HPCL Visakh Turnaround Consultant Recruitment 2026 - 24 Vacancies (TA Consultant & Senior Grade F/G Technical Advisor)

Age Limit

Not more than 64 years of age as on 31.07.2026.

Eligibility specifics

• Retired employees of HPCL or other Public Sector Oil & Gas Companies with relevant experience for the position applied for are eligible.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant department (Maintenance or Operations) is required. Preference is given to candidates with substantial hands-on experience in major refinery shutdowns/turnarounds (TA), including planning, execution, field coordination, contractor management, and safe completion of turnaround jobs.
• A minimum cooling-off period of 2 months between retirement and re-engagement is required.
• No major penalty in service history; no minor penalty in the last 10 years of service.

Educational qualification

The notification does not specify a fixed minimum educational qualification; relevant department experience as per the role is required. The application form (Annexure II) requires details of Graduation and Post-Graduation qualifications.

Important Dates

• Last date of receipt of applications: 12 September 2026
• Scheduled Block Turnaround at Visakh Refinery: November-December 2026
• Engagement/Contract period: 3 months, starting October/November 2026

Note: The official notification did not specify separate dates for shortlisting, interview, or joining.

Application Fees

There is no online application portal mentioned; applications are to be sent via email as a single PDF. No fees are described in the available notification.

Other Instructions

• The engagement is a short-term contract (3 months) with a termination clause.
• Ex-employees must adhere to a Confidentiality Clause applicable to regular employees.
• The contract does not entail additional facilities, benefits, or compensation beyond those specified in the contract.
• The contract may be terminated with 30 days’ notice from either side.
• Applications must be sent to the provided email address in a single PDF; no online portal is mentioned. Ensure the email ID and mobile number are valid for communications.