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| Recruiting authority | Oil India Limited (OIL) – Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking |
| Last successful check | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Last date | 28 Jun 2026 |
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- Oil India Limited (OIL) has released the official Deputy Chief Chemist, Deputy Chief Geologist, Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir), Deputy Chief Geophysicist, Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E), and Economist Notification 2026 on 28 May 2026 at the official website. A total of 10 vacancies have been announced under the OIL Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates with the required educational qualifications and relevant post-qualification experience can apply online through the OIL website from the release date up to 28 June 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.
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Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Oil India Limited (OIL) – Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking |
| Advertisement No. | HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-01 dated 28/05/2026 |
| Post Names | Deputy Chief Chemist, Deputy Chief Geologist, Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir), Deputy Chief Geophysicist, Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E), Economist |
| Grade | Grade D (all posts); Grade E and Grade F additionally for Economist post |
| Total Vacancies | 10 (provisional, subject to actual requirement) |
| Pay Scale | Grade D: Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 | Grade E/F: Rs. 1,00,000–2,60,000 (Approx. Gross: ~Rs. 1,70,000/month in Grade D; ~Rs. 2,00,000/month in Grade E/F) |
| Cut-off Date (Age, Experience, Qualification) | 28-06-2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only via OIL website (https://www.oil-india.com/advertisement-list) |
| Selection Mode | Personal Interview (PI) + Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) |
| Place of Posting | Primarily Field Headquarters, Duliajan, Assam (transferable to any OIL operational area/office) |
| Probation Period | 01 Year |
| Official Website | www.oil-india.com |
- Oil India Limited is recruiting 10 posts across Deputy Chief Chemist, Deputy Chief Geologist, Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir/S&E), Deputy Chief Geophysicist and Economist in Grade D/E/F, last date for online application 28 June 2026.
Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 28-05-2026 at 14:00 hours |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 28-06-2026 at 23:59 hours |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Experience and Qualification | 28-06-2026 |
| Personal Interview Date | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates via email only |
Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| SN | Post Name | Post Code | No. of Posts | Grade | Pay Scale |
| 1 | Deputy Chief Chemist | CHEM-01 | 01 UR | D | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 2 | Deputy Chief Geologist | GEO-02 | 01 UR | D | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 3 | Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir) | RES-03 | 01 UR | D | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 4 | Deputy Chief Geophysicist | GEOP-04 | 01 UR | D | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 5 | Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E) | S&E-05 | 05 - UR-03, OBC(NCL)-01, SC-01 | D | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 6 | Economist | ECO-06 | 01 UR | D / E / F | Grade D: Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 | Grade E/F: Rs. 1,00,000–2,60,000 |
| Total | 10 |
- A total of 10 vacancies have been announced across 6 posts in Grade D/E/F. The number of posts is provisional and may vary as per actual requirement. One vacancy is reserved for PwBD candidates. Reservation/relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/EWS is as per applicable Government of India directives.
- Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, OBC(NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), SC – Scheduled Caste, PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, EWS – Economically Weaker Section. The dual upper age limit (e.g. 37/39) indicates the benefit of 2 additional years available to candidates holding a Postgraduate Degree or Diploma of minimum 2 years' duration as part of their essential qualification.
Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
| Post (Post Code) | Essential Educational Qualification | Minimum Post-Qualification Work Experience | Experience Preference |
| Deputy Chief Chemist (CHEM-01) | PG Degree in Chemistry (min. 2 years) with min. 60% marks or equivalent CGPA; must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at graduation level | 09 years as Chemist (Drilling/Workover) or Drilling Fluid Specialist or in-line functional experience in Executive cadre | Oil & Gas Sector experience preferred |
| Deputy Chief Geologist (GEO-02) | PG Degree in Geology/Applied Geology (min. 2 years) with min. 60% marks or equivalent CGPA; must have studied Mathematics at graduation level | 09 years as Geologist or in-line functional experience in Executive cadre | Upstream Oil & Gas Sector experience preferred |
| Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir) (RES-03) | B.E./B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering (min. 4 years) with min. 65% marks OR Master's Degree in Petroleum Engineering/Technology (min. 2 years) with min. 60% marks along with B.E./B.Tech in any Engineering discipline (min. 4 years) | 09 years as Reservoir Engineer or in-line functional experience in Executive cadre | Upstream Oil & Gas Sector experience preferred |
| Deputy Chief Geophysicist (GEOP-04) | PG Degree in Geophysics/Applied Geophysics/Exploration Geophysics (min. 2 years) with min. 60% marks or equivalent CGPA (PG in Computational Seismology etc. excluded) | 09 years as Geophysicist or in-line functional experience in Executive cadre | Oil & Gas Sector experience preferred |
| Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E) (S&E-05) | B.E./B.Tech in Fire & Safety Engineering/Fire Engineering (min. 4 years) with min. 65% marks OR Master's Degree/Diploma in Industrial Safety or HSE (min. 2 years) with min. 60% marks along with B.E./B.Tech in any Engineering discipline (min. 4 years) | 09 years in handling Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) matters as an Officer or in-line functional experience in Executive cadre | Oil & Gas Sector experience preferred |
| Economist (ECO-06) – Grade D | PG Degree in Economics or Business Economics with min. 60% marks or equivalent CGPA | 09 years as Economist or in-line functional experience in Executive cadre (exposure in macroeconomic analysis, policy research, econometric modelling, project evaluation, data analysis) | Energy/E&P/PSU sector experience preferred |
| Economist (ECO-06) – Grade E | Same as above | 13 years (same functional criteria) | |
| Economist (ECO-06) – Grade F | Same as above | 17 years (same functional criteria) |
- All candidates must be Indian nationals. Only full-time post-qualification work experience in Executive cadre counts as relevant work experience. Experience from academic, research, fellowship, consultancy, apprenticeship, internship, JRF/SRF, PhD scholar, project-based or part-time roles is explicitly excluded. All essential educational qualifications must be from Universities/Institutions recognized by appropriate statutory authorities in India.
- Additional condition for candidates in regular Government/PSU employment: Must have minimum 2 years' experience in the next lower pay scale or equivalent (as per Table-III in the notification - IDA/CDA/PSB pay equivalence chart). Candidates from private sector companies must belong to organizations with a minimum annual turnover of Rs. 500 Crores.
Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
| Post Name | Upper Age Limit (as on 28-06-2026) |
| Deputy Chief Chemist | 39 years |
| Deputy Chief Geologist | 39 years |
| Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir) | 37/39 years |
| Deputy Chief Geophysicist | 39 years |
| Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E) | UR: 37/39 | OBC(NCL): 40/42 | SC: 42/44 years |
| Economist | Grade D: 39 | Grade E: 44 | Grade F: 49 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | As per post (39 years for most Grade D posts) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years over UR upper age limit |
| SC / ST | 5 years over UR upper age limit |
| PwBD | As per Government of India Directives |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| J&K Domicile (01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989) | 5 years (domicile certificate from prescribed authority required) |
| Candidates with PhD in relevant discipline | 3 years |
| Candidates with PG Degree/Diploma (min. 2 years) as part of essential qualification | 2 years additional upper age (already incorporated in the table; e.g. 37/39 or 39 as indicated) |
| Internal Candidates of OIL (otherwise eligible) | Upper age limit: 54 years |
| Maximum ceiling after all relaxations (all candidates) | 54 years |
- The upper age limit is calculated as on 28-06-2026. After applying all applicable age relaxations (including for internal candidates), the maximum upper age limit shall in no case exceed 54 years for any candidate.
Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories | Not mentioned in notification (check official website before applying) |
Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 - Pay Scale
| SN | Post Name | Pay Scale |
| 1 | Deputy Chief Chemist | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 2 | Deputy Chief Geologist | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 3 | Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir) | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 4 | Deputy Chief Geophysicist | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 5 | Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E) | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 |
| 6 | Economist | Grade D: Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 | Grade E/F: Rs. 1,00,000–2,60,000 |
Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
| Stage | Process | Applicable Posts |
| Stage 1 | Screening of online applications against prescribed eligibility criteria (shortlisting) | All Posts |
| Stage 2 | Personal Interview (PI) - selection based solely on PI performance, subject to document verification and eligibility compliance | All Posts |
| Stage 3 | Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) - final appointment only after declaration of medical fitness by OIL Medical Board | All Posts (Provisionally Selected Candidates) |
- Selection for all notified posts is through Personal Interview (PI) only - there is no written examination. Shortlisting will be done based on details furnished in the online application. Only eligible/shortlisted candidates will be notified for PI via email. If the number of applications is very large, OIL may raise the minimum eligible standards to restrict the number of candidates called for PI. Provisionally selected candidates must clear Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) at OIL Hospital, Duliajan, Assam or at a Government Medical Officer (Civil Surgeon rank or above) or OIL-empanelled hospital before final appointment.
How to Apply for Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026
- Candidates must apply online only through the OIL website. No other mode of application will be accepted. Printouts of online applications should NOT be sent to OIL by post or hand.
- Step I – Sign Up / Registration: Visit https://www.oil-india.com/advertisement-list and click on "Advertisement for Recruitment of Officers in Grade D/E/F in OIL." Select the post, fill in personal details, valid email ID and mobile number. Complete OTP authentication. Note down the Application Number and password received on registered email/mobile.
- Step II – Complete Application Form: Fill in Basic Details, Address, Qualification Details, Eligibility Details, Experience Details. Upload photo, signature and scanned certificates. Click "Submit" to finalize.
- Documents to be Uploaded Online:
- Recent passport size colour photograph (jpg/jpeg/PNG format, not older than 3 weeks)
- Signature on white paper with black ink pen (jpg/jpeg/PNG format)
- Birth Certificate or Matriculation/10th Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet showing date of birth - no other document accepted for age proof
- Degree/Diploma certificates and mark sheets for all academic years (or provisional certificate if degree not yet issued)
- Experience Letter/Service Certificate from each employer on official letterhead (with name, designation, dates of joining and relieving)
- Separate document from each employer explicitly detailing roles and responsibilities performed
- Any two supporting documents per employment from the prescribed list: last pay slip, annual increment letter, promotion/transfer order, PF statement, or offer/appointment letter (for past employment); or identity card, increment letter, promotion/transfer order, PF statement (for current employment)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in Government of India prescribed format, if applicable
- Valid NCL certificate for OBC candidates, if applicable
- Valid EWS Income & Assets Certificate in Government of India format, if applicable
- Valid Disability Certificate (min. 40% disability) for PwBD candidates, if applicable
- Valid Discharge Book/Service and Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable
- Domicile Certificate (J&K, 1980–1989) for age relaxation claim, if applicable
- CGPA/Grade to percentage conversion certificate from university/institute, if marks are in CGPA/Grade format
- NOC from current employer (for Government/PSU employees - mandatory at PI stage)
- Apply Online at: https://www.oil-india.com/advertisement-list
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Important Instructions for Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- The Cut-off date for all matters - age, experience, qualification - is 28-06-2026.
- Mere possession of minimum qualifications does not entitle candidates to be called for PI; shortlisting criteria may be raised if the number of applications is large.
- Candidates in permanent Government/PSU employment must produce a valid NOC from their employer at the time of PI - without this they will not be permitted to appear and travel fares will not be reimbursed.
- Appointment of provisionally selected candidates is subject to medical fitness as per OIL's Physical Fitness criteria; candidature is cancelled if declared unfit by OIL's Medical Board.
- Provisionally selected candidates will serve a probationary period of 1 year and will be confirmed in writing after successful completion.
- Any false information or document at any stage - even after joining - will result in cancellation/termination and blacklisting from all future OIL recruitments.
- All future announcements for this vacancy will be published only on www.oil-india.com - not on any other website or medium.
- OIL has warned all candidates about fraudulent fake appointment letters being circulated by unscrupulous elements - OIL does not authorize any person/organization outside OIL to offer jobs on its behalf.
- Any dispute regarding recruitment under this advertisement will be under the jurisdiction of Dibrugarh District Court only.
- Canvassing in any form will result in cancellation of candidature.
- OIL strives to have a gender-balanced workforce and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in Oil India Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 10 vacancies have been announced for various Grade D/E/F executive posts.
Q4. What is the salary offered in Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026?
- Grade D: ₹90,000 – ₹2,40,000 Grade E/F: ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,60,000
Q6. What is the age limit for Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026?
- The upper age limit is generally around 39 years for Grade D posts, with relaxations for reserved categories. The maximum age limit after all relaxations is 54 years.
Q7. Is there any application fee for Oil India Recruitment 2026?
- The application fee is not specified in the notification. Candidates should check the official website for updates.
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