POST DETAILS :
Oil India Limited (OIL) has released a notification for the post of Oil India Recruitment 2026 . Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Oil India Limited (OIL)
Oil India Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-01
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 |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not mentioned in notification (check official website before applying) |
AGE DETAILS :
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 |
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.
| 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 |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| 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) |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
| 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 | ||||
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 |
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) |
Post-wise Job Description Summary
Each post carries a defined technical/functional scope. The table below gives a quick summary to help candidates assess alignment with their background before applying.
| Post | Core Functional Areas | Key Tools / Domain Knowledge Required |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Chief Chemist | Drilling/workover fluid preparation, testing and quality control; wellsite chemical management; inventory, documentation and chemical operations at drilling/workover sites; cementing, oil spotting, loss control and well kick management support | Drilling fluid rheology; HSE compliance; chemical operations management |
| Deputy Chief Geologist | Geological studies and interpretation; basin analysis; wellsite geology; mud logging; core and cuttings analysis; formation evaluation; well log interpretation; subsurface evaluation and field development planning; technical report and map preparation | Petrel, Kingdom Suite or equivalent geological software; sedimentology; structural geology; geo-statistics |
| Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir) | Reservoir characterization and modelling; hydrocarbon reserves estimation (SPE/PRMS); dynamic reservoir simulation; field development planning; well and reservoir performance monitoring; enhanced oil recovery studies | ECLIPSE, CMG or equivalent simulation software; decline curve analysis; material balance methods |
| Deputy Chief Geophysicist | 2D/3D seismic data acquisition and processing; seismic interpretation (AVO, inversion, attributes); gravity/magnetic/EM surveys; integration of geophysical, geological and GIS data; prospect generation and basin modelling | Modern geophysical software; machine learning for interpretation; VSP; quantitative interpretation techniques |
| Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E) | Safety Management Systems (SMS); HSE inspections, audits, risk assessments; incident/accident investigation; statutory compliance (Factories Act, DGMS, OISD, PNGRB, PESO, CPCB/SPCB); EIA/EMP; environmental auditing; ESG/CSR/BRSR/GRI/SBTi/SDG framework integration | ISO 14001; GIS/environmental modelling tools; HSE data analysis; emergency response planning |
| Economist | Business/investment opportunity identification and evaluation; domestic/global economic monitoring; due diligence for ventures; overseas regulatory/compliance coordination; stakeholder relationship management; risk-weighted portfolio management; briefing papers and presentations for Management/Government | Econometric software; SWOT/trend analysis; financial modelling; E&P sector regulatory knowledge |
Pay, Benefits and Service Conditions
Oil India Limited offers an Industrial DA pattern salary structure along with a comprehensive benefits package for selected candidates.
| Benefit / Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay Scale – Grade D | Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 (Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 90,000); Approx. Gross ~Rs. 1,70,000/month |
| Basic Pay Scale – Grade E/F | Rs. 1,00,000–2,60,000 (Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 1,00,000); Approx. Gross ~Rs. 2,00,000/month |
| Dearness Allowance | Industrial pattern DA |
| Accommodation | HRA or Company leased/self-lease accommodation as per rules |
| Medical Benefits | Free medical benefits for self and dependents |
| Retirement Benefits | Gratuity, Provident Fund; Post-Retirement Medical Benefits (PRMB) under Defined Contributory Scheme for those superannuating after minimum 20 years of continuous service in OIL/any other CPSE/Govt. |
| Loans | House Building Loan, Vehicle Loan as per Company rules |
| Insurance | Group Insurance |
| Probation Period | 01 Year – confirmation in writing after successful completion |
| Posting | Primarily Field HQ, Duliajan, Assam; transferable to any OIL operational area/office |
| Interview Travel Reimbursement (Grade D/E) | To-and-fro AC-II Tier rail fare (base fare only, excluding Premier Trains) from nearest railway station to interview venue; economy class air fare for travel within Northeast region and up to Kolkata on production of tickets and boarding passes |
| Interview Travel Reimbursement (Grade F) | Economy class air fare on production of tickets and boarding passes |
HOW TO APPLY
- Candidate must be submitted Application online only through the official website by clicking on the “Apply Online” Provided Link In “IMPORTANT LINK” Section Below.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Admission Entrance Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
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- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
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FAQs :
What is the last date to apply for Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is June 28, 2026, till 11:59 PM.
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.
What is the mode of application for Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only through the official Oil India Limited website.
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
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