CPCL Hiring 2026 – Govt Vacancy for Junior Engineering Assistant Jobs
Looking for a promising Govt vacancy in the petroleum and refinery sector? CPCL has announced an exciting recruitment opportunity for candidates seeking Junior Engineering Assistant Jobs in 2026. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited is inviting applications for 60 vacancies across Production, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines. The Production position is particularly relevant for eligible B.Sc. Chemistry candidates and candidates with specified Chemical, Petroleum or Petrochemical qualifications. With an attractive pay scale and opportunities in a Navratna Public Sector Organization, interested candidates should check the eligibility, experience requirements and application details carefully before applying.
About the Organization:
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) is a Navratna Public Sector Organization and a Group Company of Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The company operates in the field of hydrocarbon processing and has a refining capacity of 10.5 MMTPA in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Advt. No. 01 of 2026 – CPCL / HRD:03:055
Available Positions:
| Position Code | Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CPCL01 | Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Production) | 40 |
Job Overview:
| Position Code | Position | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCL01 | Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Production) | 3 years Diploma in Chemical / Petroleum / Petrochemical Engineering / Tech. or B.Sc. with Chemistry as a major subject from a recognized Institute / University with minimum of 60% marks in aggregate for General / OBC / EWS candidates & 55% in case of SC candidates against reserved positions. | Minimum three years of relevant post qualification work experience in Continuous Process Units of Refining / Chemical / Petro-chemical / Fertilizer / Gas Processing Industry having work experience related to operation of Fired Heaters, Exchangers, Pumps & Compressors, Distillation Columns, Reactors, High-Pressure Vessels, Effluent Treatment Plant, Cooling towers, Tank farm, Pressurized storage bullets, Pump House, etc. |
Age Limit:
- The upper age limit for all positions is 30 years as on 01.07.2026. Applicable age relaxation includes 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, prescribed relaxation for PwBD candidates and relaxation for Ex-Servicemen according to the notification conditions.
Selection Process:
- Selection for these Junior Engineering Assistant Jobs comprises:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Skill, Proficiency and/or Physical Test (SPPT)
- The CBT carries 120 marks, consisting of 50 General Aptitude questions and 70 Discipline Knowledge questions. There is a penalty of ¼ mark for every incorrect answer, and the test duration is two hours. The SPPT is qualifying in nature.
Salary / Pay Scale:
- Selected candidates will be appointed in the Non-Supervisory Cadre (Grade IV) in the IDA pay scale of: ₹25,000 – ₹1,05,000
- The starting basic pay is ₹25,000. Selected candidates are also entitled to applicable benefits such as DA, HRA/Self-Lease, PF, Gratuity, LTC/LFA, reimbursement of medical expenses and superannuation benefits according to Corporation rules.
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
| Opening of Online Application | 14.08.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Payment | 11.09.2026, 23:59 Hrs |
| Tentative Admit Card | 10 days before CBT |
| Tentative CBT | September / October 2026 |
| CBT Location | Chennai |
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the CPCL recruitment/application portal through the official Careers information.
- Read the instructions and accept the declaration.
- Select the post under “Post Applying for.”
- Complete the new-user registration and verify the email ID and mobile number through OTP.
- Log in using the generated User ID and password.
- Complete Personal Details, Academic Details and Work Experience.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Preview the application carefully.
- Submit the declaration and proceed to payment, where applicable.
- Download the completed application form and payment receipt after successful submission.
- Work experience is mandatory for CPCL01, CPCL02, CPCL03 and CPCL04.
This Govt vacancy announced by CPCL offers an important opportunity for eligible candidates with the prescribed qualifications and industrial experience. Chemistry candidates should particularly examine the Production position, as B.Sc. with Chemistry as a major subject is among the accepted qualifications. Candidates interested in these Junior Engineering Assistant Jobs should verify every eligibility condition and complete their application before the closing date.
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