Oil India Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 10 Economist, Deputy Chief Engineer and More Posts
Oil India Limited (OIL) – Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking
Short Information
Oil India Limited is recruiting 10 posts across Deputy Chief Chemist, Deputy Chief Geologist, Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir/S&E), Deputy Chief Geophysicist and Economist in Grade D/E/F, last date for online application 28 June 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
| Opening Of Online Application Portal | 28-05-2026 at 14:00 hours |
| Last Date To Apply | 28-06-2026 at 23:59 hours |
| Cut Off Date For Age, Experience And Qualification | 28-06-2026 |
| Interview Date | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates via email only |
Age Limit
| Age Relaxation | 54 years |
|---|---|
| Details | The upper age limit is calculated as on 28-06-2026. After applying all applicable age relaxations (including for internal candidates), the maximum upper age limit shall in no case exceed 54 years for any candidate. |
Qualification / Eligibility
| Education Qualification | 28-06-2026 |
|---|---|
| Details | All candidates must be Indian nationals. Only full-time post-qualification work experience in Executive cadre counts as relevant work experience. Experience from academic, research, fellowship, consultancy, apprenticeship, internship, JRF/SRF, PhD scholar, project-based or part-time roles is explicitly excluded. All essential educational qualifications must be from Universities/Institutions recognized by appropriate statutory authorities in India. | Additional condition for candidates in regular Government/PSU employment: Must have minimum 2 years' experience in the next lower pay scale or equivalent (as per Table-III in the notification - IDA/CDA/PSB pay equivalence chart). Candidates from private sector companies must belong to organizations with a minimum annual turnover of Rs. 500 Crores. |
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Vacancy Details
- {'SN': '1', 'Post Name': 'Deputy Chief Chemist', 'Post Code': 'CHEM-01', 'No. of Posts': '01 UR', 'Grade': 'D', 'Pay Scale': 'Rs. 90,000–2,40,000'}
- {'SN': '2', 'Post Name': 'Deputy Chief Geologist', 'Post Code': 'GEO-02', 'No. of Posts': '01 UR', 'Grade': 'D', 'Pay Scale': 'Rs. 90,000–2,40,000'}
- {'SN': '3', 'Post Name': 'Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir)', 'Post Code': 'RES-03', 'No. of Posts': '01 UR', 'Grade': 'D', 'Pay Scale': 'Rs. 90,000–2,40,000'}
- {'SN': '4', 'Post Name': 'Deputy Chief Geophysicist', 'Post Code': 'GEOP-04', 'No. of Posts': '01 UR', 'Grade': 'D', 'Pay Scale': 'Rs. 90,000–2,40,000'}
- {'SN': '5', 'Post Name': 'Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E)', 'Post Code': 'S&E-05', 'No. of Posts': '05 - UR-03, OBC(NCL)-01, SC-01', 'Grade': 'D', 'Pay Scale': 'Rs. 90,000–2,40,000'}
- {'SN': '6', 'Post Name': 'Economist', 'Post Code': 'ECO-06', 'No. of Posts': '01 UR', 'Grade': 'D / E / F', 'Pay Scale': 'Grade D: Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 | Grade E/F: Rs. 1,00,000–2,60,000'}
- {'SN': 'Total', 'Post Name': '10', 'Post Code': '', 'No. of Posts': ''}
- {'Post': 'Deputy Chief Chemist', 'Core Functional Areas': 'Drilling/workover fluid preparation, testing and quality control; wellsite chemical management; inventory, documentation and chemical operations at drilling/workover sites; cementing, oil spotting, loss control and well kick management support', 'Key Tools / Domain Knowledge Required': 'Drilling fluid rheology; HSE compliance; chemical operations management'}
- {'Post': 'Deputy Chief Geologist', 'Core Functional Areas': 'Geological studies and interpretation; basin analysis; wellsite geology; mud logging; core and cuttings analysis; formation evaluation; well log interpretation; subsurface evaluation and field development planning; technical report and map preparation', 'Key Tools / Domain Knowledge Required': 'Petrel, Kingdom Suite or equivalent geological software; sedimentology; structural geology; geo-statistics'}
- {'Post': 'Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir)', 'Core Functional Areas': 'Reservoir characterization and modelling; hydrocarbon reserves estimation (SPE/PRMS); dynamic reservoir simulation; field development planning; well and reservoir performance monitoring; enhanced oil recovery studies', 'Key Tools / Domain Knowledge Required': 'ECLIPSE, CMG or equivalent simulation software; decline curve analysis; material balance methods'}
- {'Post': 'Deputy Chief Geophysicist', 'Core Functional Areas': '2D/3D seismic data acquisition and processing; seismic interpretation (AVO, inversion, attributes); gravity/magnetic/EM surveys; integration of geophysical, geological and GIS data; prospect generation and basin modelling', 'Key Tools / Domain Knowledge Required': 'Modern geophysical software; machine learning for interpretation; VSP; quantitative interpretation techniques'}
- {'Post': 'Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E)', 'Core Functional Areas': 'Safety Management Systems (SMS); HSE inspections, audits, risk assessments; incident/accident investigation; statutory compliance (Factories Act, DGMS, OISD, PNGRB, PESO, CPCB/SPCB); EIA/EMP; environmental auditing; ESG/CSR/BRSR/GRI/SBTi/SDG framework integration', 'Key Tools / Domain Knowledge Required': 'ISO 14001; GIS/environmental modelling tools; HSE data analysis; emergency response planning'}
- {'Post': 'Economist', 'Core Functional Areas': 'Business/investment opportunity identification and evaluation; domestic/global economic monitoring; due diligence for ventures; overseas regulatory/compliance coordination; stakeholder relationship management; risk-weighted portfolio management; briefing papers and presentations for Management/Government', 'Key Tools / Domain Knowledge Required': 'Econometric software; SWOT/trend analysis; financial modelling; E&P sector regulatory knowledge'}
Category Wise Vacancy
| Post Name | 10 |
|---|---|
| Post Code | ECO-06 |
| No. Of Posts | 01 UR |
| Pay Scale | Grade D: Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 | Grade E/F: Rs. 1,00,000–2,60,000 |
| Post | Economist |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Grade D: Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 | Grade E/F: Rs. 1,00,000–2,60,000 (Approx. Gross: ~Rs. 1,70,000/month in Grade D; ~Rs. 2,00,000/month in Grade E/F) |
|---|---|
| Sn | Post Name |
| 1 | Deputy Chief Chemist |
| 2 | Deputy Chief Geologist |
| 3 | Deputy Chief Engineer (Reservoir) |
| 4 | Deputy Chief Geophysicist |
| 5 | Deputy Chief Engineer (S&E) |
| 6 | Economist |
Selection Process
- Stage Process Applicable Posts
- Stage 1 Screening of online applications against prescribed eligibility criteria (shortlisting) All Posts
- Stage 2 Personal Interview (PI) - selection based solely on PI performance, subject to document verification and eligibility compliance All Posts
- Stage 3 Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) - final appointment only after declaration of medical fitness by OIL Medical Board All Posts (Provisionally Selected Candidates)
- Selection for all notified posts is through Personal Interview (PI) only - there is no written examination. Shortlisting will be done based on details furnished in the online application. Only eligible/shortlisted candidates will be notified for PI via email. If the number of applications is very large
- OIL may raise the minimum eligible standards to restrict the number of candidates called for PI. Provisionally selected candidates must clear Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME) at OIL Hospital
- Duliajan
- Assam or at a Government Medical Officer (Civil Surgeon rank or above) or OIL-empanelled hospital before final appointment.
How To Apply
- Candidates must apply online only through the OIL website. No other mode of application will be accepted. Printouts of online applications should NOT be sent to OIL by post or hand.
- Step I – Sign Up / Registration: Visit https://www.oil-india.com/advertisement-list and click on "Advertisement for Recruitment of Officers in Grade D/E/F in OIL." Select the post, fill in personal details, valid email ID and mobile number. Complete OTP authentication. Note down the Application Number and password received on registered email/mobile.
- Step II – Complete Application Form: Fill in Basic Details, Address, Qualification Details, Eligibility Details, Experience Details. Upload photo, signature and scanned certificates. Click "Submit" to finalize.
- Documents to be Uploaded Online:
- Recent passport size colour photograph (jpg/jpeg/PNG format, not older than 3 weeks)
- Signature on white paper with black ink pen (jpg/jpeg/PNG format)
- Birth Certificate or Matriculation/10th Admit Card/Pass Certificate/Marksheet showing date of birth - no other document accepted for age proof
- Degree/Diploma certificates and mark sheets for all academic years (or provisional certificate if degree not yet issued)
- Experience Letter/Service Certificate from each employer on official letterhead (with name, designation, dates of joining and relieving)
- Separate document from each employer explicitly detailing roles and responsibilities performed
- Any two supporting documents per employment from the prescribed list: last pay slip, annual increment letter, promotion/transfer order, PF statement, or offer/appointment letter (for past employment); or identity card, increment letter, promotion/transfer order, PF statement (for current employment)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) in Government of India prescribed format, if applicable
- Valid NCL certificate for OBC candidates, if applicable
- Valid EWS Income & Assets Certificate in Government of India format, if applicable
- Valid Disability Certificate (min. 40% disability) for PwBD candidates, if applicable
- Valid Discharge Book/Service and Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable
- Domicile Certificate (J&K, 1980–1989) for age relaxation claim, if applicable
- CGPA/Grade to percentage conversion certificate from university/institute, if marks are in CGPA/Grade format
- NOC from current employer (for Government/PSU employees - mandatory at PI stage)
- Apply Online at: https://www.oil-india.com/advertisement-list
Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply. The Cut-off date for all matters - age, experience, qualification - is 28-06-2026. Mere possession of minimum qualifications does not entitle candidates to be called for PI; shortlisting criteria may be raised if the number of applications is large. Candidates in permanent Government/PSU employment must produce a valid NOC from their employer at the time of PI - without this they will not be permitted to appear and travel fares will not be reimbursed. Appointment of provisionally selected candidates is subject to medical fitness as per OIL's Physical Fitness criteria; candidature is cancelled if declared unfit by OIL's Medical Board. Provisionally selected candidates will serve a probationary period of 1 year and will be confirmed in writing after successful completion. Any false information or document at any stage - even after joining - will result in cancellation/termination and blacklisting from all future OIL recruitments. All future announcements for this vacancy will be published only on www.oil-india.com - not on any other website or medium. OIL has warned all candidates about fraudulent fake appointment letters being circulated by unscrupulous elements - OIL does not authorize any person/organization outside OIL to offer jobs on its behalf. Any dispute regarding recruitment under this advertisement will be under the jurisdiction of Dibrugarh District Court only. Canvassing in any form will result in cancellation of candidature. OIL strives to have a gender-balanced workforce and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is June 28, 2026, till 11:59 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in Oil India Recruitment 2026?
A total of 10 vacancies have been announced for various Grade D/E/F executive posts.
Q3. What is the mode of application for Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only through the official Oil India Limited website.
Q4. What is the salary offered in Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026?
Grade D: ₹90,000 – ₹2,40,000 Grade E/F: ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,60,000
Q5. What is the required work experience for Oil India Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a minimum of: 9 years of post-qualification experience for most posts 13/17 years for higher grades (Economist Grade E/F)
Q6. What is the age limit for Oil India Limited Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is generally around 39 years for Grade D posts, with relaxations for reserved categories. The maximum age limit after all relaxations is 54 years.
Q7. Is there any application fee for Oil India Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is not specified in the notification. Candidates should check the official website for updates.
Q8. Where will the selected candidates be posted?
Selected candidates will be posted mainly at Duliajan, Assam, and may be transferred to other operational locations.
About Oil India Limited (OIL) – Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking Recruitment
Oil India Limited (OIL) – Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking ne Oil India Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 10 Economist, Deputy Chief Engineer and More Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 10 (provisional, subject to actual requirement) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 28-06-2026 at 23:59 hours hai.
Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.