Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a group company of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, has invited online applications for 41 Executive vacancies under Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 (CPCL/HRD:03:056) dated 4 November 2026. The vacancies cover Engineers in five disciplines, an Officer (Information Systems), a Junior Officer (Official Language) and a Manager/Senior Manager (Secretarial). Applications are open online from 4 November to 3 December 2026 through the official CPCL website. Every post requires relevant post-qualification work experience, so this is not a fresher drive — candidates should check the experience requirement for their post before paying the fee.
Key Details
| Organisation | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), Navratna CPSE, group company of IndianOil |
| Advertisement No. | 02 of 2026 – CPCL/HRD:03:056, dated 4 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 41 (including 2 backlog vacancies) |
| Posts | Engineer (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation), Officer (Information Systems), Junior Officer (Official Language), Manager/Senior Manager (Secretarial) |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Apply from | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 3 December 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 3 December 2026 |
| Age and qualification counted as on | 1 October 2026 |
| CBT (tentative) | December 2026 / January 2027, Chennai (tentative centre) |
| Official website | cpcl.co.in |
Vacancy Details
Chemical Engineers alone account for 22 of the 41 posts. The vacancy numbers are tentative and CPCL can change them.
| Post Code | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| CPCL01 | Engineer (Chemical) | 22 |
| CPCL02 | Engineer (Mechanical) | 7 |
| CPCL03 | Engineer (Electrical) | 5 |
| CPCL04 | Engineer (Civil) | 2 |
| CPCL05 | Engineer (Instrumentation) | 1 |
| CPCL06 | Officer (Information Systems) | 2 |
| CPCL07 | Junior Officer (Official Language) | 1 |
| CPCL08 | Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) | 1 |
| Total | 41 |
Category-wise: UR 19, SC 6, ST 4 (including 1 backlog), OBC-NCL 9 (including 1 backlog), EWS 3. PwBD reservation is horizontal and included within the advertised vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
All posts require relevant post-qualification work experience as on 1 October 2026. Freshers are not eligible.
| Post | Qualification | Minimum experience |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer (Chemical) | First-class Engineering/Technology degree in Chemical, Petroleum or Petrochemicals, 60% aggregate | 2 years in process units, preferably refining, chemicals, petrochemicals or fertiliser |
| Engineer (Mechanical) | First-class Mechanical Engineering degree, 60% | 2 years in a process industry, working with static and rotary equipment |
| Engineer (Electrical) | First-class Electrical or Electrical & Electronics degree, 60% | 2 years in electrical equipment maintenance in a process industry |
| Engineer (Civil) | First-class Civil Engineering degree, 60% | 2 years in refining, chemical, petrochemical, fertiliser or hydrocarbon processing |
| Engineer (Instrumentation) | First-class Instrumentation (including Electronics & Instrumentation) degree, 60% | 2 years in a relevant process industry |
| Officer (Information Systems) | First-class Engineering degree in Computer Science, IT or Electronics & Communication, 60% | 2 years in a process industry, with instrumentation, analysers and control systems (DCS/PLC) |
| Junior Officer (Official Language) | Master’s in Hindi (with English at graduation) or Master’s in English (with Hindi at graduation), 60% | 2 years of Hindi/technical translation or terminology work, preferably in government or PSU offices |
| Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) | Associate Membership of ICSI (ACS) with at least 50% in the ICSI final exam | 12 years (Manager, Grade C) or 15 years (Senior Manager, Grade D) in a company secretarial role |
SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against reserved posts get a lower marks cut-off of 55% where the notification specifically permits it. Marks are calculated across all semesters or years; 59.99% does not meet a 60% requirement. For CPCL07, a translation diploma or a three-month Central Translation Bureau course is desirable, not mandatory. For CPCL08, an LLB or law degree is desirable. The Manager and Senior Manager designations share one vacancy under CPCL08 — the grade of appointment will be decided by CPCL based on the applicant’s eligibility, experience, suitability and selection performance.
Age Limit (as on 1 October 2026)
| Post | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| CPCL01 to CPCL07 | 28 years |
| CPCL08 – Manager (Grade C) | 42 years |
| CPCL08 – Senior Manager (Grade D) | 45 years |
Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, PwBD +10 years (General), +13 years (OBC) or +15 years (SC/ST), Ex-Servicemen +5 years. Cumulative age relaxation is not permitted.
Salary
CPCL pays on the IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pay scale. The CTC figures below are approximate and gross — they include allowances, performance-related pay, provident fund and other benefits, so monthly in-hand pay will be lower. No pay protection is allowed.
| Post | Grade | Pay scale | Approx. CTC per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer / Officer (Information Systems) | A | Rs 50,000 – Rs 1,60,000 | About Rs 20 lakh |
| Junior Officer (Official Language) | E0 | Rs 30,000 – Rs 1,20,000 | About Rs 11.1 lakh |
| Manager (Secretarial) | C | Rs 80,000 – Rs 2,20,000 | About Rs 30 lakh |
| Senior Manager (Secretarial) | D | Rs 90,000 – Rs 2,40,000 | About Rs 35 lakh |
Besides basic pay, employees get IDA, HRA, cafeteria allowance, conveyance maintenance, performance-related pay, contributory provident fund, gratuity, medical reimbursement and superannuation benefits.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Nil |
Payment is online through SBI e-pay (debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking). The fee is non-refundable; bank charges, if any, are paid by the candidate.
Selection Process
Post Codes CPCL01 to CPCL07: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Group Discussion / Group Task (Skill Test instead, for CPCL07) → Personal Interview → Document Verification → Pre-Employment Medical Examination. Final merit weightage: CBT 85%, Group Discussion/Group Task (or Skill Test) 5%, Interview 10%. Minimum qualifying marks: 40% in the CBT and 40% in the interview (35% for eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved posts).
Post Code CPCL08: No written test. Shortlisting is based on qualification, experience and overall suitability, followed by Group Discussion/Group Task and Personal Interview. Final merit weightage: Group Discussion/Group Task 20%, Interview 80%. Minimum 40% in the interview.
CBT Exam Pattern (CPCL01 to CPCL07)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Discipline Knowledge | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
The CBT lasts 2 hours. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. The exam centre is tentatively Chennai, and the exam is tentatively scheduled for December 2026 / January 2027. Admit cards will be available about 10 days before the CBT. General Aptitude covers verbal ability, general knowledge, reasoning and logical deduction, and numerical ability; the remaining 70 questions test the candidate’s own discipline.
Service Bond
Selected candidates appointed under Post Codes CPCL01 to CPCL07 must sign a service bond for a minimum of 3 years from the date of joining. The bond amount is Rs 3,00,000 for General candidates and Rs 50,000 for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwBD candidates. No such bond is prescribed for CPCL08.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 4 November 2026 |
| Online applications open | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 3 December 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 3 December 2026 |
| Admit card | About 10 days before the CBT |
| CBT (tentative) | December 2026 / January 2027 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official CPCL website at cpcl.co.in and open the Careers/Recruitment section.
- Find Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 – Recruitment of Executives in Various Disciplines and open the official Executive Recruitment application link.
- Read the instructions and accept the declaration, then register as a new user and verify your email ID and mobile number with an OTP.
- Log in with the User ID and password you receive, and fill in your personal, academic and work experience details.
- Upload your passport-size photo (20–60 KB, JPG/JPEG/PNG), signature (10–30 KB) and certificates (PDF, 60 KB–10 MB).
- Preview the form and use the Edit option to fix any mistake before final submission.
- Click Proceed to Payment, accept the declaration and pay the fee if you are in a paying category.
- Submit the application and download the application form and payment receipt from your dashboard.
Important: You can apply for only one post, using one email ID and one mobile number. If you apply for several posts, the registration fees are not refunded. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026. Government and PSU employees must satisfy the notified NOC requirements.
Important Links
- Apply Online – CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026
- Official Website – CPCL
- Official Notification – Advertisement No. 02 of 2026 (CPCL Careers page)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. How many vacancies are there in CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
A. CPCL has announced 41 vacancies under Advertisement No. 02 of 2026. Chemical Engineer has the most with 22 posts, followed by Mechanical with 7 and Electrical with 5. - Q. What is the last date to apply for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to apply online is 3 December 2026. Fee payment also closes on the same day. Applications opened on 4 November 2026. - Q. Can freshers apply for CPCL Executive posts?
A. No. Every advertised post requires previous post-qualification work experience — at least 2 years for Post Codes CPCL01 to CPCL07, and 12 or 15 years for the Manager/Senior Manager (Secretarial) post. - Q. What is the salary of a CPCL Executive?
A. Engineers and the Information Systems Officer in Grade A start at Rs 50,000 basic pay in a Rs 50,000–1,60,000 scale, with an approximate CTC of Rs 20 lakh a year. The Manager (Grade C) and Senior Manager (Grade D) posts start at Rs 80,000 and Rs 90,000, with approximate CTCs of Rs 30 lakh and Rs 35 lakh. These CTC figures are gross, so in-hand pay will be lower. - Q. What is the selection process for CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026?
A. For Post Codes CPCL01 to CPCL07, there is a 120-mark CBT, then a Group Discussion/Group Task (Skill Test for CPCL07) and a Personal Interview, with weightage of 85%, 5% and 10%. For CPCL08, selection is by Group Discussion/Group Task (20%) and Personal Interview (80%), with no written test. - Q. Is there negative marking in the CPCL CBT?
A. Yes. Each wrong answer carries a penalty of 0.25 marks in the 120-question, 2-hour CBT. - Q. Is there a service bond for CPCL Executives?
A. Yes, for Post Codes CPCL01 to CPCL07. The bond runs for a minimum of 3 years from joining — Rs 3,00,000 for General candidates and Rs 50,000 for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwBD candidates. - Q. Can I apply for more than one CPCL post?
A. No. CPCL permits only one post per candidate, using one email ID and one mobile number, and fees paid for multiple applications are not refunded.
Next Action: Read the full official notification on cpcl.co.in and apply online before 3 December 2026.
