Xarothi - Assam Competitive Exam Preparation 2026

Exam Overview

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Maharatna Government of India enterprise and India's third-largest oil refining and marketing company. HPCL announced 400+ Junior Executive vacancies in February 2026.
JE — Mechanical: 207 vacancies. JE — Electrical: 117 vacancies. JE — Chemical: 27. JE — Civil: 19. JE — Fire & Safety: 16. JE — Quality Control: 12. JE — Assistant: 10. JE — HR: 5.
Pay: Rs. 30,000-1,20,000/month, CTC ~Rs. 10.88 lakh/year. Qualification: 3-year full-time Diploma in relevant engineering discipline with 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). JE (Assistant): 3-year full-time Graduation with 65%. Age: 25 years.
CBT Exam Date (Tentative): 3 May 2026. Application fee: Rs. 1,180 (SC/ST/PwBD exempted). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs.
NE India: HPCL has marketing operations, LPG plants, retail outlets, and aviation fuel stations across Assam and Northeast India. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.

Exam Pattern

Junior Executive — CBT

Subject	Questions	Marks
Quantitative Aptitude	42	42
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation	43	43
English Language & Computer Awareness	85	85
Total	170	170

Duration: 150 Minutes (2.5 hrs) | Qualifying: UR/EWS 50%, OBC-NC/SC/ST/PwBD 40% | Section I: General Aptitude, Section II: Professional Knowledge (discipline-specific for Engineering trades; English + Computer Awareness for Assistant)

Selection Process

Junior Executive

Computer Based Test (CBT) — 170 questions, 170 marks, 150 minutes
Skill Test / Typing Test (for JE-Assistant — qualifying)
Group Task (for select posts)
Document Verification
Medical Examination

Posts & Salary Details

Post	Vacancies	Qualification	Pay Scale (Monthly)	CTC (Annual)
JE — Mechanical	207	Diploma (65%)	Rs. 30,000 — 1,20,000	~Rs. 10.88 Lakh
JE — Electrical	117	Diploma (65%)	Rs. 30,000 — 1,20,000	~Rs. 10.88 Lakh
JE — Chemical	27	Diploma (65%)	Rs. 30,000 — 1,20,000	~Rs. 10.88 Lakh
JE — Civil	19	Diploma (65%)	Rs. 30,000 — 1,20,000	~Rs. 10.88 Lakh
JE — Fire & Safety	16	Diploma (65%)	Rs. 30,000 — 1,20,000	~Rs. 10.88 Lakh
JE — Assistant	10	Graduation (65%)	Rs. 30,000 — 1,20,000	~Rs. 10.88 Lakh

CTC includes Basic Pay, DA, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, and PRP. Additional benefits: medical facilities, LTC, group insurance, education allowance, subsidized canteen. Retention deduction: Rs. 5,000/month during first 12 months of probation. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs.

Syllabus

1. English Language
Reading Comprehension
Grammar & Vocabulary
Fill in the Blanks
Synonyms & Antonyms
Error Spotting
Sentence Improvement
Para Jumbles
Cloze Test
Idioms & Phrases
One Word Substitution
2. Quantitative Aptitude
Number Systems
Percentages
Ratio & Proportion
Profit & Loss
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
Simple & Compound Interest
Mensuration
Data Interpretation (Bar, Pie, Line Charts)
Algebra & Geometry
Probability
Average & Simplification
3. Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Analogies & Classification
Coding & Decoding
Series Completion
Syllogisms
Statement & Conclusion
Spatial Visualization
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Arrangements & Puzzles
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Critical Reasoning
4. General Awareness & Computer Knowledge
Current Affairs (National & International)
Indian Economy
Government Schemes
Awards & Honours
Science & Technology
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Computer Fundamentals
Operating Systems
Networking Basics
Cyber Security Awareness
5. Technical Knowledge (Discipline-specific)
Mechanical — Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Manufacturing
Electrical — Circuits, Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems
Civil — Structures, Geotechnical, Transportation, Environmental
Chemical — Reaction Engineering, Mass Transfer, Process Control
Instrumentation — Sensors, Transducers, Control Systems
Fire & Safety — Fire Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Emergency Management

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HPCL and what posts are recruited?

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Maharatna Government of India enterprise and one of India's largest oil refining and marketing companies. HPCL recruits Junior Executives at Diploma/Graduation level across disciplines — Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Fire & Safety, Quality Control, Assistant, and HR. The 2026 notification announced 400+ Junior Executive vacancies.

What is the eligibility for HPCL Junior Executive?

Junior Executive (Engineering) requires a 3-year full-time Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline with 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Junior Executive (Assistant) requires a 3-year full-time Graduation in any discipline with 65% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Age limit: 25 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs.

What is the exam pattern for HPCL CBT?

HPCL Junior Executive CBT consists of 170 questions for 170 marks with a duration of 150 minutes (2.5 hours). Section I: General Aptitude (85Q — Quantitative Aptitude + Reasoning & DI). Section II: Professional Knowledge (85Q — English Language + Computer Awareness for Assistant; Discipline-specific for Engineering trades). Qualifying marks: UR/EWS 50%, OBC-NC/SC/ST/PwBD 40%.

What is the salary for HPCL posts?

Junior Executive: Pay scale Rs. 30,000-1,20,000/month, CTC ~Rs. 10.88 lakh/year. All posts include DA, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance, PRP (Performance Related Pay), PF, Gratuity, medical facilities, and LTC.

Is there negative marking in HPCL exam?

Reports vary — the official notification should be checked. Some sources indicate no negative marking while others mention -0.25 per wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty. Candidates should prepare for both scenarios and avoid random guessing.

Can candidates from Assam/NE apply for HPCL?

Yes, HPCL recruitment is conducted nationwide and open to all Indian nationals. HPCL has marketing operations, LPG bottling plants, aviation fuel stations, and retail outlets across Northeast India including Assam. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India as per operational requirements. Standard SC/ST/OBC reservation and age relaxation benefits apply.

What is the service bond for HPCL?

Junior Executives have a retention deduction of Rs. 5,000/month during the first 12 months of probation. This amount is refunded after successful completion of the probation period.

HPCL Recruitment — 2026