ONGC MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026: Recruitment of Assistant Engineers in ‘E2’ Grade Through GATE 2026
ONGC MRPL Recruitment 2026: ONGC MRPL is inviting applications from Indian Nationals for recruitment in ‘E2’ grade of Management through Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) – 2026 marks.
Vacancy Details (पद रिक्ति विवरण)
| Sl. No. | Discipline | No. of posts | GATE-2026 papers & code | Minimum Essential Qualification* (BE/B.Tech./B.Sc. Engineering) |
| PART A | RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEERS UNDER SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR SC/ST/OBC(NCL) | |||
| 1 | Mechanical | 8 | Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Mechanical Engineering |
| 2 | Electrical | 3 | Electrical Engineering (EE) | Electrical Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| PART B | RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEERS IN CHEMICAL DISCIPLINE | |||
| 1 | Chemical | 15 | Chemical Engineering (CH) | Chemical Engineering/ Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Engineering/ Petrochemical Technology |
DETAILS OF POSTS AND RESERVATION
| Sl. No. | Discipline | No. of posts | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD** |
| PART A | RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEERS UNDER SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR SC/ST/OBC(NCL) | |||||||
| 1 | Mechanical | 8 | – | – | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 (HH)# |
| 2 | Electrical | 3 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 (HH)# |
| PART B | RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEERS IN CHEMICAL DISCIPLINE | |||||||
| 1 | Chemical | 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 (SLD), 1 HH# |
Eligibility Criteria (पात्रता मानदंड)
UPPER AGE LIMIT
Maximum 27 years for Unreserved (UR) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category candidates. The cutoff date for deciding the maximum permissible age shall be 19/09/2026. Relaxation in upper age limit for OBC (NCL)/ SC/ ST category will be applicable only for the posts reserved for respective category.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND OTHER ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
a) Candidate shall possess valid GATE marks in the corresponding GATE papers mentioned at Table-1. The results of GATE 2026 only will be considered.
b) Candidate should have passed essential qualification(s) specified at Table-1. All qualification must be from UGC recognized Indian University / UGC recognized Indian Deemed University/ AICTE approved Autonomous Indian Institution / Concerned Statutory Council (wherever applicable)/Board of Technical Education.
c) Candidates applying against Unreserved posts and posts reserved for EWS & OBC (NCL) category should have minimum 60% aggregate marks in the essential qualifications specified at Table-1 above. Candidates applying against posts reserved for SC/ ST and PwBD category should have minimum 50% aggregate marks in the essential qualifications specified at Table-1 above.
d) Minimum percentage of marks in the essential qualification as indicated above shall be aggregate of all semesters to be calculated taking average of all semesters/years, irrespective of the weightage given to any particular semester/year/subjects by the Institute/University. Aggregate percentage of marks shall not be rounded off (for example 59.99% not to be rounded off as 60%).
e) In case CGPA/OGPA/Grade is awarded by university, the equivalent percentage shall be derived based on the formula provided by the University for converting the grade to percentage. If no formula is prescribed by the University, the equivalence in percentage of marks will be established by multiplying the CGPA/OGPA/Grade by a factor of 10 subject to the condition that the candidate has to submit documentary proof that the University does not have any formula for conversion of CGPA/OGPA/Grade to corresponding percentage.
f) Relaxation in percentage of marks in the essential qualification for SC/ST/PwBD category is applicable only to the posts reserved for SC/ST/PwBD category as the case may be.
g) Engineering Degree can be B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering (04 year course).
h) Candidates having five years BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree in engineering in relevant discipline shall also be considered at par with B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering.
i) Candidates pursuing/completed M.Tech in any disciplines, other than those mentioned above, for being eligible, must have completed BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering in one of the above mentioned qualifying degree examination (essential qualifications specified at above Table-1) and have valid GATE-2026 marks in the above mentioned qualifying degree examination, are eligible to apply.
j) Integrated ME/ M.Tech candidates will be eligible, if they have already completed the course requirement for award of BE/ B.Tech/ B.SC. Engineering in one of the qualifying degree examination (essential qualifications specified at above Table-1) and have completed ME/ M.Tech.
k) If a candidate pursues integrated ME/ M.Tech Programmes and is awarded two separate degrees i.e. BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech, then the % of marks/CGPA obtained by the candidates in BE/B.Tech will be considered to determine the eligibility of the candidates.
l) If a single degree i.e. ME/M.Tech is awarded to the candidates at the end of integrated ME/M.Tech programme, then the consolidated marks obtained by the candidate at the end of integrated ME/M.Tech programme will be reckoned for deciding the eligibility.
Salary Details (वेतन विवरण)
SCALE OF PAY, PROBATION AND EMOLUMENTS
| Sl. No. | Grade | Starting basic pay (Rs.) | Scale of Pay (Rs) |
| 1 | E2 | 50,000/- | 50,000-1,60,000 |
Job Location (कार्यस्थल)
The job location/initial place of posting/departments for the selected candidates will be fixed based on the requirements of MRPL. Employees are liable to be transferred to any place in India or abroad, within the same organization, or one of the group companies of ONGC or any other organization as per the requirement of MRPL.
चयन प्रक्रिया (Selection Process)
a) Selection methodology will comprise of initial shortlisting based on valid GATE 2026 marks followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The management reserves the right to add, modify or delete any test, as the case may be, to the selection process.
b) The short-listing of candidates for GD and PI will be done based on the marks obtained by them (out of 100) in the GATE 2026 examination. Marks of any previous/other GATE examination will not be considered.
c) The candidates will be called for GD and PI in the ratio of 1:5 (i.e. 1 Post: 5 candidates, as per the reservation of posts). In case multiple candidates are having same GATE marks, then the candidate who has got higher marks in the essential qualification mentioned at Table-1 above will be considered.
d) The final merit list of candidates will be prepared as per the prevailing rules of MRPL.
आवेदन करने की प्रक्रिया (How to Apply)
STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Step 1: Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria for the post may visit the website [https://www.mrpl.co.in/careers](https://www.mrpl.co.in/careers) and Click on “Advt. No.94/2026: Recruitment of Assistant Engineers in ‘E2’ Grade of Management Cadre through GATE 2026”. Click on “Click here to register online” for generating Login ID and Password.
Step 2: After generating Login ID and Password, click on “Sign In” for logging in to apply for the suitable post. Furnish particulars/details pertaining to educational qualifications, caste etc. and such other information as sought in the online application form.
Step 3: Upon submission of particulars (Step 2), the online system will generate an Application ID which will be sent to the candidate through email/SMS.
Step 4: Next step to be followed by the candidates depending on their category is given below:
- For General, OBC(NCL) and EWS category candidates:
- (a) Click on ‘Pay Now’ and Select Payment Category as “Advt. 94/2026” and then complete the payment process by submitting the relevant details like Application ID etc. and making online payment of application fee of Rs. 118/-. Upon payment, save and take a print of the payment confirmation receipt for further application process and records. This also needs to be uploaded in the next stage.
- (b) After making payment, the applicant has to come back to the home page and click on “Already Paid” and then sign-in using Login-ID and password to submit details viz. SBI e-Collect Reference Number (starting with DU), Payment Bank Name and Payment Date. Also upload the payment confirmation receipt in jpg format. Then click “Next”.
- (c) Upload the scanned copy of photograph, signature and other required documents and finally click “Submit”. ‘Application process is completed’ message will be displayed along with the final application.
- For SC/ST/PwBD/ESM category candidates:
- (a) Upload the scanned copy of photograph, signature and other required documents and finally click “Submit”. ‘Application process is completed’ message will be displayed along with the final application.
Once the submission of application is complete, candidate must keep PDF format of the ONLINE application form in their safe custody for future reference. Candidates do not have to send this printout to MRPL.
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियां (Important Dates)
| Event | Date / Details |
| Date of commencement of online application | 21/08/2026 at 10:00 Hrs (IST) |
| Date of closing of online application | 19/09/2026 till 18:00 Hrs (IST) |
| The cut-off date for deciding the maximum permissible age | 19/09/2026 |
| Date of Group Discussion and Personal Interview | Will be announced on MRPL website https://www.mrpl.co.in/careers |
आवश्यक दस्तावेज (Required Documents)
Candidate should have following documents ready for uploading on MRPL ONLINE portal during registration:
- Scanned copy of recent (not older than 6 months) color passport size photograph. Candidates are advised not to upload photograph taken using mobile phone.
- Scanned copy of Signature.
- GATE Score Card.
- Caste Certificate [OBC(NCL)/SC/ST] / PWBD Certificate/ Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS category) as applicable.
DOCUMENT VERIFICATION BEFORE GROUP DISCUSSION AND PERSONAL INTERVIEW
Original documents along with a self-attested copy of the listed documents/ testimonials /any other documents required by MRPL mentioned below should be furnished during Document Verification at the time of Personal Interview:
| Sl. No. | Documents to be produced | Particulars |
| 1 | Proof of Age (any one of the document mentioned) | a) SSLC marks card indicating date of birth or b) Matriculation certificate indicating date of birth or c) School leaving certificate indicating date of birth or d) Municipal birth certificate/ Gram Panchayat birth Certificate. |
| 2 | Educational qualification [Class X, XII, Diploma, Graduate Degree/Post Graduate Degree (as applicable for the post applied for)] | a) All mark sheets & certificates of educational qualifications. b) For Diploma/Degree/PG Degree the individual mark sheet of all semesters/years has to be submitted. Only last semester/year mark sheet with details of all previous semesters/years marks shall not be considered and will lead to rejection of the application of candidate. Consolidated mark sheet indicating details of all semesters/ years marks and all subjects studied can be submitted in case the University is not issuing individual mark sheets for each semester/year. c) Diploma/Degree/ PG Degree certificate has to be submitted. In case the candidate has not got Diploma/Degree/Post Graduation certificate then provisional Diploma/Degree/PG Degree certificate needs to be submitted. Non-submission of Diploma/Degree/Post Graduation certificate may lead to rejection of the candidature. |
| 3 | GATE-2026 Score Card | GATE-2026 Score Card clearly indicating marks scored out of 100. |
| 4 | Caste certificate [SC/ST/OBC(Non-Creamy Layer)]/Income and Asset Certificate (EWS) | Caste certificate [SC/ST/OBC (NCL)]/Income and Asset Certificate (For EWS) issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format. The prescribed format of certificates is available at [https://www.mrpl.co.in/careers](https://www.mrpl.co.in/careers). Non-submission of caste certificate/ Income and Asset Certificate may lead to rejection of the candidature. |
| 5 | PwBD certificate | Candidate belonging to Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) category shall submit the PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority. The prescribed format of certificate is available at [https://www.mrpl.co.in/careers](https://www.mrpl.co.in/careers). Only candidates having not less than 40% of relevant disability are eligible to be considered under PwBD category as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Non-submission of PwBD certificate may lead to rejection of the candidature. |
| 6 | Ex-serviceman | Candidates belonging to Ex-serviceman category shall submit the documents issued by the Competent Authority to establish Ex-servicemen status. |
| 7 | No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Candidate employed in Central/State Government/Public Sector Enterprises/Autonomous bodies, are required to forward their application through PROPER CHANNEL (through their present employer) or should produce the NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE at the time of Interview failing which they will not be allowed to appear for Interview. |
महत्वपूर्ण दिशा-निर्देश (Important instructions)
a) No other qualification other than those expressly mentioned in the qualification criteria would be accepted.
b) The call letter for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview for shortlisted candidate can be downloaded from MRPL website at appropriate times. Candidates are advised to check MRPL website frequently for updates and not to rely on any other source for any information pertaining to this recruitment.
c) While filling online application, it is mandatory for all the candidates to upload their Photograph, Signature, GATE 2026 Score Card, Caste Certificate/PwBD certificate/ Income and Asset Certificate etc. as specified in this advertisement without any exception.
d) Candidates should comply with additional instructions of MRPL, if any.
e) No correspondence will be entertained about the outcome of the application, at any stage.
f) Issue of call letter for Group Discussion and Personal Interview does not confer any right of acceptance of candidature and should not be construed as an acknowledgment of fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
महत्वपूर्ण लिंक (Important Links)
- Official MRPL Careers Website:
[https://www.mrpl.co.in/careers] - Notification