Contractual Chemist (Fields) Recruitment 2026

📋 Job Description

- Contractual engagement for the position of Chemist (Fields) at Oil India Limited's Field Headquarters, Duliajan.
- Role involves handling drilling/workover fluids, addressing well complications, and maintaining safety protocols at remote oil & gas installations.
- Temporary position with potential for extension up to 2 years based on performance and departmental requirements.
- Work involves shift duties, arduous conditions, and on-call responsibilities in hazardous environments.
- Candidates must be Indian nationals and willing to relocate to Duliajan or other OIL installations as required.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Must be an Indian national.
- Must possess a Master's Degree in Chemistry of minimum 2 years duration from a Government of India recognized University/Institute.
- Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience in handling drilling/workover fluids in the E&P (Exploration & Production) industry, specifically in Drilling and Workover Wells.
- Age limit as on the date of registration: Minimum 18 years.
- Maximum age limit: 45 years for General category, 48 years for OBC (NCL), and 50 years for SC category.
- Must be medically fit and provide a fitness certificate from a Government registered medical practitioner at the time of joining.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection will be based on a Walk-in-Interview of 100 marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks required: 50 for all categories.
- Candidates will be assessed on parameters such as Professional Knowledge and skills (in Chemistry and allied disciplines), Personal Attributes, and Soft Skills.
- Final selection will be made purely on merit based on the marks obtained in the Walk-in-Interview.
- Candidates must bring original documents for verification during registration and interview.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Oil India Limited
Location / State	All India
Job Location	Duliajan, Assam (Field Headquarters, Oil India Limited)
Category Eligibility	General, OBC (NCL), SC, EWS, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Government of India guidelines.
Experience Required	Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience in handling drilling/workover fluids in the E&P industry (Drilling and Workover Wells).
Walk-in Interview Date	17 August 2026

📊 OIL Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Contractual Chemist (Fields)	4
Total	4

📁 Required Documents

- Filled-in Personal Bio-Data Form (format provided in the advertisement).
- One recent 3cm x 3cm colored passport photograph.
- Valid Photo Identity Proof and Address Proof issued by a competent Government Authority.
- Date of Birth proof (Class 10th certificate containing DoB).
- Admit Card, Marksheet, and Pass Certificate of Class 10th issued by a Government Recognized Education Board.
- Marksheets and Pass Certificate of all semesters/years and final degree in Chemistry.
- Experience Certificate(s) for the required 2 years of post-qualification work experience.
- Valid Caste Certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- Valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable for OBC candidates).
- Valid Income and Asset Certificate (if applying under EWS category).
- Valid Disability Certificate (if applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities).
- Valid Discharge Book/Service and Release Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable).
- Valid No Objection Certificate (if currently employed in Government Service/Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Bodies).
- Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Member Pass Book (if available).
- Aadhar Card, PAN Card, and Bank Pass Book.
- Character and Antecedents Verification Certificate (Police Verification Report) at the time of engagement.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 4 for the post of Contractual Chemist (Fields).
Reservation details: UR (2), SC (1), OBC (NCL) (1).
No vacancies reserved for ST or EWS categories for this post.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for the Contractual Chemist (Fields) position?

A. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Chemistry of at least 2 years duration from a recognized university, along with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification work experience in handling drilling/workover fluids in the E&P industry. The age limit is 18 to 45 years for General category, 48 years for OBC (NCL), and 50 years for SC candidates.

Q. What is the selection process for this contractual position?

A. The selection is based on a Walk-in-Interview of 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying mark of 50. Candidates are assessed on professional knowledge, skills, personal attributes, and soft skills. Final selection is made based on merit.

Q. What are the job responsibilities of a Contractual Chemist (Fields)?

A. The key responsibilities include preparing and maintaining drilling mud and workover brine solutions, addressing critical well situations like pipe stuck or mud loss, assisting in well cementing operations, conducting gas testing, calculating mud hydraulics, monitoring lithology, and ensuring safety and pollution control measures at well sites.

Q. What documents are required for the Walk-in-Interview?

A. Candidates must bring original and self-attested copies of their filled Personal Bio-Data Form, recent passport-sized photograph, valid photo identity and address proof, date of birth proof (Class 10th certificate), educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents as specified in the advertisement.

Q. What is the duration and extension policy for the contractual engagement?

A. The initial contract period is 1 year, which may be extendable for another year based on departmental requirements, job performance, conduct, and physical fitness. The total contractual engagement period cannot exceed 2 years.