Qualification
Candidates asking about HPCL Recruitment 2026 eligibility should know that qualification and age requirements vary by post. Freshers need a relevant diploma, while experienced positions require engineering degrees, MBA, or specialised post-graduate qualifications along with defined years of experience. Educational Qualification (Post-wise) Post Essential Qualification Junior Executive – Chemical 3-year full-time Regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering Junior Executive – Fire & Safety Any Science Graduate + Diploma in Fire & Safety with valid Heavy Vehicle Driving License Senior Officer – Sales 4-year engineering course in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical/Civil Engineering AND 2-year full-time MBA/PGDM Assistant Manager/Manager – Projects 4-year full-time engineering course in Civil Engineering Chief Manager/DGM – Technical Services 4-year engineering course in Chemical Engineering (Desirable: 2-year MBA) Senior Manager/Chief Manager/DGM – Economist 2-year full-time Post Graduate degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Energy Planning or equivalent DGM/GM – Gas Sourcing & Marketing 4-year engineering course in any discipline AND 2-year full-time MBA DGM/GM/CGM – Sales & Marketing 4-year engineering course in Chemical Engineering (Desirable: 2-year MBA) All positions require a minimum of 65% marks (aggregate) for UR/OBCNC/EWS candidates and 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in the qualifying degree or diploma. Age Limit and Relaxation Candidates wondering about age relaxation can note that the maximum age varies by post and experience level, with additional relaxations for reserved categories. The maximum permissible age generally increases with years of relevant experience for senior posts. Post Max Age Junior Executive – Chemical/Fire & Safety 25 years Senior Officer – Sales 29 to 31 years (based on experience) Assistant Manager – Projects 31 to 33 years Manager – Projects 34 to 36 years Senior Manager – Economist 42 to 44 years Chief Manager (Technical Services/Economist) 45 to 47 years DGM (various streams) 48 to 50 years General Manager 51 to 53 years Chief General Manager – Sales & Marketing 54 to 56 years Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBCNC, 10 years for PwBD (UR), 13 years for PwBD (OBCNC), and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST) is applicable. An additional 2 years of age relaxation is given if a candidate's relevant work experience exceeds the minimum prescribed experience. The maximum upper age of any applicant, including all relaxations, cannot exceed 56 years . DON'T MISS IBPS 6715 PO Online Form 2026 6,715 Posts • Probationary Officers/Management Trainees and Specialist Officers • IBPS 21 Jul 2026 6,715 posts RRB 6557 Technician Online Form 2026 6,557 Vacancies • Technician 29 Jul 2026 6,557 posts OSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 2026 5,989 Openings • OSSSC 13 Jul 2026 5,989 posts GSRTC 4599 Driver Online Form 2026 4,599 Posts • GSRTC 05 Jul 2026 4,599 posts GSRTC 4318 Conductor Online Form 2026 4,318 Vacancies • Conductor • GSRTC 05 Jul 2026 4,318 posts KSP Civil Police Constable Online Form 2026 3,991 Openings • Civil Police Constable 03 Jul 2026 3,991 posts
Salary
₹10,99,000 – ₹49,73,000 per month