Short Detail:
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has announced Recruitment of Non-Executive Personnel 2026 for total 60 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Junior Engineering Assistant-IV can submit their online application form from 14/08/2026 to 11/09/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. This recruitment covers Production, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)
CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant-IV Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: 01 of 2026 – CPCL / HRD:03:055 (Dated: 14.08.2026)
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 14/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 11/09/2026 (23:59 Hrs)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 11/09/2026 (23:59 Hrs)
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Tentatively 10 days before the exam
- Exam Date: Tentatively September / October 2026
Application Fees
- General / EWS / OBC: Rs. 500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women: Exempted (₹0/-)
- Payment Mode: Online only through SBI e-Pay (Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking)
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/07/2026
- Min Age: Not Available
- Max Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant-IV Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years (General), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service in Armed Forces + 3 Years (Max 50 Years) |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 60
| Position Code | Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPCL01 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Production) | 19 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 40 |
| CPCL02 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Mechanical) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| CPCL03 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Electrical) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| CPCL04 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Instrumentation) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | – | 26 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 60 |
Eligibility Details
| Position Code | Educational Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| CPCL01 (Production) | 3-year Diploma in Chemical / Petroleum / Petrochemical Engineering, or B.Sc with Chemistry as main subject. Minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD). | Minimum 3 years handling continuous process units like heaters, pumps and distillation columns in a refining or petrochemical plant. |
| CPCL02 (Mechanical) | 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD). | Minimum 3 years maintaining rotary equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines) or stationary equipment (boilers, heat exchangers, tanks). |
| CPCL03 (Electrical) | 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD). | Minimum 3 years maintaining electrical equipment like motors, transformers, HT/LT switchgear, UPS and battery banks. |
| CPCL04 (Instrumentation) | 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Electronics / Control / Electronics & Communication. Minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD). | Minimum 3 years maintaining process control instruments and field devices. Working knowledge of DCS/PLC is needed. |
Junior Engineering Assistant-IV: Salary Details
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Cadre | Non-Supervisory Cadre, Grade IV |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25,000 – 1,05,000/- |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs. 25,000/- per month |
| Other Benefits | DA, HRA/Self-Lease, PF, Gratuity, LTC/LFA, Medical Expense Reimbursement and Superannuation Benefits |
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CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant-IV 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection has three stages. These are the Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, and a Skill, Proficiency and/or Physical Test (SPPT).
Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern
| Part | Subject | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | General Aptitude (Verbal Ability, General Knowledge, Reasoning/Logical Deduction, Numerical Ability) | 50 |
| Part 2 | Discipline Knowledge (as per your engineering stream) | 70 |
| Total | – | 120 |
- Total Marks: 120
- Total Duration: 2 Hours
- Question Type: Objective-type MCQs
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark for every wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% (35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved posts)
Shortlisting for SPPT
Candidates are shortlisted for the SPPT stage in a 1:3 ratio, based on their CBT marks. Final selection depends on performance across all three stages plus medical fitness.
CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant-IV 2026: Important Questions
What is the last date to apply for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 11/09/2026 up to 11:59 PM. Candidates should apply before this date to avoid last-minute problems.
How many vacancies are there in CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant-IV Recruitment 2026?
CPCL has released a total of 60 posts. These are spread across Production, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines under the Non-Executive cadre.
What is the age limit for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit is 30 years as on 01/07/2026. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government rules.
What is the application fee for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
General, EWS and OBC candidates need to pay Rs. 500/- plus bank charges. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates are exempted from the fee.
What is the educational qualification for CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant-IV posts?
Candidates need a 3-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline along with 3 years of relevant work experience. Candidates with a higher qualification like B.E. or B.Tech are not eligible.
What is the selection process for CPCL Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on a Computer Based Test, followed by Document Verification and a Skill, Proficiency and/or Physical Test. Candidates are shortlisted for the SPPT in a 1:3 ratio based on CBT marks.
When will the CPCL Computer Based Test be held?
The CBT is tentatively planned for September or October 2026. The exact date will be announced later through the admit card.
