Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Government of India enterprise and a group company of IOCL, is hiring Non-Executive Personnel for the post of Junior Engineering Assistant-IV, with 60 vacancies across Production, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines. The roles fall in the non-supervisory cadre at the refinery company, and this page covers the recruitment from notification through the computer based test stage at Chennai.
CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant Recruitment 2026 Exam Date
Posted 06 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026Advt. No. 01 of 2026 - CPCL/HRD:03:055
Total Vacancies
60
Exam Date
31 Oct
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 30 Sept 2026
Exam on 31 Oct 2026
- Notification14 Aug
- Applications Open14 Aug
- Applications Closed30 Sept
- Exam31 Oct
About CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. 01 of 2026 - CPCL/HRD:03:055
- Post Name
- Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Production), Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Mechanical) and 2 more
- Job Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 1,05,000 (IDA); starting basic pay Rs. 25,000
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Production)
40
Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Mechanical)
10
Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Electrical)
5
Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Instrumentation)
5
Total60
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Production) | 40 |
| Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Electrical) | 5 |
| Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Instrumentation) | 5 |
| Grand Total | 60 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Production)40 posts
- Qualification
- 3-year Diploma in Chemical / Petroleum / Petrochemical Engineering, or B.Sc. (Chemistry), with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC)
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years relevant post-qualification experience in Continuous Process Units
- Position Code
- CPCL01
Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Mechanical)10 posts
- Qualification
- 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD)
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in maintenance of rotary/stationary equipment
- Position Code
- CPCL02
Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Electrical)5 posts
- Qualification
- 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical and Electronics Engineering with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD)
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in maintenance of electrical equipment
- Position Code
- CPCL03
Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Instrumentation)5 posts
- Qualification
- 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation and Electronics / Instrumentation and Control / Electronics and Communication with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC)
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in process control instrumentation maintenance
- Position Code
- CPCL04
Age Limit
Upper age limit 30 years for General category; eligibility reckoned as on 01/07/2026
Age Relaxation
SC / ST: 5 years relaxation, against reserved positions. OBC: 3 years relaxation, against reserved positions. PwBD: 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC), against reserved positions. Ex-Servicemen: service rendered plus 3 years, subject to a maximum of 50 years.
Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC
Rs. 500
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI
Selection Process
- 1Computer Based Test (CBT)
120 marks, 2 hours; candidates shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio based on CBT performance
- 2Document Verification
For candidates shortlisted in the 1:3 ratio on CBT performance; certificates and testimonials are verified
- 3Skill, Proficiency and/or Physical Test (SPPT)
Qualifying in nature, for candidates who clear document verification
Shortlisting ratio: 1:3
Exam Pattern
2 hoursComputer Based Test (CBT)Negative: 1/4 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
General Aptitude
50 questions · 50 marks
Discipline Knowledge
70 questions · 70 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 50 | 50 | — |
| Discipline Knowledge | 70 | 70 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 1,05,000 (IDA); starting basic pay Rs. 25,000
Non-Supervisory Cadre, Grade IV. Other benefits: DA, HRA/Self-Lease, PF, Gratuity, LTC/LFA, medical expense reimbursement and superannuation benefits as per Corporation rules.
How to Apply
- 1Visit www.cpcl.co.in and open the Careers page
- 2New users read the instructions, accept the declaration and click Continue
- 3Select the post, enter basic personal details and validate the e-mail ID and mobile number with OTP
- 4Log in with the User ID and password sent to the registered e-mail and mobile
- 5Fill in Personal Details, Academic Details and Work Experience, then upload the photo, signature and documents
- 6Preview the application, pay the fee if applicable and submit the declaration
- 7Download the application form and payment receipt
Important Details
- Candidates holding higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, C.A, LLB or MCA are not eligible, and holding such a qualification at the time of joining may lead to cancellation of the offer of appointment.
- Final selection is subject to the candidate being medically fit as per CPCL's Pre-Employment Medical Standards.
- The last date to apply was 30/09/2026 as per the original notification and an extension notice has been issued; candidates should check the extension notice on the official website to confirm whether the application window is still open.
- The exam centre address and reporting time are not given in the CBT notice and will be known only when the admit card is released.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates with a B.E./B.Tech or MBA apply for CPCL Non-Executive posts?
No. Candidates holding higher professional qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech, MBA, C.A, LLB or MCA are not eligible, and holding such a qualification at the time of joining may lead to cancellation of the appointment offer.
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