CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Recruitment 2026

CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Recruitment 2026

Urgent Alert: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has invited applications for Non-Executive Personnel posts, 60 posts in total. The online application window closes today, 11 September 2026, at 23:59 hrs – candidates must apply immediately.

CPCL Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Vacancy

Vacancies include current and backlog positions across UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD categories. This is the 3rd attempt to fill backlog posts reserved for PwBD candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: Upper age limit 30 years (as on 01.07.2026), relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC) for PwBD, and per Ex-Servicemen norms up to a maximum of 50 years.

Qualification & Experience (illustrative for CPCL01 – Production): 3-year Diploma in Chemical/Petroleum/Petrochemical Engineering, or B.Sc. with Chemistry as major, minimum 60% marks (55% for SC), with minimum 3 years’ relevant post-qualification work experience in Continuous Process Units of Refining/Chemical/Petrochemical/Fertilizer/Gas Processing industries. Similar diploma-plus-experience criteria apply for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation streams, per the relevant engineering discipline.

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Application Fee

General, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 500 online (SBI e-Pay, via Debit/Credit Card/UPI/Net Banking). SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates are exempted from the application fee.

How to Apply

1. Visit the CPCL recruitment portal immediately.
2. Register and complete the online application with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
3. Pay the applicable fee online (if not exempted).
4. Submit the application before 23:59 hrs today, 11 September 2026 – there is no scope for late submission.

Selection Process

Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT), tentatively scheduled for September/October 2026 in Chennai, followed by Skill Proficiency & Physical Test (SPPT) as applicable. Merely satisfying eligibility conditions does not entitle a candidate to be called for the CBT/SPPT.

Why Candidates Must Act Immediately

Since the application window opened on 14 August 2026 and closes at 23:59 hrs today, 11 September 2026, eligible diploma/B.Sc. holders with the required refinery/chemical-industry experience should complete their online application within the next few hours, as CPCL’s terms explicitly state that candidates applying at the last minute risk technical issues with no relief provided for failed submissions.

Understanding the PwBD Backlog Clause

Since this is explicitly the 3rd attempt to fill backlog vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities across the four position codes, eligible PwBD candidates meeting the qualification and experience criteria should note this recruitment carries a specific institutional priority to finally fill these long-pending reserved posts.

Why Production Discipline Dominates the Vacancy Count

With 40 of the 60 total posts allocated to Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (Production), this stream offers by far the largest opportunity within this recruitment cycle, reflecting CPCL’s core operational staffing needs at its 10.5 MMTPA refining capacity facility in Chennai.

About Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking and Group Company of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., is a major hydrocarbon processing company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This recruitment strengthens its Non-Executive technical workforce across Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation functions at its refinery operations.

What a Navratna PSU Career Path Looks Like From Here

Joining CPCL as a Junior Engineering Assistant-IV places candidates within India’s Navratna PSU ecosystem, offering long-term career stability, structured promotional avenues within the refining and petrochemical sector, and the backing of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.’s broader group resources, making this recruitment attractive not only for its immediate salary but for the career trajectory it opens within India’s public sector energy industry.

What to Expect After Submitting Your Application

Once the application window closes today, candidates should watch for communication regarding the Computer Based Test (CBT) schedule, tentatively planned for September/October 2026 in Chennai, and should begin preparing on core refining/process engineering fundamentals relevant to their discipline in the meantime, since satisfying the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee a CBT call given the scale of applications CPCL typically receives for its Non-Executive recruitment cycles.

Final Word

Eligible diploma/B.Sc. holders with relevant refinery/process-industry experience must complete their online application for the CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant-IV posts before 23:59 hrs today, 11 September 2026.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
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• WhatsApp Channel
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What posts are advertised by CPCL?

Junior Engineering Assistant-IV in Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation, 60 posts total.

2. What is the last date to apply?

11 September 2026, 23:59 hrs – TODAY.

3. What is the essential qualification?

3-year Diploma or B.Sc. in the relevant engineering/chemistry discipline, with minimum 3 years’ relevant industry experience.

4. What is the age limit?

30 years as on 01.07.2026, with category-wise relaxation.

5. What is the application fee?

Rs. 500 for General/EWS/OBC; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women.

6. What is the selection process?

Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Skill Proficiency & Physical Test (SPPT).

7. Which discipline has the most vacancies?

Production, with 40 of the 60 total posts.

8. When is the CBT expected?

Tentatively September/October 2026, in Chennai.

9. How do I apply?

Online through the CPCL recruitment portal.

10. Are backlog PwBD vacancies included?

Yes, this is the 3rd attempt to fill PwBD backlog posts.

11. Is TA/DA paid for the selection process?

Not specified in this notification.

12. Who issues this recruitment notice?

General Manager (HRD), Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited.