Engineers India Limited
Contractual / Regular

EIL Associate Engineer Recruitment: 20 Posts

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Sep. 25, 2026
Associate Engineer Gr. I (Inspection - Mechanical/Metallurgical)Associate Engineer Gr. I (Inspection - Electrical)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
20
Pay Scale
Rs. 57,600/- to Rs. 64,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Up to 32 Years (as on 31.08.2026)
Job Location
All India41New Delhi82+6 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 26, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window26 Sep – 12 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Position Code A - Associate Engineer Gr. I (Inspection - Mechanical / Metallurgical) [16 Posts]: Full-time BE / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPI, plus a minimum of 2 years post-qualification relevant experience in inspection of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, reactors, ASME fabricated static equipment, or API pumps/compressors for refinery and petrochemical services.

Position Code B - Associate Engineer Gr. I (Inspection - Electrical) [04 Posts]: Full-time BE / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPI, plus a minimum of 2 years post-qualification relevant experience in inspection of switchboards, motors, transformers, generators, VFDs, UPS, power/control cables, and electrical bulk items, with solid knowledge of IEC, NEC, and IS codes.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 32 years as on 31.08.2026. Age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwD-General/EWS, 13 years for PwD-OBC, 15 years for PwD-SC/ST, and as per Government of India rules for Ex-Servicemen.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Document Screening

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Technical Viva Voce

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates must first submit an online application at www.engineersindia.com between 26.09.2026 and 12.10.2026. Applications and uploaded documents will be screened against eligibility criteria. Eligible candidates will report with 6 physical copies of the online application form and original credentials for document verification and personal interview conducted at EIL offices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara, Chennai, or Kolkata.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Engineering FundamentalsScoring across BE/B.Tech academic percentage (minimum 60% baseline), core branch fundamentals in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Electrical Engineering.
Domain Inspection & Testing ExperienceIn-depth evaluation of hands-on QA/QC inspection experience in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, ASME/API equipment, or IEC/IS certified electrical switchgear, transformers, and VFDs.
Personal Interview & Engineering Code InterpretationInterview board assessment evaluating knowledge of welding procedures (WPS/PQR), NDT methods, statutory codes, vendor expediting, defect analysis, and professional communication.

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2025
Interview Qualifying Benchmark
6055605050

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Engineers India Limited (EIL) is India's flagship engineering consultancy Navratna PSU. SCM Inspection engineers are deployed across vendor fabrication shops, equipment manufacturing plants, regional offices, and refinery/petrochemical project sites. The role demands extensive technical field mobility, witnessing hydro-tests and NDT, expediting materials, and enforcing ASME, API, and IEC standards.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely on a fixed-term contract initially for 3 years, extendable based on project requirements and performance. Postings are located in NCR (Gurugram/New Delhi), regional procurement hubs (Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara, Chennai, Kolkata), or client construction sites across India and abroad.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed-term engineers operate outside the regular board-level executive cadre and do not receive automatic absorption into permanent cadre. However, direct working experience with a Navratna engineering giant on large-scale hydrocarbon projects confers immense market value for elite EPC and inspection engineering roles globally.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online Pre-Registration Mandatory: Direct walk-in without a prior online registration submission (between 26.09.2026 and 12.10.2026) is strictly prohibited; unregistered candidates will not be entertained.
  • Six Physical Application Copies: Candidates must bring 6 printed copies of their online application form with photographs affixed to the interview venue.
  • OBC-NCL Validity Cutoff: Candidates applying under OBC-NCL must upload a valid central-format OBC certificate valid as on the closing date (12.10.2026); failure to upload leads to instant rejection.
  • Comprehensive Experience Proof: Experience letters must explicitly specify exact joining and relieving dates alongside detailed descriptions of inspection work handled, backed by salary slips and PF records.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR8
  • OBC5
  • SC3
  • ST2
  • EWS2
Total Vacancies20

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated pay: X Category Cities: Rs. 64,000/-; Y Category Cities: Rs. 60,800/-; Z Category Cities: Rs. 57,600/- (inclusive of HRA and PF contributions).

Consolidated monthly emoluments inclusive of HRA and PF: Rs. 64,000/- (X Category cities), Rs. 60,800/- (Y Category cities), and Rs. 57,600/- (Z Category cities). Additional perks include annual medical insurance premium reimbursement up to Rs. 2 Lakhs, out-of-pocket expenses for extended working hours, GPAI coverage, official travel allowances, and 2 days paid leave per month.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official recruitment portal of Engineers India Limited (www.engineersindia.com or recruitment.eil.co.in).
  2. Complete the online application between 00:00 hrs on 26.09.2026 and 23:59 hrs on 12.10.2026.
  3. Upload required files: passport-size color photograph (max 75 KB), signature (max 25 KB), and valid category certificate (OBC-NCL certificate must be valid as on 12.10.2026).
  4. Submit the form and print 6 copies of the generated application form bearing the valid registration number. Affix recent color photographs on each copy.
  5. Carry all 6 copies along with original certificates (Class 10th DOB proof, Engineering degree and semester-wise mark sheets, CGPA conversion formula, comprehensive experience certificates, salary slips, and valid photo ID) to the designated EIL interview center when called via registered email.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. There is no application fee for registration or interview participation.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Online application submission is open from September 26, 2026 (00:00 hrs) until October 12, 2026 (23:59 hrs) on the official website www.engineersindia.com.

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