Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Recruitment 2026 for Director (Marketing)

This role is ideal for highly experienced and accomplished marketing and sales professionals currently serving at a senior management or board level, particularly within a Central Public Sector Enterprise, Central Government, Public Sector Bank, State Public Sector Enterprise, or a large private company with significant turnover. Candidates must possess a strong academic background in Engineering or an MBA/PGDM, demonstrate at least five years of relevant senior-level experience, and strictly meet the age and residual service criteria as of April 1, 2027. Preference is given to those with direct experience in the Petroleum/Oil & Natural Gas sector.

Candidates lacking the specified educational qualifications (Engineering or MBA/PGDM), those with less than five years of senior-level experience in marketing/sales, or individuals currently in contractual/ad-hoc employment should not apply. Furthermore, applicants who do not meet the precise age limits and residual service requirements for a superannuation age of 60 by April 1, 2027, will not be eligible. This position is not suitable for freshers or mid-career professionals looking to transition to senior management without prior board-level exposure or equivalent.

This is a pinnacle Board-level appointment (Director) within Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a prestigious 'Maharatna' Central Public Sector Enterprise. The role offers immense strategic influence over national and international marketing operations within India's vital energy sector. It represents a significant opportunity for long-term career advancement and leadership, providing a platform to shape national energy policies and contribute to a major government-owned entity.