HPCL Recruitment of Officer Trainees- Engineering Disciplines of 2008

HPCL Recruitment of Officer Trainees- Engineering Disciplines - Special Recruitment Drive for Scheduled Castes(SCs), Scheduled Tribes(STs) and Other Backward Classes

( Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical and Electronics & Telecommunications)
No. of vacancies - SC – 32 , ST- 25, OBC* - 10 (OBCs – shall not apply to Persons under creamy layer)
Eligibility
Qualifications - Full time Graduates in Engineering / Technology in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical and Electronics & Telecommunications Discipline from a recognised Indian University / Institute.

Max Age Limit.SC/ST : 30 years (as on 16th Jan, 2009), after allowing age relaxation as per Govt. Directives .

OBC : 28 years (as on 16th Jan, 2009) , after allowing age relaxation as per Govt. Directives
SC/ST candidates scoring minimum 50% (in aggregate) and OBC Candidates scoring minimum 60% (in aggregate) in the qualifying examination are eligible to apply.

Those candidates who will be appearing for their Final Year Examination by July, 2009 can also apply. SC/ST candidates scoring minimum 50% (in aggregate) and OBC Candidates scoring minimum 60% (in aggregate) till the last semester (as of 16th Jan’09) are eligible to apply. However, their eligibility for the selection will be subject to their obtaining minimum 60 % (For SC/ST-minimum 50 %) in aggregate in qualifying degree.

We request you to read the complete instructions as displayed on this page before you proceed to the application form.

Selection :
Written Test/ Interview:
Candidates fulfilling all of the above criteria will be eligible for appearing for Written Test (objective type consisting of two parts - General Aptitude and Academic Knowledge). The candidates will be called for the Personal Interview as per the policy of the Corporation.
All the candidates are requested to remain updated on details of Written Test, Interview date & venue etc by visiting HPCL website.

Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in the Written Test and Personal Interview. Subsequently, candidates will be required to undergo medical examination. Reference for a medical examination does not mean final selection, which may please be noted. The final selection / Offer of Employment will be based on the candidate’s score in written test, personal interview, being declared as Medically Fit by HPCL Designated Physician and subject to fulfilment of other eligibility criteria wrt Academic Qualification, Age, Caste, NOC, Relieving letter etc. as may be applicable.

The tentative date for Written Test is. 22nd February’09 (Sunday).
TRAINING, EMOLUMENTS AND PLACEMENTS :
Selected candidates will initially undergo training for six months. During the training period, Trainees will be paid a consolidated Stipend @ Rs.20, 000/- per month. Upon successful completion of training, they will be absorbed at the entry level in the Management Cadre in “A” grade in the Salary Scale of Rs.12000 – 17500 (under revision) plus VDA, HRA, CCA, etc. and other perquisites as applicable to particular grade. The CTC on absorption in Salary Grade would be appx. Rs.7.00 lakhs per annum. Posting can be in any Division/Department of the Corporation at any place in the country/otherwise and the services thereafter will be transferable as required by the Corporation.

HOW TO APPLY :
Apply online through www.hindustanpetroleum.com .Online submission of the application will be allowed on the website up to 16th January, 2009.
Candidates may please refer Employment News for Application Form and the same may also be procured through e-post services (Department of Posts, Govt. of India) of Indian Post. For this purpose contact e-mail Id is epost@hpcl.co.in
Steps For Applying (For Online)

STEP 1: Login to www.hindustanpetroleum.com and click on Careers.
STEP 2: Read all the instructions given on the website.

STEP 3: OBC candidates are required to send a crossed Demand Draft for Rs.500/- as Application Fee drawn on “HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED” payable at Mumbai. Candidates must write their name, Position, discipline and application no. on the reverse of Demand Draft. MO/IPO or any other mode of payment will not be accepted.
STEP 4: Fill in the online form with all the relevant details.

Candidates giving their Final year Examination by July, 2009 have to tick in the box provided for the purpose.

STEP 5: Click SUBMIT. Take a print of the application form and affix passport size photograph and sign the form in the space provided for the same. Please ensure to preserve a copy of this application form for future references.

STEP 6: Attach the DD along with copy of SC/ST/OBC-Non creamy layer certificate (as applicable), Age proof and qualifying degree certificates, (candidates passing out by July-2009 are also required to send copies of the available semester marksheets) and send the same by ordinary post to Post Box No. 11402, Marine Lines Post Office, Mumbai - 400020, to reach on or before 20th January, 2009. SC/ST candidates should only send the application form and above mentioned documents as DD is not applicable.

Please super scribe on the envelope “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF OFFICER TRAINEE – Engineering”.

Candidate should take special care, NOT to staple the Demand Draft. They should use u-pins or steel pins for fastening all documents / demand drafts. (Please retain a copy of the application form with unique application no. and also a copy of the demand draft for future reference). Only original application form (no photocopy) shall be accepted.

The candidates whose application forms along with DD is received after due date shall not be considered.

Application form received with a single Demand Draft containing the application fees of two or more candidates or photocopies of Demand Drafts attached with the application form will not be considered.

STEP 7: Various intimations, schedules/dates can be accessed through HPCL website. Please mention correct and active e-mail ID, contact nos. for various communications.
Steps For Applying (Other than Online)

STEP 1: Refer Employment News for Application form or procure the same through epost (Department of Posts, Govt. of India) of Indian Post. For this purpose contact e-mail Id is epost@hpcl.co.in

STEP 2: Read all the instructions given on the subject.
Please be guided by the relevant Provisions under “How to Apply” (steps 3 to 7) as above.
Call letter for written test along with specimen questions shall be sent by post to the candidate’s mailing address. An admit card which is sent to the candidate along with the call letter has to be duly signed by the candidate and photograph affixed, and has to be produced at the time of written test.

HPCL will not be responsible for any loss of email/admit card sent, due to invalid/wrong email id/wrong postal address/postal delays/loss in transit etc.