Oil India Limited has invited applications for 32 regular vacancies under Oil India Recruitment 2026. The available positions include Superintending Research Scientist, Senior Officer (Mechanical), Senior Officer (Petroleum), Senior Accounts Officer/Senior Internal Auditor, Hindi Officer and Confidential Secretary.
About Oil India Limited
Oil India Limited is a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. The company operates in the oil and gas exploration and production sector and recruits professionals across technical, scientific, finance and administrative areas.
Oil India Recruitment 2026 – Important Details
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Oil India Limited |
| Advertisement No. | HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03 |
| Total Vacancies | 32 |
| Employment Type | Regular Basis |
| Job Location | Vacancies are available for postings across India. |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 15 October 2026 |
The recruitment notification lists 32 vacancies across six different posts.
Oil India Recruitment 2026 – Posts Available
The post-wise vacancies are:
- Superintending Research Scientist – 05 Posts
- Senior Officer (Mechanical) – 14 Posts
- Senior Officer (Petroleum) – 04 Posts
- Senior Internal Auditor / Senior Accounts Officer – 06 Posts
- Hindi Officer (Official Language): 2 Vacancies
- Confidential Secretary – 01 Post
Educational Qualification
The qualification criteria are different for each position.
Superintending Research Scientist
Candidates must have a relevant Ph.D. along with a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Geology/Applied Geology, Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering, as applicable. The relevant Master’s qualification requires a minimum of 60% marks, along with the prescribed experience. Candidates need at least four years of post-qualification relevant work experience.
Senior Officer Posts
For Senior Officer (Mechanical), candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering of at least four years’ duration with a minimum of 65% marks, subject to the exclusions listed in the notification.
For Senior Officer (Petroleum), candidates require a Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering/Technology with at least 60% marks and an engineering qualification at graduation level.
Finance, Hindi and Secretarial Posts
Candidates applying for Senior Internal Auditor/Senior Accounts Officer need Associate Membership with ICAI or ICMAI. The Hindi Officer post requires a postgraduate degree in Hindi and three years of relevant post-qualification experience.
For Confidential Secretary, candidates need a degree with the prescribed diploma qualification in Secretarial Practice, Modern Office Management/Secretarial Practice or Executive Assistant Diploma/equivalent, along with computer application skills and two years of relevant experience.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 37 years for Superintending Research Scientist and Confidential Secretary. For the other posts, the upper age limit ranges from 27 to 29 years, depending on the position.
Age relaxation is applicable as per the prescribed government rules, including relaxation for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), Persons with Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen.
Salary
The pay scale depends on the post:
- Superintending Research Scientist: ₹80,000 – ₹2,20,000
- Senior Officer (Mechanical): ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
- Senior Officer (Petroleum): ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
- Senior Accounts Officer/Senior Internal Auditor: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
- Hindi Officer: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000
- Confidential Secretary: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Candidates should prepare according to the requirements mentioned in the official recruitment notification.
Application Fee
The application fee is Nil for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD applicants. Other applicants have to pay ₹500 plus applicable taxes through the online payment mode.
How to Apply for Oil India Recruitment 2026
Applications should be submitted through the Careers section of the official Oil India Limited website.
Before submitting the application, candidates should read the official notification carefully and verify their qualification, experience, age limit and other eligibility conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in Oil India Recruitment 2026?
A total of 32 positions are included in this recruitment across research, engineering, finance and administrative roles.
When is the last date to apply?
Eligible candidates can submit their online application up to 14 November 2026.
What is the application fee?
SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD applicants are exempt from the fee. Other applicants must pay ₹500 plus applicable taxes.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
The stated place of posting is All Over India.
Conclusion
Oil India Recruitment 2026 offers 32 regular-basis opportunities across research, engineering, finance, Hindi and administrative positions. Candidates who meet the post-specific educational qualification, experience and age requirements can apply online before 14 November 2026. Since eligibility conditions differ by post, applicants should verify the complete official notification before submitting their application.
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