candidates must apply as UR. GD and interview dates and call letters appear only on the MRPL careers page.
Application Fees — MRPL Assistant Engineer 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC (NCL) and EWS | ₹118 (₹100 + ₹18 GST) |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | Exempted |
Payment is online only, through SBI e-Collect. Cheques, demand drafts, money orders and postal orders are not accepted, bank service charges are yours to bear, and the fee is never refunded. A payment left pending or failed must be completed successfully before the last date, or the candidature is cancelled.
Essential Links — MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for MRPL Assistant Engineer 2026
- Visit MRPL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you appeared in GATE 2026 in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical, this is a single-form, single-fee PSU application with no written-exam stage prescribed. Check your degree nomenclature against the eligible list, confirm your aggregate percentage without rounding, and apply well before 19 September. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more PSU recruitment updates.