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CPCL Recruitment of Executives 2026: Engineer, Officer, Junior Officer and Manager Posts at Chennai

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) invites applications from young, talented, self-motivated and energetic Indian Nationals for Recruitment of Executives in various disciplines at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Online application closes on 03 December 2026.

Job Details

Company: Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)

Advertisement Number: Advt.No 02 of 2026 – CPCL/HRD:03:056 dated 04 November 2026

Job Title: Recruitment of Executives in Various Disciplines

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Total Vacancies: 41 (tentative; the number may increase or decrease at the absolute discretion of the Management, subject to applicable rules, Presidential Directives on reservation and Government guidelines prevailing at the time of appointment)

Posts:

• CPCL 01: Engineer (Chemical), 22 vacancies (including backlogs)
• CPCL 02: Engineer (Mechanical), 7 vacancies
• CPCL 03: Engineer (Electrical), 5 vacancies
• CPCL 04: Engineer (Civil), 2 vacancies
• CPCL 05: Engineer (Instrumentation), 1 vacancy
• CPCL 06: Officer (Information Systems), 2 vacancies
• CPCL 07: Junior Officer (Official Language), 1 vacancy
• CPCL 08: Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial), 1 vacancy

Work Arrangement: Positions are operated with work arrangements in one, two or three shifts. Incumbents may be required to perform duties in any of the work arrangements depending upon work exigencies.

About Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (A Government of India Enterprises and Group Company of IndianOil) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a Group Company of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., is one of India’s prominent downstream energy companies engaged in the refining and processing of hydrocarbons. With a refining capacity of 10.5 MMTPA, CPCL operates from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is at the forefront of India’s evolving energy and refining landscape.

Eligibility Criteria

Upper Age Limit (as on 01 October 2026): 28 years for Post Codes 01 to 07. For Post Code 08 (Secretarial Discipline), 42 years for Manager (Grade C) and 45 years for Senior Manager (Grade D).

Age Relaxation:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST): By 5 years, if considered against reserved positions.
• Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) (OBC-NCL): By 3 years, if considered against reserved positions.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): By 10 years (GEN) (13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC/ST, if considered against reserved positions).
• Ex-Servicemen: By 5 years for those who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment.

Cumulative Age Relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items.

Educational Qualification and Experience (as on 01 October 2026):

• CPCL 01 / Engineer (Chemical): First class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Chemical / Petroleum / Petrochemicals with not less than 60% mark in aggregate of all semesters / years. SC/ST/PwBD candidates need to score a minimum 55% against reserved positions. Minimum two years of relevant post qualification work experience in Process Units preferably in a Crude Oil Refining / Chemical / Petro-Chemicals / Fertilizer industries, etc. Exposure to commissioning, start-up, day-to-day operations, shutdown and trouble shooting and knowledge of DCS, PFDs, P&IDs, Logic Descriptions, Instrument Data Sheets, Cause and Effect Diagram, HAZOP and Safety norms pertaining to Process Units in a Refining / Chemical / Petro-Chemicals / Fertilizer Hydro-carbon processing Industry will be an added advantage.
• CPCL 02 / Engineer (Mechanical): First class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Mechanical with not less than 60% mark in aggregate of all semesters / years. SC/ST/PwBD candidates need to score a minimum 55% against reserved positions. Minimum two years of post-qualification work experience in any process industry preferably in Petroleum / Petro-chemical / Chemical / Fertilizers / Power Industry having worked with Mechanical equipment of Static & Rotary type like Pumps / Compressors / Heaters / Columns / Exchangers etc. Knowledge on condition monitoring of equipment / inspection techniques / routine and shutdown planning and computer literacy with familiarity to software based maintenance systems will be an added advantage.
• CPCL 03 / Engineer (Electrical): First class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics with not less than 60% mark in aggregate of all semesters / years. SC/ST/PwBD candidates need to score a minimum 55% against reserved positions. Minimum two years of post-qualification work experience in any process industry preferably in Petroleum / Petro-chemical / Chemical / Fertilizers / Power Industry in maintenance of Electrical Equipment like LT/HT motors, LT/HT transformers, LT/HT breakers, PCCs, MCCs, Battery charge system etc. Conversant with control circuit drawings of Electrical control panels / relay panels / Switchgears panels, conventional Electro-magnetic relays, numeric relays and computer literacy with familiarity with software-based maintenance systems will be an added advantage.
• CPCL 04 / Engineer (Civil): First class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Civil with not less than 60% mark in aggregate of all semesters / years. SC candidates need to score a minimum 55% against reserved positions. Minimum two years of relevant post qualification work experience in any Process Units preferably in a crude oil Refining / Chemical / Petro-Chemicals / Fertilizer / Hydro-carbon processing Industry. Exposure in structural design, civil erection work, planning & monitoring of projects with hands-on experience in rate analysis, tendering & contract management process, etc. will be an added advantage.
• CPCL 05 / Engineer (Instrumentation): First class Degree in Engineering / Technology in Instrumentation (including Electronics & Instrumentation) with not less than 60% mark in aggregate of all semesters / years. Minimum two years of post-qualification work experience in any process industry preferably in Petroleum / Petro-chemical / Chemical / Fertilizers / Power Industry in maintenance of various Instrumentation including Analysers and Control system (DCS/PLC).
• CPCL 06 / Officer (Information Systems): First class Degree in Engineering in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication with not less than 60% Marks in aggregate of all semesters / years. PwBD candidates need to score a minimum 55% against reserved positions. Minimum two years of relevant post qualification experience. Candidates having experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting network administration. Experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting IT security. Knowledge of latest switches, routers and firewalls. Familiarity with the latest software and hardware knowledge in network and security technologies. Knowledge of multiple operating systems and server administration. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to detect and prevent Cyber security issues will be given preference. Experience in large industrial organizations will be an added advantage.
• CPCL 07 / Junior Officer (Official Language): Essential Qualification: M.A. in Hindi with English as a subject at Graduation Level or M.A. in English with Hindi as a subject at Graduation Level, with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from an Indian University recognized by UGC. Desirable Qualification: Diploma in Translation from a recognized University with Hindi as a subject, or completion of a three-month Translation Training Course conducted by the Central Translation Bureau. Candidate must have post-qualification work experience of two years’ experience of terminological work in Hindi and / or translation work from English to Hindi or vice-versa, preferably at technical or scientific literature in Central / State Government offices including Government of India undertaking.
• CPCL 08 / Manager / Sr. Manager (Secretarial): Essential Qualification: Candidates should have acquired Associate Membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS). Candidates must have secured minimum 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA and above) in the final examination of ICSI. Desirable Qualification: Candidates having Degree in Law / LLB or equivalent will be given preference. Candidate must have post-qualification work experience of twelve years for Manager (Grade C) / fifteen years for Senior Manager (Grade D) in a Company Secretarial set-up of Private / Public Sector or a reputed Listed Company. Candidate should have an in-depth understanding and knowledge of new Companies Act, Rules and Regulations, Listing Requirements, Insider Trading, etc. Candidate should possess knowledge of formalities for Public issue / Right issue / Bonus issue, Preferential allotment / private placement etc. of Listed Company. Maintenance of Statutory Registers, IEPF, Dividend etc. Candidates should have hands-on experience in coordinating and anchoring meetings of the Shareholders, Board and Committees in accordance with the Companies Act. Drafting and finalization of Minutes of Board / General Meeting, Hand on exposure in Stock Exchange / SEBI / MCA related filing and compliance, advising management on various secretarial matters, Ensuring the company adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.

General Eligibility Notes:

• Candidates who have qualifying degrees from a discipline other than those above are not eligible to apply.
• All minimum essential qualification(s) must be from UGC recognized Indian University / UGC recognized Indian Deemed University or AICTE approved courses from Autonomous Indian Institutions / concerned statutory council (wherever applicable).
• Engineering Degree can be B.E. / B. Tech. / B. Sc. Engg. Candidates who have 05 years B.E. / B. Tech. + M.E. / M. Tech. integrated dual degree in engineering in relevant discipline shall also be considered.
• Calculation of Percentage: The fraction of percentage so arrived will be ignored i.e. 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%.

Reservation for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS:

• Candidates seeking reservation as SC/ST/OBC(NCL) shall have to produce a certificate in the prescribed proforma ONLY, meant for appointment to posts under the Government of India from the designated authority indicating clearly the candidate’s caste, the Act/Order under which the caste is recognized as SC/ST/OBC and the Village/Town where the candidate is ordinarily a resident.
• A certificate containing any variation in the caste name will not be accepted. The OBC certificate should also clearly indicate that the candidate does not belong to creamy layer as defined by the Government of India for applying to posts and services under the Central Government.
• Candidates belonging to OBC category but falling in creamy layer are not entitled to OBC (NCL) reservation benefits. Such candidates may choose to apply against the UR positions provided they meet the age criteria applicable to General category candidates and indicate their category as “UR”.
• The OBC(NCL) certificate should be issued on or after 01 April 2026 by the Competent Authority.
• Candidates belonging to EWS category are required to submit an Income and Asset certificate issued by Competent Authority prescribed under point no.5 of Department of Personnel and Training’s O.M No. 36039/1/2019-Estt.(Res) dated 31 January 2019. The EWS certificate should have been issued on or after 01 April 2026 by the Competent Authority.
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates can be considered under General standard of merit against the un-reserved posts provided no relaxation in age, qualification etc. is availed of / extended to them.
• If the SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS certificate has been issued in a language other than English/Hindi, the candidates will be required to submit a notarized translated copy of the same either in English or Hindi.

Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (Pw