Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) – Recruitment of Fixed Term Project Associates (FTPA) 2025
Organization Name
English: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Hindi: हिंदुस्तान पेट्रोलियम कॉर्पोरेशन लिमिटेड
Designation
English: Fixed Term Project Associate (FTPA)
Hindi: निश्चित अवधि परियोजना सहयोगी
Location Details
- City: Bengaluru
- State: Karnataka
- Country: India
- Postal Code: Not specified
- Street Address: HP Green R&D Centre, Bengaluru
Stipend / Base Salary
An all-inclusive stipend of ₹40,000 – ₹50,000 per month depending on qualification and experience. This includes accident and medical insurance (with applicable deductions). Work-related travel expenses will be reimbursed. PF, Income Tax, Professional Tax deductions will apply.
Employment Type
Fixed-term contract. Initial duration of one year, extendable by one year at a time, up to a maximum of three years, subject to performance and project requirements.
Important Dates
| Commencement of Online Application | 15 August 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 14 September 2025 |
Application Process
- Visit HPCL Careers Portal and navigate to Current Openings → Fixed Term Project Associates, R&D Centre, Bengaluru.
- Keep scanned passport-size photograph (less than 50 KB, jpg/gif format) and detailed CV ready.
- Fill the online form carefully and upload the photograph and CV.
- Submit the form. A system-generated unique 12-digit Application/Reference Number will be provided.
- Take a printout of the submitted form, affix a photo, sign, and keep for reference (no hard copy submission required).
- Multiple applications for the same discipline will be rejected.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- M.Sc: Chemistry, Chemistry - Material Science, Polymer Science, Microbiology / Biosciences / Biotechnology
- B.Sc: Same as above
- BE/B.Tech, PG Diploma, Diploma: Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Petroleum Refining, Polymer / Plastic Technology, Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering (Dyno systems experience desirable)
Marks Requirement
- General / OBC-NC / EWS: Minimum 60% aggregate
- SC / ST / PwBD: Minimum 50% aggregate
Other Notes
- All qualifications must be from AICTE approved / UGC recognized institutions.
- CGPA/Letter grades must be converted to percentage with official conversion certificate.
- Soft copy of detailed CV must be uploaded with the application.
Age Limit
Maximum age: 28 years as on 14 September 2025.
Relaxations
- SC / ST: +5 years
- OBC-NC: +3 years
- PwBD (UR): +10 years
- PwBD (OBC-NC): +13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): +15 years
Reservation Details
Reservation of posts for SC, ST, OBC-NC, EWS, and PwBD as per Government of India directives. Valid certificates in prescribed format must be produced. OBC candidates must produce Non-Creamy Layer certificate. PwBD certificates must comply with RPwBD Act, 2016.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
- Initial screening of applications and testimonials.
- Shortlisting based on higher qualifications, relevant experience, or written test.
- Personal interview by the Selection Committee.
- Category and discipline-wise merit list prepared. Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS: 60%, OBC-NC/SC/ST/PwBD: 54%.
Job Description
- Assist scientists in research projects.
- Prepare samples and perform routine analysis.
- Monitor batch reactions for optimization.
- Operate pilot plants in shifts.
- Work six days a week; may require shifts and extended hours.
Medical Fitness
Candidates must be medically fit as per HPCL standards. Defective color vision is disqualifying. Final appointment subject to successful medical clearance and verification of eligibility documents.
Other Benefits and Conditions
- No company transport; pay-and-use bus facility available.
- Breakfast and lunch provided at site; nominal monthly deduction applies.
- Insurance premium deducted from stipend.
- Reimbursement for official and interview travel (II class sleeper train fare by shortest route).
- Canvassing or furnishing false information leads to disqualification.
Helpline / Contact Information
Email for queries: hpgrdcfixedtermcareers@mail.hpcl.co.in
Official Links
- Official Website Link: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/
- Official Notification Link: Download Official Notification (PDF)
