• Superannuation Prerequisite: Must be a retired (superannuated) officer from HPCL or other Public Sector Oil & Gas Companies (IOCL, BPCL, ONGC, GAIL, etc.).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of dedicated refinery maintenance or operational experience in Static Equipment, Rotary Machinery, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, or Refinery Operations.
• Turnaround Expertise: Hands-on experience in turnaround planning, shutdown execution, vendor supervision, and commissioning.
• Cooling Period: Minimum 2 months gap between superannuation and date of engagement.
HPCL Visakh Refinery Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 24 Turnaround Consultant Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 31, 2026
Starts
Aug 28, 2026
Deadline
Sep 12, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidate must not be more than 64 years of age as on 31.07.2026.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Screening of Application Forms, Turnaround Experience & Service Records
Personal Interaction / Interview before Selection Committee (Online via Zoom or Physical)
Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination
Candidates are shortlisted based on their refinery shutdown/turnaround experience and last drawn grade. Shortlisted candidates are invited for Personal Interaction / Interview conducted either online via Zoom or in-person at Visakh Refinery, followed by medical fitness clearance.
Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix
Verified Official SourceMulti-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.
| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Depth of Refinery Shutdown / Turnaround Maintenance Experience (Static, Rotary, Electrical, Instrumentation) | ||
| Turnaround Project Management, Critical Path Method (CPM), and Contractor Resource Supervision | ||
| Refinery Safety Protocols (LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space) and Personal Interview Interaction |
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- Retired PSU Oil & Gas Personnel Only: Open strictly to superannuated employees of HPCL or other Public Sector Oil & Gas CPSEs.
- Mandatory 2-Month Cooling Period: There must be at least a 2-month gap between retirement and the date of engagement.
- Single PDF Email Submission: Neatly typed application form (Annexure II) with service certificate, annuity certificate, and Annexure III declaration must be emailed to [email protected] by September 12, 2026.
- Email Subject Line: Must strictly mention 'Application for Turnaround Consultant at VR' in the email subject.
- Maximum Age Limit: Candidates must not exceed 64 years of age as on 31.07.2026.
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Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Monthly remuneration capped at last drawn Basic + DA minus notional monthly annuity, plus conveyance and mobile reimbursements.
Monthly fee capped at the applicant's last drawn salary (Basic + DA), adjusted for the notional monthly annuity payment arising out of Annuity (without commutation), ranging typically between ₹70,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- per month based on retired grade (Grade C to Grade G). In addition, conveyance allowance and mobile phone expenses are reimbursed as per company policy.
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Application Procedure
- Applicants are required to send their Application as per format (Annexure II) along with supporting documents (Scan Pdf Copy) to Email ID: [email protected].
- The application deadline is 12th September 2026.
- The Application must be neatly typed and not handwritten.
- The Application and supporting documents must be a Single PDF only.
- The subject of the email must be: Application for Turnaround Consultant at VR.
- Supporting Documents to be Attached:
- Copy of Service Certificate issued by Employer (PSU) showing last drawn Basic Salary.
- Copy of Aadhar Card.
- Work Experience Certificate issued by Employer mentioning the Job Roles.
- Self-Declaration as per Annexure III towards no major penalty awarded during Service period and no minor penalty awarded during the last 10 years of service period.
- Copy of Annuity Certificate (SBFS / NPS).
- Candidates other than HPCL retired employees, have to submit a certificate from their respective employers as per format (Annexure IV).
Application Fee & Category Concessions
No application fee is payable (Nil for all candidates).
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Aug 31, 2026
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Aug 28, 2026
Deadline
Sep 12, 2026
Exam Date
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Screening of Application Forms, Turnaround Experience & Service Records
Personal Interaction / Interview before Selection Committee (Online via Zoom or Physical)
Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination
Candidates are shortlisted based on their refinery shutdown/turnaround experience and last drawn grade. Shortlisted candidates are invited for Personal Interaction / Interview conducted either online via Zoom or in-person at Visakh Refinery, followed by medical fitness clearance.
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Completed applications along with supporting documents in a single PDF must be emailed to [email protected] on or before September 12, 2026.
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