Oil India Limited, a Maharatna public sector oil and gas company headquartered in Assam, has announced a recruitment drive for 32 executive posts across Grades A, B and C. The vacancies cover Superintending Research Scientist, Senior Officer (Mechanical), Senior Officer (Petroleum), Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor, Hindi Officer (Official Language) and Confidential Secretary positions spanning research, engineering, accounts, language and secretarial functions. This page brings together key information about the drive for candidates seeking senior-level roles in the Maharatna PSU.
Oil India Senior Officer, Senior Accounts Officer and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03
Total Vacancies
32
Last Date
14 Nov
27 days left
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Last date 14 Nov 2026 · 27 days left
- Notification15 Oct
- Applications Open15 Oct
- Exam28 Dec
Oil India Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Oil India
- Advertisement No.
- HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03
- Post Name
- Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01], Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02] and 4 more
- Job Location
- Dibrugarh, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- Up to 37 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Associate Membership of ICAI / ICMAI for Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor. Proficiency in Shorthand and transcription for Confidential Secretary.
Vacancy Breakdown
Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01]
5
UR 3OBC 1SC 1ST 0EWS 0
Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02]
14
UR 7OBC 3SC 2ST 1EWS 1
Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03]
4
UR 3OBC 1SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04]
6
UR 4OBC 1SC 1ST 0EWS 0
Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05]
2
UR 1OBC 1SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Confidential Secretary [CS-06]
1
UR 0OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Total32
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01] | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02] | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03] | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04] | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05] | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Confidential Secretary [CS-06] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 18 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01]5 posts
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in Chemistry with M.Sc. in Chemistry of min. 2 years duration with 60% marks OR Ph.D. in Geology with Master's Degree in Geology/Applied Geology of min. 2 years duration with 60% marks OR Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering of min. 2 years duration with 60% marks OR Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering with Master's Degree in Petroleum Engineering of min. 2 years duration with 60% marks.
- Experience
- Minimum 04 years of post-qualification relevant work experience in scientific, engineering, R&D, technology development or applied engineering roles in domains relevant to oil and gas, energy, chemicals or materials, including petroleum engineering and subsurface systems, chemical engineering and process systems, materials science and engineering, or nanotechnology and advanced materials.
- Age Limit
- 37 years (UR), 40 years (OBC-NCL), 42 years (SC) as on 14-11-2026
- PwBD suitability
- Identified suitable for Hard of Hearing, One Arm, One Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness and Multiple Disabilities involving these
Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02]14 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering of minimum 04 years duration with minimum 65% marks (Excluding Automation / Automobile / Industrial / Power / Manufacturing / Production / Mechatronics / Mining / Marine / Robotics Engineering etc.).
- Age Limit
- 27 years (UR/EWS), 30 years (OBC-NCL), 32 years (SC/ST) as on 14-11-2026
- Note
- Appointment is under the Scheme for Induction Level Engineers/Officers on Probation with a starting basic pay of Rs. 60,000; selected candidates must execute a bond to serve the company for a minimum of three years from the date of joining.
Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03]4 posts
- Qualification
- Masters degree in Petroleum Engineering / Technology of minimum 02 years duration with minimum 60% marks and having Engineering at Graduation level.
- Age Limit
- 29 years (UR), 32 years (OBC-NCL) as on 14-11-2026
- Note
- Appointment is under the Scheme for Induction Level Engineers/Officers on Probation; selected candidates must execute a bond to serve the company for a minimum of three years from the date of joining.
Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04]6 posts
- Qualification
- Associate Member of ICAI / ICMAI.
- Age Limit
- 29 years (UR), 32 years (OBC-NCL), 34 years (SC) as on 14-11-2026
- Note
- Service bond is not required for this post.
- Membership certificate
- Candidates applying without the Membership certificate of ICAI / ICMAI are not eligible to apply
Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05]2 posts
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree in Hindi.
- Experience
- Minimum 03 years of post-qualification relevant work experience while handling matters relating to official language implementation, promotion and translation.
- Age Limit
- 29 years (UR), 32 years (OBC-NCL) as on 14-11-2026
Confidential Secretary [CS-06]1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate with 01/02 years Diploma in Secretarial Practice OR Modern Office Management / Secretarial Practice OR Executive Assistant Diploma OR equivalent with knowledge of computer application.
- Experience
- Minimum 02 years post qualification relevant experience of working in secretarial functions, with proficiency in Shorthand and transcription.
- Age Limit
- 37 years (GEN/EWS), 40 years (OBC-NCL), 42 years (SC/ST) as on 14-11-2026
- Note
- The single vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates as a backlog post.
Age Limit
Upper age limit varies by post as on 14-11-2026. UR/EWS: 27 years (Senior Officer Mechanical), 29 years (Senior Officer Petroleum, Senior Accounts Officer, Hindi Officer), 37 years (Superintending Research Scientist, Confidential Secretary). OBC (NCL): 30 to 40 years. SC/ST: 32 to 42 years.
Age Relaxation
5 years for candidates domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir between 01-01-1980 and 31-12-1989; 5 years for Ex-Servicemen; PwBD as per Government directives; 3 years for candidates holding a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline for posts under Table II and Table III; upper age limit for eligible internal candidates of OIL is 54 years. Maximum upper age limit after all relaxations shall not exceed 54 years.
Application Fee
General / OBC (NCL)
Rs. 500 + applicable taxes
SC / ST / PwBD / EWS / Ex-Servicemen
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application fee is paid online through the SBI e-Pay Lite Payment Gateway.
Selection Process
Each post has its own selection and exam — open a post to see its tests and marks.
Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01]5 posts
- Stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks of 1 hour 30 minutes duration, contributing 85% of the final score; qualifying marks 50 out of 100 for UR, OBC(NCL) and EWS posts and 40 out of 100 for SC, ST and PwBD posts.
- Personal Interview (PI) — 15 marks with no qualifying marks; candidates qualifying in the CBT are called in the ratio 1:5.
Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02]14 posts
- Stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks of 1 hour 30 minutes duration, contributing 85% of the final score; qualifying marks 50 out of 100 for UR, OBC(NCL) and EWS posts and 40 out of 100 for SC, ST and PwBD posts.
- Personal Interview (PI) — 15 marks with no qualifying marks; candidates qualifying in the CBT are called in the ratio 1:5.
Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03]4 posts
- Stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks of 1 hour 30 minutes duration, contributing 85% of the final score; qualifying marks 50 out of 100 for UR, OBC(NCL) and EWS posts and 40 out of 100 for SC, ST and PwBD posts.
- Personal Interview (PI) — 15 marks with no qualifying marks; candidates qualifying in the CBT are called in the ratio 1:5.
Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04]6 posts
- Stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks of 1 hour 30 minutes duration, contributing 85% of the final score; qualifying marks 50 out of 100 for UR, OBC(NCL) and EWS posts and 40 out of 100 for SC, ST and PwBD posts.
- Personal Interview (PI) — 15 marks with no qualifying marks; candidates qualifying in the CBT are called in the ratio 1:5.
Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05]2 posts
- Stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks of 1 hour 30 minutes duration and the sole basis of the merit list; qualifying marks 50 out of 100 for UR and OBC(NCL) posts and 40 out of 100 for PwBD posts.
- Proficiency Test / Skill Test — 100 marks and qualifying in nature only, with 50 out of 100 to qualify; candidates qualifying in the CBT are shortlisted in the ratio 1:2. Comprises translation, essay writing, computer application and bilingual typing skill components.
Confidential Secretary [CS-06]1 post
- Stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — 100 marks of 1 hour 30 minutes duration and the sole basis of the merit list; qualifying marks 50 out of 100 for UR and OBC(NCL) posts and 40 out of 100 for PwBD posts.
- Proficiency Test / Skill Test — 100 marks and qualifying in nature only, with 50 out of 100 to qualify; candidates qualifying in the CBT are shortlisted in the ratio 1:2. Comprises Shorthand and Transcription.
- 1Computer Based Test (CBT)
100 marks of 1 hour 30 minutes duration; qualifying marks are 50 out of 100 for UR, OBC(NCL) and EWS posts and 40 out of 100 for SC, ST and PwBD posts.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5 (CBT to Personal Interview); 1:2 (CBT to Proficiency Test / Skill Test)
Exam Pattern
1 hour 30 minutesComputer Based Test (CBT)
Salary Structure
Besides Basic Pay and Industrial pattern of DA, benefits include HRA or Company leased/self-lease accommodation, free medical benefits for self and dependents, Gratuity/PF, House Building Loan, Vehicle Loan and Group Insurance as per company rules. Approximate gross emoluments at the minimum of the scale are around Rs. 1,50,000 in Grade C, Rs. 1,20,000 in Grade B and Rs. 90,000 in Grade A.
Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01]
Pay: Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000 (Grade C)
Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02]
Pay: Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (Grade B)
Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03]
Pay: Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (Grade B)
Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04]
Pay: Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (Grade B)
Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05]
Pay: Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 (Grade A)
Confidential Secretary [CS-06]
Pay: Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 (Grade A)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01] | Rs. 80,000 - 2,20,000 (Grade C) |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02] | Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (Grade B) |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03] | Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (Grade B) |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04] | Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (Grade B) |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05] | Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 (Grade A) |
| Confidential Secretary [CS-06] | Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 (Grade A) |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official Oil India website at www.oil-india.com and open the recruitment section
- 2Register with personal details and contact details and verify the mobile number and email ID using the separate OTPs
- 3Re-login with the User ID and Password received and complete personal, additional, communication, qualification and experience details
- 4Upload a scanned passport-size photograph of 100 KB to 200 KB and a signature in black ink of 80 KB to 150 KB
- 5Preview the application form and submit it
- 6Pay the applicable application fee through the SBI e-Pay Lite payment gateway
- 7Print the submitted application form and retain it for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation/10th admit card
•Pass certificate or marksheet for date of birth
•Degree/diploma certificate with mark sheets of all academic years
•Post-qualification work experience certificate with roles and responsibilities plus any two of last pay slip
•Annual increment letter
•Promotion/transfer order
•PF statement
•Offer/appointment letter
•SC/ST/OBC caste certificate
•Valid OBC (NCL) certificate
•EWS income and assets certificate
•PwBD disability certificate
•Ex-Servicemen discharge book and Zila Sainik Welfare Office registration card
•No Objection Certificate from the employer for Government/PSU employees
Important Details
- Candidates in Government or Public Sector Undertaking employment must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification or interview; if it is not submitted then, they may be allowed provisionally to appear subject to an undertaking to submit it within a stipulated time or to produce a relieving letter before joining OIL.
- Candidates called for the Personal Interview or Proficiency Test / Skill Test are reimbursed to and fro AC-II tier train fare at base fare from the declared nearest railway station, and economy class air fare for travel within the Northeast and up to Kolkata on production of tickets and boarding passes.
- No travelling expense is payable for the CBT.
- Candidates working in the private sector are eligible only if their company has a minimum annual turnover of Rs. 500 crore, supported by valid documentary proof.
- The cut-off date for age, experience, qualification and all other matters is 14-11-2026, and the date of birth is accepted only from the Matriculation/10th admit card, pass certificate or marksheet.
Service Bond
Selected candidates in Grade B will have to execute a bond to serve the Company for a minimum period of three years from the date of joining. Service Bond is not required for Post Code AC-04.
Probation and Gross Emoluments
All provisionally selected candidates serve a probationary period of one year and are confirmed in writing after successful completion. Approximate gross emoluments at the minimum of the scale are around Rs. 1,50,000 in Grade C, Rs. 1,20,000 in Grade B and Rs. 90,000 in Grade A.
Selection and Merit Calculation
For Grade A (Table I) and Grade B (Table II) posts the final score is (CBT marks obtained out of 100 x 0.85) + PI marks obtained out of 15, and the merit list is drawn in descending order of this combined score. For Hindi Officer and Confidential Secretary the CBT of 100 marks is the sole basis of the merit list, subject to qualifying in the Proficiency Test / Skill Test, which carries no weightage.
Pay Equivalence for Government and PSU Candidates
Superintending Research Scientist, Grade C
One level below (IDA): E3 (60000-3%-180000)
One level below (CDA): Level 10 (56100-177500)
One level below (PSB): Scale-III (85920-105280)
Hindi Officer (Official Language), Grade A
One level below (IDA): E1 (40000-3%-140000)
One level below (CDA): Level 7 (44900-142400)
One level below (PSB): Scale I (48480-85920)
Confidential Secretary, Grade A
One level below (IDA): E1 (40000-3%-140000)
One level below (CDA): Level 7 (44900-142400)
One level below (PSB): Scale I (48480-85920)
| Post | One level below (IDA) | One level below (CDA) | One level below (PSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist, Grade C | E3 (60000-3%-180000) | Level 10 (56100-177500) | Scale-III (85920-105280) |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language), Grade A | E1 (40000-3%-140000) | Level 7 (44900-142400) | Scale I (48480-85920) |
| Confidential Secretary, Grade A | E1 (40000-3%-140000) | Level 7 (44900-142400) | Scale I (48480-85920) |
Work Experience Rules
Only full-time post-qualification experience acquired after the prescribed qualifying degree is counted. Part-time, honorary, guest, visiting, apprenticeship, internship, freelancing, self-employment, consultancy, casual, ad hoc and hourly-rated engagements are not considered, and teaching experience at school or undergraduate level is not treated as relevant. Candidates in regular Government or PSU employment must have a minimum of two years' experience in the next lower pay scale or next lower equivalent pay scale.
Facilities for PwBD Candidates
Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of the CBT is allowed. A scribe is permitted for candidates with a limitation in writing on production of a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon or Medical Superintendent of a Government healthcare institution; the scribe's qualification must be one level below the qualification prescribed for the post and candidates arrange their own scribes at their own cost.
Contact
Phone: 9513253397
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates working in the private sector apply for these Oil India posts?
Yes, but only if the private sector company has a minimum annual turnover of Rs. 500 crore, and the claim has to be supported by valid documentary proof.
Is the Computer Based Test date final?
No. The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 28 December 2026 and the exact date will be intimated at the time of issue of admit cards.
Can a candidate submit more than one application?
Candidates should not submit more than one registration or application for a particular post. If multiple applications are received, only the one with the higher Application Sequence Number is entertained, and the fee paid against one sequence number is not adjusted against another.
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