Oil India Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 32 Grade A, B & C Executive Posts
Oil India Limited has released Advertisement No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03 for 32 Executive Cadre vacancies in Grade A, B and C. The recruitment includes Superintending Research Scientist, Senior Officer (Mechanical), Senior Officer (Petroleum), Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor, Hindi Officer and Confidential Secretary posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 15 October 2026 to 14 November 2026 up to 11:00 AM. The tentative Computer Based Test date is 28 December 2026.
Deadline: Nov 14, 2026 · Last date approaching
Post details
Vacancy count, salary, fee, age limit, selection process, and qualification details are included below.
Introduction to Oil India Recruitment 2026
Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, has released Advertisement No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03 for recruitment to 32 Executive Cadre vacancies in Grade A, Grade B and Grade C.
The recruitment includes Superintending Research Scientist, Senior Officer (Mechanical), Senior Officer (Petroleum), Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor, Hindi Officer (Official Language) and Confidential Secretary posts.
The online application process started at 4:00 PM on 15 October 2026 and will close at 11:00 AM on 14 November 2026.
The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled for 28 December 2026. The cut-off date for age, qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions is 14 November 2026.
Official Vacancy Count
The official advertisement contains 32 vacancies. Any secondary source showing 33 posts should be ignored. The post-wise official total is 5 + 14 + 4 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 32.
Oil India Limited Overview
Oil India Limited is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise engaged in exploration, production and transportation of crude oil and natural gas, along with related energy-sector activities.
The present recruitment is for executive-level technical, research, accounts, language and secretarial roles across OIL's operational areas and offices.
Oil India Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Oil India Limited (OIL) |
| Advertisement No. | HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03 |
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Executive Cadre Recruitment |
| Grades | Grade A, Grade B and Grade C |
| Total Vacancies | 32 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Starts | 15 October 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last Date | 14 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Tentative CBT Date | 28 December 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs 500 + applicable taxes for General/OBC-NCL; Nil for eligible exempt categories |
| Selection | CBT + Personal Interview or Proficiency/Skill Test |
| Pay Scale | Rs 50,000 to Rs 2,20,000, depending on grade |
| Job Location | Duliajan, Assam and other OIL operational areas/offices |
| Official Website | oil-india.com |
Oil India Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15 October 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 November 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Cut-off Date for Age / Qualification / Experience | 14 November 2026 |
| Tentative CBT Date | 28 December 2026 |
Oil India Vacancy 2026
| Post Name & Code | Grade | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01] | Grade C | 5 |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02] | Grade B | 14 |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03] | Grade B | 4 |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04] | Grade B | 6 |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05] | Grade A | 2 |
| Confidential Secretary [CS-06] | Grade A | 1 |
| Total | - | 32 |
Oil India Category-Wise Vacancy 2026
| Post | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 6 |
| Hindi Officer | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Confidential Secretary | - | - | - | - | - | 1 PwBD Backlog |
The notified vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on OIL's actual requirements.
Oil India Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed post-wise educational qualification, relevant work experience, category conditions and age limit as on 14 November 2026.
Only relevant full-time post-qualification work experience is counted where experience is prescribed.
Oil India Superintending Research Scientist Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must satisfy any one of the following qualification combinations:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry with M.Sc. in Chemistry of minimum 2 years duration with at least 60% marks; or
- Ph.D. in Geology with Master's Degree in Geology / Applied Geology of minimum 2 years duration with at least 60% marks; or
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering of minimum 2 years duration with at least 60% marks; or
- Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering with Master's Degree in Petroleum Engineering of minimum 2 years duration with at least 60% marks.
Experience
A minimum of 4 years of post-qualification relevant work experience is required.
Grade & Pay Scale
Grade C: Rs 80,000 - Rs 2,20,000
Oil India Senior Officer Mechanical Eligibility 2026
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering of minimum 4 years duration with at least 65% marks.
The official advertisement specifically excludes related branches such as:
- Automation Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Robotics Engineering
Grade B Pay Scale: Rs 60,000 - Rs 1,80,000
Oil India Senior Officer Petroleum Eligibility 2026
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Petroleum Engineering / Technology of minimum 2 years duration with at least 60% marks and must have Engineering at Graduation level.
Grade B Pay Scale: Rs 60,000 - Rs 1,80,000
Oil India Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor Eligibility 2026
Candidates must be an Associate Member of ICAI or ICMAI.
Grade B Pay Scale: Rs 60,000 - Rs 1,80,000
Oil India Hindi Officer Eligibility 2026
Qualification
Candidates must possess a Post Graduate Degree in Hindi.
Experience
A minimum of 3 years of post-qualification relevant work experience is required in official-language implementation/promotion, translation and related work.
Grade A Pay Scale: Rs 50,000 - Rs 1,60,000
Oil India Confidential Secretary Eligibility 2026
Qualification
Candidates must be a Graduate and possess any one of the following:
- 1 or 2-year Diploma in Secretarial Practice; or
- Modern Office Management / Secretarial Practice qualification; or
- Executive Assistant Diploma; or
- Equivalent qualification with knowledge of computer applications.
Experience
A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience is required.
Grade A Pay Scale: Rs 50,000 - Rs 1,60,000
Oil India Age Limit 2026
The post-wise upper age limits are calculated as on 14 November 2026.
| Post | UR / EWS | OBC-NCL | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist | 37 Years | 40 Years | 42 Years for SC |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) | 27 Years | 30 Years | 32 Years |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) | 29 Years | 32 Years | - |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor | 29 Years | 32 Years | 34 Years for SC |
| Hindi Officer | 29 Years | 32 Years | - |
| Confidential Secretary | 37 Years | 40 Years | 42 Years |
Oil India Age Relaxation 2026
- Jammu & Kashmir domicile candidates for the prescribed 1980-1989 period: 5 years
- PwBD candidates: As per Government directives
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Internal OIL candidates: Upper age limit up to 54 years
- Relevant Ph.D. holders for applicable posts under the specified tables: 3 years
The maximum upper age after all applicable relaxations cannot exceed 54 years.
Oil India Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL | Rs 500 + applicable taxes |
| SC / ST / PwBD / EWS / Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the prescribed SBI e-Pay Lite payment gateway.
Oil India Salary 2026
| Grade | Pay Scale | Approx. Gross Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Grade C | Rs 80,000 - Rs 2,20,000 | Approx. Rs 1,50,000 |
| Grade B | Rs 60,000 - Rs 1,80,000 | Approx. Rs 1,20,000 |
| Grade A | Rs 50,000 - Rs 1,60,000 | Approx. Rs 90,000 |
In addition to basic pay and Industrial pattern Dearness Allowance, employees may receive benefits such as HRA or company-leased/self-lease accommodation, medical benefits, gratuity/PF, house building loan, vehicle loan and group insurance as per company rules.
Oil India Selection Process 2026
The selection process differs by post group.
For Grade C and Grade B Posts
| Phase | Selection Test | Total Marks | Contribution to Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Computer Based Test | 100 | 85 Marks |
| Phase II | Personal Interview | 15 | 15 Marks |
The final score is calculated as:
(CBT Marks out of 100 × 0.85) + Personal Interview Marks out of 15
Candidates qualifying in the CBT will be called for Personal Interview in a ratio of 1:5.
For Grade A Posts
| Phase | Selection Test | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Computer Based Test | 100 | 100% Merit Weightage |
| Phase II | Proficiency Test / Skill Test | 100 | Qualifying only |
The final merit list for Grade A posts will be prepared based on CBT marks among candidates who qualify in the Proficiency / Skill Test.
Candidates qualifying in the CBT will be shortlisted for the Proficiency / Skill Test in a ratio of 1:2.
Oil India CBT Qualifying Marks 2026
Grade C and Grade B
- UR / OBC-NCL / EWS posts: 50 out of 100
- SC / ST / PwBD reserved posts: 40 out of 100
Grade A
- UR / OBC-NCL posts: 50 out of 100
- PwBD posts: 40 out of 100
- Proficiency / Skill Test qualifying marks: 50 out of 100
Oil India Exam Pattern 2026
The Computer Based Test is objective type and carries 100 marks.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Question Type | Objective Type |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes |
| PwBD Compensatory Time | As per Government guidelines |
The official advertisement confirms the total CBT marks and duration. Candidates should follow the admit card/exam instructions for the final post-specific test composition.
Oil India Proficiency / Skill Test 2026
Grade A posts under the relevant table are subject to a qualifying Proficiency / Skill Test.
For Confidential Secretary, the skill test includes components such as:
- Shorthand
- Transcription
- MS Office
- Computer Application
For Hindi Officer, the proficiency test includes applicable language/official-language skills.
Oil India Experience Rules 2026
Where work experience is prescribed, only relevant post-qualification full-time work experience will be considered.
The advertisement specifies that experience gained through part-time, honorary, guest, visiting, apprenticeship, internship, freelancing, self-employment or consultancy arrangements is generally not counted toward the prescribed work-experience requirement.
Candidates must submit experience certificates that clearly mention:
- Employee designation
- Date of joining
- Date of relieving, where applicable
- Roles and responsibilities
- Nature of work
Additional supporting employment records may also be required.
Oil India Documents Required 2026
- Matriculation / Class 10 certificate for Date of Birth
- Degree / Diploma / Post Graduate / Ph.D. certificates, as applicable
- Semester-wise or year-wise marksheets
- Relevant post-qualification work experience certificates
- SC / ST / OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
- EWS certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Serviceman discharge documents, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate from employer, where applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Other supporting documents specified in the advertisement
Oil India Photograph and Signature Requirements
The online application instructions specify scanned photograph and signature requirements.
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Photograph size: approximately 100 KB to 200 KB
- Signature size: approximately 80 KB to 150 KB
- Signature should be in black ink
- Files must be uploaded in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format
Oil India Medical Examination 2026
Provisionally selected candidates must be declared medically fit according to OIL's prescribed physical fitness criteria.
The Pre-Employment Medical Examination may be conducted at OIL Hospital, Duliajan, Assam or through other authorised medical arrangements as specified by the company.
Oil India Posting 2026
Selected candidates may be posted at any operational area or office of Oil India Limited according to company requirements.
Although many operational functions are based around Duliajan, Assam, candidates should be prepared for transfer and posting to other OIL locations.
Oil India Service Bond 2026
The advertisement provides a service-bond requirement for selected candidates in certain Grade B posts.
Candidates should read the complete service-bond conditions in the official notification before accepting appointment.
How to Apply for Oil India Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Oil India Limited website.
- Open the recruitment section and locate Advertisement No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03.
- Click the online registration link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Verify the registered email and mobile number through OTP.
- Login using the generated User ID and password.
- Enter personal, communication, qualification and experience details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
- Review all information carefully.
- Pay the applicable application fee through SBI e-Pay Lite.
- Submit the online application before 14 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Download or print the final submitted application form for future reference.
Oil India Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- Applications are accepted online only.
- Only one application should be submitted for the relevant post as per instructions.
- The cut-off date for age, qualification and experience is 14 November 2026.
- Candidates must provide valid email ID and mobile number throughout the recruitment process.
- The number of vacancies is provisional and may change.
- Possession of the minimum eligibility does not automatically guarantee shortlisting.
- Original certificates will be verified during the recruitment process.
- False or incorrect information can lead to disqualification and debarment.
- Canvassing in any form can result in cancellation of candidature.
- Selected candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical fitness standards.
Oil India Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| Official Website | Visit Now |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Follow Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Follow Now |
| Subscribe on YouTube | Subscribe |
Note: Candidates should read the complete Oil India Advertisement No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03 before submitting the form. The online application closes at 11:00 AM on 14 November 2026.
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