Oil India Executive Recruitment 2026 : Apply for 32 Posts

Oil India Limited has invited online applications for 32 Executive positions, including Superintending Research Scientist and Senior Officer posts. Candidates with an engineering degree, postgraduate qualification, or Ph.D. can apply at oil-india.com by 14 November 2026.

Oil India Executive Recruitment 2026 Overview

Oil India Limited (OIL), a premier Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking, has published Advertisement No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03. The recruitment drive fills 32 Grade B and Grade C executive vacancies across upstream oil and gas disciplines.

Selected officers will receive pay scale packages ranging from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 2,20,000 per month depending on the post level. They also receive standard Maharatna perks, variable dearness allowance, house rent subsidy, and medical coverage.

Important Dates Schedule

Keep note of the official registration timetable:

• Online Application Window Opens: 15 October 2026 (4:00 PM)

• Online Application and Fee Deadline: 14 November 2026 (11:00 AM)

• Age Reckoning Cutoff Date: 14 November 2026

• Computer Based Test (CBT) Date: 28 December 2026 (Tentative)

• Personal Interview and Document Verification: January 2027

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

The 32 executive openings include these specialist roles:

• Superintending Research Scientist (Reservoir / Enhanced Oil Recovery): Grade C (Pay Scale Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 2,20,000).

• Senior Officer (Mechanical Engineering): Grade B (Pay Scale Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,80,000).

• Senior Officer (Petroleum Engineering): Grade B (Pay Scale Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,80,000).

• Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor: Grade B (Pay Scale Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,80,000).

• Hindi Officer (Official Language): Grade B (Pay Scale Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,80,000).

• Confidential Secretary: Grade A (Pay Scale Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000).

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

Applicants must satisfy these qualifications as of 14 November 2026:

• Superintending Research Scientist: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Petroleum Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with relevant industrial research experience.

• Senior Officer: Full-time Bachelor Degree in Engineering (B.E. or B.Tech) with minimum 65% marks from an AICTE recognized university.

• Senior Accounts Officer: Associate membership of ICAI (Chartered Accountant) or ICMAI (Cost and Management Accountant).

• Age Bracket: 27 to 37 years for General category, varying by grade. Upper age relaxations are 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC and ST, and 10 years for PwBD applicants.

Application Fee Structure

Payment must be submitted online through the payment gateway:

• General and OBC-NCL Applicants: Rs. 500 plus applicable GST charges.

• SC, ST, PwBD, and EWS Applicants: Exempted from application fees.

Selection Methodology

The recruitment process features two comprehensive stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 multiple choice questions testing English language, reasoning, arithmetic, domain engineering knowledge, and company awareness.

2. Personal Interview / Skill Assessment: Candidates clearing the CBT cutoff qualify for the final interview round at Duliajan, Assam or Noida corporate office.

How to Apply Online at oil-india.com

Follow these steps to submit your application:

1. Visit the official career section at oil-india.com/Current_openings.aspx.

2. Locate Advertisement No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03 and click Apply Online.

3. Register using your mobile number and email ID to generate login credentials.

4. Fill in academic qualifications, professional experience, and category details.

5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and educational marksheets.

6. Pay the registration fee online and print the confirmation page.