Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has released the CPCL Executive recruitment notification on its official website, cpcl.co.in. The notice is Advt. No. 02 of 2026 (CPCL/HRD:03:056), dated 4 November 2026. Online applications open on 4 November 2026 and close on 3 December 2026.
The notice lists 41 vacancies across eight posts, including 2 backlog vacancies. A full post-wise and category-wise breakdown follows. The computer-based test is tentatively planned in Chennai only. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited notification Advt. No. 02 of 2026 dated 4 November 2026.
Last verified: 4 November 2026.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited is recruiting 41 Executive posts in eight disciplines through Advt. No. 02 of 2026. The last date to apply online is 3 December 2026 at cpcle26.onlineregistrationform.org. Selection uses a computer based test, a group stage and an interview, and the Secretarial post skips the test.
Quick Summary of CPCL Executive Recruitment 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 02 of 2026 |
| Posts | 8 posts: Engineer, Officer, Junior Officer, Manager / Senior Manager |
| Total Vacancy | 41 (2 are backlog) |
| Salary | Initial basic pay ₹30,000 to ₹90,000, by post |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Post-wise degree or ACS, plus work experience |
| Age Limit | 28 years (CPCL 01 to 07), 42 or 45 years (CPCL 08) |
| Selection Process | CBT, group stage, interview (CPCL 08 has no CBT) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (exempt for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Women) |
| Last Date | 3 December 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian Nationals who meet the post-wise rules |
About Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a group company of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. It works in the downstream energy sector and refines and processes hydrocarbons.
The company operates from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a refining capacity of 10.5 MMTPA. The notice describes it as one of India’s prominent downstream energy companies. The CPCL Executive recruitment fills posts in engineering, information systems, official language and company secretarial work.
Chennai test centre for CPCL Executive recruitment
The notice plans the computer-based test in Chennai only. Candidates from Darjeeling, Siliguri, Sikkim and the North East would need to travel to Chennai for the test.
Candidates reach the test and document verification at their own cost. Travel needs early planning once the admit card arrives.
Every post in the CPCL Executive recruitment asks for work experience, so fresh graduates cannot apply. Many public sector hiring drives take fresh graduates, and this one does not. Candidates can also follow the latest All India jobs on the site.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Important dates for CPCL Executive recruitment
The dates below come from the notice. The test month is tentative.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 4 November 2026 |
| Online application closes | 3 December 2026 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 3 December 2026 |
| Admit card download | 10 days before the CBT (tentative) |
| Computer Based Test | December 2026 or January 2027 (tentative) |
The notice sets 1 October 2026 as the cut-off date for age, qualification and experience.
The reporting time on the admit card falls before the test start time. Candidates who report late cannot sit the test. They may need about 1 hour at the venue for formalities such as document checks and instructions.
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Vacancy details and salary
The CPCL Executive recruitment lists 41 vacancies in eight post codes. The notice calls the numbers tentative, and CPCL may change them under reservation rules and Government guidelines.
| Code | Post | Posts | Grade | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCL 01 | Engineer (Chemical) | 22 | A | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| CPCL 02 | Engineer (Mechanical) | 7 | A | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| CPCL 03 | Engineer (Electrical) | 5 | A | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| CPCL 04 | Engineer (Civil) | 2 | A | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| CPCL 05 | Engineer (Instrumentation) | 1 | A | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| CPCL 06 | Officer (Information Systems) | 2 | A | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| CPCL 07 | Junior Officer (Official Language) | 1 | E0 | ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| CPCL 08 | Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial) | 1 | C or D | C: ₹80,000 – ₹2,20,000; D: ₹90,000 – ₹2,40,000 |
| Total | 41 |
Initial basic pay in the CPCL Executive recruitment is ₹50,000 for CPCL 01 to 06 (Grade A, Supervisory Cadre). It is ₹30,000 for CPCL 07 (Grade E0). For CPCL 08, it is ₹80,000 in Grade C or ₹90,000 in Grade D.
CPCL decides the grade for the Secretarial post based on qualification, age, experience, suitability, selection performance and the Selection Committee’s recommendation. Appointment depends on medical fitness, and the notice allows no pay protection.
Category-wise vacancies
- CPCL 01 Engineer (Chemical): UR 10, SC 3, ST 1, OBC 4, EWS 2, backlog ST 1, backlog OBC 1. Total 22.
- CPCL 02 Engineer (Mechanical): UR 3, SC 1, ST 1, OBC 2. Total 7.
- CPCL 03 Engineer (Electrical): UR 1, SC 1, ST 1, OBC 1, EWS 1. Total 5.
- CPCL 04 Engineer (Civil): UR 1, SC 1. Total 2.
- CPCL 05 Engineer (Instrumentation): UR 1. Total 1.
- CPCL 06 Officer (Information Systems): UR 1, OBC 1. Total 2.
- CPCL 07 Junior Officer (Official Language): UR 1. Total 1.
- CPCL 08 Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial): UR 1. Total 1.
Category totals are UR 19, SC 6, ST 3, OBC 8 and EWS 3. Add 1 ST backlog and 1 OBC backlog to reach 41. Backlog vacancies are reserved posts left unfilled in the previous recruitment cycle.
Posts reserved for PwBD
- CPCL 01: one post for Orthopedically Handicapped (3rd attempt).
- CPCL 02: one post for Multiple Disability (3rd attempt).
- CPCL 03: one post for Multiple Disability (2nd attempt).
- CPCL 06: one post for Hearing Disability.
Some of these vacancies are carried forward. If no suitable candidate for the earmarked disability is found, CPCL may exchange the vacancy among other benchmark disability categories.
Pay and benefits
Cost to Company (CTC), including Performance Related Pay (PRP), is about ₹20 lakh a year for CPCL 01 to 06. It is about ₹11.1 lakh a year for CPCL 07. For CPCL 08, it is about ₹30 lakh for Manager (Grade C) and ₹35 lakh for Senior Manager (Grade D). The actual amount changes with the place of posting, CPCL’s financial performance and the annual appraisal.
Employees also receive Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Cafeteria Allowance, Conveyance Maintenance and PRP. Other benefits include Contributory Provident Fund and Gratuity. Employees also get Leave Fare Assistance or Leave Travel Concession, medical reimbursement for self and eligible dependents, and superannuation benefits.
Positions run in one, two or three shifts. Employees may need to work any of them as the work requires.
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Eligibility for CPCL Executive recruitment
Candidates must be Indian Nationals. The notice counts qualifications, experience and age as on 1 October 2026. Work experience is mandatory for every post.
Post-wise qualification and experience
- CPCL 01, Engineer (Chemical): First-class degree in Engineering or Technology in Chemical, Petroleum or Petrochemicals. Marks: 60% in aggregate of all semesters or years (55% for SC, ST and PwBD against reserved posts). Experience: minimum two years of post-qualification work in process units, preferably in refining, chemical, petrochemical or fertiliser industries. Knowledge of commissioning, shutdown, DCS, P&IDs and HAZOP is an added advantage.
- CPCL 02, Engineer (Mechanical): First-class degree in Engineering or Technology in Mechanical. Marks: 60% in aggregate (55% for SC, ST and PwBD against reserved posts). Experience: minimum two years in any process industry, preferably petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, fertiliser, or power. The work must involve static and rotary equipment such as pumps, compressors, heaters, columns and exchangers. Knowledge of condition monitoring and shutdown planning is an added advantage.
- CPCL 03, Engineer (Electrical): First class degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics. Marks: 60% in aggregate (55% for SC, ST and PwBD against reserved posts). Experience: minimum two years in any process industry, preferably petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, fertiliser, or power. The work must involve maintenance of LT/HT motors, transformers, breakers, PCCs, MCCs and battery charge systems. Knowledge of control circuit drawings and numeric relays is an added advantage.
- CPCL 04, Engineer (Civil): First class degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil. Marks: 60% in aggregate (55% for SC candidates against reserved posts). Experience: minimum two years in process units, preferably in refining, chemical, petrochemical, fertiliser, or hydrocarbon processing industries. Structural design, civil erection, project planning, rate analysis and tendering experience is an added advantage.
- CPCL 05, Engineer (Instrumentation): First class degree in Engineering or Technology in Instrumentation, including Electronics & Instrumentation. Marks: 60% in aggregate. Experience: minimum two years in any process industry, preferably petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, fertiliser or power. The work must involve maintenance of instrumentation, including analysers and control systems (DCS/PLC).
- CPCL 06, Officer (Information Systems): First-class degree in Engineering in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics & Communication. Marks: 60% in aggregate (55% for PwBD candidates against reserved posts). Experience: minimum two years of relevant post-qualification work. The notice lists network administration, IT security, switches, routers, firewalls and server administration as desirable skills. Cyber security skills get preference, and experience in large industrial organisations is an added advantage.
- CPCL 07, Junior Officer (Official Language): Required: M.A. in Hindi, with English as a subject at graduation level. An M.A. in English with Hindi as a subject at graduation level also qualifies. Marks: 60% or equivalent CGPA from a UGC recognised Indian university. Desirable: Diploma in Translation with Hindi as a subject, or the three-month Translation Training Course of the Central Translation Bureau. Experience: two years of terminology work in Hindi or translation work between English and Hindi. Technical or scientific literature in Central or State Government offices, including Government of India undertakings, is preferred.
- CPCL 08, Manager / Senior Manager (Secretarial): Required: Associate Membership of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ACS). Marks: at least 50% or equivalent CGPA in the final ICSI examination. Desirable: Degree in Law or LLB. Experience: 12 years for Manager (Grade C) or 15 years for Senior Manager (Grade D) in a company secretarial set-up. The set-up must be in a private or public sector company or a reputed listed company. The notice requires knowledge of the Companies Act, listing rules, board meetings, minutes and SEBI, Stock Exchange and MCA filings.
Age limit and relaxation
The upper age limit for CPCL Executive recruitment is 28 years for CPCL 01 to 07, as on 1 October 2026.
For CPCL 08, the limit is 42 years for Manager (Grade C) and 45 years for Senior Manager (Grade D).
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years, against reserved posts |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years, against reserved posts |
| PwBD | 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST), against reserved posts |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years, after at least 5 years of military service and release on completion of assignment |
The notice allows no cumulative relaxation. A Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate from a Board of Secondary Education is the only accepted proof of age. Candidates can check their age on the cut-off date with the age calculator.
Degree and marks rules
- The degree must come from a UGC recognised Indian university or deemed university. An AICTE-approved course at an autonomous Indian institution or a statutory council also counts.
- An Engineering degree can be B.E., B.Tech. or B.Sc. Engg. A five-year integrated B.E./B.Tech. plus M.E./M.Tech. dual degree in the relevant discipline also counts.
- A degree in any other discipline makes a candidate ineligible. CPCL reserves the right to accept a different Engineering discipline.
- Percentage is total marks in all semesters or years divided by maximum marks. The notice ignores fractions, so 59.99% counts as less than 60%.
- Where only CGPA is given, candidates convert it to percentage using CGPA scored divided by total CGPA, multiplied by 100.
Category and PwBD certificate rules
- SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates need a certificate in the prescribed proforma for Government of India posts. The caste name must match the central list exactly.
- OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026. OBC candidates in the creamy layer apply as UR.
- A certificate in a language other than English or Hindi needs a notarised translation in English or Hindi.
- Candidates cannot change the community status entered in the online application.
- PwBD candidates need a Disability Certificate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017. Reserved posts need not less than 40% of the relevant disability.
Selection process
Selection in the CPCL Executive recruitment runs on two tracks. CPCL 01 to 07 start with a computer-based test, and CPCL 08 has no test.
For CPCL 01 to 07, the stages are:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): tentatively in Chennai only. It has 120 objective questions for 120 marks, to be solved in 2 hours. Of these, 50 test General Aptitude (verbal ability, general knowledge, reasoning and numerical ability). The other 70 test discipline knowledge. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
- Group Discussion or Group Task: for shortlisted candidates in CPCL 01 to 06. CPCL 07 has a Skill Test instead.
- Personal Interview.
- Document verification and medical fitness check.
Marks weightage for CPCL 01 to 07
- CPCL 01 to 06: CBT 85%, Group Discussion or Group Task 5%, Personal Interview 10%.
- CPCL 07: CBT 85%, Skill Test 5%, Personal Interview 10%.
- Candidates need at least 40% in the CBT and in the Personal Interview. SC, ST and PwBD candidates against reserved posts need 35% in each stage.
Selection for CPCL 08
CPCL shortlists candidates for the Group Discussion or Group Task and the Personal Interview based on qualification, experience and overall suitability. The Group Discussion or Group Task carries 20% and the Personal Interview 80%. Candidates need at least 40% in the Personal Interview.
CPCL may appoint the selected candidate as Manager (Grade C) or Senior Manager (Grade D). Meeting the criteria for a grade gives no right to that grade.
Candidates called for the interview carry documents on age, qualification, experience and category for verification. Candidates employed in Government bodies, public sector undertakings or autonomous bodies must apply through proper channel. Otherwise, they must produce a No Objection Certificate at verification.
Calculators, mobile phones and smart watches are not allowed in the exam premises.
SC and ST candidates called for the CBT or interview get a single Second Class rail or bus fare. The fare runs from the nearest railway station to the mailing address and back. The distance must be at least 30 km. They must submit a travel claim with tickets and a copy of the community certificate.
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Application fee
General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹500 to apply for CPCL Executive recruitment. They pay online through SBI e-pay by debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking, and bear the bank charges. The notice accepts no other mode.
SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates pay no fee. The last date for online payment is 3 December 2026.
CPCL refunds no fee under any circumstances. If a transaction debits the amount more than once, the bank refunds the excess within its turnaround time.
Service bond for CPCL 01 to 07
Selected Engineers, Officers and Junior Officers in the CPCL Executive recruitment must sign a service bond. They must serve CPCL for a minimum of three years from the date of joining. The bond is ₹3,00,000 for General candidates and ₹50,000 for EWS, OBC (NCL), SC, ST and PwBD candidates. The bond does not apply to CPCL 08.
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How to apply for CPCL Executive recruitment
Candidates need a current and active email ID and mobile number. A candidate can apply for only one post with one email ID and mobile number.
- Open the online application portal at cpcle26.onlineregistrationform.org.
- Read the instructions, tick the Declaration box and click Continue.
- Select the post in the “Post Applying for” drop-down and fill in the basic details. Verify the email ID and mobile number through OTP, then click Submit.
- Note the User ID and password. The portal also sends them to the email ID and mobile number. Log in with them.
- Read the instructions again, click Continue and fill in the Personal Details. Save and continue.
- Fill in the Academic Details and the Work Experience. Work experience is mandatory for all eight post codes.
- Upload the photograph (20 KB to 60 KB) and the signature (10 KB to 30 KB). Both must be JPG, JPEG or PNG.
- Upload the scanned documents and certificates as PDF files (60 KB to 10 MB).
- Check the Preview page. Use the Edit link to correct any section.
- Click Proceed to Payment, tick the Declaration and click Submit. No details can be changed after this step.
- Pay the fee on the payment gateway page, if the fee applies. Then download the application form and the payment receipt from the dashboard.
Candidates need not post printouts or certificates to CPCL. CPCL will publish any corrigendum or addendum on cpcl.co.in only. For clarifications, candidates can email cpcle2026@onlineregistrationform.org.
Candidates can resize the photograph and signature to the size limits using the photo and signature resizer.
Documents to keep ready
- Passport-size photograph and signature image
- Matriculation or Higher Secondary certificate as age proof
- Degree certificate and mark-sheets, with the percentage or CGPA conversion where needed
- Work experience certificates
- SC, ST, OBC (NCL) or EWS certificate, issued on or after 1 April 2026 for OBC (NCL) and EWS
- PwBD Disability Certificate, if applying under that category
- Notarised English or Hindi translation of any certificate in another language
- No Objection Certificate, for candidates employed in Government bodies or public sector undertakings
The portal takes documents as PDF files. Candidates can bring larger files under the limit with the PDF compressor.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| CPCL Advt. No. 02 of 2026 notification | Download CPCL Advt. 02 of 2026 notification PDF |
| Online application | Apply online for CPCL Executive posts |
Should you apply?
The CPCL Executive recruitment suits experienced candidates. Every post asks for work experience. It requires two years in CPCL 01 to 07, or 12 or 15 years in a secretarial post. Fresh graduates cannot apply, and candidates above 28 years cannot apply for CPCL 01 to 07 without relaxation.
Competition varies by discipline. Chemical has 22 posts. Civil, Instrumentation, Information Systems, Official Language and Secretarial have 1 or 2 posts each, so seats are few there.
Two trade-offs apply. CPCL 01 to 07 carry a three-year service bond, which is ₹3,00,000 for General candidates. The work also runs in shifts. Candidates from Darjeeling or Sikkim face a long trip to Chennai for the test.
For candidates who meet the experience and age rules, the post offers a Navratna public sector employer and an IDA pay scale. Candidates can compare more government job updates before applying.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for CPCL Executive recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 3 December 2026. Candidates must also pay the online fee by the same date, where applicable. Applications opened on 4 November 2026, and the notice asks candidates to apply well before the closing date to avoid portal congestion.
What is the salary of Engineer posts in CPCL?
Engineers in CPCL 01 to 05 join Grade A in the IDA pay scale of ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000. The initial basic pay is ₹50,000. The notice gives a Cost to Company of about ₹20 lakh a year, including Performance Related Pay.
Can freshers apply for CPCL Executive recruitment?
No. Work experience is mandatory for all eight post codes. CPCL 01 to 07 ask for a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience. CPCL 08 asks for 12 years for Manager and 15 years for Senior Manager.
Can I apply for more than one post in CPCL recruitment?
No. A candidate can apply for only one post in the CPCL Executive recruitment, with one email ID and mobile number. Applying for more than one post means no refund of the registration fee, so candidates should check eligibility before paying.
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