Oil India Limited has notified 32 vacancies under advertisement HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03, with applications scheduled from 15 October to 14 November 2026. Listed qualifications include degrees in engineering and other fields, postgraduate and doctoral qualifications, and ICAI/ICMAI membership; the exact criteria differ by post, so check the requirements for the post you select.
Vacancy Summary
| Organization | Oil India |
|---|---|
| Positions | Superintending Research Scientist, Senior Officer and other posts |
| Vacancies | 32 |
| Qualification | Any Graduate, B.Tech/B.E, M.A, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D, ICMAI |
| Advertisement number | HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03 |
| Application deadline | 14-11-2026 |
Eligibility
Qualifications and experience are post-specific. Check the criteria for your selected post before applying.
| Post | Listed qualification and experience |
|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01] | Ph.D. in Chemistry with an M.Sc. in Chemistry; or Ph.D. in Geology with a master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology; or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering; or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering with a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. The master’s degree must be at least two years long with at least 60% marks. Minimum four years of relevant post-qualification work experience is required. |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02] | At least a four-year bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 65% marks. The notice excludes several other engineering disciplines. |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03] | At least a two-year master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering/Technology with at least 60% marks, and an engineering degree at graduation level. |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04] | Associate Member of ICAI or ICMAI. |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05] | Postgraduate degree in Hindi and at least three years of relevant post-qualification work experience. |
| Confidential Secretary [CS-06] | Graduation with a one- or two-year diploma in Secretarial Practice, Modern Office Management/Secretarial Practice, Executive Assistant, or equivalent; knowledge of computer applications and at least two years of post-qualification experience are also required. |
Age Limit
Upper age limits are assessed as on 14 November 2026 and vary by post and category:
| Post | UR/General/EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist | 37 years | 40 years | 42 years (SC) |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) | 27 years | 30 years | 32 years (SC/ST) |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) | 29 years | 32 years | — |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor | 29 years | 32 years | 34 years (SC) |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) | 29 years | 32 years | — |
| Confidential Secretary | 37 years (General/EWS) | 40 years | 42 years (SC/ST) |
The notice lists relaxations for candidates domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir during 1 January 1980 to 31 December 1989 (five years), PwBD candidates as per government directives, ex-servicemen (five years), Oil India internal candidates (upper age limit 54 years), and candidates with a relevant Ph.D. for posts under Tables II and III (three years). The maximum upper age after relaxations is 54 years.
Salary
| Post | Grade | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist | C | ₹80,000–₹2,20,000 |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) | B | ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) | B | ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor | B | ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) | A | ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 |
| Confidential Secretary | A | ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 |
The notice also lists benefits including DA, accommodation or HRA, medical benefits, gratuity/PF, loans and group insurance, subject to company rules.
Important Dates
- Online application opens: 15 October 2026 at 4:00 PM.
- Computer Based Test: 28 December 2026 (tentative).
Application Fees
General and OBC (NCL) candidates: ₹500 plus applicable taxes. The fee is non-refundable and is paid online through the SBI e-Pay Lite Payment Gateway. The notice lists no fee for SC, ST, PwBD, EWS and Ex-Servicemen categories.
Selection Process
For Grade A and Grade B posts under Tables I and II, selection comprises a Computer Based Test (CBT) carrying 85% weightage and a Personal Interview carrying 15%.
For Hindi Officer and Confidential Secretary posts under Table III, the CBT carries 100% weightage for merit, followed by a qualifying Proficiency Test/Skill Test. The qualifying test is marked out of 100, with 50 marks required to qualify.
The CBT is 100 marks and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. The notice specifies qualifying marks by category and provides PwBD candidates with 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour.
Documents to Prepare
- Recent passport-size photograph, scanned at 100–200 KB.
- Signature in black ink, scanned at 80–150 KB.
How to Apply
- Visit the Oil India website and open the recruitment section.
- Register with personal and contact details, then verify your mobile number and email using the separate OTPs.
- Log in with the User ID and Password received, and complete the personal, additional, communication and qualification details.
- Upload the specified photograph and signature, preview the form, and submit it.
- Pay the applicable fee through the SBI e-Pay Lite Payment Gateway and print the submitted application form for reference.
Application form: Apply through the Oil India application portal.
Detailed advertisement: Official notification PDF.
Application deadline: 14-11-2026
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Before applying for any of Oil India’s 32 posts, verify its exact qualification, experience and age criteria in the official notice.
