- CPCL, a Navratna PSU and Group Company of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., invites online applications for 60 Non-Executive Junior Engineering Assistant-IV posts across Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines.
- Refining capacity of 10.5 MMTPA at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Selected candidates will join the Non-Supervisory Cadre, Grade IV with a starting basic pay of ₹25,000 under the IDA pay scale of ₹25,000–₹1,05,000.
- Additional benefits include DA, HRA/Self-Lease, PF, gratuity, LTC/LFA, medical reimbursement, and superannuation benefits as per CPCL rules.
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🎓 Diploma
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Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Production/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation) Recruitment 2026
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
Total Vacancies
60
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Apply Start
14 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
11 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) (CPCL) |
| Job Category | PSU |
| Eligibility Qualification | Diploma (diploma), Polytechnic Diploma (polytechnic-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 60 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹25,000 - ₹105,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 30 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Minimum 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience in continuous process industries (refining/chemical/petrochemical/fertilizer/gas processing/power plants) as per the applied discipline. |
| Application Fee | - ₹500 (non-refundable) for General/EWS/OBC candidates. - Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates (no fee payable). - Payment accepted online only via SBI e-Pay (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- For Production (CPCL01): 3-year Diploma in Chemical/Petroleum/Petrochemical Engineering or B.Sc. with Chemistry as major subject; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC against reserved posts.
- For Mechanical (CPCL02): 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC/PwBD against reserved posts.
- For Electrical (CPCL03): 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC/PwBD against reserved posts.
- For Instrumentation (CPCL04): 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Communication; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC against reserved posts.
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience in continuous process industries (refining/chemical/petrochemical/fertilizer/gas processing/power plants) as per the applied discipline.
- All qualifications must be from a Government of India-recognized University/Institution/Board.
- Higher professional qualifications (B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA) make a candidate ineligible; possession of such qualifications at joining may lead to offer cancellation.
- For Mechanical (CPCL02): 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC/PwBD against reserved posts.
- For Electrical (CPCL03): 3-year Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC/PwBD against reserved posts.
- For Instrumentation (CPCL04): 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Communication; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC against reserved posts.
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience in continuous process industries (refining/chemical/petrochemical/fertilizer/gas processing/power plants) as per the applied discipline.
- All qualifications must be from a Government of India-recognized University/Institution/Board.
- Higher professional qualifications (B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA) make a candidate ineligible; possession of such qualifications at joining may lead to offer cancellation.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection comprises a Computer Based Test (CBT) with 120 objective, multiple-choice questions (50 General Aptitude + 70 Discipline Knowledge) in 2 hours.
- Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in CBT for General/OBC/EWS; 35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved posts.
- Shortlisted candidates (approx. 1:3 ratio) will undergo Document Verification and a qualifying Skill/Proficiency/Physical Test (SPPT).
- Final selection is subject to medical fitness as per CPCL's Pre-Employment Medical Standards.
- Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in CBT for General/OBC/EWS; 35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved posts.
- Shortlisted candidates (approx. 1:3 ratio) will undergo Document Verification and a qualifying Skill/Proficiency/Physical Test (SPPT).
- Final selection is subject to medical fitness as per CPCL's Pre-Employment Medical Standards.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen
📂 Required Documents
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.).
- Educational qualification certificates (Diploma/Degree mark sheets and certificates).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed proforma for reserved category candidates.
- EWS certificate (if applicable) as per DoPT norms.
- PwBD certificate (if applicable) issued under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable) with release letter and self-declaration.
- Age proof (Secondary/Higher Secondary Board certificate).
- Educational qualification certificates (Diploma/Degree mark sheets and certificates).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed proforma for reserved category candidates.
- EWS certificate (if applicable) as per DoPT norms.
- PwBD certificate (if applicable) issued under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable) with release letter and self-declaration.
- Age proof (Secondary/Higher Secondary Board certificate).
💳 Application Fee Details
- ₹500 (non-refundable) for General/EWS/OBC candidates.
- Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates (no fee payable).
- Payment accepted online only via SBI e-Pay (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking).
- Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates (no fee payable).
- Payment accepted online only via SBI e-Pay (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for Junior Engineering Assistant-IV posts at CPCL in 2026?
CPCL has notified a total of 60 vacancies for Junior Engineering Assistant-IV posts across Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for CPCL's Junior Engineering Assistant-IV recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application submission and fee payment is 11 September 2026 at 23:59 Hrs.
Q.
Is there an application fee for CPCL's Junior Engineering Assistant-IV recruitment, and how much?
Yes, the application fee is ₹500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Q.
What is the upper age limit for applying to CPCL's Junior Engineering Assistant-IV posts as of 01.07.2026?
The upper age limit for all positions is 30 years as on 01.07.2026, with relaxation of up to 15 years for eligible reserved categories.
Q.
Can women candidates apply for all Junior Engineering Assistant-IV posts at CPCL?
No. Women candidates are not eligible for Production (CPCL01) or shift-heavy roles. They may apply only for Mechanical (CPCL02), Electrical (CPCL03), and Instrumentation (CPCL04) posts.