Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online

Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 is officially out for 10 executive cadre posts. Indian nationals with a relevant degree can apply online at oil-india.com before June 28, 2026.

Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Detail	Information
Organization	Oil India Limited (Maharatna PSU)
Post Name	Chemist, Geologist, Geophysicist, Engineer & Economist
Total Posts	10
Job Category	Executive Cadre (Grade D/E/F)
Job Location	All India (Initial posting depends on projects)
Pay Scale	₹90,000 – ₹2,60,000 per month
In-Hand Salary	Approximately ₹1,70,000 to ₹2,000,000 per month
Apply Mode	Online at oil-india.com
Start Date	May 28, 2026
Last Date	⚠️ June 28, 2026
Fee — All Categories	Free
Age Limit	39 to 49 years (varies by post and grade)
Qualification	PG Degree / B.E. / B.Tech in relevant field
Selection Process	Shortlisting and Personal Interview (PI)
Official Website	oil-india.com

Read below for eligibility, how to apply, and step by step guide.

​Oil India Limited 2026 — Important Dates

​Do not miss these dates. Missing even one can cost you this opportunity.

Event	Date
Notification Released	May 28, 2026
Apply Start Date	May 28, 2026 (14:00 hrs)
Last Date to Apply	June 28, 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Cut-off Date for Age/Exp	June 28, 2026
Personal Interview	To Be Announced

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​Oil India Limited 2026 — Vacancy Details

​A total of 10 posts are available. Here is the post-wise and category-wise breakdown.

Post Name	Post Code	Grade	Vacancy	Category
Deputy Chief Chemist	CHEM-01	D	01	UR-01
Deputy Chief Geologist	GEO-02	D	01	UR-01
Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir)	RES-03	D	01	UR-01
Deputy Chief Geophysicist	GEOP-04	D	01	UR-01
Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E)	S&E-05	D	05	UR-03, OBC(NCL)-01, SC-01
Economist	ECO-06	D/E/F	01	UR-01
Total			10

Oil India Limited 2026 — Eligibility Criteria

​Nationality

​You must be a citizen of India.

​Age Limit & Pay Equivalence

Post Name / Grade	Upper Age Limit	Next Lower Pay Scale Equivalence (For Govt/PSU)
All Grade D Posts	39 years (OBC: 42, SC: 44)	E5 (₹80,000–₹2,20,000) or Level 12 (CDA)
Economist (Grade E)	44 years	E6 (₹90,000–₹2,40,000) or Level 12 (CDA)
Economist (Grade F)	49 years	E6 (₹90,000–₹2,40,000) or Level 13 (CDA)

Private Sector Candidates: Your current company must have a minimum annual turnover of ₹500 Crores.

​Educational Qualification & Experience

​1. Deputy Chief Chemist (CHEM-01)

• ​PG Degree in Chemistry (min. 2 years, min. 60% marks). You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the graduation level.
• ​Min. 9 years post-qualification full-time executive experience as a Chemist or Drilling Fluid Specialist.

​2. Deputy Chief Geologist (GEO-02)

• ​PG Degree in Geology or Applied Geology (min. 2 years, min. 60% marks). You must have studied Mathematics at the graduation level.
• ​Min. 9 years post-qualification full-time executive experience as a Geologist.

​3. Deputy Chief Engineer – Reservoir (RES-03)

• ​Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering (min. 4 years, min. 65% marks) OR Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering/Technology + Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering field.
• ​Min. 9 years post-qualification full-time executive experience as a Reservoir Engineer.

​4. Deputy Chief Geophysicist (GEOP-04)

• ​PG Degree in Geophysics, Applied Geophysics, or Exploration Geophysics (min. 2 years, min. 60% marks).
• ​Min. 9 years post-qualification full-time executive experience as a Geophysicist.

​5. Deputy Chief Engineer – Safety & Environment (S&E-05)

• ​Bachelor’s Degree in Fire & Safety Engineering (min. 4 years, min. 65% marks) OR Master’s Degree/Diploma in Industrial Safety/HSE + Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering field.
• ​Min. 9 years post-qualification full-time executive experience handling HSE matters.

​6. Economist (ECO-06)

• ​PG Degree in Economics or Business Economics (min. 60% marks).
• ​Post-qualification experience as an Economist: 9 years for Grade D, 13 years for Grade E, and 17 years for Grade F.

​Crucial Work Experience Note

​Academic, teaching, research, training, fellowship, stipend-based, or internship roles (like JRF, SRF, PhD research) do NOT count as valid work experience.

​✅ TIP: Keep your appointment letters, experience certificates, latest payslips, and dynamic resume showing complete roles and responsibilities ready before applying.

​✅ Am I eligible? Quick Check:

→ Is your experience entirely in the full-time Executive cadre? — YES / NO

→ Do you match the strict pay equivalence or ₹500 Cr company turnover rule? — YES / NO

→ Are you within the upper age limit as of June 28, 2026? — YES / NO

→ Did you secure the required minimum percentage without rounding off? — YES / NO

​All YES? You can apply.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Categories (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD)	Free

There is no application fee for any post in this recruitment.

Selection Process

​Stage 1 — Shortlisting

The board will scrutinize all submitted profiles based on eligibility parameters, required pay scale equivalence, or corporate turnover guidelines.

​Stage 2 — Personal Interview (PI)

This is the sole selection stage. Final merit is prepared entirely on your performance in the interview. Candidates traveling for PI will be reimbursed rail or air fare as per their applied grade rules.

​Stage 3 — Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME)

Selected candidates must pass the medical fitness standards at the OIL Hospital in Duliajan, Assam, or an empanelled medical board.

​ℹ️ NOTE: Final selection is dependent on your personal interview score and being declared medically fit by the OIL Medical Board.

​Salary and Pay Scale

• ​Grade D Pay Scale: ₹90,000–₹2,40,000 per month (Approximate monthly gross: ~₹1,70,000)
• ​Grade E/F Pay Scale: ₹1,00,000–₹2,60,000 per month (Approximate monthly gross: ~₹2,00,000)

​Other corporate benefits include Industrial DA, HRA or Company leased accommodation, free medical benefits for self & dependents, Gratuity, PF, House Building/Vehicle Loans, and Post-Retirement Medical Benefits (PRMB) upon completing minimum 20 years of continuous CPSE service.

​How to Apply for Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026

​Step 1 — Go to the official recruitment portal via oil-india.com

Step 2 — Click on “Advertisement for Recruitment of Officers in Grade D/E/F in OIL”

Step 3 — Complete the sign-up using your active email and mobile number via OTP verification

Step 4 — Login and fill out your basic, qualification, and in-depth executive experience parameters

Step 5 — Upload your clear photo, signature, and multi-page experience PDFs (max file size 5 MB)

Step 6 — Submit your application and note down the generated Application Number

​🔴 APPLY BEFORE JUNE 28, 2026 — Only 29 days left. The portal closes precisely at 23:59 hours. Apply early to avoid last-minute server congestion.

​Documents to keep ready in PDF/JPG format:

• ​Birth Certificate or Class 10 Marksheet (Age proof)
• ​Final Degree/Diploma Certificate + Semester Marksheets
• ​Experience Letters from all past employers explicitly detailing roles & responsibilities
• ​Present employment proof (Appointment letter + latest payslip + PF statement)
• ​Category/Caste/Disability certificate (if applicable)
• ​Company annual turnover proof (for Private Sector candidates)

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