HPCL Visakh Refinery Turnaround Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 24 Posts

HPCL Visakh Refinery Turnaround Consultant Recruitment 2026

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Visakh Refinery has invited applications from superannuated employees of Public Sector oil and gas companies for engagement as Turnaround Consultant on a short-term contract basis. The refinery is planning a major Block Turnaround in November-December 2026, covering nine critical process units, and needs experienced retired hands to support this work. This article explains the post-wise vacancies, eligibility, pay and how to apply.

Important – Who Can Apply

This recruitment is not open to the general public or fresh candidates. Only superannuated (retired) employees of HPCL or other Public Sector oil and gas companies, who have relevant work experience in the department applied for, are eligible. This is a short-term re-engagement of retired staff, not a regular recruitment drive.

HPCL Visakh Refinery TA Consultant 2026 – Overview

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post-wise Experience Required

Along with the department-wise experience above, preference will be given to candidates with substantial hands-on experience in major refinery shutdowns and turnarounds, including planning, execution, field coordination, contractor management and safe completion of turnaround jobs.

Eligibility Conditions

• Applicant must be a retired employee of HPCL or another Public Sector oil and gas company, with relevant experience for the post applied for.
• Age limit: Applicant should not be more than 64 years as on 31 July 2026.
• Applicant should not turn 65 years of age during the engagement period.
• Applicant must be medically fit for the assignment.
• Applicant should have no major penalty during the entire service period, and no minor penalty during the last 10 years of service.
• A minimum cooling period of 2 months is required between retirement and re-engagement.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in this notice.

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Compensation and Work Pattern

The monthly fee will not exceed the applicant’s last drawn salary (Basic plus DA), after adjusting the notional monthly payment arising from Annuity (without commutation), based on the “15 years certain and life thereafter” option. In addition, reimbursement of conveyance expenses and monthly mobile expenses will be provided as per HPCL’s Guidelines for Engaging Ex-Employees. No other allowances or benefits will be extended, and TDS will be deducted as applicable. Selected consultants will work in General Shift or Rotational Shift, with 8-hour or 12-hour schedules, as advised by the Turnaround In-Charge.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your application in the prescribed format given in Annexure II of the notice. The application must be neatly typed, not handwritten.
2. Attach the supporting documents: Service Certificate showing your last drawn Basic Salary, a copy of your Aadhaar card, Work Experience Certificate mentioning your job roles, Self Declaration as per Annexure III (regarding penalties), and a copy of your Annuity Certificate (SBFS/NPS).
3. Combine the application and all supporting documents into a single scanned PDF file.
4. Email this single PDF to performancemanagement@hpcl.in, mentioning the subject line “Application for Turnaround Consultant at VR.”
5. Send your application on or before 12 September 2026, the last date for receipt of applications.

Selection Process

• Selection will be based on a Personal Interview or Interaction of shortlisted candidates by a Selection Committee.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email about the date and time of the interview, so applicants should mention a valid email ID and mobile number.
• The interview may be conducted online through Zoom, or in physical mode at a venue that will be communicated by email.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in a physical interview, and no reimbursement will be provided for joining.

Important Terms and Conditions

• The consultant appointment will be in the form of a contract with a specific termination clause; either side may terminate the contract by giving 30 days’ notice.
• No facilities, benefits, allowances or compensation will be permissible except those specifically mentioned in the contract.
• The ex-employee must abide by the Confidentiality Clause applicable to regular employees.
• Candidates other than HPCL retired employees must, upon selection, submit a certificate from their respective employer as per Annexure IV.
• In case of any ambiguity or dispute over interpretation in versions other than English, the English version of the notice will prevail.

About This Recruitment

HPCL Visakh Refinery is one of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s major refineries, located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. A Block Turnaround is a planned, large-scale shutdown of process units for maintenance, inspection and equipment restoration, and it needs experienced hands to run smoothly within a tight schedule. Rather than hiring fresh staff for this short, specialised assignment, HPCL is re-engaging its own and other PSU oil companies’ retired employees, who already know refinery turnaround work, on a 3-month contract basis for the November-December 2026 shutdown.

What a Turnaround Consultant Does

A Turnaround Consultant supports the planning, coordination and field execution of maintenance work during a refinery shutdown. Depending on the discipline, this can mean planning and monitoring maintenance of static equipment like heat exchangers and vessels, supporting process unit shutdown and start-up as an Operations consultant, handling instrumentation calibration and testing, managing electrical switchgear and testing, overseeing rotary equipment like pumps and compressors, or coordinating civil repair works needed during the shutdown. In every discipline, the consultant works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Safety teams and contractors to keep the turnaround on schedule.

Why This Opportunity Suits Retired Refinery Professionals

For a retired HPCL or PSU oil company employee who has spent years working in refinery maintenance or operations, this is a chance to put that specific turnaround experience to use again, for a defined 3-month period, without committing to a long-term job. Since the pay is linked to the last drawn salary after adjusting for annuity income, and conveyance and mobile expenses are reimbursed separately, the compensation structure is designed specifically for someone already receiving retirement benefits rather than someone starting a fresh career.

Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying

Before starting the application, retired employees should collect all the required papers together so the single-PDF submission is not delayed. This means the Service Certificate showing the last drawn Basic Salary, a clear scanned copy of the Aadhaar card, a Work Experience Certificate that clearly lists the job roles held, the Self Declaration in the Annexure III format about penalties during service, and the Annuity Certificate from SBFS or NPS. Scanning all these documents in good quality and merging them into one PDF along with the filled application form, in the order asked in the notice, makes the submission process smoother and avoids last-minute technical issues before the 12 September 2026 deadline.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who can apply for the HPCL Visakh Refinery TA Consultant posts?

Only superannuated (retired) employees of HPCL or other Public Sector oil and gas companies with relevant experience.

2. How many total posts are advertised?

24 posts across six disciplines – Maintenance Static, Operations, Instrumentation, Electrical, Rotary and Civil.

3. What is the last date to apply?

12 September 2026.

4. What is the age limit?

Applicant should not be more than 64 years as on 31 July 2026, and should not attain 65 years during the engagement period.

5. How long is the contract period?

3 months, starting from October/November 2026.

6. How should the application be sent?

By email, as a single scanned PDF, to performancemanagement@hpcl.in, with the subject “Application for Turnaround Consultant at VR.”

7. Is there any application fee?

No fee is mentioned in this notice.

8. What experience is required?

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the relevant department – Maintenance Static, Operations, Instrumentation, Electrical, Rotary or Civil – as applicable to the post applied for.

9. How is compensation decided?

Monthly fee not exceeding the last drawn salary (Basic plus DA), after adjusting the notional Annuity payment, plus conveyance and mobile expense reimbursement.

10. What is the selection process?

Personal Interview or Interaction by a Selection Committee, conducted online via Zoom or in physical mode.

11. Is there a cooling period required after retirement?

Yes, a minimum cooling period of 2 months is needed between retirement and re-engagement.

12. Can a candidate with a minor penalty in the last 10 years of service apply?

No, the applicant must have no major penalty during the entire service period and no minor penalty during the last 10 years.

13. Will TA/DA be paid for the interview?

No, TA/DA will not be paid for appearing in a physical interview, and no reimbursement is provided for joining.

14. What documents are needed for non-HPCL retirees?

Upon selection, candidates other than HPCL retired employees must submit a certificate from their respective employer as per the format in Annexure IV.

15. Where is HPCL Visakh Refinery located?

In Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.