Oil India Limited: Job in a state-owned oil company with a salary of up to ₹1.50 lakh—who is eligible to apply?
Oil India Limited (OIL) has invited applications for recruitment to various executive positions. A total of 32 posts will be filled under advertisement number HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03. This includes 5 posts in Grade C, 24 in Grade B, and 3 in Grade A. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online through the official website. The application process has commenced, and the last date to apply is November 14, 2026. The tentative date for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) is December 28, 2026.
What are the important application dates?
Details Date
Date of advertisement release October 15, 2026
Online application start date October 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last date for application November 14, 2026, 11:00 AM
Cut-off date for age, qualification, and experience November 14, 2026
Tentative date for CBT December 28, 2026
What is the number of vacancies for each post?
Name of the Post Grade Number of Posts
Superintending Research Scientist C 5
Senior Officer (Mechanical) B 14
Senior Officer (Petroleum) B 4
Senior Accounts Officer/Senior Internal Auditor B 6
Hindi Officer (Official Language) A 2
Confidential Secretary A 1
Total Posts 32
What are the educational qualification and experience requirements?
Specific qualification requirements have been defined for each post. Before applying, please ensure you review the terms and conditions for the respective position:
Position | Required Educational Qualification | Experience
--- | --- | ---
Superintending Research Scientist | PhD in a relevant subject and a prescribed Master’s degree | At least 4 years
Senior Officer (Mechanical) | Bachelor’s degree (at least 4 years) in Mechanical Engineering with 65% marks | No mandatory experience required
Senior Officer (Petroleum) | Master’s degree (at least 2 years) in Petroleum Engineering/Technology with 60% marks; Engineering background at the graduation level | No mandatory experience required
Senior Accounts Officer/Senior Internal Auditor | Must be an Associate Member of ICAI or ICMAI | No mandatory experience required
Hindi Officer | Post-graduate degree in Hindi | At least 3 years
Confidential Secretary | Graduation, along with a diploma in Secretarial Practice, Modern Office Management, or a related field | At least 2 years
For the position of Superintending Research Scientist, a PhD is required in a relevant field—specifically Chemistry, Geology, Chemical Engineering, or Petroleum Engineering. The Master’s degree must be of at least two years' duration, with a minimum of 60% marks in the relevant subject.
For the Mechanical Engineering position, certain specific engineering branches have been excluded from the eligibility criteria. Therefore, candidates should carefully review the terms provided in the detailed advertisement before applying.
What is the age limit?
The age limit varies by position. The maximum age will be calculated as of November 14, 2026.
Post UR/EWS OBC (NCL) SC/ST
Superintending Research Scientist 37 years 40 years 42 years (for SC)
Senior Officer (Mechanical) 27 years 30 years 32 years
Senior Officer (Petroleum) 29 years 32 years Not mentioned in available details
Senior Accounts Officer/Senior Internal Auditor 29 years 32 years 34 years (for SC)
Hindi Officer 29 years 32 years Not mentioned in available details
Confidential Secretary 37 years 40 years 42 years
What will the salary be?
The pay scale and estimated monthly gross salary according to the grade are as follows:
Grade Pay Scale Estimated Monthly Gross Salary
Grade C ₹80,000–3%–₹2,20,000 Approximately ₹1,50,000
Grade B ₹60,000–3%–₹1,80,000 Approximately ₹1,20,000
Grade A ₹50,000–3%–₹1,60,000 Approximately ₹90,000
Selected candidates will be on a probation period of one year. In addition to the salary, benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA (or company-provided accommodation), medical facilities, gratuity, Provident Fund (PF), insurance, and other perks may be provided.
Candidates selected for Grade B positions—excluding the posts of Senior Accounts Officer/Senior Internal Auditor—will be required to sign a bond to serve for a minimum of three years after joining.
What will the selection process be like?
The selection process will vary based on the grade of the post:
For Grade B and Grade C posts: Selection for these positions will involve a computer-based test and an interview. For Grade A posts: The positions of Hindi Officer and Confidential Secretary will involve a skill or proficiency test following the CBT.
What is the application fee?
Category Fee
General/OBC-NCL ₹500 + applicable taxes
SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Servicemen No fee
The fee must be paid online via the SBI e-Pay Lite payment gateway. The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded.
How to apply?
Candidates can apply by following these steps:
Visit the official website of Oil India at oil-india.com.
Access the recruitment-related link and complete the registration process.
Verify your details using the OTP sent to your mobile number and email.
Log in using the user ID and password provided.
Enter your personal information, educational qualifications, and experience details.
Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format.
Review all the information in the application form and submit it.
Pay the applicable fee online.
Download the PDF of the application form and keep it for your records.
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