EIL Associate Engineer Grade I Recruitment 2026 — 20 Posts, Apply by 12 Oct

Engineers India Limited (EIL) has released Advertisement No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/10 for 20 posts of Associate Engineer Grade I, Inspection stream, in Mechanical/Metallurgical and Electrical disciplines. Candidates aged up to 32 years, holding a BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) degree with 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience in inspection of pressure vessels, static equipment, or electrical equipment, can apply online at recruitment.eil.co.in from 26 September 2026 to 12 October 2026. Selected Associate Engineers will handle inspection of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, reactors, pumps, compressors, and electrical equipment such as switchboards, motors and transformers for refinery and petrochemical services. The selection process is screening of applications and certificates, followed by a Personal Interview. Monthly salary for EIL Associate Engineer Grade I 2026 is ₹57,600 to ₹64,000 depending on city category (X/Y/Z), with the application fee not specified in the notification. Candidates for EIL Associate Engineer Recruitment 2026 must apply online at recruitment.eil.co.in, fill in personal, educational and experience details, upload required documents, and submit before 12 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since the eligibility cut-off date is 31 August 2026, and 2 years of specifically relevant inspection experience in ASME/API-standard equipment is mandatory, not merely general engineering experience. Associate Engineer Grade I roles at EIL typically serve as an entry point into the company's third-party inspection and quality assurance functions, which support major refinery, petrochemical and infrastructure projects both within India and internationally. Candidates should note this is a fresh 20-post drive, separate from EIL's earlier Associate Engineer notifications for 15 and 12 posts issued under different advertisement numbers this year.

BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical/Metallurgical or Electrical Engineering + 2 years' relevant inspection experience (ASME/API-standard equipment).

Maximum 32 years (as on 31 August 2026)

Associate Engineer Gr.I, Inspection — Mechanical/Metallurgical (16 posts, ₹57,600-₹64,000/month) — BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering + 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience in inspection of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns/Towers, Reactors and other major fabricated static equipment (ASME) or Pumps/Compressors (API) for refinery and petrochemical services Associate Engineer Gr.I, Inspection — Electrical (4 posts, ₹57,600-₹64,000/month) — BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering + 2 years' relevant post-qualification experience in inspection of Switch Boards, Motors, Transformers, Alternators, Synchronous Generators, VFDs, UPS, Electrical Control Systems, Battery Chargers, power/control cables, and electrical bulk items Age Limit — Maximum 32 years, as on 31 August 2026; relaxation: 5 years (SC/ST), 3 years (OBC), 10 years (PwD-General/EWS), 13 years (PwD-OBC-NCL), 15 years (PwD-SC/ST) Salary by City Category — X: ₹64,000/month; Y: ₹60,800/month; Z: ₹57,600/month Application Fee — Not specified in the notification Job Type — Contractual, EIL Selection Process — Screening of Applications & Certificates → Personal Interview EIL is a Navratna PSU specialising in engineering and consultancy services for the oil, gas and petrochemical sector, and this Inspection stream recruitment reflects the ongoing demand for quality-assurance engineers who can certify fabricated equipment and electrical systems against international codes like ASME and API before they enter refinery service. Since the age cut-off is reckoned as on 31 August 2026 — before the application window even opens — candidates close to the 32-year limit should verify their exact eligibility date carefully before applying.

₹57,600 (Z category) to ₹64,000 (X category) per month, based on posting city

1. Visit the official EIL recruitment portal at recruitment.eil.co.in.
2. Register and fill in personal, educational and experience details accurately.
3. Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, and educational/experience certificates.
4. Ensure experience documentation specifically demonstrates the required inspection work (ASME/API equipment for Mechanical/Metallurgical; the listed electrical equipment types for Electrical).
5. Review all details carefully before final submission.
6. Submit the application on or before 12 October 2026.
7. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
8. Note that meeting the minimum qualification and experience criteria does not automatically guarantee a call for interview, since shortlisting depends on the overall competitiveness of applications received.