Oil India Recruitment: Latest Updates on Eligibility & Vacancies 

Published on May 14, 2025
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Oil India Recruitment 2024: Oil India Limited, one of India’s premier oil and gas exploration and production companies, has announced its recruitment drive for 2024. This initiative aims to attract talented professionals across various disciplines to contribute to its mission of sustainable energy exploration and production.

The recruitment drive offers a range of positions across multiple domains, including engineering, geosciences, management, finance, human resources, information technology, and technical and non-technical roles. The eligibility criteria for each position vary depending on the specific job role, educational qualifications, and relevant experience. Certain positions may also require specialized skills, professional certifications, or work experience.

The recruitment process consists of multiple stages: online application submission, application screening, written examinations, group discussions, technical interviews, and HR interviews. This rigorous and transparent selection process ensures that only the most qualified candidates are selected.

In a significant update, the exam for Oil India Recruitment 2024 has been rescheduled to 5th April 2025. Candidates are advised to plan their preparation accordingly.

Oil India Limited offers its employees competitive compensation packages and a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, performance-based incentives, professional development opportunities, recreational facilities, and a conducive work environment that promotes work-life balance and overall well-being. 

OIL India Recruitment 2024-25 Exam Summary 
Organization  OIL India Limited 
Vacancy  421 
Mode of Application Online 
Mode of Exam Online 
Recruitment Procedure Online exam Group Task and Interview 
Education Qualification  As per post 
Age Limit  27 – 32 years 
Salary  As per post 
Official website of Oil India https://www.oil-india.com/  

OIL India Recruitment Important Dates 

Important events Date 
OIL India Recruitment Notification 2024 30th December 2023 
Registration Start 30th December 2023 
Registration Ends 30th January 2024 
OIL India Recruitment Admit Card release  13th March 2025
OIL India Recruitment Exam Date  5th April 2025
OIL India Recruitment Result  To be notified soon 
OIL India Recruitment Score Card  To be notified soon 

OIL India Recruitment Vacancies 

As per the official notification, the Oil India Recruitment 2024-25 announcement has disclosed 421 vacancies for various posts (Grade III and V). Detailed information regarding vacancies categorized by post-code and category is provided in the table below.

Post Code UR SC ST OBC(NCL) EWS Vacancies 
Grade III       
MDL22023 36 11 26 89 
FTR22023 75 16 25 53 19 188 
WLD22023 
IMC22023 10 24 
AEL12023 13 32 
AME12023 13 
AMA12023 10 
ATS12023 
AIT12023 
PLU12023 
RAC12023 
ELL12023 
ELC12023 
OPT12023 
EFA12023 
ICU12023 
PHS12023 
Grade V       
NUR12023 
DIE12023 
TCG12023 
PCG12023 
BGE12023 
Total 184 33 54 115 35 421 

OIL India Recruitment Eligibility 

Age

As part of the Oil India Recruitment process, the table below provides a detailed overview of the age limits for each specific post based on the eligibility criteria for the Senior Officer position. 

Post Name & Post Code Upper Age limit (in years) as on 
29/01/2024 
Senior Officer (Chemical) (CE-04) UR: 29 OBC(NCL): 32 
Senior Officer (Electrical) (EE 05) UR: 27 OBC(NCL):30 SC:32 
Senior Officer (Fire & Safety) (FS 06) UR/EWS:27 OBC(NCL): 30 SC/ST:32 
Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor (AC 07) UR: 29 OBC(NCL): 32 
SC:34 
Senior Officer (Mechanical) (ME 08) UR/EWS: 27 OBC(NCL): 30 
SC/ST:32 
Senior Officer (Information Technology) (IT 09) UR: 27 OBC(NCL): 30 
Senior Officer (Electronics & Communication) (E&C 10) UR: 27 OBC(NCL): 30 
Senior Officer (Petroleum) (PE 11) UR: 29 OBC(NCL): 32 
SC:34 
Senior Geologist (Geo 12) OBC(NCL): 32 
Senior Officer (HR) 
(HR 13) 
OBC(NCL): 32 
Senior Officer (HSE)* (HSE 14) OBC (NCL): 
30/32*** 

Qualification

As part of the Oil India Recruitment 2024-25, the eligibility criteria for the Senior Officer position are categorized by specific posts. The table below outlines the required qualifications and experience for each role. Candidates are advised to review these criteria thoroughly to ensure they meet the requirements for their desired position.

Post Name & Post Code Required Educational Qualification*, Percentage & Experience** as on 29/01/2024 
Senior Officer (Chemical) (CE-04) At the graduate level, a minimum of two years of postgraduate study in Chemistry must be completed with 60% grades in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. 
 
Senior Officer (Electrical) (EE 05) A minimum of four years and 65% of marks are required for a bachelor’s degree in the field of electrical engineering (excluding electrical and electronics engineering, electrical and communication engineering, electrical and instrumentation engineering, etc.).  
 
 
Senior Officer (Fire & Safety) (FS 06) Bachelor of Science in Safety and Fire Engineering with a minimum of four years of study and 65% of the possible points 
 
 
Senior Accounts Officer / Senior Internal Auditor (AC 07) Associate Member of ICAI/ICMAI 
Senior Officer (Mechanical) (ME 08) A minimum of 65% in a four-year Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering program is required (excluding programs in automation, automotive, industrial, power, manufacturing, production, mechatronics, mining, marine, robotics, etc.).  
 
 
 
Senior Officer (Information Technology) (IT 09) Bachelor’s degree in IT engineering or computer science, minimum 4 years of study, and minimum 65% of the total points possible 
 
 
Senior Officer (Electronics & Communication) (E&C 10) A minimum of 65% of marks must be earned in a four-year bachelor’s degree program in electronics and communication or electronics and telecommunication engineering (not including electrical and communication engineering, electronics and instrumentation engineering, or applied electronics and instrumentation engineering, among other programs). 
 
Senior Officer (Petroleum) (PE 11) a minimum of two years and sixty percent of the points required for a master’s degree in the field of petroleum engineering or technology, with a graduation-level engineering concentration 
 
Senior Geologist (Geo 12) a least two-year postgraduate degree in geology or applied geology with 60% grades and a graduation-level mathematics course. 
Senior Officer (HR) 
(HR 13) 
MBA with a focus on personnel management, HR, HRD, or HRM, with a least 2-year duration and 60% of the possible points OR a postgraduate degree in labor welfare, industrial relations, or personnel management, with a minimum 2-year duration and 60% of the possible points OR two years minimum, full-time A minimum of 60% in a Post Graduate Diploma in PM/IR/Labor Welfare OR a minimum of two years of study towards a PGDM or MBA from IIM with a focus on HR and a minimum of 60% in those subjects. (Human Resources major)  
 
Senior Officer (HSE)* (HSE 14) A bachelor’s degree in the field of environmental engineering with a minimum of four years of study and 65% of the possible points OR a bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline with a minimum of four years of study and a minimum of sixty percent of the possible points OR a master’s degree in the field of environmental science 

Nationality / Citizenship

As part of the Oil India Recruitment 2024-25, applicants must possess Indian citizenship and provide valid proof of the same. Furthermore, candidates must satisfy all specified eligibility criteria to be considered for the recruitment process. 

OIL India Recruitment Application 

Application fees 

Applicants must remit the requisite application fee corresponding to their category when submitting their application for the Oil India Senior Officer Recruitment. 

Category Application Fee 
SC/ST/EWS/PWD/Ex-Serviceman Nil
General/ OBC (NCL) Rs 200/-

Application Steps 

To apply for the Oil India Senior Officer Recruitment, candidates must follow the online application process outlined below: 

  1. Access the’ Careers’ page on the Oil India Limited website. 
  2. Locate the link designated for applying to the Oil India Senior Officer Recruitment. 
  3. Initiate the application process by selecting ‘New Registration’ and completing the form. 
  4. Fill out the application form with accurate details 
  5. Upload scanned copies of all required documents.  
  6. Proceed to pay the application fee as per the prescribed guidelines and submit the completed application form. 
  7. Print a copy of the submitted application form.

OIL India Recruitment Admit Card 

Here are the steps to be followed while downloading the Admit Card for the examination: 

Step 1: First, visit the official website of Oil India Limited. 

Step 2: Access the Careers Tab from the menu. 

Step 3: Locate the notification link for the Oil India Senior Officer Admit Card 2024-25 in the notice column. 

Step 4: Click on the provided link and input your username and password as required. 

Step 5: After entering your credentials, click on the “Login” button. Ensure all details on the admit card are accurate, then download it. 

Step 6: Open the downloaded PDF file and print a hard copy of the admit card. 

Admit Card Details 

Candidates should double-check the following information on the Oil India Senior Officer Admit Card 2024-25 before the examination: 

  • Exam Centre and Code 
  • Gender 
  • Guardian’s Names 
  • Exam Name and Date, Time 
  • Online Registration Number 
  • Caste 
  • Name of the Applicant 
  • Roll Number 
  • Photograph of the Candidate 
  • Signature of the candidate. 

Exam Centre Details 

The Examination centers will be announced along with the release of the Admit Card. 

OIL India Recruitment Exam Pattern 

The Oil India Senior Officer Exam Pattern consists of 2 phases: 

Phase I – Computer Based Test (CBT)  

Phase II – Personal Interview & Group Discussion 

Phase 1: Computer Based Test 

  • The written exam for Grades B and C posts will be objective-type. 
  • Conducted for 100 marks (Weightage 85%). 
  • Candidates must score at least 50% for general, OBCs, and EWS and 40% for SC, ST, and PwBD to qualify. 
Topics Marks 
General English 100 Marks 
Quantitative Aptitude 
Reasoning & General Knowledge / Awareness 
Questions from Related Subjects 

Phase 2:  

Group Discussion / Group Task: 

  • Held during Phase II for 30 marks (Weightage 5%). 
  • OIL India has the right not to hold a GD/GT if there are a minimal number of candidates. In such cases, the weightage of personal interviews will be 15%. 

Personal Interview: 

  • Candidates who pass Phase I (CBT) are eligible. 
  • The merit list is based on the combined weighted marks of CBT, GD/GT, and Personal Interview. 
  • Personal Interview conducted for 10 marks (Weightage 10%). 

OIL India Recruitment Syllabus 

In this section, you will find the subject-wise syllabus for the Oil India Senior Officer exam. Reviewing this syllabus will help you plan your preparation effectively. 

Subjects Syllabus 
Reasoning Number Ranking Figurative Classification Classification Figural Pattern Cubes and Dice Analogies Non-Verbal Series Coding-Decoding Directions Number, Ranking & Time Sequence Blood Relations Arrangements Arithmetical Reasoning Mathematical Operations Venn diagrams Number Series 
English Antonyms / Synonyms Idioms & Phrases Vocabulary Active & Passive Voice Fill in the Blanks One Word Substitution Comprehension Tenses Transformation of Sentences Direct & Indirect Speech 
General Awareness International and National Organizations Indian National Movement Sports Current Affairs – National and International Abbreviations General Policy Science and Technology Science – Inventions & Discoveries Important Days Indian History Books and Authors Awards and Honors Capitals of India Indian Economy Budget and Five Year Plans Countries and Capitals 
Aptitude Races and Games Numbers and Ages Allegations Mensuration Calculation of Compound and Simple Interest Permutations and Combinations Problems on L.C.M and H.C.F Pipes and Cisterns Percentages Simple Equations Time and Work  Partnership Ratio and Proportion Boats and Streams Problems with Numbers Averages Indices and Surds Volumes Odd Man Out Quadratic Equations Probability Profit and Loss Time and Distance Problems with Trains Areas 
Concerned Subjects Engineering Mathematics Applied Mechanics and Design Fluid Mechanics Thermal Sciences Materials Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Geology Geophysics etc. 

OIL India Recruitment Result and Cutoffs 

OIL India Recruitment Results 2024-25

To access the Oil India Senior Officer Result 2024-25 and Cut-Off Marks, candidates can follow these straightforward steps: 

  1. First, visit the official website of Oil India Limited. 
  2. Navigate to the “Careers” tab on the homepage. 
  3. Look for the notification link regarding the Oil India Recruitment 2024-25. 
  4. Click on the link to view the result. 
  5. Save the result for future reference and print 2-3 clear copies. 

OIL India Recruitment Cutoffs 2024-25

The minimum qualifying marks represent the threshold score required for candidates to pass the test. These marks are determined by the exam authorities, considering various factors. Minimum marks vary for each category, and candidates must achieve the specified minimum marks corresponding to their category to qualify for further consideration in the selection process. 

Category Minimum Qualifying Marks 
General, OBCs & EWS 50% 
SC, ST & PwBD 40% 

OIL India Recruitment Salary Structure 

The salary package for Oil India Senior Officers is competitive, offering decent compensation and additional benefits and allowances. Here are the details: 

Grade of Post: B  

Pay Scale for Oil India Senior Officer Salary range: Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 1,80,000 

The following allowances are also provided along with the salary of the employees: 

  • Fuel Expenses 
  • Foreign Travel 
  • Child care Allowance 
  • Traveling Allowance 
  • Refreshment allowance 
  • Subsidized Bills 
  • Medical allowance 
  • Daily Allowance 
  • Dearness Allowance 
  • Subsistence Allowance 
  • Provident Fund 
  • TA on Retiring 
  • TA on Transfer 
  • Deputation Allowance 
  • Briefcase Allowance 
  • Cash Handling Allowance 

OIL India Recruitment Preparation Tips 

Preparing for OIL India Recruitment requires a strategic approach to tackle the competitive selection process effectively. Here are some preparation tips to help you succeed: 

  1. Syllabus Analysis: Thoroughly review the syllabus for the exam and prioritize topics based on their weight. Focus on covering the entire syllabus while allocating more time to important issues. 
  2. Create a Study Plan: Set achievable goals and allocate sufficient time for revision and practice. 
  3. Use Quality Study Material: Utilize reliable study material such as textbooks, reference guides, and online resources recommended for the exam. Ensure that the material covers all relevant topics comprehensively. 
  4. Focus on Weak Areas: Seek clarification on doubts and concepts from reliable sources whenever necessary. 
  5. Stay Updated: Stay updated with current affairs, especially in general awareness, current events, and industry-related news. This will help you perform better in general knowledge and current affairs sections. 

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Frequently Asked Questions: (FAQ’s) 

Q1. What positions are available in the Oil India 2025 Recruitment? 

The recruitment may offer positions across various departments and levels, including engineering, management, finance, human resources, information technology, and technical/non-technical roles. 

Q2. What are the eligibility criteria for applying to positions in Oil India 2025 Recruitment? 

Eligibility criteria may vary depending on the position applied for but generally include educational qualifications, age limits, and relevant work experience. 

Q3. How can I apply for Oil India 2025 Recruitment? Is the application process online or offline? 

The application process is typically conducted online through the official Oil India website. Detailed instructions for applying online will be provided in the official recruitment notification. 

Q4. Is there an application fee for Oil India 2025 Recruitment? If yes, how much is it and how can it be paid? 

The application fee, if applicable, and payment methods will be specified in the official recruitment notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the notification for detailed information. 

Q5. What is the salary structure and benefits package for selected candidates in Oil India 2025 Recruitment? 

The salary structure, allowances, and benefits package will vary depending on the position, grade, and company policies. Detailed information will be provided to selected candidates upon joining. 

Authored by, Amay Mathur | Senior Editor

Amay Mathur is a business news reporter at Chegg.com. He previously worked for PCMag, Business Insider, The Messenger, and ZDNET as a reporter and copyeditor. His areas of coverage encompass tech, business, strategy, finance, and even space. He is a Columbia University graduate.

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