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The HPCL Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Engineering) Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for fresh engineering graduates across India. HPCL is inviting online applications for Graduate Apprentice Trainees in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines for the training year 2026–27. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who have completed their engineering degree after 01 April 2023 and are looking to gain hands-on experience in the oil and gas sector. The apprenticeship program is governed under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and provides structured training for one year. Under this HPCL Recruitment 2026, selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,000. Out of this amount, ₹20,500 will be paid by HPCL and ₹4,500 will be directly credited by the Government of India through the DBT scheme. Candidates must register on the NATS 2.0 portal before applying. Only those candidates who are approved by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) will be considered. Applicants must carefully fill the online application form and select only one preferred state for training. The selection process will be merit-based. Applications will be screened according to the percentage of marks obtained in engineering graduation. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification in a 1:5 ratio against available training slots. No written examination is mentioned for this engagement. It is important to note that this apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment in HPCL. However, candidates who successfully complete the apprenticeship will get relaxation in age and additional 5% grace marks in future Computer Based Tests conducted by HPCL. This HPCL Vacancy 2026 is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates to gain practical industry exposure in a prestigious Central Government PSU.