Contractual / Regular

HPCL Visakh Refinery Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 24 Turnaround Consultant Posts

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Aug. 31, 2026
Turnaround (TA) Consultant (Maintenance Static)Turnaround (TA) Consultant (Operations)Turnaround (TA) Consultant (Instrumentation)Turnaround (TA) Consultant (Electrical)Turnaround (TA) Consultant (Rotary)Turnaround (TA) Consultant (Civil)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
24
Pay Scale
Monthly fee not exceeding last drawn salary (Basic + DA)
Age Limit
Not more than 64 years as on 31.07.2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 31, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 12, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Aug – 12 Sep 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

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.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must not be more than 64 years of age as on 31.07.2026.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening of Application Forms, Turnaround Experience & Service Records

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interaction / Interview before Selection Committee (Online via Zoom or Physical)

Online / OfflineMerit Scored

Pre-Engagement Medical Fitness Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

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 Source

Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment 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

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.

HPCL Visakh Refinery (VR), situated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is an advanced crude processing facility undergoing continuous modernization. The Turnaround (TA) Consultant role is intensive, high-paced, and focused on executing the planned major turnaround during Oct–Dec 2026/Jan 2027. Consultants oversee round-the-clock shift maintenance, resolve complex field technical issues, coordinate critical path activities, enforce zero-accident safety mandates, and ensure equipment is handed over on schedule for seamless refinery re-start. Highly respected technical advisory role within the Indian refining fraternity.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Short-term contractual engagement for a period of 3 months starting October/November 2026. Stationed on-site at Visakh Refinery, Visakhapatnam. Temporary assignment with no provision or right for permanent regular appointment or re-employment in HPCL.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Consolidated monthly remuneration capped at last drawn basic pay + DA minus annuity. Re-employment in high-visibility turnaround projects at HPCL offers competitive compensation and maintains active industry engagement for retired PSU executives.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • 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.

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

  • UR24
Total Vacancies24

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.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

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).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

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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