CPCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026

Last updated: 16 August 2026 • Updated by: GovJobUpdates

About This Recruitment

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has issued the official notification for CPCL Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 under Advt No. 01 of 2026. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for 60 Junior Engineering Assistant-IV posts across Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines.

The application process is entirely online through the CPCL registration portal. Interested candidates must ensure they meet the specific educational qualifications, which mandate a 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering branch or a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry, accompanied by a minimum of 60% marks and relevant experience as specified in the official notification.

Selected candidates for the CPCL Junior Engineer Vacancy will be placed in the IDA pay scale of Rs. 25,000–1,05,000/-. Please review the category-wise vacancy breakdown and detailed selection process directly in the official notification before submitting your online application.

Recruitment Snapshot

Important Dates and Application Fee

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 01.07.2026. The official notice specifies a maximum age limit for general candidates. Category-wise age relaxation applies as per official CPCL rules.

Vacancy Details

A total of 60 posts are available for Junior Engineering Assistant-IV across various engineering disciplines. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for the detailed category-wise (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS) reservation breakdown.

Eligibility and Qualification

The basic educational qualification required for the CPCL Junior Engineer Vacancy is a minimum of 60% marks in the relevant Diploma or Degree. Relevant post-qualification experience is also required as detailed in the official notice.

• Production: 3 years Diploma in Chemical / Petroleum / Petrochemical Engineering / Tech. OR B.Sc. with Chemistry as a major subject (minimum 60% marks).
• Mechanical: 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (minimum 60% marks).
• Electrical: 3 years Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering (minimum 60% marks).
• Instrumentation: 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Electronics / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Communication (minimum 60% marks).

Please refer to the official notification for exact experience criteria required for each discipline.

Some Useful Important Links

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of CPCL at cpcl.co.in and navigate to the careers page.
2. Click on the "CPCL Junior Engineer 2026 Apply Online" link.
3. Register yourself using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Log in using the generated registration ID and password.
5. Fill the application form carefully with your personal, educational, and category details.
6. Upload the required scanned documents, including your photograph and signature in the specified format.
7. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway (if applicable to your category).
8. Submit the final application form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (scanned).
• Educational qualification certificates (Diploma/Degree marksheet and certificate).
• Proof of Date of Birth (10th standard certificate).
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH), if applicable.
• Experience certificates as per the post requirements.
• Any other documents mentioned in the official CPCL notification.

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