Oil India Executive Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 32 Posts

Oil India Limited (OIL) has officially released an executive recruitment notification (Advt. No. HRAQ/REC-EX-B/2026-03), announcing 32 vacancies across Grades A, B, and C. The recruitment drive covers positions such as Superintending Research Scientist, Senior Officer (Mechanical), Senior Officer (Petroleum), Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor, Hindi Officer (Official Language), and Confidential Secretary. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal.

Important Dates and Schedule

The online application window opened on 15 October 2026 and is scheduled to close on 14 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Applicants must ensure their submissions and fee payments are completed by this deadline. The Computer Based Test (CBT) for the selection process is tentatively set for 28 December 2026.

Eligibility and Application Fee

The required educational qualifications vary by post, ranging from engineering degrees, post-graduation, and Ph.D. to professional qualifications like ICAI / ICMAI and relevant diplomas. The upper age limits generally range from 27 to 37 years for unreserved candidates as of 14 November 2026, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories, PwBD candidates, internal applicants, and those holding a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.

General and OBC-NCL candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹500 plus applicable taxes via the SBI e-Pay Lite Payment Gateway. Other eligible categories, including SC, ST, PwBD, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen, are exempted from the fee.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection methodology depends on the applied post grade:

• For Grade A & Grade B Posts: Evaluation consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT) carrying 100 marks (85% weightage) followed by a Personal Interview carrying 15 marks (15% weightage).
• For Grade A Posts under Table III (Hindi Officer & Confidential Secretary): Evaluation includes a CBT carrying 100 marks (100% weightage for merit) followed by a qualifying Proficiency Test / Skill Test worth 100 marks (minimum qualifying marks set at 50).

The CBT duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with compensatory time allotted for eligible PwBD candidates.

Practical Implications and Verification

Job seekers planning to apply should carefully review the post-wise qualification, experience requirements, and age criteria detailed in the official notification. Candidates can verify all official details, check comprehensive guidelines, and complete their submissions by visiting the [Official Oil India Website](https://www.oil-india.com).

What is confirmed includes the 32 total vacancies, the application timeline ending on 14 November 2026, and the tentative CBT date of 28 December 2026. Applicants must rely exclusively on official portal instructions for authentic updates.