Oil India Recruitment 2026 for Various Posts, Salary : Salary: ₹50,000–2,20,000
Oil India Recruitment 2026 for Various Posts, Salary : Salary: ₹50,000–2,20,000
Post Names : Superintending Research Scientist, Senior Officer (Mechanical), Senior Officer (Petroleum), Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor, Hindi Officer (Official Language), Confidential Secretary
Total Vacancies : 32
Important Dates
Opening of website for online submission of application : 16:00 hours on 15/10/2026
Last date for submission of online application : 11:00 hours on 14/11/
Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) : 28/12/2026 (Tentative)
Vacancy 2026
A total of 32 vacancies are notified under Grades A, B, and C for various engineering, research, accounts, language, and secretarial posts.
| Post Name & Code | Grade | Pay Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01] | Grade: C | ₹ 80000-220000 | 05 |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02] | Grade: B | ₹60000-180000 | 14 |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03] | Grade: B | ₹60000-180000 | 04 |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04] | Grade: B | ₹60000-180000 | 06 |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05] | Grade: A | ₹50000-160000 | 02 |
| Confidential Secretary [CS-06] | Grade: A | ₹50000-160000 | 01 |
Oil India Superintending Research Scientist Category-wise Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01] | 03 | 01 | 01 | – | – | 05 |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02] | 07 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 14 |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03] | 03 | 01 | – | – | – | 04 |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04] | 04 | 01 | 01 | – | – | 06 |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05] | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | 02 |
| Confidential Secretary [CS-06] | – | – | – | – | – | 01 (PwBD-01 Backlog) |
Eligibility Criteria :
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01] | Ph.D. in Chemistry with M.Sc. in Chemistry (min. 2 years duration, 60% marks) OR Ph.D. in Geology with Master’s Degree in Geology/Applied Geology (min. 2 years duration, 60% marks) OR Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (min. 2 years duration, 60% marks) OR Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering with Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering (min. 2 years duration, 60% marks); AND Minimum 04 years of Post Qualification Relevant Work Experience. |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02] | Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering of minimum 04 years duration with minimum 65% marks (Excluding Automation / Automobile / Industrial / Power / Manufacturing / Production / Mechatronics / Mining / Marine / Robotics Engineering etc.). |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03] | Masters degree in Petroleum Engineering / Technology of minimum 02 years duration with minimum 60% marks and having Engineering at Graduation level. |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04] | Associate Member of ICAI / ICMAI. |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05] | Post Graduate Degree in Hindi AND Minimum 03 years of Post Qualification Relevant Work Experience. |
| Confidential Secretary [CS-06] | Graduate with 01/02 years Diploma in Secretarial Practice OR Modern Office Management / Secretarial Practice OR Executive Assistant Diploma OR equivalent with knowledge of computer application; AND Minimum 02 years post qualification experience. |
Age Limit 2026
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Upper age limits vary by post and category as on 14/11/2026:
| Post Name | Upper Age Limit (UR / General / EWS) | OBC (NCL) | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist [CH-01] | 37 Years | 40 Years | 42 Years (SC) |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) [ME-02] | 27 Years | 30 Years | 32 Years (SC/ST) |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) [PE-03] | 29 Years | 32 Years | – |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [AC-04] | 29 Years | 32 Years | 34 Years (SC) |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) [HO-05] | 29 Years | 32 Years | – |
| Confidential Secretary [CS-06] | 37 Years (GEN/EWS) | 40 Years | 42 Years (SC/ST) |
Age Relaxation
Domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989: 5 years relaxation.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): As per Government Directives.
Ex-Servicemen: 5 years relaxation.
Internal candidates of OIL: Upper age limit is 54 years.
Candidates having Ph.D. in relevant discipline: 3 years age relaxation for posts under Table II & III.
Maximum upper age limit after all relaxations shall not exceed 54 years.
Oil India Superintending Research Scientist Salary 2026
| Post Name & Grade | Pay Scale (INR) |
|---|---|
| Superintending Research Scientist [Grade: C] | ₹ 80000 – 220000 |
| Senior Officer (Mechanical) [Grade: B] | ₹ 60000 – 180000 |
| Senior Officer (Petroleum) [Grade: B] | ₹ 60000 – 180000 |
| Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor [Grade: B] | ₹ 60000 – 180000 |
| Hindi Officer (Official Language) [Grade: A] | ₹ 50000 – 160000 |
| Confidential Secretary [Grade: A] | ₹ 50000 – 160000 |
Besides Basic Pay and Industrial pattern of DA, benefits include HRA or Company leased/self-lease accommodation, free medical benefits for self and dependents, Gratuity/PF, House Building Loan, Vehicle Loan, and Group Insurance as per company rules.
Application Fee :
General / OBC (NCL) : ₹ 500 + Applicable taxes
Selection Process :
For Grade A & Grade B Posts (Table I & II): Computer Based Test (CBT) carrying 100 marks (85% weightage) and Personal Interview (PI) carrying 15 marks (15% weightage).
For Grade A Posts under Table III (Hindi Officer & Confidential Secretary): Computer Based Test (CBT) carrying 100 marks (100% weightage for merit) followed by a qualifying Proficiency Test / Skill Test (100 marks, qualifying marks 50 out of 100).
Exam Pattern 2026
The total duration of the Computer Based Test (CBT) is 1 hour and 30 minutes. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided to PwBD candidates.
Qualifying Marks for CBT (Grades A & B – Table I & II): 50 out of 100 for UR, OBC(NCL) & EWS posts; 40 out of 100 for SC, ST & PwBD posts.
Qualifying Marks for CBT (Table III): 50 out of 100 for UR and OBC (NCL); 40 out of 100 for PwBD.
Final Score Formula (Grades A & B): (CBT Marks obtained out of 100 × 0.85) + PI Marks obtained out of 15.
Oil India Superintending Research Scientist Job Description 2026
Superintending Research Scientist: Conducting research, analytical, experimental, and technology development activities including laboratory, pilot-scale, field validation, and scale-up studies; designing, executing, and evaluating research projects; operating laboratory and pilot plant equipment; ensuring HSE compliance.
Hindi Officer: Implementation and promotion of Official Language (Rajbhasha) policies; translation of official documents between Hindi and English; monitoring and reporting on Official Language implementation.
Confidential Secretary: Managing confidential correspondence, scheduling and coordination of meetings, handling office documentation, liaison with internal and external stakeholders, and proficiency in Shorthand and transcription.
How to Apply Online
Visit the official Oil India website at www.oil-india.com and click on the recruitment section.
Click on the registration link to fill up Personal Details and Contact Details.
Verify Mobile Number and Email ID using the separate OTPs sent.
Re-login using the received User ID and Password to complete Step-II, filling in Personal, Additional, Communication, and Qualification Details.
Upload scanned digital image of recent passport-size photograph (100 KB to 200 KB) and signature in black ink (80 KB to 150 KB).
Preview the application form and submit it before final redirection to SBI e-Pay Lite payment gateway.
Pay the applicable application fee and take a printout of the submitted Application Form for future reference.
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