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CPCL Non Executive Recruitment 2026 Advertisement 01 Junior Engineering Assistant IV 60 Posts
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
60
Vacancies
rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates exempted
Application Fee
Recruitment Details
| Organisation | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) |
| Post Name | CPCL Non Executive Recruitment 2026 Advertisement 01 Junior Engineering Assistant IV 60 Posts |
| Total Vacancies | 60 Posts |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Category | PSU |
| Education Qualification | See post-wise details below |
| Application Fee | rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates exempted |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, Skill/Proficiency and/or Physical Test (SPPT) |
| Application Start Date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Official Website | View Notification |
| Posted On | 16 Aug 2026 |
Verified by: Janani — Content Editor, TNCareerHub
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Post-wise Vacancy Details
1
Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (Production)
Qualification
3-year Diploma in Chemical/Petroleum/Petrochemical Engineering, or B.Sc. with Chemistry as major subject; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC against reserved posts.
Age Limit
26 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026
Pay Scale
IDA scale rs 25,000-1,05,000, starting basic pay rs 25,000, Non-Supervisory Cadre Grade IV
Application Fee
rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women exempted
Experience Required
Minimum 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience in Continuous Process Units of Refining/Chemical/Petrochemical/Fertilizer/Gas Processing industry.
Additional Info
Women not currently considered for this shift-based post; 1 SC backlog vacancy
2
Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (Mechanical)
Qualification
3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC/PwBD against reserved posts.
Age Limit
26 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026
Pay Scale
IDA scale rs 25,000-1,05,000, starting basic pay rs 25,000, Non-Supervisory Cadre Grade IV
Application Fee
rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women exempted
Experience Required
Minimum 3 years' experience in maintenance of rotary and stationary equipment in Refinery/Petrochemical/Chemical/Fertilizer/Power Plant or large industrial establishments.
Additional Info
1 OBC and 1 PwBD (OH) backlog vacancy
3
Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (Electrical)
Qualification
3-year Diploma in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC/PwBD against reserved posts.
Age Limit
26 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026
Pay Scale
IDA scale rs 25,000-1,05,000, starting basic pay rs 25,000, Non-Supervisory Cadre Grade IV
Application Fee
rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women exempted
Experience Required
Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining Motors, Transformers, Generators, HT/LT switchgear, UPS, Battery banks, VFDs in a continuous process industry.
Additional Info
1 SC and 1 OBC backlog; 2 PwBD (MD) backlog vacancies
4
Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (Instrumentation)
Qualification
3-year Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Communication; minimum 60% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC against reserved posts.
Age Limit
26 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026
Pay Scale
IDA scale rs 25,000-1,05,000, starting basic pay rs 25,000, Non-Supervisory Cadre Grade IV
Application Fee
rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women exempted
Experience Required
Minimum 3 years' experience in process control instrumentation maintenance, field instruments/control valves, DCS/PLC familiarity.
Additional Info
1 OBC backlog vacancy
Total Vacancies: 60 Posts
About This Notification
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna Public Sector Organization and Group Company of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., has released Advertisement No. 01 of 2026 - CPCL/HRD:03:055 for 60 vacancies of Junior Engineering Assistant-IV across Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Candidates need a 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (or B.Sc. with Chemistry for Production) with 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience. Online applications are open from 14 August 2026 to 11 September 2026. Selection comprises a Computer Based Test, Document Verification, and a qualifying Skill/Proficiency/Physical Test, subject to medical fitness.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Refer to Post-wise Vacancy Details table above |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Job Location | Tamil Nadu |
| Application Fee | rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates exempted Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances |
How to Apply Online
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Read the Notification Download and read the official notification PDF completely before applying. Check all eligibility criteria carefully.
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Visit Official Website Go to the official website of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) and find the recruitment / career section
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New Registration If you are a new user, register with your mobile number and email ID to get login credentials
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Fill Application Form Login and fill the online application form with your personal, educational and professional details. Double-check before submitting.
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Upload Documents Upload scanned copies of your Photo (passport size), Signature, and required certificates as per the specified size and format
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Pay Application Fee Pay rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates exempted via Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
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Submit & Take Printout Submit your application and download the confirmation page. Take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.
Important: Always apply before the last date. Application submitted after 11 Sep 2026 will not be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
TNCareerHub Tip: Apply at least 3-4 days before the last date to avoid technical issues on the official website. Keep scanned documents ready in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
CPCL Non-Executive Personnel Recruitment under Advertisement No. 01 of 2026 - CPCL/HRD:03:055.
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna PSU and Group Company of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
A total of 60 Junior Engineering Assistant-IV vacancies across Production (40), Mechanical (10), Electrical (5), and Instrumentation (5) disciplines.
A 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline, or B.Sc. with Chemistry for the Production post.
26 to 30 years as on 01.07.2026, with relaxation up to 15 years for eligible reserved categories.
rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates exempted.
Computer Based Test (120 marks), followed by Document Verification and a qualifying Skill/Proficiency/Physical Test, subject to medical fitness.
11-09-2026, till 23:59 Hrs.
Documents Required
3-year Diploma certificate and mark sheets (or B.Sc. with Chemistry mark sheets, for Production post)
Secondary/Higher Secondary Board certificate as proof of date of birth
Experience certificate(s) confirming 3 years specifically in the relevant discipline (Production/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation)
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in prescribed proforma, if applicable
EWS Income & Asset certificate, if applicable
PwBD Disability Certificate under RPwD Rules 2017, if applicable
Ex-Servicemen release letter and self-declaration, if applicable
NOC from present employer, for Government/PSU employees
Exact document list will be mentioned in the official notification. Download notification for complete details.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one discipline post — CPCL permits only one application per candidate
- Holding a disqualifying higher qualification (B.E./B.Tech, MBA, CA, LLB, MCA) which makes the candidate ineligible for this Non-Executive post
- Submitting a diploma percentage below the 60% (General/OBC/EWS) or 55% (SC) cut-off
- Uploading documents outside the prescribed 60 KB–2 MB PDF size limit, leading to rejected uploads
- Applying for the Production post as a woman candidate, which is not currently considered due to its shift-based nature
- Missing the requirement of exactly 3 years' post-qualification experience in continuous-process industry work
Verification Checklist Before Submitting
- Confirm no disqualifying higher qualification (BE/BTech/MBA/CA/LLB/MCA) is held
- Confirm diploma percentage meets the discipline- and category-specific cut-off
- Confirm 3 years' experience is specifically in continuous-process refinery/chemical/petrochemical-type work
- Confirm age falls between 26 and 30 years as on 01.07.2026 (plus applicable relaxation)
- Confirm only a single post/discipline has been applied for
- Confirm rs 500 fee payment completed (unless exempted)
- Confirm all uploaded files meet CPCL's file size and format requirements
Apply Before
11 Sep 2026
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Total Vacancies
60 Posts
Job Location
Tamil Nadu
Application Fee
rs 500 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates exempted
Important Dates
Notification Date
16 Aug 2026
Start Date
14 Aug 2026
Last Date
11 Sep 2026
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