EIL Associate Engineer Recruitment 2026 Walk-In for 29 Posts

Recruitment Overview

EIL is hiring experienced engineers on a fixed term basis through a walk-in interview process linked to prior online registration. The advertised posts are Associate Engineer Grade III and Associate Engineer Grade IV.

The recruitment covers 29 vacancies in Civil, Mechanical, Welding/NDT, Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines. The selected candidates will be deployed at construction sites and project locations as per organisational requirements.

Important Dates

Candidates should complete online registration before the last date. Those who have not submitted the online application will not be entertained at the interview.

Vacancy Breakdown

The official advertisement also includes category-wise reservation breakup for each code.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Candidates must have at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPI in the minimum educational qualification and the qualification must have been acquired within the prescribed course duration.

For most Grade III positions, the advertisement specifies that out of the required experience, at least 5 years should be in construction management and project execution in refinery, petrochemical or cross-country pipeline work. Experience in LNG port, offshore and jetty project sites is stated as an added advantage for some disciplines.

Age Limit and Relaxations

The upper age limit is 41 years for Associate Engineer Grade III posts and 45 years for Associate Engineer Grade IV posts, calculated as on 31 March 2026.

The official notice states that age relaxation is available as per rules: 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer, 10 years for PwD General or EWS, 13 years for PwD OBC NCL, and 15 years for PwD SC or ST. The upper age limit is also relaxable for ex-servicemen, and PwD provisions apply as per Government of India directives.

Salary, Benefits and Posting

The remuneration is consolidated and includes HRA and PF. The advertisement also mentions reimbursement of medical insurance premium for self up to Rs. 2,00,000 per annum, reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for work beyond standard hours, coverage under the GPAI scheme, travel allowance for official duty travel, and paid leave of 2 days for each completed month.

Posting can be at different construction sites across India, including Bina, Dahej, Vadinar, Visakhapatnam and Raipur. The advertisement also states that posting may be anywhere in India or abroad depending on organisational requirements.

Contract Terms and Service Conditions

The hiring is purely on a fixed term basis. The initial period is 1 to 2 years, depending on assignment, and it may be extended if required, subject to satisfactory performance, up to a maximum of 3 years from the initial date of joining.

• The engagement automatically ends on expiry of the fixed term unless terminated earlier.
• Selected candidates can be required to work anywhere in India or abroad.
• Joining is subject to medical fitness.
• No claim for regular appointment in EIL arises from this fixed term engagement.
• Selected candidates are expected to join within 15 days of announcement of results by email or website publication.

Interview Schedule and Selection Process

The selection process involves screening of applications and certificates on the interview day, followed by personal interview for candidates who meet eligibility conditions in all respects.

Depending on the number of candidates, interviews may continue up to 08:00 PM on the same day and, if required, on the next day. Candidates must make their own arrangements for travel and stay.

How to Apply

1. Visit the EIL recruitment portal through the EIL career link and complete the online registration.
2. Fill in the application form carefully with correct personal, educational and experience details.
3. Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
4. Submit the application online between 10 April 2026 and 19 April 2026.
5. Take printouts of the submitted application form in 6 copies, affix a recent colour photograph, and carry them to the interview venue.

The advertisement says candidates are not required to send the printout by post. Only those with a valid online registration number will be considered at the walk-in interview.

A candidate can apply for only one position under this advertisement. If multiple applications are submitted, the latest one is treated as final.

Documents to Carry for Interview

Candidates must bring original documents along with one self-attested photocopy set. The main documents listed in the advertisement include:

• Six copies of the submitted online application form with recent colour photograph affixed
• Valid photo identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence
• Proof of date of birth
• Educational mark sheets and passing certificates of all semesters and years
• Proof for CGPA or grade conversion norms, wherever applicable
• Experience certificates for all declared experience in original
• Supporting employment documents such as offer letter, confirmation order, pay slips, PF statement, ESI card, bank statement or identity card, wherever applicable
• SC, ST, OBC NCL, EWS, PwD or Ex-Servicemen certificates, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate in original for candidates working in Central, State or Autonomous bodies

The notice clearly states that if the original document required to establish eligibility is not available, the candidate will not be considered further.

What Is Confirmed and What Is Not Clearly Stated

Confirmed in the official advertisement are the total vacancies, discipline-wise post codes, online application window, walk-in dates, venue, reporting time, educational requirements, required experience, age limits, remuneration, benefits, and the list of documents to be produced at the interview.

The advertisement is clear that the process is fixed term hiring and not regular appointment. It does not provide a written exam schedule because the selection is through screening and personal interview. The detailed advertisement also does not separately mention an application fee in the recruitment notice itself, though EIL's official careers information warns candidates against any recruitment fee demand.