Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna public sector undertaking and one of India's leading engineering consultancy companies, has announced recruitment for Associate Engineer Grade I posts on a fixed term basis. A total of 20 positions are on offer in the SCM Inspection department, covering Mechanical, Metallurgical and Electrical disciplines. Selected engineers will inspect critical equipment and materials for refinery, petrochemical and other oil and gas projects, both in India and abroad.
EIL Recruitment 2026 - Associate Engineer Grade I Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/10
Total Vacancies
20
Last Date
12 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification25 Sept
- Applications Open26 Sept
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About EIL Associate Engineer Grade I Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Engineers India Limited
- Advertisement No.
- HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/10
- Post Name
- Associate Engineer Gr.I - Inspection Mechanical/ Metallurgical and Associate Engineer Gr.I-Inspection - Electrical
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Place of posting can be anywhere in India and abroad depending upon the organizational requirement)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 32 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Fixed term basis initially for a period of 3 years
Vacancy Breakdown
Associate Engineer Gr.I - Inspection Mechanical/ Metallurgical
16
UR 6OBC 4SC 2ST 2EWS 2
Associate Engineer Gr.I-Inspection - Electrical
4
UR 2OBC 1SC 1ST 0EWS 0
Total20
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Engineer Gr.I - Inspection Mechanical/ Metallurgical | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| Associate Engineer Gr.I-Inspection - Electrical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Grand Total | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Associate Engineer Gr.I - Inspection Mechanical/ Metallurgical16 posts
- Qualification
- BE/ B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical/ Metallurgical Engineering with at least 60% or equivalent CGPI; the specified qualification should have been acquired within the prescribed minimum course duration
- Experience
- 2 years of relevant post qualification experience as on 31.08.2026 in inspection of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns / Towers, Reactors and other major fabricated static equipment manufactured as per ASME or Pumps, compressor etc manufactured and tested as per API for refinery and petrochemical services
- Note
- Position Code A. Reservation: UR 6, SC 2, ST 2, OBC 4, EWS 2.
- Position Code
- A
- Desirable
- Sound knowledge of welding processes and ability to interpret engineering drawings and codes
Associate Engineer Gr.I-Inspection - Electrical4 posts
- Qualification
- BE/ B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering with at least 60% or equivalent CGPI; the specified qualification should have been acquired within the prescribed minimum course duration
- Experience
- 2 years of relevant post qualification experience as on 31.08.2026 in inspection of Electrical equipment like Switch Boards, Motors, Transformers, alternators, synchronous Generators, Variable Frequency Drives, Uninterrupted Power Supplies, Electrical Control System, Battery Chargers, power cables, control cables, Electrical Bulk items like light fittings, junction boxes, cable jointing kits, cable glands etc.
- Note
- Position Code B. Reservation: UR 2, SC 1, ST 0, OBC 1, EWS 0.
- Position Code
- B
- Essential Knowledge
- Knowledge of various IEC, NEC and IS codes is essential
Age Limit
Maximum 32 years as on 31-08-2026
Age Relaxation
5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwD-General/EWS, 13 years for PwD-OBC (NCL), 15 years for PwD-SC/ST; upper age limit relaxable by 10 years for persons with disabilities and relaxable for Ex-Servicemen
Selection Process
- 1Screening of Applications and Certificates
Applications and certificates are screened on the day of the interview to ascertain eligibility; only candidates meeting the requirements in all respects are considered further.
- 2Personal Interview
Candidates meeting the eligibility are required to appear for a personal interview, which may be held up to 08:00 PM on the same day and continued the next day if required.
Salary Structure
Consolidated monthly remuneration including HRA and PF: Rs. 64,000 in X Category Cities, Rs. 60,800 in Y Category Cities and Rs. 57,600 in Z Category Cities
Associate Engineer Grade I: X Category Cities Rs. 64,000; Y Category Cities Rs. 60,800; Z Category Cities Rs. 57,600 per month (consolidated, including HRA and PF)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the career link on the EIL website engineersindia.com and register through the online registration system
- 2Read all the instructions given on the website carefully
- 3Fill in the online form with correct details, rounding off percentage of marks to the lower whole number and CGPA to the lower decimal
- 4Keep scanned copies of a passport size colour photograph (jpg/jpeg, not more than 75 KB) and signature (jpg/jpeg, not more than 25 KB) ready and upload them
- 5Submit the online application between 26.09.2026 and 12.10.2026
- 6Take six printouts of the submitted application form, affix a colour photograph and carry them to the walk-in interview along with all original documents
Reporting Venue
EIL Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara, Chennai and Kolkata Offices; candidates report at 08:00 AM and the exact date, time and venue of the selection process is intimated separately to the registered mail id
Reporting time: 08:00 AM reporting
Candidates who have registered online must report at the venue at 08:00 AM with six copies of the printout of the submitted online application form bearing a valid registration number, a colour photograph affixed, and all original documents along with a self-attested photocopy set. Applications and certificates are screened on the day to ascertain eligibility and only candidates meeting the requirements in all respects are interviewed. Candidates who have not submitted their online application will not be entertained. Interviews may continue up to 08:00 PM the same day or the next day, and candidates must make their own arrangements for travel and stay.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•6 copies of duly filled and submitted online application form with recent colour photograph affixed
•Valid photo identity issued by Govt. of India (Driving License/PAN Card/Passport/Voter ID/Aadhar Card)
•Date of Birth certificate (Matriculation/Class X certificate or Birth Certificate)
•Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (Matriculation/Class X/HSC/Degree/Post Graduation) of all semesters/years
•Proof of norms adopted by University/Institute to convert CGPA/OGPA/CPI or letter grade
•Experience certificates for all declared experience showing date of joining
•Date of separation and nature of work
•Offer letter
•Confirmation order
•Pay slips
•PF statement
•ESI Card or Bank Statement to substantiate employment
•SC/ST certificate in original in prescribed format
•Valid OBC-NCL certificate uploaded while applying
•Valid EWS certificate in original
•Disability certificate in original
•Discharge certificate
•Undertaking and proforma of certificate for Ex-Servicemen
Important Details
- The engagement is purely on fixed term basis initially for 3 years and stands automatically terminated on expiry of that period unless terminated earlier; no claim for regular appointment in EIL arises from having worked on fixed term basis.
- Selected candidates can join only if found medically fit and are required to join at the earliest as the requirement is urgent.
- A candidate can apply for one position only; in case of multiple applications the latest one is considered final and older applications are rejected.
- Reservation for PwDs is as per Government of India directives and only persons with 40% or more disability are eligible under the PwD category.
- Candidates applying against OBC-NCL must upload a valid caste certificate valid as on the closing date of applying, 12.10.2026, failing which the candidature is rejected.
- The email address given in the application must remain valid for at least 24 months from submission.
- Any change, clarification or corrigendum is published only on the EIL website and no separate press notification is issued.
Other Benefits
- Reimbursement of Medical Insurance Premium for self for insurance up to Rs. 2,00,000 per annum
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for working beyond standard working hours
- Coverage under the GPAI Scheme of the Company as per Company Policy
- Payment of travelling allowances for travelling on official duties outside the place of posting
- Paid leave of 2 days for each completed month as per Company Policy
CGPA / CPI to Percentage Conversion
60%
CGPA / CPI on 10 point scale: 6.5
CGPA / CPI on 9 point scale: 5.4
CGPA / CPI on 8 point scale: 4.8
CGPA / CPI on 7 point scale: 4.2
CGPA / CPI on 6 point scale: 3.6
CGPA / CPI on 5 point scale: 3.0
CGPA / CPI on 4 point scale: 2.2
| Percentage of Marks in the Qualifying Examination | CGPA / CPI on 10 point scale | CGPA / CPI on 9 point scale | CGPA / CPI on 8 point scale | CGPA / CPI on 7 point scale | CGPA / CPI on 6 point scale | CGPA / CPI on 5 point scale | CGPA / CPI on 4 point scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60% | 6.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one position in this advertisement?
No. A candidate can apply for one position only. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, the latest one is treated as final and the older applications are rejected without notice.
Will EIL reimburse travel or stay expenses for the interview?
No. Candidates have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay, and no allowances are paid.
Is the Associate Engineer Grade I engagement a permanent job?
No. The hiring is purely on fixed term basis initially for 3 years, and working on this basis gives no claim to regular appointment in EIL.
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