Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise and a group company of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., has released the official recruitment notification for the post of Junior Engineering Assistant-IV. The CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026 drive aims to fill 60 Non-Executive vacancies across Production, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines. Eligible Indian nationals can submit their online applications starting from August 14, 2026, until September 11, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates possessing a relevant engineering diploma or B.Sc degree and minimum required work experience to join the hydrocarbon processing sector in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization Name | Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) |
| Notification No. | Advt.No.01 of 2026 – CPCL / HRD:03:055 |
| Post Name | Junior Engineering Assistant-IV (Non-Executive Personnel) |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Job Category | PSU / Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | September 11, 2026 |
| Official Website | www.cpcl.co.in |
CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Opening of Online Application | 14.08.2026 |
| Last Date of Submission of Online Application & Payment | 11.09.2026 (23:59 Hrs) |
| Issuance of Admit Card for CBT | Ten days before CBT |
| Tentative Month of Computer Based Test (CBT) | September / October 2026 |
CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant Vacancy Details
A total of 60 Junior Engineering Assistant-IV positions have been announced for the 2026 recruitment cycle. These posts are categorized across four engineering disciplines to manage operations in the refinery unit.
| Post Code | Post / Discipline | Total Vacancies |
| CPCL01 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Production) | 40 |
| CPCL02 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Mechanical) | 10 |
| CPCL03 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Electrical) | 5 |
| CPCL04 | Jr. Engg. Asstt-IV (Instrumentation) | 5 |
| Total | 60 |
CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification & Experience
To apply for the CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet the specific educational and experience criteria (as on 01.07.2026):
- JEA-IV (Production): 3 years Diploma in Chemical/Petroleum/Petrochemical Engineering/Tech. or B.Sc. with Chemistry as a major subject with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC). Must have 3 years of relevant post-qualification work experience in a continuous process industry.
- JEA-IV (Mechanical): 3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD). Must have 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in maintenance of rotary/stationery equipment.
- JEA-IV (Electrical): 3 years Diploma in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/PwBD). Must have 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in electrical equipment maintenance.
- JEA-IV (Instrumentation): 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Electronics/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Communication with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC). Must have 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in process control instrumentation maintenance.
CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026 Salary
Candidates finally selected for the CPCL JEA posts will be appointed in the Non-Supervisory Cadre (Grade IV).
- Pay Scale: The IDA pay scale ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 1,05,000/-.
- Starting Basic Pay: The starting basic pay will be Rs. 25,000/- per month.
- Allowances: Employees will also be entitled to DA, HRA/Self-Lease, PF, Gratuity, LTC/LFA, Medical reimbursement, and superannuation benefits as per CPCL rules.
CPCL JEA Age Limit 2026
- The upper age limit to apply for the CPCL JEA positions is 30 years as of 01.07.2026.
- Age relaxations are applicable as follows:
- SC/ST: 5 years (if considered against reserved positions).
- OBC: 3 years (if considered against reserved positions).
- PwBD: 10 years for GEN, 13 years for OBC, and 15 years for SC candidates.
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxed to the extent of service rendered plus 3 years, up to a maximum of 50 years.
CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Junior Engineering Assistant posts involves multiple stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A 2-hour online test consisting of 120 objective questions (50 for General Aptitude and 70 for Discipline Knowledge). There is a penalty of ¼ mark for every incorrect answer.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo verification of original certificates and testimonials.
- Skill, Proficiency and/or Physical Test (SPPT): Conducted for shortlisted candidates in a 1:3 ratio. This stage is qualifying in nature.
- Medical Examination: Final selection is based on CBT merit, SPPT qualification, and being found medically fit as per CPCL’s pre-employment medical standards.
CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- General, EWS, and OBC Candidates: Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) plus applicable bank charges.
- SC / ST / PwBD / ExSM / Women Candidates: Exempted from application fee payment.
- The fee must be paid online via SBI e-pay using Net-Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
How to Apply for CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026
Candidates must follow these detailed steps to submit the CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant application form:
- Visit the official Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) website at www.cpcl.co.in.
- Click on the careers section and locate the link for ‘Direct Recruitment of Non-Executive Personnel – Advt.No.01 of 2026’.
- Sign up as a new user by entering basic personal information, a valid email ID, and a mobile number, validating them via OTP.
- Log in using the generated User ID and Password sent to your email/mobile.
- Fill out the application sections including Personal Details, Academic Details, and Work Experience carefully.
- Upload a recent scanned passport-size photograph (20 kb to 60 kb, JPG/JPEG/PNG) and scanned signature (10 kb to 30 kb, JPG/JPEG/PNG).
- Upload all required documents and certificates in PDF format (size 60 KB to 2 MB).
- Preview the filled-in application, agree to the declaration, and proceed to the Payment Gateway (if applicable).
- Complete the fee payment online and download the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
CPCL JEA Recruitment 2026 Official Links
| CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| CPCL Junior Engineering Assistant Posts Apply Online Link | Click Here |
