OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026: Apply Online For 32 Vacancies In Grade C, B And A

OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026: Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, has invited online applications from Indian nationals under the OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026. The notification (Advertisement No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03) was issued on 15th October 2026 for posts in Grade C, Grade B and Grade A.

Through this recruitment, the company will fill a total of 32 posts. The projected vacancies are primarily for postings at Field Headquarters, Duliajan, Assam, and the last date to apply online is 14th November 2026.

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OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

A total of 32 posts have been notified across three grades. The number of posts is provisional and may vary depending on the actual requirement of the company.

Grade C

Grade B

Grade A

Out of the notified vacancies, one vacancy in Grade B is reserved for PwBD candidates. The single post of Confidential Secretary is a PwBD backlog vacancy.

Pay Scale and Salary Benefits

Note: Besides basic pay and industrial pattern of DA, selected candidates under OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026 will get HRA or company leased/ self-lease accommodation, free medical benefits for self and dependents, Gratuity/ PF, House Building Loan, Vehicle Loan and Group Insurance, as per company rules. All selected candidates will serve a probationary period of one year.

Eligibility Criteria

All eligibility conditions, including age, qualification and experience, will be reckoned as on 14th November 2026 for selection under OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026

Nationality

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

The upper age limit (in years) for each post is given below.

Note: The above limits for the selection under OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026 include category-based relaxations.

Educational Qualification

• Superintending Research Scientist (CH-01): Ph.D. in Chemistry with M.Sc. in Chemistry of minimum 2 years duration with 60% marks; OR Ph.D. in Geology with Master’s Degree in Geology/ Applied Geology of minimum 2 years duration with 60% marks; OR Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering of minimum 2 years duration with 60% marks; OR Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering with Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering of minimum 2 years duration with 60% marks.
• Senior Officer (Mechanical) (ME-02): Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering of minimum 4 years duration with minimum 65% marks (excluding Automation/ Automobile/ Industrial/ Power/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Mechatronics/ Mining/ Marine/ Robotics Engineering etc.).
• Senior Officer (Petroleum) (PE-03): Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering/ Technology of minimum 2 years duration with minimum 60% marks, with Engineering at graduation level.
• Senior Accounts Officer/ Senior Internal Auditor (AC-04): Associate Member of ICAI/ ICMAI. Candidates without a membership certificate are not eligible.
• Hindi Officer (Official Language) (HO-05): Post Graduate Degree in Hindi.
• Confidential Secretary (CS-06): Graduate with 1/2 years Diploma in Secretarial Practice OR Modern Office Management/ Secretarial Practice OR Executive Assistant Diploma OR equivalent, with knowledge of computer application.

All qualifications must be from universities/ institutions recognised by the appropriate statutory authorities in India. The nomenclature of the qualification must match what is prescribed, as no variation will be accepted.

Work Experience

• Superintending Research Scientist (CH-01): Minimum 4 years of post-qualification relevant work experience in scientific, engineering, R&D, technology development or applied engineering roles in domains relevant to oil and gas, energy, chemicals or materials.
• Hindi Officer (Official Language) (HO-05): Minimum 3 years of post-qualification relevant work experience in official language implementation/ promotion, translation etc.
• Confidential Secretary (CS-06): Minimum 2 years of post-qualification relevant work experience in secretarial functions, with proficiency in shorthand and transcription.

Note: Only full-time work experience gained after obtaining the minimum essential educational qualification will be counted under OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026. Part-time, honorary, internship, freelancing and similar engagements are not considered. Candidates in regular Government/ PSU employment must have at least 2 years of experience in the next lower pay scale, while private sector candidates must be from a company with a minimum annual turnover of Rs. 500 Crores.

OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• The selection for Grade C and Grade B posts will be held in two phases, namely Computer Based Test (CBT) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be called for the interview in the ratio of 1:5, based on CBT marks.
• The final score will be calculated out of 100 as: (CBT marks obtained out of 100 × 0.85) + PI marks obtained out of 15. The merit list will be prepared in descending order of this score.
• For Grade A posts, the CBT will be followed by a Proficiency Test/ Skill Test. Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be shortlisted for the skill test in the ratio of 1:2.
• The skill test is qualifying in nature, and the final merit list will be based only on CBT marks of the candidates who qualify in the skill test.
• The skill test will cover shorthand and transcription for Confidential Secretary, and translation, essay, writing, computer application and bilingual typing for Hindi Officer (Official Language).

Exam Pattern

Grade C and Grade B posts

Grade A posts

The CBT will be of 1 hour 30 minutes duration. Compensatory time will be allowed to candidates with benchmark disabilities as per Government guidelines.

Documents Required

• Admit Card/ Pass Certificate/ Marksheet of Matriculation/ Class 10th issued by Central/ State Board as proof of date of birth
• Degree/ Diploma certificate along with mark sheets as proof of educational qualification
• Post-qualification work experience certificates and supporting employment documents, as applicable
• Caste certificate for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates in the Government prescribed format, as applicable
• Valid OBC (NCL) certificate, as applicable
• Valid Income and Assets Certificate for EWS candidates, as applicable
• Valid disability certificate for PwBD candidates, as applicable
• Discharge Certificate/ Book/ Service and Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, as applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer for candidates working in a PSU/ Government service

How to Apply for OIL India Executive Cadre Recruitment 2026

• Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
• Click on the registration link and fill in the personal and contact details.
• Enter the OTPs received on the mobile number and e-mail ID to verify them, and submit the registration.
• Note the Application Sequence Number (User ID) and password received on the registered e-mail ID and mobile number.
• Re-login and fill in the personal, additional, communication and qualification details.
• Upload a recent passport size photograph (100 KB to 200 KB) and signature (80 KB to 150 KB) in JPG/ JPEG format.
• Preview the form, correct any errors and submit it, as the application cannot be edited after submission.
• Pay the application fee online, where applicable, and take a printout of the submitted application form.

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

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