Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has released an official notification for engagement of Graduate Apprentice Trainees for its Refineries Division for the year 2026–27. The recruitment is open for engineering graduates in multiple disciplines.
A total of 250 vacancies are available for Graduate Apprentice Trainee posts at Mumbai and Visakhapatnam refineries. Eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed dates. Important details such as eligibility, vacancy breakup, and application process are given below.
Overview of HPCL Refineries Division GAT Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited |
| Advt No. | Not Mentioned |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice Trainee |
| No. of Posts | 250 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Apprenticeship |
| Job Location | Mumbai and Visakhapatnam |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | As per apprenticeship norms |
All the important details related to this recruitment are explained further in this article.
Important Dates
The online application process will remain open for a limited period. Candidates should apply before the last date.
| Application Start Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 March 2026 |
Vacancy Details of HPCL Refineries Division GAT Recruitment 2026
| Location | No. of Vacancies |
| Mumbai Refinery | 120 |
| Visakhapatnam Refinery | 130 |
| Total | 250 |
Eligibility Criteria of HPCL Refineries Division GAT Vacancies
| Discipline | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Chemical Engineering | Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology with minimum 60 percent marks | 18 to 25 years |
| Civil Engineering | Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields with minimum 60 percent marks | 18 to 25 years |
| Mechanical Engineering | Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with minimum 60 percent marks | 18 to 25 years |
| Electrical Engineering | Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields with minimum 60 percent marks | 18 to 25 years |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Degree in Instrumentation or related disciplines with minimum 60 percent marks | 18 to 25 years |
| Computer Science / IT | Degree in Computer Science, IT, AI, Data Science or related fields with minimum 60 percent marks | 18 to 25 years |
Age relaxation is applicable as per rules. SC or ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates get 3 years, and PwBD candidates get 10 years relaxation.
HPCL Refineries Division GAT Official Notification and Apply Details
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Application Website: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com
Mandatory Registration:
Candidates must be registered and approved on the NATS 2.0 portal before applying.
Documents Required:
Passport size photograph
Signature
Engineering degree certificates and mark sheets
Category certificate if applicable
Valid email ID and mobile number